{"id":8344090935452,"title":"Dungeons \u0026 Dragons RPG: Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft Hardcover","handle":"dungeons-dragons-rpg-van-richtens-guide-to-ravenloft-hardcover","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"a-spacing-mini\"\u003eThe Mist Beckons\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eIn a far-flung corner of the plane of Shadow drifts a hidden expanse of roiling mist and vague semi-reality. At this eerie edge of the multiverse lie the Domains of Dread, nightmare demiplanes that form the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003esetting of Ravenloft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eDiscover the mysteries of Ravenloft, then make your choice. Will you create your own Domains of Dread, settings to host endless terrifying adventures? Or will you join the ranks of haunted heroes who embrace macabre lineages, dual-edged Dark Gifts, haunted subclasses, and other forbidden powers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThe Mists of Ravenloft are rising. What mysteries will you discover among the Domains of Dread? What nightmares will you shape? And once you enter the Mists, will you ever escape?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJump Into Play with D\u0026amp;D Beyond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing a digital copy of this book unlocks it for use in the D\u0026amp;D BEYOND compendium and toolset. D\u0026amp;D BEYOND is the official digital toolset for DUNGEONS \u0026amp; DRAGONS. Create characters in minutes, play directly on your character sheets with digital dice, and prep less and play more with Dungeon Master tools like the Encounter Builder and Combat Tracker. Unlock Maps, D\u0026amp;D BEYOND's virtual tabletop, with a Master Tier subscription. Host game sessions on dozens of official maps, or make your own and use our player and monster tokens to take your gaming to the next level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFace Your Fears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThis book introduces options for designing characters well-suited to horror adventures and encourages players to embrace their own role in creating tales of terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMonstrous Lineages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eWhether the work of witchcraft, the blood of a curiously fanged ancestor, or an unnatural return from the grave, characters may be, or become, transformed by a lineage that alters them in fundamental ways. Special traits and abilities manifest shortly thereafter—a vampire's life-draining bite, a hag-like ability to beguile the senses, or the lingering presence of death in their touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHorror-Themed Subclasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eBards of the College of Spirits channel powerful effects drawn from the long-forgotten tales of the spirits they summon. And warlocks who dare make a pact with an Undead Patron may be gifted the power to defy death itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eTwo background options are also included—the Haunted One with a harrowing past and the Investigator, driven by the need to hunt down even the most elusive clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDark Gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eWarlocks are not the only adventurers tempted by whispered promises and sinister bargains. During character creation or over the course of an adventure, characters may be granted Dark Gifts—mysterious powers that come at the cost of an insidious influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eUnsettling Trinkets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eA crumpled drawing of an old, imaginary friend, a ring of keys to forgotten locks, or a porcelain doll's head that always seems to be watching you—characters can also start their adventure with a curious trinket that may lead to dreadful revelations or be nothing more than grim keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Tour Through the Mists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eDare your players to enter the wandering carnival or a perilous ancient tomb. Draw them into lands full of zombies, werewolves, and mind-bending cosmic horrors. Each Domain of Dread is a perfect expression of a particular flavor of the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eVan Richten's Guide to Ravenloft\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003etakes Dungeon Masters on a tour of Ravenloft's most infamous locales, with special introductions to each Domain's Darklord, themes, key sites, characters, and tables full of adventure ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCreate Your Own Domains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eDMs will also find advice for creating their own Domain full of sinister sites, unexpected monstrosities, a unique culture, and the perfect villain at the center of it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGenres of Horror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eFolk horror, cosmic terrors, body horror, dark fantasy, and more—bury players alive inside your favorite horror genres. This book includes an overview of each genre's defining features and tables full of ideas for genre-appropriate monsters, villains, settings, and adventure plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHorror Toolkit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eStrike fear in the heart of even the boldest adventurers, with advice and optional rules for making your D\u0026amp;D adventure truly terrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCreate Tension \u0026amp; Inspire Terror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eEncourage your players to roleplay fear by letting them choose something their character finds frightening from the \"Seeds of Fear\" table. Or have them track a Stress Score that increases during tense, frightful encounters.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eVan Richten's Guide to Ravenloft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis full of tools and tips for transforming your D\u0026amp;D game into a unique horror experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHaunted Traps \u0026amp; Curses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eA sudden drop in temperature, a distorted reflection in the mirror, or a sound of distant, mournful music—the observant may recognize the signs of a haunted trap before setting it off. This book includes a selection of horror-themed traps that reveal grim histories and frightening tales, plus rules for creating your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eRules and examples of curses are also provided—ominously poetic consequences that may befall characters after fateful choices, whether it be defiling a tomb or the spilling of innocent blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSurvivors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThis book introduces stat blocks for \"survivors\"—simple, premade characters that represent everyday people with just a hint of talent. Survivors can be used to recapturing the tension and fear that arises without access to the power and resources available to higher-level characters. Or they may let players witness first-hand events they might otherwise only hear about—whether it's front-row seats to an important historic event or a part to play in a character's ominous dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Nightmarish Bestiary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eCreepy \"carionette\" dolls, floating undead heads, and a relentless killer straight out of a slasher film—this book contains a bestiary of monsters ranging from beloved horror classics to creative terrors that will haunt your nightmares. 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At this eerie edge of the multiverse lie the Domains of Dread, nightmare demiplanes that form the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003esetting of Ravenloft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eDiscover the mysteries of Ravenloft, then make your choice. Will you create your own Domains of Dread, settings to host endless terrifying adventures? Or will you join the ranks of haunted heroes who embrace macabre lineages, dual-edged Dark Gifts, haunted subclasses, and other forbidden powers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThe Mists of Ravenloft are rising. What mysteries will you discover among the Domains of Dread? What nightmares will you shape? And once you enter the Mists, will you ever escape?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJump Into Play with D\u0026amp;D Beyond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing a digital copy of this book unlocks it for use in the D\u0026amp;D BEYOND compendium and toolset. D\u0026amp;D BEYOND is the official digital toolset for DUNGEONS \u0026amp; DRAGONS. Create characters in minutes, play directly on your character sheets with digital dice, and prep less and play more with Dungeon Master tools like the Encounter Builder and Combat Tracker. Unlock Maps, D\u0026amp;D BEYOND's virtual tabletop, with a Master Tier subscription. Host game sessions on dozens of official maps, or make your own and use our player and monster tokens to take your gaming to the next level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFace Your Fears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThis book introduces options for designing characters well-suited to horror adventures and encourages players to embrace their own role in creating tales of terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMonstrous Lineages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eWhether the work of witchcraft, the blood of a curiously fanged ancestor, or an unnatural return from the grave, characters may be, or become, transformed by a lineage that alters them in fundamental ways. Special traits and abilities manifest shortly thereafter—a vampire's life-draining bite, a hag-like ability to beguile the senses, or the lingering presence of death in their touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHorror-Themed Subclasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eBards of the College of Spirits channel powerful effects drawn from the long-forgotten tales of the spirits they summon. And warlocks who dare make a pact with an Undead Patron may be gifted the power to defy death itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eTwo background options are also included—the Haunted One with a harrowing past and the Investigator, driven by the need to hunt down even the most elusive clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDark Gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eWarlocks are not the only adventurers tempted by whispered promises and sinister bargains. During character creation or over the course of an adventure, characters may be granted Dark Gifts—mysterious powers that come at the cost of an insidious influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eUnsettling Trinkets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eA crumpled drawing of an old, imaginary friend, a ring of keys to forgotten locks, or a porcelain doll's head that always seems to be watching you—characters can also start their adventure with a curious trinket that may lead to dreadful revelations or be nothing more than grim keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Tour Through the Mists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eDare your players to enter the wandering carnival or a perilous ancient tomb. Draw them into lands full of zombies, werewolves, and mind-bending cosmic horrors. Each Domain of Dread is a perfect expression of a particular flavor of the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eVan Richten's Guide to Ravenloft\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003etakes Dungeon Masters on a tour of Ravenloft's most infamous locales, with special introductions to each Domain's Darklord, themes, key sites, characters, and tables full of adventure ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCreate Your Own Domains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eDMs will also find advice for creating their own Domain full of sinister sites, unexpected monstrosities, a unique culture, and the perfect villain at the center of it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGenres of Horror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eFolk horror, cosmic terrors, body horror, dark fantasy, and more—bury players alive inside your favorite horror genres. This book includes an overview of each genre's defining features and tables full of ideas for genre-appropriate monsters, villains, settings, and adventure plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHorror Toolkit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eStrike fear in the heart of even the boldest adventurers, with advice and optional rules for making your D\u0026amp;D adventure truly terrifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCreate Tension \u0026amp; Inspire Terror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eEncourage your players to roleplay fear by letting them choose something their character finds frightening from the \"Seeds of Fear\" table. Or have them track a Stress Score that increases during tense, frightful encounters.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eVan Richten's Guide to Ravenloft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis full of tools and tips for transforming your D\u0026amp;D game into a unique horror experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHaunted Traps \u0026amp; Curses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eA sudden drop in temperature, a distorted reflection in the mirror, or a sound of distant, mournful music—the observant may recognize the signs of a haunted trap before setting it off. This book includes a selection of horror-themed traps that reveal grim histories and frightening tales, plus rules for creating your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eRules and examples of curses are also provided—ominously poetic consequences that may befall characters after fateful choices, whether it be defiling a tomb or the spilling of innocent blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSurvivors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eThis book introduces stat blocks for \"survivors\"—simple, premade characters that represent everyday people with just a hint of talent. Survivors can be used to recapturing the tension and fear that arises without access to the power and resources available to higher-level characters. Or they may let players witness first-hand events they might otherwise only hear about—whether it's front-row seats to an important historic event or a part to play in a character's ominous dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA Nightmarish Bestiary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eCreepy \"carionette\" dolls, floating undead heads, and a relentless killer straight out of a slasher film—this book contains a bestiary of monsters ranging from beloved horror classics to creative terrors that will haunt your nightmares. It also includes tips for restoring mystery and menace to creatures players may find too familiar to be frightening… or so they think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eOne D\u0026amp;D Horror Adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a-spacing-base\"\u003eTake players on a chilling journey with the included horror adventure, \"The House of Lament.\" A spirit board in the appendix can be photocopied for use as a prop, and the climax of the tale may serve as a springboard into future adventures in the Domains of Dread, if you dare enter.\u003c\/p\u003e"}