The Dark Powers Are Listening

More Dark Gifts for those resurrected during Curse of Strahd

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These Dark Gifts are based on the dark powers check described in the AD&D Second Edition Ravenloft: Realm of Terror Boxed Set by Bruce Nesmith and Andria Hayday.

This table is meant to be used with the rules found on page 8 of the Adventurers League Dungeon Master's Guide version 4.0 Curse of Strahd. The tables can be used together using a d10 or this table can replace the one found in the guide.

d6 Dark Gift 1 A sixth digit painfully bursts forth on each of the character's hands and feet. The character gains advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks, but also gains disadvantage on Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) checks. 2 The character's pupils are now vertical slits like a cat's. He or she can now dash as a bonus action, but only if both hands are free and the character dashes on all fours. 3 There is no physical difference in the character. The character no longer needs to eat or drink to stay alive. Furthermore, if the character does try to eat or drink, he or she must make a DC 13 Constitution Save to keep it down. 4 The character now emits a musky smell in a 5' radius. He or she can now speak to wolves at will as the Druid spell Speak with Animals. The character now has disadvantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks when speaking to other humanoids. 5 The character has open sores on both of his or her hands. Any food or drink the character touches becomes poison. The character is not immune to this poison. 6 The character's smile now seems twisted and cruel. He or she immediately gains +2 hit points to the character's maximum hit point total. He or she must now consume raw meat at least once a day.

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