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Dark Souls I - DnD 5e Conversion
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Dark Souls 5e Conversion

Dark Souls Character Creation

  1. Choose your class. Modifications to the standard fifth edition classes are detailed below.
  2. Choose your ability scores. Use 30 point-buy to determine your scores.
  3. Choose a lineage. This represents both your race and your background.
  4. Choose your equipment.
  5. Choose a feat

Character Modifications:

Sanity:

Each time an undead dies, it moves one step closer to the state of insanity called Hollowing. A hollow loses all of their memories and almost all mental functions. It seeks only to destroy the living.


To represent this with your character, you have a 7th ability score called Sanity (note, this does not use the Sanity rules in the DMG). You enter the game with a score of 10. Your Sanity can raise or lower in several circumstances.

You lose a point of Sanity whenever:

You gain a point of Sanity whenever:

Class modifications

All Classes

Spellcasting

Cleric

Fighter

Rogue

Sorcerer

Wizard

Lineages

Your character’s lineage represents both your character’s race and background. The combination of the two shapes your character as they begin their journey. The list of lineages available is as follows. As of now, lineages do not provide any benefits or detriments.:

Starting Equipment:

The next step is to choose the starting equipment for your character. Each character can choose one of the following items to begin the game with:

Feats:

The last step in character creation is to choose a feat. Feats cannot be chosen instead of ASIs, so this is the only feat you will receive in the game. The following feats are allowed:

Character Subclasses

Dragoncrest Scholar

Studious Pupil

Beginning when you select this school at 2nd level, the souls you spend to buy and learn wizard spells from merchants are halved.

Lore Keeper

Dragoncrest Scholars are well versed in the secret histories of the world. Beginning at 2nd level, a Wizard that has chosen this school can study an object for 1 minute and learn the quoted text in its item description.

Lore Keeper

Dragoncrest Scholars are well versed in the secret histories of the world. Beginning at 2nd level, a Wizard that has chosen this school can study an object for 1 minute and learn the quoted text in its item description.

Soul Sorcerer

Beginning at 6th level, when you cast a spell that deals force damage of 1st level or higher, you may add your Intelligence modifier to one damage roll of that spell.

Incantation Versatility

Starting at 6th level, you may use an action to replace a spell you’ve prepared with another you have learned. Once you use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency modifier, you may not use it again before you finish a long rest.

Master of Arcane Arts

A master of sorcery knows that his power lies in his study of all it is capable of. Beginning at 10th level, you gain the following benefits while you do not have multiple slots with the same spell prepared. Casting a spell removes it from your prepared list for the purposes of this feature.

14th Level Feature TBD

Starting at 14th level,

Hex Crafter

Soul Eater

Beginning when you select this school at 2nd level, you may draw more power out of the souls you absorb. You may use a bonus action to consume souls, such as when you would use a soul of a lost undead. When you do, the next spell you cast is treated as if it were cast using a one level higher spell slot.

Hexer

At 2nd level, you add the hex spell to your spellbook, if it is not there already. You can cast hex without expending a spell slot. Once you cast hex in this way, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest, though you can still cast it normally using an available spell slot.

Hex Adept

At 6th level, you add the dark orb spell to your spellbook, if it is not there already.

When you kill a creature with that you have cursed, you may absorb his souls and subsume them into your form. You may choose to have that creature not drop their souls upon their death, instead channeling that energy into yourself, healing yourself an amount equal to the creature’s hit dice.

Scion of Dark

Beginning at 10th level, you may leverage your humanity to create more potent magics. When you consume humanity, you regain a spell slot of 3rd level or lower. You must prepare a hex spell in that slot.

14th Level Feature TBD

Starting at 14th level,

Lost Flame Bloodline

Studious Pupil

Beginning when you select this bloodline at 1st level, you are given a pyromancy flame, a spellcasting focus for your pyromancy spells. While you hold the flame, your unarmed strikes use your Charisma in place of your Strength for attack rolls and deals 1d4 fire plus your Charisma modifier on a hit.

Imbue Flame

Starting at 6th level, you can channel your pyromantic energy into your weapons. As a bonus action, you can imbue a non-magical melee weapon, or 5 pieces of non-magical ammunition, you touch with chaos flame for one minute. The weapon or ammunition deals an additional 1d8 fire damage on a hit. A weapon so-imbued is considered magical for the duration.

Overchannel

Starting at 14th level, you can increase the power of your simpler spells. When you cast a Sorcerer spell of 1st through 5th Level that deals damage, you can deal maximum damage with that spell.

The first time you do so, you suffer no adverse effect. If you use this feature again before you finish a Long Rest, you take 2d12 necrotic damage for each level of the spell, immediately after you cast it. Each time you use this feature again before finishing a Long Rest, the necrotic damage per Spell Level increases by 1d12. This damage ignores Resistance and immunity.

18th Level Feature TBD

Starting at 18th level,

Areas

Northern Undead Asylum

"Thou who art Undead, art chosen... In thine exodus from the Undead Asylum, maketh pilgrimage to the land of Ancient Lords... When thou ringeth the Bell of Awakening, the fate of the Undead thou shalt know..."

The Northern Undead Asylum lies in the far North. It serves as a giant prison for the undead branded with the Darksign, allowing them to be reborn after death. The undead are corralled and led to the Asylum, meant to rot here till the end of the world. Ancient legends say that one day a particular, a chosen undead will escape the asylum and go on a pilgrimage to the land of ancient gods Lordran.

Escaping from a cell does not guarantee success, as the Asylum Demon watches over the Asylum's main door. The guarding demon wields a hammer carved from a stone archtree. One of Velka’s Ravens waiting outside is the Firelink messenger, guiding the Undead to the land of ancient gods.

Getting Started:

The player characters are undead, near the state of Hollowing that befalls all undead. Containing the scourge of their kind is the Asylum's purpose. Their lives before imprisonment are mere memories, only vague urges that drive the character forward. Each has died so many times they’ve lost count, and sit inches away from the brink of their own insanity.

Creaking hinges of the trapdoor above their cell awaken the characters in Area 1. A knight in tarnished plate armor, who the players will soon learn is Oscar of Astora, drops a desiccated corpse into the cell below. He shuffles away, shutting the trap door behind him.

Area 1:

The characters begin their journey in this dingy cell. The floor and the walls are made of the same thick cobblestones. Clumps of straw gather in the corners. Broken jars and pots litter the space. The bars on the window nearby have been pried off over time, and a 2-foot-deep hole has been carved into the rock surrounding the cell. Small beetles crawl over long broken shackles and chains on the floor. A low rhythmic sound occasionally shakes the room.

The corpse Oscar dropped wears only a tattered loincloth with a rusty key ring dangling from it. The key opens the cell door to Area 2.

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Area 2:

Beyond the cell is a long corridor that leads to a set of stairs that lead towards area 3. To the left are a series of cells occupied by long-hollowed undead. Some are slowly rocking back and forth, others futilely clawing at the wall of their cells. To the right are a set of iron bars that separate the hallway from area 11. The sound of the thumping is quickly identified as the footsteps of the Stray Demon prowling beneath area 5. A steady stream of water from Area 2A drains into a small hole in the floor halfway up the hallway.

Five unarmed broken hollows sit and stand frozen in madness between the cell and the hallway. They will not attack unless attacked first and put up a meager fight. One more sits in a pool of water about a foot deep, staring at the players as they move to area 2A.

Area 2A:

The water in the previous rooms flows through a small tunnel that leads to the bottom of a well. A ladder attached to the side of the well leads up to Area 3.

Area 3:

A small archway sits at the top of the well which leads into a wide courtyard. The courtyard is filled with dead grass, shattered bricks, and a faint dusting of snow.

Sitting in the middle of the grass is a bonfire. To the north, there is a set of heavy oak doors that lead to area 4. To the northeast, there is a locked iron door that leads up to area 7. The key to this door can be found on Oscar of Astoria in 6a.

Area 4:

The oak doors give way to a destroyed great hall. Most of the heavy stone columns that held up the now-collapsed ceiling lie in chunks on the floor.

After the characters move more than 20 feet away from the door, the demon will leap down and attack, surprising unaware PCs.  Characters who have a passive Wisdom(Perception) score of 15 or greater will notice the Asylum Demon before it drops down. A key within the demon’s belly unlocks the doors on the northern wall. The only method of escape is a small portcullis on the eastern wall.

When a character moves through the portcullis, it immediately slams down behind them, trapping the other players in the room. At the end of the next creature’s turn, the doors to the south close as well, locking behind them. A character can use their action to make a DC 20 Athletics check to raise the portcullis. This restrains the character holding it. The creature can drop the portcullis as a free action and must hold it with both hands.

After defeating the demon, its body will rot away over the course of a few seconds. In its place is the large key to the northern doors along with humanity sprites equal to the number of PCs.

Hiding behind a pillar grants three-quarters cover from the demon's attacks. The demon destroys the pillar in the process if it attacks a character taking cover behind one. Broken pillars reconstruct themselves after the characters finish a long rest.

Area 5

A bonfire sits at the bottom of a short staircase leading from the portcullis. The bonfire is in a cramped, flooded room with an archway that leads up a steady incline up to Area 6. A pair of short bow-wielding broken hollows wait at the far end of the hallway. They begin shooting at anyone they see entering the corridor.

In a small room immediately east of the corridor entrance, a pile of bodies lies half submerged. The corpses wear the shields the character's shields chosen during character creation. On a similar pile of corpses at the end of the corridor are their melee weapons. Beyond the hollow and weapon pile, a staircase leads up to Area 6.

Area 6:

A wide balcony has been built above Area 3. Iron bars are set into the small stone railing blocking someone from jumping into the courtyard below. A character can pass through a seven-foot hole in the fencing to jump down into Area 3 twenty feet below.

To the east is a collapsed staircase. The only intact structure of it is 14 feet from the ground. Climbing up to the staircase requires a successful DC 17 Athletics check. The remains of the staircase lead to a corpse wearing a rusted iron ring. A locked door leads to Area 8.

To the west is a staircase down to the locked door on Area 3, as well as a staircase up to Area 7.  A sword-wielding broken hollow at the top of the staircase pushes a 5-foot wide iron ball down it if any character moves more than ten feet up it. The ball rolls down the staircase and crashed through the wall at the bottom. Any creature in the boulder's path must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 3d6 bludgeoning damage. This trap is reset after the characters finish a long rest.

Area 6a:

Oscar of Astora has challenged the Asylum Demon on the roof and was defeated for the last time. After the boulder crashes through the wall, it reveals a small alcove where Oscar sits dying atop a pile of collapsed stone. Oscar is clearly on the verge of death, and what’s worse, hollowing.

Oscar is a knight from the far away land of Astora. He went in search of Lordran when he was first branded by the Darksign. It is his hope that rescuing an undead from the Asylum will result in the ringing of the Bells of Awakening. His hope is to realize a prophecy passed down through his family.

If the characters choose to he will reward them with a treasured estus flask and the Undead Asylum F2 East Key to the nearby doors leading to Area 3 and 7. He dies soon after. If slain, he drops both as he fades away. In either case, Oscar will hollow after this and prowl the halls of Area 6 when the characters return to the Undead Asylum.

Area 7:

The battlements of the Asylum show the most natural wear of any area. Straight north, the battlements overlook the cliffside that leads to the Raven’s Nest in Area 10. Beyond the battlements is Area 8, while a large fog door stands in the archway behind the balcony above Area 4. Four broken hollows patrol the archway, two wielding broken swords and two wielding shortbows.

 

A series of sharpened iron spikes have been driven into the railing. Any creature that climbs over them takes 2d6 slashing damage and falls 30 feet to the ground in front of the large door in Area 4.

Area 8:

The small, rectangular side room holds a locked door that leads to Area 6 and two hollow soldiers. The key waits in Firelink Shrine.

Area 9:

Velka's Crow waits at the end of this narrow cliff. If the characters walk to the north end, the crow will fly down and grab each character in its talons. The characters will then be taken to Firelink Shrine.

Tucked away to the left of the path is a corpse with a soul of a lost undead.

To the right of the path is a small nest, containing an invisible raven named Snuggly. Snuggly makes shrill requests: “ Give me, warm. Give me, soft”. When certain items are dropped in the nest, other items will be left behind the next time the characters go to the nest after a long rest, gifts from Snuggly. Only one item may be placed in Snuggly’s nest at a time. She will tell the characters immediately if she dislikes an offering.

Area 10:

This cistern is beneath Area 4 when the characters visit the Undead Asylum after escaping. The Stray Demon prowls the cistern, a more powerful magic-wielding sibling the Asylum Demon. The Stray Demon immediately attacks any characters that drop into its lair.

When defeated, the Stray Demon’s corpse rots away to reveal a titanite slab and humanity sprites equal to the number of PCs.

A ladder on the northern wall leads to a small walkway. At the end of the walkway is a small trap door that leads to a secret exit to Area 2.

Firelink Shrine

"Well, what do we have here? You must be a new arrival. Let me guess. Fate of the Undead, right? Well, you're not the first. But there's no salvation here. You'd have done better to rot in the Undead Asylum… But, too late now."

Firelink is a holy shrine that sits at a crossroads between many different sites in Lordran. The Undead Burg, Catacombs, the ruins of New Londo, and the high wall guarding Anor Londo are all within view of the shrine. Travelers from all across the land make their way to Firelink as a place of rest during their journeys.

The Shrine’s history as a holy site is esoteric knowledge. Even clerics from the Way of White who visit usually do so as a place of rest before plunging into the catacombs. Firelink was built above the Kiln of the First Flame, the site where Gwyn offered his own soul to the Flame in a vain attempt at prolonging the Age of Gods.

Firelink Shrine comprises three sections: the bonfire to the west, the cemetery to the east, and the broken church between them. The bonfire and church are safe for the characters so long as they do not anger one of the other travelers resting there. The church is built on hallowed ground although the structure has fallen to ruins. Nearly a dozen murderous skeletons lie in wait in the cemetery.

Firelink Shrine comprises three sections, the Bonfire to the west, the cemetery to the east, and the broken church between them. The Bonfire and church are safe for the characters so long as they do not anger one of the other travelers resting there. The church is hallowed ground although the structure has fallen to ruins. The cemetery to the west has nearly every available space occupied by tombstones, and skeletons patrol the area until they reach the church.

Tucked behind the church is a pair of archways to elevator platforms. When the characters first arrive, they are both stuck at the top of the shaft in the church in the Undead Parish. Once activated in the church, the characters can use the elevator as a shortcut up to the parish. A staircase near Anastacia’s cell leads to another elevator platform that descends into the ruins of New Londo. A staircase carved into the cemetery cliff face leads down to the Catacombs. Finally, a pathway in the cliff face leads up to an aqueduct that can take the players into the Undead Burg, or the Depths later on.

Arrival at Firelink

Velka’s Crow drops the characters next to the bonfire at the center of Firelink Shrine.  The crow returns to its nest at the top of the ruined church afterwards. At this point, the players are free to travel wherever they wish. It would be wise of them to begin by spending souls to level up, explore the shrine, and trade with nearby travelers.

When the players arrive, the following NPCs will have made their home in the shrine:

As time goes on, the population of Firelink Shrine will grow and shrink.

Appendix A details the personalities, backgrounds, and knowledge of the NPCs in Firelink.

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Area 1

A roaring bonfire, larger than the ones in the Undead Asylum, sits in the middle of a stone circle. The Crestfallen Warrior waits on the remains of a fountain against the east wall. A small staircase next to him leads down to the Firekeeper’s cell in Area 2. A long ruined church to the east obscures the view of the rest of the Shrine. To the south is a well, with a body slumped over the edge still clutching three humanity sprites. A southwest pathway the Crestfallen Warrior points out leads to an aqueduct running straight into the Undead Burg.

The bonfire at Firelink Shrine is bolstered by the Fire Keeper below it. The Bonfire is kindled without the need for the players to use their own humanity. If Anastacia is killed, the bonfire ceases to burn and cannot be relit until she is brought back to life.

Area 2

Beneath the bonfire is an undead woman in a dingy robe imprisoned in a hollowed-out hole beneath the hill. She is Anastacia of Astora, though the residents of Firelink know her as the Ash Maiden. A set of thick iron bars block her from leaving, and she sits in the dirt in the tattered dress of a priestess. Anastacia's people removed her tongue long ago. It doesn’t appear she wishes to speak with the characters even if she could

A nearby staircase carved into the cliff face leads further downward to Area 3.

Area 3

Far beneath the bonfire is an elevator platform. A creature weighing more than 100 pounds can stand in the center of the platform to activate it. The elevator descends down into the ruins of New Londo.

Area 4

Worn ground and long grass cover the entrance to the church. A small dead tree to the north will one day serve as the canopy of Laurentius’s campsite. The stairs up to the church have been so worn down that the individual steps are hard to make out. A small set of stairs to the left is an antechamber to the church, Area 5.

A long-dead corpse lies behind a half-wall to the south. It still grips a pouch containing five firebombs.

Area 5

A foot-thick layer of water has collected inside the sunken church. Moss grows on every surface, including the large statue on the far end of the room. Light streams through the shattered ceiling. Players looking up will make eye contact with the giant crow nesting above them. A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Religion check recalls that the statue is of Gwyn’s Wife and his firstborn Son. Information about the former is sparse. Gwyn's wife is known to be a kind, benevolent, and devoted mother. Gwyn purged all records of his firstborn after he betrayed his father.

The sole exit is a small set of stairs that lead to Area 6.

Area 6

This small bit of land outside the church looks out onto the townships below the shrine. A staircase built into the outside of the church leads to Area 7, the collapsing second floor of the church.

This area represents the last bit of hallowed land protecting the rest of the shrine from the skeletons patrolling the cemetery. The skeletons refuse to cross from the cemetery into this area. Forcing the skeletons into the hallowed ground does not harm them. A small staircase descends into the cemetery.

Area 7

The ceiling collapse destroyed most of the church’s second floor. Only a small ring supported by the columns around the area below survives. At the end of the ring is a corpse with a soul of a lost undead.

Area 8:

The cemetery is the largest area of Firelink Shrine, dominating the western cliffside. Every inch of the graveyard is covered in gravestones. A character moving more than ten feet into the graveyard awakens its inhabitants, nine catacombs skeletons and one giant skeleton. A character must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity(Stealth) check to move through the cemetery without the skeletons noticing. The ground in the cemetery is difficult terrain imposed by the gravestones.

The fight down to the catacombs is not an easy one. The skeletons respawn at the end of their next round in combat if they are not slain by radiant damage. But the skeletons are bound to the cemetery, and won’t pursue the characters beyond Area 9.

The remains of previous undead litter the ground. A winged spear with a vicious bard near the tip sits on the southern cliff face. A Zweihander greatsword on the southern tip. A wooden shield emblazoned with twin snakes coiled around the outer perimeter lies off the path down to the Catacombs in Area 9. Ten feet from the Zweihander is a corpse hanging over the edge of the cliff with a set of binoculars. The binoculars function as a spyglass when used. Two large souls of a lost undead sit on corpses on either end of the cemetery.

Area 9

A large staircase is carved into the northern cliff face that leads down to the Catacombs.

Area 10

An antechamber south of the ruined church. Petrus of Thorolund spends most of his days pacing around the chamber. Reah and her guardians will camp here before their journey to the catacombs. To the right, a staircase leads up to the elevators in Area 11.

Area 11

Tucked behind the church is a pair of elevator platform entrances. Both are stuck at the top of the shaft in the church in the Undead Parish when the characters first arrive.

A character riding the elevator will briefly pass above the archway's roof. Creatures can move off of the elevator to land on the roof above this area. From here, the creature can maneuver onto the topmost floor of the church. A corpse on this walkway carries the Undead Asylum F2 West Key. From here, the staircase winds up to what remains of the church’s roof, where Velka’s Crow roosts. A tip from the Crestfallen Warrior may suggest to the characters that they can curl into a ball within the nest. A character must wait for a full minute while curled into a ball to summon the crow. The crow will then grab the creature and take them to revisit the Undead Asylum.

A character can drop 10 feet down into the alcove below if an elevator platform isn’t blocking it. A creature who succeeds on a DC 10 Acrobatics check can negate the falling damage. A small walkway underneath the area drops down yet again to hidden Area 12.

A small staircase leads further upwards to a corpse clutching a soul of a lost undead.

Area 12

Area 12 is a secret cache left by followers of the Darkwraith Covenant. Members are encouraged to take materials when necessary and leave supplies for other members doing their work in the shadows. Four chests are scattered around the area, and a path north leads to a small cliff that drops 20 ft. down into Area 8.

Area 13

A long cliffside path from the Bonfire leads to the southern Aqueduct. More powerful undead guard the entrance. Two hollow soldiers sit at the base of the steps, while a hollow knight stands ready 15 feet behind them. Two more hollow soldiers wait at the top of the staircase, one carrying firebombs. The other guards the entrance to the aqueduct. The hollows attack anything that moves within 30 feet of them.

A creature can make a DC 13 Acrobatics to leap from the cliffside over to the thin walkway surrounding the under-bridge platform. On a failed check, the creature plummets to its death. On a success, the creature lands safely on the walkway and can leap back to the cliffside without a check. A corpse on the far western end of this platform wears a ring of sacrifice.

Area 14

The 5-foot wide aqueduct leads to the Undead Burg. Further up is a locked door that connects the Aqueduct to the Undead Burg. To the left is a giant rat that chews on a long dead corpse. The corpse still clutches a humanity sprite.

Undead Burg

"Things are getting treacherous in these parts. A horrible goat demon has moved in below. And up above, there's that humongous drake, and a bull demon too. If you stick around this place, it might end up being your grave! Nee hee hee hee hee!"

The Undead Burg is connected to Firelink Shrine by the southern aqueduct. This former human settlement is now completely overrun with undead, though a scant few are not as hostile as they might appear. The Taurus Demon guards the bridge leading up to the parish, as does the fearsome Hellkite Drake. The Burg represents the first major challenge that must be overcome before they ring the Bell of Awakening. The lessons learned here will serve as a foundation for the party’s entire journey to fulfill the Undead Prophecy.  

Through the Aqueduct

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Area 1

Underneath the Undead Burg runs a fetid aqueduct leading out to Firelink Shrine. Near the entrance to the Burg is a sturdy iron door blocking further progress into the aqueduct. The door is locked from the other side. When unlocked, it leads to the bottom of the Lower Burg, near the entrance to the Depths.

A large staircase connects the aqueduct to Area 2.

Area 2

This is the first real glimpse of the Undead Burg the characters receive. Much of the traversable area involves walking across rooftops and balconies. It’s clear that the burg wasn’t as much planned as it was grown over years and years.

Three hollow soldiers wait in Area 2. When engaged, two more wielding firebombs leap from Area 2B to defend their allies.

A collection of barrels in the northern end of Area 5 conceals a break in the stone railing large enough for a medium-sized creature to squeeze through. There is a short drop to a small platform ten feet above the walkway to Area 3. A corpse on the platform carries a soul of a lost undead.


A shattered wooden bridge was used to connect the second floors of Area 2A and 2B. Characters who can make a 15-foot jump across the gap can move between the two floors.

Area 2A

A long-abandoned house has decayed over the years. The stairs have long collapsed. If someone can reach the 2nd floor, they can find a corpse gripping a light crossbow and 15 bolts on the balcony. This is most easily done by jumping from the roof of the building in Area 2B.

Area 2B

Another decaying residence. A staircase leads up to Area 4.

Area 3

A walkway beneath Area 2 leads to two small houses. Inside of the hovel beneath Area 2 is a corpse dangling halfway outside a window carrying a soul of a lost undead.  The larger room to the east is unoccupied.

Two broken hollows wait to ambush any creatures moving between the two houses. A DC 12 Perception check alerts the characters to their presence. Characters who beat the hollows on an initiative roll can make a contested Strength(Athletics) check to pry a hollow from the railing. On a success, the hollow is sent it plummeting a hundred feet into the lower burg.

The walkway to the south is an ambush point for a group of four more broken hollows dangling from the railing. The ladder they guard leads up to a walkway above the aqueduct. At the far end of the walkway is a corpse clutching a humanity sprite. It’s only a small leap down back into Area 1.

Area 4

A stone bridge connects areas 2 and 4. As the characters approach to cross it, the hellkite dragon flies by and perches upon the bridge for a moment. It pays the characters no mind before it flies off to its roost above the Undead Parish.

Four hollow soldiers patrol the courtyard ahead. A light crossbow-wielding hollow knight sits perched at the top of the northern staircase. The battlements it crouches behind provide it half-cover from attacks in the courtyard.

The two hollow knights in Area 5 do not move across the bridge to Area 4 until one of the characters does so.

Area 5

Two hollow knights sit atop a house, one of the few occupied by a sane owner. Once they are killed, the characters can go downstairs and speak with the Undead Merchant. Appendix A describes him. A hollow soldier hidden behind a bookshelf on the first floor comes to the merchant's defense if the characters attack him.

A small walkway to the east leads to a ladder up to the bridge to Area 4. The walkway is guarded by six broken hollows wandering aimlessly. A character with a passive Wisdom(Perception) score equal to or higher than ten will notice a corpse on the roof carrying a light crossbow and 15 bolts.

Area 6

To the south is a staircase leading down to Area 4. Across a short bridge to the west is Area 7, with the area’s only Bonfire. To the northeast is a long bridge to Area 8. A pair of hollow soldiers in Area 9A character wait to ambush travelers crossing the bridge. A character must succeed on a DC 12 Strength(Athletics) or Dexterity(Stealth) check to cross safely. On a failure, they take 2d6 fire damage, but any other character can cross without making a check during that round.

Area 7

A much-needed place of rest in the Undead Burg. A Bonfire rests in this broken tower. The stairs up to the second landing have long since collapsed. The only method of ascension is an iron ladder, though a creature at the top of the landing can drop it down. Afterward, the characters can use it as a shortcut to the bridge guarded by the hellkite drake.

Long-ago, a cleric of the Way of White rested here. She was unable to progress further into the burg, and her corpse sits in the corner of the room.

Area 8

This wide, covered antechamber houses three hollow soldiers and a hollow knight.

An iron door leads down into the Lower Undead Burg, but the characters cannot open it from this side of the door. The only exit to the room leads west towards Area 8A.

Area 8A

This pantry and dining room hold two hollow soldiers. One hides in the eastern nook, surprising any player that goes to explore it.

In a backroom to the north is a wooden chest containing 5 black firebombs.

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Area 9

A large courtyard connects areas 8, 10, 11, and 12. Three hollow soldiers wait to attack anyone coming up the stairs. One carries firebombs and the other two wield longswords. The door to Area 11 is locked. The key can be bought from the Undead Merchant in Area 5 can sell the key, or the characters can take it from his corpse.  The crossbow-wielding hollow knight atop the tower (Area 10) is not visible from here. It will ambush characters engaged in combat down the stairs to Area 12. The southern ladder leads up to Area 9A, where the characters can take revenge on the hollows firebombing the bridge.

Area 9A

A rickety wooden platform has been built above Area 8A. Three firebomb-wielding hollow soldiers attack all travelers they can see. They can be easily pushed down the staggering drop into the Lower Burg.

Area 10

A 30-foot spiral staircase leads up a small tower. A solitary light crossbow-wielding hollow knight waits to ambush unwary travelers. The knight is hidden from view anywhere except the stairs leading down to Area 12. The battlements still provide ¾ cover from ranged attacks below.

Area 11

The door lock has kept intruders from the home for quite a while. The room gives a glimpse of what life in Burg may have looked like before the Undead Scourge. Through the backdoor is a small grass yard with a wooden chest containing three gold pine resins. A ten-foot drop below will put the characters in Area 12.

Area 12

Three hollow knights wait at the base of the stairs, guarding the tower leading to the Taurus Demon. The three act in concert, taking advantage of the choke point provided by the staircase down the Area 10.

A staircase leading up to the massive tower to the north has a hollow soldier waiting behind an oiled barrel at the top of the stairs. When a character begins to move up the stairs, the soldier ignites the barrel and sends it hurtling down the stairs towards them. Each character on the staircase must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 3d6 bludgeoning damage + 2d6 fire damage on a failure.

Area 12A

A bit of the remaining street is below Area 12. The northern stretch drops off straight into the Lower Burg. To the south is a black knight of Gwyn guarding a corpse carrying a blue tearstone ring. The knight will fight to guard the corpse and brooks no quarter with interlopers.

Area 13:

The Undead Burg Tower is described below.

F6: The top floor of the tower. Two hollow knights with crossbows wait to ambush anyone who encounters the Taurus Demon. A ladder is the only route to F5.

F5: At the top of the staircase is a fog door blocking passage onto the Taurus Demon’s bridge. A ladder beyond the fog gate leads up to F6. A staircase leads down to F4.

A small collection of barrels hides a titanite lizard. Any creature who investigates the barrel pile will spook the creature. Afterward, it will scurry down the stairs and vanish as soon as possible.

F4: A pile of empty barrels is the only item to distract from the two staircases leading to F3 and F5.

F3: The archway to the East leads out into the Undead Burg. A staircase leads up to F3, and a locked iron door bars the entrance to a stairwell to F2. The key has been lost to time, but the lock can be flipped from the other side.

F2: This room is completely empty.

F1: A staircase leads to F2 up to F2. Havel the Rock, long hollowed, waits at the bottom of the staircase. He uses his dragon tooth to obliterate any who come across him and will be an essentially unbeatable foe for a low-level party. An iron door locked leads out to the Darkroot Basin. The key is guarded by the Moonlight Butterfly.

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Area 14 - Taurus Demon’s Bridge

The bridge looks more worn down than the rest of the town. Gore and viscera hang off the side of the battlements, and man-sized craters litter the ground. This is the hunting grounds of the Taurus Demon. It took up residence after the scourge of undeath took hold and now it slaughters any who would cross his bridge into the Undead Parish.

The Taurus Demon is a brutal foe that will likely be a lethal threat for a low-level party. It is likely on their first encounter they will not notice the hollowed archers before it is too late. If the party slays the hollows first, the fight becomes much more even.

The Demon’s footing on the bridge is tenuous. If all but 1 member of the party (minimum 1) succeed on a shove check, they can push the demon into the chasm below. The check can be made even though the demon is likely two size categories larger than the party. The fall is fatal, and souls are still awarded as normal for its defeat.

Once defeated, the party can move on to the next bridge, guarded by an even more fearsome foe.

Area 15:

A set of stairs lead down to the Hellkite Drake’s Bridge (Area 16). A set of crates on the far end of the hallway are stacked on top of a corpse carrying a large soul of a lost undead. The door on the bottom of the stairwell leads out to the Bridge. The iron door across the way is locked, the key is on a corpse in the Undead Parish. Beyond the door is a long ladder down to the Lower Burg.

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Area 16 - The Hellkite Bridge

The Hellkite Drake has claimed it as its hunting grounds, scorching the surface of the bridge thousands of times. The Hellkite Drake uses the statistics of a young red dragon, except that it’s a huge creature. The drake is not at its roost above the gatehouse when the players arrive, giving them a chance to rush towards safety halfway across. Characters rushing across the bridge from the west side must succeed on a DC 13 Strength (Athletics) check to make it to the stairwell safely. On a failure, the Hellkite Drake returns before they can reach the stairwell and unleashes its breath weapon. Four hollow soldiers patrol the eastern end, constantly returning to life.

On the far end of the bridge is a gatehouse (Area 18). It can serve as a shortcut into the Undead Parish if the players can reach it alive. There is also an intact greatsword and a soul of an unknown soldier near the far end of the bridge.

After the players cross, the drake stays perched above the gatehouse. It uses its breath weapon whenever a creature attempts to cross the bridge. An observant player may notice the drake cannot always reuse its breath weapon immediately. If they provoke the drake’s wrath, the others may be able to cross to the gatehouse while the breath weapon recharges. It will leap to the bridge on its turn to engage the party in melee if the drake’s breath weapon does not recharge immediately. It will not pursue them once they reach the gatehouse, flying off to another roost in the mountains.

Beneath the bridge is an alcove that leads to the top of the ladder in Area 3, which can now be dropped down.

Area 17:

The patio on the near side of the drake’s bridge features a lovely vista of distant lands with the sun shining through the clouds. The first time the players visit, the view is enjoyed by Solaire of Astora. More information on Solaire can be found at Area 18.

Area 18:

A gatehouse connecting the bridge to the Undead Parish. A set of heavy levers can be used to raise and lower the two gates. A Bonfire sits in front of a copy of the same statue in Firelink Shrine’s cathedral. A character who opens the northern gates can continue on to the Undead Parish or go up the staircase to fight the Black Knight in Area 22.

Area 18A:

The courtyard outside the gatehouse has a broken statue of a divine warrior. A creature with a Wisdom score of 17 or higher can commune with the statue and join the Warriors of Sunlight covenant. Each time a character uses the white sign soapstone to help another undead slay a boss reduces the required score by 1.  Appendix C gives more information on the Warriors of Sunlight covenant.

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Area 19:

A set of staircases lead up to the Hellkite’s Bridge, and down to the Bonfire in Area 3. A small archway allows access to the struts under the bridge. This allows access to the northern area beyond the gatehouse without needing to brave the drake.

Area 20:

The underside of the bridge is separated into chunks by wide pillars. Narrow walkways connect them on the outside edges. A hollow knight waits in the furthest section. Another wielding a spear waits on the eastern walkway to Area 21. Any creature that takes melee damage on one of the 3-foot walkways must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity(Acrobatics) check or fall down into the chasm below.

Area 21:

Six giant rats infest this cistern underneath the corridor to the Undead Parish. A ladder on the far end of the cistern leads up to the tower beyond the northern exit of the gatehouse.

Area 22:

At the top of the tower near the gatehouse is a solitary Black Knight of Gwyn wielding a wicked Greatsword.

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Undead Parish

“Don't get yourself killed, neither of us wants to see you go Hollow.”

The first Bell of Awakening sits at the top of the Undead Parish’s cathedral. But the players have a grueling gauntlet ahead of them. They may not even reach a bonfire until they are near the end of the trial. However, there are many rewards to be reaped from careful exploration. Fortune, as always, favors the bold.

Area Description

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Area 1:

The entrance to the Undead Parish is as heavily guarded as anywhere in the Burg. Eight hollow knights prowl this open courtyard. What’s more, an armored tusk blocks the way through the gate on the far end. When the guards notice the characters, one of the knights uses its first turn to run behind the portcullis. During their second turn, they pull the lever near the gate and close it, trapping the players on the other side. If the players cannot make it through in time, the only way forward is down into the Area 3A cellars.

A previous adventurer left a small pile of alluring skulls at the end of the eastern walkway.

Area 2:

The entire parish is built around the massive cathedral in the center. The Bell Gargoyles sit perched atop the church spire where a Bell of Awakening sits. Time has not ravaged the Cathedral to the degree its surroundings are. Statues of saints and prophets line the halls. Towering over the altar is a much larger version of the statue found in the Gatehouse and Firelink Shrine.

Area 2A:

The steps leading up to the cathedral have only a single hollow knight guarding the gate's lifting mechanism. Next to the lever is the basement key that unlocks the door on the east-end of the drake’s bridge. A halberd in working condition is near the top of the staircase to the north.

Area 2B:

Three balder knights guard the entrance into the cathedral. They will not advance beyond the front door. They will pursue interlopers anywhere inside the cathedral. Balder Knights are more intelligent than normal hollows and make use of cover and tactical strategy.

Area 2C:

A berenike knight blocks exploration of the cathedral. Its steel armor and shield make it a formidable foe in melee combat. The entire first floor of the cathedral is open to loot once the characters slay it. The north wall holds two elevator platforms. When a creature activates it by standing inside, it transports its occupant down the shaft to Firelink Shrine. A staircase next to the elevator cars leads up to Area 2E. The corpse curled up onto the altar carries a rare firekeeper soul.

Area 2D:

Two hollow knights join the berenike knight in defending the courtyard south of the cathedral. Once dispatched, the path south leads down to Andre’s Tower, Area 5.

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Area 2E:

A balder knight blocks the top of the stairwell to the cathedral’s second floor. Another knight walks the southern hallway eternally.

An observant character may notice the channeler watching them from the second floor. It, along with a mass of 10 hollows, waits for clerics on their way to give pilgrimage. If the Channeler notices a female cleric in the party, it will seek to take them captive to bring back to Seath. If it succeeds in killing the rest of the party, it deals non-lethal damage to the cleric. It ties them up in the back room to the east, restraining them. It will take time to transport them, the characters will have ample opportunities to rescue their comrade.

If slain, the Channeler will leave behind its channeler’s trident. The small alcove to the southwest houses the corpse of one of the Channeler’s previous victims, carrying a large soul of a nameless soldier. 

Down the east walkway is a door barely hanging onto its hinges. If opened or broken, a small staircase will lead up to the cell of one Knight Lautrec of Carim. Appendix A describes Lautrec in more detail. The key near the gate lever behind the armored tusk can unlock his cell. Once freed, he will express his gratitude and be available to be summoned for the Bell Gargoyles above.

Rounding the corner, a character will notice with a DC 13 Wisdom(Perception) check that a body is hidden under a pile of barrels. It clutches a humanity sprite.

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Area 2F:

From the roof of the Cathedral, the characters can see the Bell of Awakening almost within reach. Most of the large gargoyles that perch on the cathedral’s roof are inanimate.  A duo of powerful guardians have prevented many undead from ringing it. When the players pass through the fog door, a bell gargoyle breaks out of its stone shell and descends to attack the players.

The gargoyle makes use of its flight and powerful fiery breath to destroy its foes. When the gargoyle is reduced to half its maximum hit points, a lesser bell gargoyle joins its allies at the beginning of its next turn.

When both gargoyles are dead, the way to the Bell of Awakening is left unguarded. A character that climbs the 50-foot ladder to the top of the bell tower will have no difficulty ringing it. It's toll echoing through the land. If the characters have already rung the bell in Quelaag’s Domain the gates of Sen's Fortress creak open. The loud groaning sound will attract the character's attention to the nearby fortress.

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Area 3:

The cellars underneath the Undead Parish.

Area 3A

At the base of the stairs, a lone broken hollow waits for creatures to move down. Any creature it sees will send it fleeing north further into the room. Four more broken hollows waiting beyond the door ambush characters giving chase. Two more broken hollows join the fray from the top of the staircase when the fight begins in earnest. Another two broken hollows hold their position on the eastern landing between Areas 3A and 3B. They guard a corpse carrying a large soul of a lost undead.

An observant player might notice a corpse hanging from the rafters above. Once they’ve ascended the second ladder to the northeast, a character can attempt to retrieve a large soul of a lost undead hanging. A creature can make a DC 15 Dexterity(Acrobatics) check to retrieve it. On a failure, the creature plummets fifteen down to the floor below. A corpse on the first landing carries the mystery key to Lautrec’s cell.

Area 3B

This room is an unremarkable passageway from Area 3A to Area 4. A seek guidance spell cast in this room will show soapstone messages erroneously warning of secret doors in the walls of the room.

Area 4:

A series of corridors branch from Area 3. The route eastward leads down a corridor that hits a dead-end guarded by a balder knight. A corpse sits collapsed on the far side, still carrying a polished steel shield. To the far west, another balder knight waits for the characters to try and cross to the cathedral. Down the southeast corridor, the last knight patrols east and west while a hollow knight waits to ambush unwary adventurers. A rickety bridge to the east connects this portion to Area 5.

Area 5:

The sound of hammers against steel echoes through this broken tower.

Area 5A:

A long, narrow, stone bridge connects Andre’s tower to the cathedral in Area 2. The roof has long caved in, and shattered stone covers the mossy floors. A wooden staircase leads down to a place of rest in Area 5B.

Area 5B:

A cherished Bonfire overlooks the gates to Sen’s Fortress. A walkway stretches east to the gates. The sound of forging echoes through the tower, the source of which is down the stairs in Area 5C.

Area 5C:

Andre of Astora is one of the greatest blacksmiths in Lordran, and an even better ally. He is immediately friendly towards the party so long as they don’t threaten him. Andre can repair and reinforce their equipment. He can also imbue them with certain magical enchantments if given a proper ember. Appendix A describes Andre in more detail. The Blacksmithing chapter has rules for Blacksmithing and weapon ascension.

A small stairway leads down to Area 5D, where an ancient evil blocks the way to Darkroot Garden.

Area 5D:

After the unnamed blacksmith deity passed away, the Prowling Demons were born from its scattered legendary slabs. One has made its home a few dozen yards from Andre. The demon has no particular goal, only to destroy whatever crosses its path. The party may be able to slip by it, but any forays into Darkroot Garden are going to be hampered until it is dealt with.

If the characters can make it to the other side, they will reach the border of Darkroot Garden.

Darkroot Garden

“Is it not so that thou art new? Thou fared well to find me. But cometh thee not for the grave of Sir Artorias? My advice true, forget this! The legend of Artorias art none but a fabrication. ...Traversing the dark? 'Tis but a fairy tale. Have thine own respect, go not yonder knocking for nothing, I say!”

Beyond the Undead Parish is an ancient wood, untouched by the growth of the undead settlements above. Darkroot Garden is a dangerous place indeed, and the guardians of its treasures will fight to protect them.

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Area 1:

The entrance to Darkroot Garden sits outside of the Prowling Demon’s hall, near Andre the Blacksmith. A layer of fog sits over the entire area, lightly obscuring everything more than fifteen feet away. Small glowing flowers provide dim light throughout. If plucked from the ground, their light goes out immediately. The only path forward leads out to the east, deeper into the forest.

Near the entrance to the Undead Parish is a fork in the road guarded by two vine ents. The path to the right leads to the Darkroot Basin. The path left leads deeper into the Garden.

The wider area to the north holds two more vine ents pacing up and down the corridor. Another is buried in the ground, joining the fray when the other two attack. A large soul of a nameless soldier waits behind a rock.

Area 2:

At the end of the path to the Undead Parish, a massive stone door blocks the entrance to Area 5. The door has a glowing circular hole in the center. The Crest of Artorias unlocks it, sold by Andre for 20,000 souls.

A character who casts seek guidance in the area will reveal messages pointing them toward an illusory wall next to the locked door. A successful DC 12 Intelligence(Investigation) check also reveals the illusion. A character who interacts with it can pass through, revealing a bonfire in an alcove behind.

Down the path to Area 3, a large soul of a nameless soldier sits on a corpse in an alcove on the right. If someone disturbs the corpse to take the soul, three vine ents leap from the ground to attack them.

Area 3:

The garden opens up to a large wood crawling with vine ents and stone guardians. They guard the path to the Moonlight Butterfly in Area 4.

A small branching pathway to the north leads to a dead end. A corpse on the far end leaning against a tree clutches a partizan pike. Unfortunately, a tree lizard has concealed itself around the tree. If an unaware creature attempts to grab the pike, the lizard attacks and surprises the party. A character with a passive Wisdom(Perception) score of 16 or higher notices the lizard before it attacks.

Careful characters can avoid provoking the guardians of the wood. If the party wants to try sneaking through, they can attempt a DC 14 Stealth check to move through unnoticed. A failure awakens two vine ents and one stone guardian who will attack the party. The creatures will not leave Area 3, and will not chase the party up the stone tower in Area 3B. Each failure after the 1st awakens three more vine ents and another stone guardian. Characters that hug the western edge will be better obscured, giving the party advantage on their Stealth checks. A DC 14 Wisdom(Survival) check or a seek guidance spell will reveal this information. If the party slays or more three stone guardians, they can safely loot the entire area. Of particular note is a corpse wearing a set of Elite Knight plate armor. A DC 10 Intelligence(History) check reveals it is of the same origin as Oscar of Astora's.

A creature that makes a successful DC 15 Nature or Perception check near the entrance from Area 2 will notice an odd tree nearby. If the tree takes any fire damage, it will writhe and burn away, revealing a path to Area 5.

Area 3B

A small, square tower has a winding staircase up to the Moonlight Butterfly’s bridge.

Area 4

The Moonlight Butterfly guards this bridge and roosts on the tower beyond it. A potent herb grows on the sides of the bridge. The Butterfly can use an action to feed on while perched on the bridge. The butterfly floats down from its perch and fires down at characters who cross the bridge. The Butterfly won’t stray too far from the bridge. It prefers staying within a single round’s movement of it to replenish itself with the herb's nectar. If the butterfly uses an action to drink the nectar, it regains 6d6 hit points. Otherwise, it stays outside of melee and prefers to lob magical attacks at the characters. If enough of the party is weakened, it will finish them all off with a soul beam.

Area 4B

A long-petrified blacksmith clutches waits at the top of the staircase on the far side of the bridge. It clutches the Divine Ember to its chest.  Andre the Blacksmith can imbue the character's weapons with radiant energy if the characters give it to him. Resting on an anvil nearby is the watchtower basement key. It unlocks the door on the bottom floor of Havel’s Tower in the Undead Burg that leads out to Darkroot Basin.

Area 5

A small path under Area 2 leads lower into the garden. The area is swarming with 8 frog-rays who attack intruders in the area. Two more frog-rays guard a soul of a proud knight in an alcove to the west. A collapsing archway frames a stone path leading north, at the end of which is a corpse wearing a wolf ring.

Area 6

Once the characters use the Crest of Artorias to unlock the gate in Area 2, it allows access to hallowed ground guarded by the Forest Hunter covenant. A group of seven guardians hunt intruders in the wood: an archer, priest, bandit captain, veteran, lordran mage, and swashbuckler.  The knight, hunter, and warrior are all wearing cat covenant rings, clues that they are in fact invaders from other worlds. Once slain, the three do not return after a long rest. The hunter in particular drops the black bow of pharis, as well as pharis’s hat which functions as a pair of bracers of archery.

To the north is a small tower, within which resides Alvina of the Darkroot Wood. Appendix A describes her in more detail. Once a player joins the Forest Hunters, Shiva of the East and his assassin bodyguard join her nearby. Both are friendly to the players as long as one has an unbroken oath to the Forest Hunters.

Area 6A

To the far east is a set of eastern armor, which functions as splint armor of slashing resistance. Ten vine ents guard the armor set. A small stone bridge to the north leads to Area 7A.

Area 7

The deep garden is just beyond Alvina’s bridge. If the alcove underneath the stone tower holding up the bridge is explored, the characters will find a corpse wearing a set of stone armor. A family of 10 mushroom children and 2 mushroom parents guard a precious treasure chest. It is half-submerged in a pool of water in the center of the area. The mushroom children are not hostile, but their parents will fight to protect their children and the chest. The chest is unlocked and contains the Enchanted Ember. If it is given to Rickert of Vinheim, he can ascend Magic weapons to Enchanted status.

That last bridge to the north leads to a massive iron door that bars the way to Area 8, and the Grave of Artorias.

Area 7A

Beyond the bridge in Area 6A is a sunken valley that leads up to Area 7. Three great felines wait to ambush the party if they move into the valley. At the very north of the valley is a large soul of a brave warrior.

Area 8

A massive gravestone dominates this field of swords. Around the gravestone are dozens of weapons impaled into the ground. Some are long-rusted while others are gleaming and polished. A handful of small waterfalls empty into a ring of knee-deep water around the outside edge.

A character that moves within five feet of the central gravestone will awaken the Darkroot Gardens’s guardian, Sif, the Great Gray Wolf. Sif was once the companion of Knight Artorias the Abysswalker. After his death, Sif has sat vigil over his grave, safekeeping the ring Artorias used to traverse the abyss. The wolf wields Artorias’s Greatsword, swinging it in broad arcs with its mouth and leaping across the arena to engage ranged folks in melee combat. Sif will protect the grave until her death. Once slain, she will dissolve away leaving the Covenant of Artorias in her wake. Behind the gravestone is a long-dead corpse wearing a hornet ring.

Darkroot Basin

“My heartfelt thanks. I am pleased beyond words. Then, I shalt engrave my signature. If thou art in need, pray summon me from my signature. It seems that my time is done. May the great flames guide thee.”

Darkroot Basin is one of the most ancient areas beneath the walls of Anor Londo. It’s history stretches back centuries to the invasion of the Abyss in Oolacile. A vicious hydra guards a forgotten princess, and a friend to the gods has stalked his prison tower ever since he betrayed them.

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Area 1

A branching path early in Darkroot Garden leads to Darkoot Basin. A narrow path juts out from the cliff face to the north, descending deeper into the basin.

Area 2

Further down the pathway is protrusion deeper into the cliff face. A titanite lizard sits at the edge of the protrusion. If the lizard notices a character move within 50 feet of it, it will immediately try to flee and teleport away. It leaves behind a twinkling titanite chunk as well as additional materials determined by the titanite lizard drop table. The path snakes its way down the cliff face. It branches at the very end of Area 2, with the southern path leading to Area 3. The northern branch ends in a drop-off to a small ledge. A corpse wearing a set of black studded leather armor, a longbow, and 20 arrows with white feather fletchings waits on the ledge.

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Area 3

The cliff face path branches once again before ending in Area 4. The southern branch leads further down into the basin. A black knight of Gwyn guards the bonfire, patrolling with a halberd. At the very bottom of the pathway is a corpse still wielding a grass crest shield. Further up, ancient laborers bored a path through the cliff face leading to Area 6.

Area 4

Four crystal golems wander this copse. The terrain is hilly and open. A soul of a nameless soldier sits on top of a small boulder in the center. A creature that engages in a fight with the golems risks provoking the wrath of the Darkroot Hydra in Area 5. At the end of each round of combat, there is a cumulative 10% chance that the fight will alert the Hydra. The Hydra does not move from the lake, preferring instead to attack foes at range. At the edge of the water is a knight wearing a set of plate armor. Tinges of rust appear at the edges of the armor, but it is otherwise in good condition.

The Watchtower Basement Key, guarded by the Moonlight Butterfly, unlocks the door to the tower to the southwest. The tower leads up to Area 13 of the Undead Burg, where a now hollowed Havel the Rock waits eternally.

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Area 5

This entire area is flooded, with a sharp drop-off that descends deep into the darkness below.

Area 5A

The Darkroot Hydra waits in a deep lake on the southern edge of this area. A shallow pool surrounds the lake, imposing difficult terrain. Using it’s Water Jet attack exhausts the creature quickly, so the Hydra prefers to attack with its jaws. The hydra is easier to attack if characters ready attacks for when the hydra uses its bite.

After the characters defeat the Hydra, it dissolves away. It leaves a single dragon scale in its wake, atop which is a ring of dusk. The scale floats across the water towards the nearest character.

Area 5B

On the far side of the lake is a solitary golden crystal golem tucked away. The golem will fight to defend itself. It dissolves away after its death, leaving behind Dusk of Oolacille. Appendix A describes Dusk in more detail. Dusk is happy to assist the players in learning the magic of her land. She leaves a summon sign on the ground where the characters can summon her back from her time.

Once the characters place the Lordvessel at the Kiln of the First Flame, Dusk is taken by Manus back in time. This removes her summon sign until the characters rescue her. A swirling vortex of dark magic is left in her place. If a creature approaches while possessing the broken pendant, Manus's hand bursts forth and grabs them. He then takes them to the entrance of Oolacile Sanctuary. This incursion leaves behind a portal other characters can use to reach them.

If the characters rescue Dusk, her summon sign will reappear in Darkroot Basin. She expresses hazy memories of her imprisonment, along with a certain sympathy for her abductor.

Area 6

Halfway down this tunnel through the cliff, a solitary bonfire sits unlit. At the very end is a circular elevator platform that leads down into the Valley of Drakes.

Area 7

A set of tall ladders lead up from Darkroot Basin to Area 4 of Darkroot Garden. A small stone bridge over a rushing river that feeds the lake below separates the two. A soul of a brave warrior waits at the base of the second ladder.

Lower Undead Burg

“I regret meeting you under such compromising circumstances. At least we both made it back unscathed. Incidentally, would you care to learn any sorceries?”

The Lower Undead Burg sits between the Undead Burg and the Depths. It has long since falled to brigands and demons.

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Area 1

A small landing stands at the crossroads of three paths in and out of the lower burg. A staircase to the south leads up to Area 8 of the Undead Burg. A ladder to the West connects this area to the Hellkite Drake’s bridge, Area 16 of the Undead Burg. The key to the bridge door is in the Undead Parish. A staircase down to the east leads to the Lower Burg proper.

Three undead attack dogs patrol Area 2.  They notice and attack any creature that does not succeed on a DC 13 Stealth check.

Area 2

Travelers into the courtyard below are immediately greeted by a large stack of corpses lit aflame. The area appears to be unoccupied after the characters slay the dogs. Unbeknownst to them, three undead assassins waiting in ambush in the houses to the east and west.  A character that can detect them with a DC 17 Wisdom(Perception) check before they attack. The assassins surprise any creature that fails.

Area 2A

Characters within 20 feet of this house will hear knocking and yelling from within. Trapped in the home is Griggs of Vinheim. Appendix A describes him in more detail.  The Residence Key purchased from the Undead Merchant can unlock the door. Once freed, he will make his way to Firelink Shrine and teach sorcery to intelligent characters.

Area 3

Seven torch hollows prowl this area. They attack any creature who seeks the treasure they guard. A character can claim a twin humanity sprite from a corpse on the southern edge once the dogs are dealt with.

Area 4

A narrow street forces would-be intruders into an unavoidable ambush. Another three undead assassins wait in the residences flanking the walls. Two undead attack dogs waiting by the fog door to Area 5 join the fray after the assassins leap out. A staircase to the northeast leads down to Area 6. Two empty homes contain a large soul of a lost undead as well as a thief studded leather armor set. The armor acts as a cloak of elvenkind.

Area 5

The Capra Demon’s lair is a tiny but effective death-trap. Characters who enter the room are immediately assaulted by both the demon and its two undead attack dogs. The three act in unison where possible, knocking intruders prone and finishing them off with the demon’s machetes. The Capra Demon needs to squeeze to move up the staircase and archway, offering surviving characters a chance to even the playing field.

The demon guards the Key to the Depths, which unlocks the northern door in Area 6.

Area 6

A pair of undead assassins wait in a final ambush before yielding the way towards the Depths. At the far northern edge of the area is a single corpse in possession of a large soul of a lost undead.

Area 6A

A spiral staircase runs up the edge of this wide tower. A single broken hollow wielding a shortbow fires down on enemies from above. At the top of the tower, a small archway leads to the far side of the Undead Burg aqueduct. The door can be opened from this side and leads all the way back to Firelink Shrine. Against a grate in the archway nearby is the Female Undead Merchant, detailed in Appendix A.

The Depths are the sewer system for the entire Undead Burg. Fearsome creatures have adapted

A long, narrow staircase leads down into a wood landing above the Butcher’s Shop in Area 2.

 

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Area 1A

Three broken hollows wait at the base of the staircase leading upwards. Down the southern corridor is a crate containing a corpse with a soul of a nameless shoulder. Another staircase to the north leads down to a gang of hollows ready to swarm.

Area 1B

Three broken hollows and three torch hollows patrol the dining area. A final staircase leads down into the Butcher’s Shop, Area 2A.

Area 2

The bottom floor of the Depth’s Entrance is a charnel house where the Butcher Sisters do their grisly work.

Area 2A

Two undead attack dogs prowl the kitchen, where a butcher sits behind a set of wood tables. Heaped upon the tables are slabs of unidentifiable meat. The butcher is hostile to anyone it notices descending the stairs. A chest next to the butcher’s table contains the large ember. Andre can reinforce mundane weapons to +2 if the characters give it to him.

A stack of crates on the north wall obscures a hole in the floor. Below is a walkway ten-feet above the Sewer King’s lair, Area 6. At the far end of the walkway is a corpse wearing a spider shield.

Area 2B

This lower section of the kitchen has flooded over time. The water is difficult terrain. Two undead attack dogs and three broken hollows wading in the water attack characters who enter it. A section of the wall has collapsed. Characters can scale the fallen bricks upwards to the southern hallway. Two small archways offer passage to the east and west.

Area 2C

The butcher’s identical sister waits on a platform above this hallway. When creatures near the small passage to the north, the butcher drops to the ground and attacks them from behind. A second smaller hallway further ahead holds a corpse with a soul of a lost undead. The corpse is bait from the ochre jelly attached to the ceiling. It attacks any creature who attempts to take the soul off of the body.

Area 2D

A creature who approaches Area 3 hears shouting from far inside this room. It is coming from a bound Laurentius of the Great Swamp placed among dozens of barrels waiting for the butchers to make use of him.  Appendix A describes Laurentius in more detail. He expresses his thanks for the party and heads off to Firelink Shrine if freed.

Area 2E

Another waterlogged hallway connects Area 2C and 2E. A single torch hollow blocks the way further.

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Area 3

All natural light vanishes as the characters transition into the Depths. A long hallway stretches to a locked door at the far end, as well as a short staircase east next to it. A single torch hollow blocks the door, while seven ochre jellies attached to the ceiling wait to ambush unwary intruders.

Area 3A

The sole bonfire of the Depths is tucked away in this small stone room behind Area 2E’s locked door. A corpse in the Sewer King’s domain, Area 6, holds the key to it.

Area 4

Down a short staircase, a pile of crates covers a ladder leading to the staircase down to Area 8. The characters cannot open the door at the base of a staircase downwards from the side. Another staircase above the ladder leads further down to a T intersection. To the right, five giant rats pick apart a corpse holding a greataxe. They pay no mind to creatures who do not interfere with their meal. To the left, a set of stairs leads to the northern section of Area 5. Another giant rat hides in a crate near the turn eastward, bursting out to ambush unwary travelers. Another backs itself off a short ledge down into Area 5.

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Area 5

The last giant rat in Area 4 backs into the small northern alcove of this area, where three more giant rats devour a corpse. An iron fence blocks the path into Area 6, where observers can note the presence of the Sewer King. A narrow hallway to the south drains the water standing in the room downwards below Area 6 into Area 5A.

The hallway to the east bends southward out to a wooden platform overlooking Area 11. A Channeler and three giant rats wait on the balcony ahead. The Channeler will seek to kill and abduct female clerics in the party, in the same manner as the one in the Undead Parish. It bolsters the rats and sends them into melee. The channeler will attack at range if the characters challenge the Gaping Dragon before killing it.

The balcony extends to the east. Two crates conceal another two giant rats guarding a large titanite shard at the very end. A passageway west leads to the twisting sewer of Area 5A.

Area 5A

These narrow hallways disguise large drains that explorers can vanish through. A DC 13 Perception check reveals the drains due to the constant rush of water through them. A creature can make a DC 10 Acrobatics check to cross over each drain if they notice them. On a failure, or if the creature didn’t notice the drains, they fall into Area 9. The hallway in the northwest corner has a waterlogged corpse carrying a soul of a nameless soldier. From the corpse, the characters can hear the scraping and claying of the Sewer King in the next room.

Area 6

The Sewer King has amassed a hoard of corpses and a bit of treasure to boot from explorers into the Depths. The Sewer King is a massive rat, scarred from countless battles. Swords and spears stick out of its hide. A previous battle left the Sewer King with a battleax embedded in its right eye. Nonetheless, it will viciously fight any who cross it. The battleax will remain after the characters defeat it, as well as a humanity sprite. Two corpses in the room carry the sewer chamber key to the bonfire room, Area 3A, and a soul of a nameless soldier. The only exit from the room is a spillway to the south. A character who descends the spillway must succeed on a DC 12 Acrobatics check or take 2d6 bludgeoning damage dropping to Area 7 and lands prone. A creature who succeeds takes no damage and does not land prone.

Area 7

The spillway in Area 6 empties out in this T intersection. Four giant rats hide in crates to the west against the bend in the wall. They ambush characters with passive Wisdom(Perception) score of 17 or less. Once dispatched, a small staircase will lead the characters up to Area 8.

The southern branch contains a single basilisk that blocks the way to Area 9. Basilisks appear almost comical on the character’s first encounter with one. Its bulging red sacks above its face are false eyes, distracting from its petrifying breath.

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Area 8

Two ochre jellies and two giant rats patrol this wide corridor.  The characters can unlock the door up to Area 4 from this side. A set of heavy bars have been long side pried apart. At one point they sealed off Blighttown from the burg above. Domhnall of Zena sits cross-legged beyond in front of the heavy iron door to Blighttown. Appendix A describes Domnhall in more detail. The key to the iron door is currently deep within the Gaping Dragon’s belly.

A hallway east leads out to the balcony, Area 10.

Area 9

A labyrinth of iron bars and cobblestone winds its way through the Depths. From this area, three of the four basilisks in Area 9A cautiously observe the party. They remain in 9A until the characters cross into it. The hallway connecting the two areas has a corpse with a soul of a nameless soldier.

Area 9A

When the characters move through the narrow hallway in Area 9, all four basilisks lurking in the room attack them. Basilisks are quadropedal, frog-like monsters with massive eyes that can exhale a petrifying breath. A character who moves down the stairs, or falls through the floor through the southern stairs ends up in Area 10. At the base of the southern stairs is a corpse carrying a large soul of a nameless soldier.

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Area 10

Three basilisks wait at the bottom of the stairs to Area 9A. The small antechamber to the south contains another two basilisks. Characters who fall through the hole in the middle of 9A end up here. The tunnel to the south ends at an iron grate with a corpse carrying a ring of the evil eye and a humanity sprite.

Area 11

The second floor balcony gives a wide view of the Gaping Dragon’s lair. A set of stairs leads to the lowest balcony, where a corpse sits wielding a heavy crossbow with 20 bolts. Another set of stairs leads down to the fog wall to Area 12.

Area 12

Many adventurers have made their way to the Depths on their way to the second Bell of Awakening. Nearly all of them have found themselves in the belly of the Gaping Dragon. The dragon crawls up from the eastern spillway and reveals its enormous form once the characters cross through the fog door. Untold years of gluttony have warped this descendant of the everlasting dragons, mutating its jaws to extend all the way down its torso. It stands over 30 feet tall and desires only to consume anything that enters its domain.

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If the characters have not killed the Channeler in Area 5, it will use ranged magic to attack the characters from above.

Once the dragon has been slain, it leaves a twin humanity sprite, a homeward bone, and the key to Blighttown in its wake. Its lair also contains a corpse wearing a set of relatively unharmed studded leather armor.

Blighttown

“Hmm... A mere Undead, yet you can see me? Fascinating...”

Blighttown is a terrible, terrible place.

Area 1

The door to the Depths opens out to a wide shaft bored through the rock deep into Quelaag’s Domain. A small path encircles the shaft, with a ladder that leads down to a rickety wooden platform across it. The last ladder drops down to a wooden bridge to a large opening to the tunnel in Area 2.

Area 2

Wooden posts, beams, and the occasional piece of naval wreckage are all relics of the inhabitants of this bleak swamp.  Their efforts to make a life above the desolate poisonous landscape have rotted away over the years. The first settlers used all manner of reclaimed building materials to craft platforms embedded into the cavern walls.

The entrance to Blighttown is heavily guarded. Three infested barbarians, three infested ghouls, and a blowdart sniper assault anyone who moves across the gap from Area 1. The sniper, like the rest in Blighttown, does not respawn once slain.

A small ladder to the east leads to a platform below, Area 3.

Two narrow bridges connect Areas 2 and 4. Creatures that attempt to cross either provoke the ghouls in Area 4. The bridge to the north is in worse condition than its southern neighbor. Any creature who attempts to walk across it must succeed on a DC 11 Acrobatics check or fall from the platform hundreds of feet to their deaths. Creatures can cross the southern bridge without a check.

A creature looking out from the southern end of Area 2 can see a corpse carrying a gleaming curved blade. Area 2A. A creature must succeed on a DC 18 Athletics check to jump to the roof. On a failure, the creature drops 90 feet down to the western end of Area 7.

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Area 2A

A corpse on this roof is only accessible from Area 2. The blade it is carrying is the Iato, a +1 katana. From the roof, a creature can drop down 10 feet to Area 6, or take a more significant plunge 60 feet down to Area 7.

Area 3

A long platform hugs the eastern cave wall. Three infested ghouls guard a corpse holding a soul of a proud knight.

Area 4

Only a handful of remaining walls is the only evidence that this ruin was once a house. Four infested ghouls, perhaps the original inhabitants, attack anyone approaching them. A staircase connects the top floor to the 10 ft. below it. A corpse in the room underneath clutches a large soul of a nameless soldier. Another ladder leads further down towards a wooden bridge. A character descending the ladder provokes two more infested ghouls on the other end. A final ladder beyond the ghouls drops down to Area 6. Thorough exploration to the south reveals a short gap over to Area 5. Medium creatures can jump over the gap with no check necessary.

A dirt path behind the building hugs the cliffside, terminating at a sheer drop 20 feet down to the highest platform in Area 5.

Area 5

Balconies and platforms have been haphazardly stacked on top of each other, connected by decaying ladders. Traversing the area requires travelers to leap from platform to platform. The lowest platform has only a short drop down to Area 6.

The highest platform holds a corpse wearing shadow leather armor. A series of ladders descend deeper down along the cliffside towards the swamp. A soul of a proud knight is easily accessible by anyone traveling between either end of the area. Another dangles off the edge of a crumbling floor. A character can retrieve it with a DC 14 Acrobatics check, with a would-be thief falling to their doom into the swamps below on a failure.

Area 6

Two rows of massive pillars support the roof of Quelaag’s Domain. One could mistake the cavern as a natural formation otherwise. Ancient settlers built wooden platforms long ago to bridge the pillars. The eastern bridge has a bonfire in the center, with a ladder on the far end to Area 7. The far western end connects to Area 8.

Area 7

Two infested ghouls and a flaming attack dog wait at the bottom of the ladder. They wait in silence before ambushing anyone who reaches the bottom. They prefer to attack individuals while others are climbing down. Nearby the ladder is a corpse clutching a blooming purple moss clump. A long, crumbling bridge connects the western area. A character must make a successful DC 14 Acrobatics check to cross it without plummeting to their deaths into the swamp below.

Two more flaming attack dogs wait in the western area, guarding a corpse clutching a humanity sprite.

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Area 8

The far eastern end of this walkway is built onto the same pillar as the western end of Area 7. Characters moving from Area 7 will provoke an infested ghoul and two flaming attack dogs. The only route deeper into Blighttown is west towards Area 9, connected by a ladder.

Area 9

Three ladders connect this crossroads to others. The southern ladder climbs up to Area 8, while the northern one drops down to Area 11. A shorter ladder to the east leads to Area 10, where a soul of a proud knight waits next to it.

Area 10

A hidden blowdart sniper halfway along this platform shoots at creatures moving down the ladder. An infested ghoul rushes forward to protect the sniper if it is threatened. Another one waits in ambush further down. An eagle shield waits on a corpse sitting on the far south end. A creature who falls off this thin walkway plummets 140 feet down into the swamp below.

Area 11

The dominating feature of this area is a bizarre mass of clawed legs and tentacles attached to the northwestern wall. The parasitic wall Hugger viciously attacks anything that approaches it but will not move from its perch. A long ladder to the east ascends to Area 12.

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A ramp to the east leads down to an opening in the cliff face that leads to another shaft stretching up and down out of sight. An infested barbarian and an infested ghoul wait in the tunnel to attack trespassers. A small ladder a bit into the shaft descends to another exit to Blighttown-proper. A corpse next to a second ladder further up holds a large soul of a nameless soldier. The ladder descends to Area 13.  

A spillway stretches across the chasm, but it can only be accessed by a ladder up higher in Area 12. It leads out to a gap in the wall where the Parasitic Wall Hugger is perched. Its tentacles cannot reach underneath itself, and slaying it is trivial from this side. It leaves behind a spell scroll of power within as it fades away.

Area 12

The blowdart sniper at the top of the ladder pelts darts at anyone climbing up. A wooden bridge connects to another gap higher up the shaft. The shaft has a stone walkway along the inside. Two infested ghouls guard the ladder down to the Area 11 spillway.

Area 13

A mass of mutated insects prowls this area far beneath Area 12. A cragspider waits at the highest platform 30 feet above the marsh. Two giant mosquitos descend when the cragspider attacks. A set of ladders descend deeper and deeper down to Area 14. A penultimate challenge blocks the way to a place of rest.

Area 14

Four more cragspider and three giant mosquitos block the southern path into the swamp. Two more cragspiders join the fray if any character enters the swamp. A corpse on the far eastern platform wears a wanderer’s cloak. The entrance to the swamp holds another corpse carrying a large soul of a proud knight.

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Area 15

The swamps of Blighttown have been fouled and corrupted for as long as nearly anyone can memory. Poison infests the bog, and those that were unable to build above have either been killed or subsumed by it over the years. When a creature starts its turn in the water, it must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned. Each consecutive turn in the muck raises the DC by 1. While poisoned this way, the creature takes 1d6 poison damage at the end of their turns. A poisoned creature can make another saving throw at the start of their turn, ending the condition on a success. The swamp is difficult terrain for creatures walking through it.

The swamp connects Areas 14 and 20, as well as Quelaag’s Domain and the Great Hollow on opposite sides.

The Great Hollow dominates the far eastern side of the chasm. Fifteen giant leeches swarm around it, attacking creatures looking to move up the roots to Area 18.

Creatures moving from Area 14 to Area 15 provoke the third butcher sister, Maneater Mildred, to invade their world. Mildred seeks to slaughter undead who would seek the bonfire nearby. She whichever creature is closest to reaching it. Mildred, like all invaders, does not respawn once slain, and leaves behind her butcher’s knife.

Area 15A

A large green titanite shard sticks out of the swamp near the northern end of this pillar. An invisible Quelana of Izalith waits on a mound of search above the muck just yards away from it. Quelana is only visible to creatures with Sorcerer class levels. Appendix A describes Quelana in more detail. The creatures of Blighttown cannot perceive her either.

Area 16

The corrupted swamp has eroded alcoves into the southern wall.

Area 16A

Two infested barbarians stare down at a corpse of another, defending it to the death. The corpse carries a greatclub.

Area 16B

A giant leech feasts on a corpse carrying a large soul of a proud knight. The corpse's tattered clothing marks them as a pyromancer from the Great Swamp.

Area 16C

A mound of bodies has been piled up over decades. Four giant leeches gorge themselves on the bodies. Searching the pile yields only gore and viscera.

Area 17

A bonfire sits at the mouth of a sewer exit. The architecture is reminiscent of those in the depths. A search north reveals a long-clogged exit to that pipe leading far up to the sewers under the Undead Burg. A ladder leads down into a cistern, where a chest holds a dragon scale.

Area 18

15 giant leeches surround the trunk of the Great Hollow. Once dispatched they yield a considerable pile of treasure: a large titanite shard, green titanite shard, and the Server. The Server is a greatsword variant of the Butcher’s Knife.

The Great Hollow rises out of the swamps of Blighttown. A large root leads up to a large hole in the bark that allows access inside. The interior space is a small alcove with a chest against the far wall containing a -1 shield made of old planks.

The wall behind the chest is actually illusory, and it can be detected with a DC 13 Perception check. If a character interacts with the wall, it fades away revealing another small alcove with a corpse clutching a humanity sprite. The next wall behind it is another illusory as well. Passing through it brings the characters into the Great Hollow-proper, a mess of branches and vines that winds its way down hundreds of feet to Ash Lake below.

Siegmeyer of Catarina will be waiting at the base of the tree if the characters spoke to him in Firelink Shrine after obtaining the Lordvessel. He will ask the players for five purple moss clumps to aid in his journey to Lost Izalith, giving them a pierce shield in return.

Area 19

A steep hill is the last terrain obstacle blocking the way to Quelaag’s Domain. Dozens of thick, root-like stalks have burst from the mound. The entrance to Area 25 is covered in thick spider webbing.

Three infested barbarians wait at the base of the hill, holding massive boulders. The barbarians hurl boulders at anyone within range. They move in close to crush them in melee if required to protect the entrance. The barbarians will not pursue intruders beyond the entrance into the cave.

Area 20

A series of platforms rise out of the swamp towards the massive waterwheel rising far up the cliffside. The thick fins of the wheel jut out the side of it. Creatures can leap onto them with careful timing to use as an elevator all the to the top or bottom. Ascending the elevator will deposit the party next to a ladder to Area 21. Descending it will bring them down to the swamp.

If one of the players is in the Forest Hunter Covenant, Shiva of the East will be sitting at the base of the wheel. He sells wares to the hunter in exchange for souls.

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Area 21

A ladder descends from Area 22, and another nearby down to Area 20. A cragspider waits in ambush for anyone that moves about the area. A tight walkway hugging the cliff face leads to a corpse wearing a red robe and a Mask of the Sealer. The corpse is also wielding a scroll of remedy.

Area 22

A series of small platforms and tall ladders ascend ever further up the cliff face to Area 23, and down as well.

A stone spillway is accessible via a wooden walkway to the east. The area is crawling with five blowdart snipers. They focus on keeping as many creatures poisoned as possible. Seven flaming attack dogs prowl the lower area, attacking anyone that descends from above. The first hallway to the left has a corpse with a soul of a proud knight. Thirty feet below is a chest with a fire keeper soul that the denizens of the spillway protect at all costs.

Area 23

The ladders and platforms zig zag up the cliff until they reach a tunnel through the cliffside north to Area 24. A corpse at the top platform carries a key that can be used to unlock the door to the New Londo Ruins near the tunnel's exit. Three giant mosquitos attack creatures moving about the area.

Area 24

A wide tunnel connects the Valley of Drakes to Blighttown. Three infested barbarians serve as a bloodthirsty introduction to travelers from the valley. They are also a final challenge to those that would seek to escape Blighttown.

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Area 25

The spiderwebs caking the entire tunnel leading into Quelaag’s Domain have long hardened over the years. Two egg carriers lay prone and supplicate themselves in front of the fog door leading to Area 26. They do not attack unless threatened.

Area 26

Since the birth of demons in the Age of Lords, Chaos Witch Quelaag has guarded both the Bell of Awakening as well as her sister below. She takes the humanity of those that she slays and offers what remains to her sister, emboldening her fragile Fire Keeper Soul. Quelaag is ancient and wise, using her lava breath and fire immunity to take advantage of her terrain. She fights to the death to keep her sister safe.

She drops her soul as well as a twin humanity sprite after the characters slay her. A set of stairs lead up to Area 27.

Area 27

Beyond Quelaag’s lair, the second Bell of Awakening can be wrung with the massive lever on the far end of the chamber. The entire chamber rumbles if the characters have rung both bells. The ancient gates of Sens Fortress are raised for the first time in centuries. A stone staircase rings the outside of this stone temple, leading down to Area 28.

Area 28

The basement of the temple has seen the ravages of time. A tunnel has been bored through the eastern wall leading out to the Demon Ruins. A DC 15 Perception check reveals the presence of an illusory north wall leading to Area 29.

Area 29

The sister Quelaag was protecting faces the bonfire she has tended since her curse took hold. Eingyi crawls along the floor in a feeble attempt to defend his lady. Appendix A describes both. If the characters passify Eingyi, he allows access to his “Fair Lady” and her bonfire. The Daughter of Chaos is a Fire Keeper. The Bonfire restores an additional estus charge beyond the flask’s maximum whenever the party rests there.

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Valley of Drakes

“I do not know whether you are brave, or just foolish, but you do seem to find your share of trouble.”

The Valley of Drakes is a long, narrow chasm that hugs the exterior walls of the ruins of New Londo. Most of the valley is simply a sheer drop into the blackness below. A narrow shelf juts out from the mountainside, wide enough for a medium creature to walk along without squeezing. A creature who falls into the chasm perishes. One end of the valley terminates at the entrance to a wide tunnel, connecting to Blighttown. A key found at the end of the tunnel can open the locked door to the small nearby tower.

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Area 1

A creature walking along the shelf will find an Undead Dragon clutching the shelf. The dragon is unmoving, and an observer couldn’t be sure it was in fact undead until it awakens. A small hoard of treasure has amassed around the dragon, trophies from careless adventurers. Any creature who approaches the dragon must succeed on a DC 20 Stealth check to avoid provoking. A successful check offers the chance to take a single piece of treasure safely.

Three items of interest are found in front of the dragon: a dragon crest shield, an astora straight sword, and a soul of a proud knight. If the players do not attempt to grab the items, the dragon may be left undisturbed if they hug the western wall.

A two-hundred-foot section of shelf lies between Areas 1 and 2.

Area 2

The far western end of the shelf terminates at a crossroads. A large tower rises from the south. The bridge across the valley ends at a massive set of iron doors that contain the floodwaters of New Londo. Creatures walking from Area 1 will encounter two blue drakes on the shelf. The second will refrain from attacking unless a creature moves beyond the shelf into the wider area. Next to the first blue drake’s position on the cliff is a corpse carrying a humanity sprite.

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The southern path leads to the top of a large tower, the base of which descends deep into the earth. The center of the room is a sheer drop down hundreds of feet into darkness, a fatal fall. The lever to the side that would call the elevator platform is only accessible if the elevator was already used on the other end in Darkroot Basin.

Area 3

Once the seal breaks and the gates open, the flood waters drain into the valley. The ruins are then accessible from this entrance. Four blue drakes guard the door. One stands over the body halfway across the bridge wielding a spider shield.

A small tower sits at the side of the bridge, with a wooden door in front of the interior spiral staircase.

Northern Undead Asylum Revisit

"You again? There's nothing to speak about, really. Oh, actually… Something strange did happen. That crow flew off with somebody in its clutches. I think it was a man curled up in a ball. Stranger things have happened, right? No, maybe not…"

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Area 1

The cell that the characters once occupied is still empty, with the exception of a misshapen, abandoned dall against the south wall. A creature carrying this doll can enter the Painted World of Ariamis against Anor Londo’s cathedral wall.

Area 2

All of the hollows that once prowled this hallway are now slain on the ground. Their killer, a longsword-wielding Black Knight of Gwyn guards the door to Area 1.

Area 2A

The water in the previous rooms flows through a small tunnel that leads to the bottom of a well. A small ladder attached to the side of the well leads up to Area 3.

Area 3

A small archway sits at the top of the well which leads into a wide courtyard. The courtyard is filled with dead grass, shattered bricks, and a faint dusting of snow.

Sitting in the middle of the grass is a bonfire. The doors to Area 4 have long been swung open since the characters initially conquered the Asylum.

Area 4

The oak doors give way to a destroyed great hall. Most of the heavy stone columns that held up the now-collapsed ceiling lie in chunks on the floor.

Since the characters last traveled through the Asylum, the floor has weakened substantially. If a medium-sized creature walks through the center of the room, it collapses from underneath them, dropping them 30 feet down to Area 10.

Area 5

A bonfire sits at the bottom of a short staircase leading from the portcullis. The bonfire is in a cramped, flooded room with an archway that leads up a steady incline up to Area 6. At the far end of the hallway, a pair of shortbow-wielding hollows wait at the far end of the hallway and begin shooting at anyone who enters the corridor. Once dispatched, a staircase leads up to Area 6.

Area 6

This area sits over Area 3. A set of iron bars are set into the small stone railing blocking someone from jumping into the courtyard below, except for a ten foot gap in the iron bars in the center.

To the east is a collapsed staircase. The only usable portion is 14 feet from the ground. The remaining portion of the staircase leads to a corpse wearing a rusted iron ring. A locked door leads to Area 8.

To the west is a staircase down to the locked door on Area 3, as well as a staircase up to Area 7. Any character that moves more than halfway up the staircase triggers a 5-foot wide rolling ball to be pushed down the staircase by a broken sword-wielding hollow near the door. The ball rolls down the staircase and crashed through the wall at the bottom. Any creature in the boulders path must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 3d6 bludgeoning damage.

Soon after passing along the Undead Prophecy and giving the players their precious Estus Flask, Oscar of Astora finally abandoned his quest and went hollow inside the Asylum. Today, his husk still walks this corridor and viciously attacks any who come up either staircase. Oscar leaves behind his crest shield when he is killed, and does not respawn after a long r

Area 7

The battlements of the Asylum, Area 7 shows the most natural wear of any area. Straight ahead, the battlements overlook the cliffside that leads to the Raven’s Nest in Area 10. Beyond the battlements is Area 8, while a large Fog Door stands in the archway behind the balcony above Area 4. Four hollows patrol the archway, two wielding broken swords and two wielding shortbows..

 

A series of sharpened iron spikes have been driven into the railing. Any creature that climbs over them takes 2d6 slashing damage and falls 30 feet to the ground in front of the large door in Area 4.

Area 8

The small, rectangular side room holds a locked door that leads to Area 6 and two hollow soldiers. The key to this door waits in Firelink Shrine, and unlocking it leads to the broken staircase down to Area 6 and a corpse wearing a rusted iron ring.

Area 9

This small clifface leads to a large cliff, at the edge of which Velka’s Messenger will drop the characters down onto after being taken there from Firelink Shrine. A character can signal the crow again from the cliff to take them back to Firelink.

Four torch hollows now walk along the path down to Area 7, and rush towards anyone deposited on the cliff.

To the right of the path is a small nest, containing an invisible raven named Snuggly. Snuggly makes shrill requests: “ Give me, warm. Give me, soft”. When certain items are dropped in the nest, the next time the characters go to the nest after a long rest, other items will be left behind, gifts from Snuggly. Only one item may be placed in Snuggly’s nest at a time, and she will tell the characters immediately if she dislikes an offering.

Area 10

This cistern beneath Area 4 is only accessible after the ceiling above, the floor of Area 4, has collapsed. The Stray Demon prowls the cistern, a more powerful magic-wielding sibling the Asylum Demon. The Stray Demon immediately attacks any characters that drop into its lair.

When defeated, the Stray Demon’s corpse rots away to reveal a titanite slab and a number of humanity sprites equal to the number of PCs.

A ladder on the northern wall leads to a small walkway. At the end of the walkway is a small trap door that leads to a secret exit to Area 2.

Sen’s Fortress

“Oh-hoh! Ahh, where did you come from? Splendid news, I tell you. First, I hear a great roar. And, voila! The path is open. Just goes to show. Good things come to those who wait! Hah hah hah hah!”

The last barrier to entrance into Anor Londo is an imposing grey castle filled with vicious enemies, deadly traps, and complex overlapping corridors and elevators. To merely survive traversing the labyrinthine passages of the fortress is a test of every skill adventurer’s will have learned through their travels thus far. An imposing artificial guardian has been tasked with preventing passage to the fabled city above, a task it has succeeded in since it was built ages ago.

Area Description

Area 1

A long, narrow bridge connects the gates of Sen’s Fortress to Andre’s tower in the Undead Parish. Before both Bells of Awakening are rung, the gates are shut tight, and there is no way into the fortress without passing through them.

Siegmeyer of Catarina (described in Appendix A), will be sleeping on a ledge outside the gate before the bells are rung, moving inside the fortress (Area 7A) afterwards. Siegemeyer is an affable, if cowardly and lazy, knight who will rely on the players when possible to dispatch threats in his way.

Once the bells are rung, a giant deep within the fortress raises it with a set of massive chains, allowing access into Area 2 and the fortress at large.

Area 2

The first step into the fortress proper is a pressure plate trap that fires a series of large dart-like projectiles from the back of the room down that hall towards the plate. Any creature in the way of the darts must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 6d10 piercing damage. Only a single creature will be hit by the darts, whichever creature is closest to the back of the room and fails the saving throw. A DC 13 Perception check reveals the location of the pressure plate before it is triggered.

Two man-serpent soldiers stand at the far back of the room, just out of sight of creatures standing at the southern entrance. They move out from the shadows and attack when a creature triggers the pressure plate or moves beyond it into the room. A soul of a brave warrior is clutched by a corpse in the back of the room.

An archway to the north is the only exit to this room, leading to Area 3.

Area 3

A long, narrow walkway stretches over this massive room. A creature that drops off of the walkway plummets 30 feet down to Area 31.

A series of swinging scythes hang over this walkway and the one above, marked in blue. At the end of each turn, a creature standing in the space of a scythe is hit by it, taking 3d12 slashing damage and being thrown down into Area 31.

A man-serpent soldier waits at the end of the walkway, engaging the players in a single file line, making it difficult to fight in melee. Once the soldier is engaged in combat, the mage on the walkway above (Area 3A) attacks at range.

After the cage high above in Area 26 is unlocked and ridden down, it will deposit a player at the northern end of the walkway and can be used as an elevator up to the roof of the fortress.

Once the characters pass the soldier, a small corridor will lead them up to Area 3A. The corridor is filled with decaying silver knight armor sets leaning up against the wall and collapsed on the floor.

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Area 3A

A dense series of swinging scythes bars the way to Area 4, further blocked by a man-serpent mage in the eastern passageway.

Area 4

Another pressure plate sits at the entrance to this small room, with the same effect as the trap in Area 2. The darts fire from the eastern wall towards the pressure plate. A passageway on the eastern wall leads to Area 5.

Area 5

A raised walkway bridges the gap between Area 4 and 7. If a creature crosses the bridge and moves to Area 7, a man-serpent soldier walks into the archway leading out to the ledge. Before initiative is rolled, a giant, smooth boulder rolls down the ramp and flattens it.

A set of stairs to the north lead down to a flat bridge where a sleeping man-serpent soldier rests against the southern wall. The soldier is only awoken if it takes damage, or if a creature otherwise physically interacts with it. If the boulder mechanism in Area 11 is shifted correctly, a boulder sent down the Area 12 hallway will collide with the wall, killing the man-serpent soldier and destroying the southern wall and allowing access to Area 6.

Area 6

This long corridor is flanked by a dozen locked cages hanging from the ceiling. Boulders rolling down the hall from Area 5 drop deep into the forest at a sheer drop at the end of the southern hall, where a portion of the fortress has been reclaimed by nature.

Inside one of the cages is a trapped Big Hat Logan, described in Appendix A. His cage, and all of the other cages in the fortress, can be unlocked with a key found in Area 25. Once freed, Logan will express his thanks and make his way to Firelink Shrine.

Another locked cage at the end of the hallway holds a corpse with the soul of a hero.

Area 7

Decades of boulders rolling down this steep shelf along the outside wall of the fortress have worn a deep grove along its length.

When a character wants to traverse this area, roll initiative before they step into it. At the top of the round, a boulder rolls from Area 11 down the ramp. Any creature in the path of the boulder when it rolls through takes 10d10 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. To speed things along, if the players intend to move to another area with twice their movement speed and the man-serpent mage in the doorway to Area 8 is slain, they can do so without rolling initiative.

The south end of the ramp has a small branching path at the bottom to Area 7A. The top of the ramp is the entrance to Area 8, and a hallway westward leads to Area 9.

Area 7A

Dropping down into this area from the far northern end of the Area 7 will deposit the player next to a chest containing a shotel. Siegmeyer of Catarina is here as well, he explains that the boulders block his path forward as he cannot move fast enough to get up the ramp in time. He will move on to Anor Londo once the boulder mechanism in Area 11 is moved to shoot the boulders safely out of the way.

Near the bottom of the ramp in Area 7, two man-serpent soldiers stand in between the chest and the point where the ramp meets the ground of this area.

Area 8

Once the man-serpent mage in the entrance of this room is dispatched, the room itself can be examined. A series of small pillars support the roof, hiding a chest in the back corner containing a ring of steel protection.

Area 9

A small room along the ramp in Area 8 leads deeper within the fortress. The corridor to Area 9A has a pressure plate trap that functions the same as the one in Area 2. The darts fire from the wall of Area 9A facing the pressure plate.

Area 9A

After the pressure plate is triggered, the man-serpent soldier in this room is alerted to intruders nearby. Once it is slain, the hallway to the west is left unguarded.

Area 10

Massive boulders rumble down this series of dense staircases. When the pressure plate is triggered, the mechanism in Area 11 is switched to send boulders into this area. If pressed again, it will switch the path back to Area 7.

Use the same mechanics for the boulder rolling down Area 8 to traverse this area.

A small wooden platform above the middle stairwell can be dropped down halfway up the western stairs.  A lone man-serpent mage standing on it guards a corpse with a large soul of a proud knight. The platform is connected to Area 16A and Area 15. At the top of the western staircase is one of the many archways into Area 11. At the bottom of the eastern staircase is an obvious entrance to Area 13, as well as a solid wall blocking the way to Area 14. Once a pit in front of the wall is filled with five boulders, the next one will roll over the pit and destroy the wall leading to Area 14.

Area 11

Massive gears, pulleys, and battering rams cover the top of this room. A hole in the ceiling is where the boulders rolling down the halls are being deposited by a giant on the roof. The direction of the boulders is controlled by a large mechanism in the center that can be manipulated by a humanoid to change which hallway the boulders are being pushed down. Areas 8 (roof), 10, and 12 can all be chosen as options, as well as northwards out of the fortress entirely. A small hallway to the west above Area 10 leads ever deeper into the fortress.

Area 12

A giant set of stairs lead down to Area 5. Boulders can be rolled down in this direction to destroy the wall blocking access to Area 6. A staircase off into the western wall leads up to Area 16. A ten foot wall blocks creatures from moving from Area 5 up to 12, but they can drop from 12 into 5.

Area 13

Stacks of silver knight armor occupy most of the space in this room. A chest is setup awkwardly in the center of the room. A DC 13 Perception check will reveal dried blood surrounding the chest, a hint towards its true nature as a lordran mimic. Once it is slain, it leaves behind a lightning spear, which functions as a normal spear imbued with lightning by the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo. An elevator platform in the far back corner of the room has enough room to bring a single Medium creature up to Area 16B.

Area 14

Once the wall of this room has been broken by a boulder, it can be explored and looted. A corpse on a window sill near the hole in the wall still wears a covetous gold serpent ring. The far end of the hall drops fatally into Darkroot Garden far below.

Area 15

A lone man-serpent soldier patrols these narrow walkways. Creatures can drop down into Area 3 from the far southern path, though any creature that falls into the two pits in the center of this area will plummet 50 feet down to Area XX

Area 16

The staircase going up from Area 12 branches in two directions, Area 16A to the west and 16B to the east.

Area 16A

The door to this room can only be opened from the side facing the stairs connected to Area 10. A corpse of a long dead wizard still wears a set of black Vinheim robes, and still clutches a spell scroll of hush.

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Area 16B

The elevator from Area 13 makes a brief stop in this room. If a creature does not immediately step out when the elevator arrives, the platform will raise and crush the player against large spikes embedded in the roof of the shaft. A staircase joins this room to the rest of Area 16.

Area 17

Just before entering this room, a pressure plate sits at the end of the hallway from Area 11. Any creature other than the one who triggered the trap in the Hallway must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 6d10 piercing damage. Otherwise, this room is simply a passageway to the bridge across the chasm above Area 3.

More scythes swing over both bridges between areas 17, 18, and 19, and operate the same as the other scythes in the fortress.

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Area 18

A man-serpent warrior on the North end of the room, as well as a man-serpent mage at the top of the stairs guard the entranceway from Area 17. The two engage characters moving from Areas 18 or 19. A second man-serpent warrior hides in the southern passage and guards a large titanite shard. It waits for a creature to move into the far southern hallway to attack.

A pit in the far northern hallway drops into a hidden alcove in Area 15. A set of stairs to the south leads up to a higher walkway leading toward Area 19. A last man-serpent mage standing on the small western outcropping attacks creatures at range.

Once the characters have moved past the last set of swinging scythes to the north, they can move east to Area 20, or west to dispatch the mage that attacked them on the walkway. Two sets of pressure plates in the northern hallway will trigger darts to shoot out of an opening in the western wall towards the plates

Area 19

The sole bonfire of Sen’s Fortress is nestled on this small outcropping. A small hallway leads south to a ledge that creatures can easily drop down from onto the northeast stairwell of Area 18.

Area 20

The staircase from Area 18 leads up to the roof of the fortress. Emerging from the staircase, the characters will immediately notice a fortress giant loading boulders into the mechanism in Area 11. He will not engage the party in combat, and can be killed from range with enoughs spells and arrows, though he will still respawn.

Area 20A

A staircase to the east leads down to Area 21, and a staircase to the north leads to Area 21A.

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A set of iron guardrails prevents access down into Area 22, though the Area 24 walkway will eventually provide an option to do so.

Area 20B

Two balder knights wander this small courtyard, guarding a chest with a flame stoneplate ring .

Area 21

Any creature walking into these areas must roll initiative when they begin walking in the staircase. Far above in Area 28, a fortress giant hurls giant bombs downwards into these open courtyards. Make note of the space the character furthest north at the start of the round is (use the northwestern most character in the event of a tie). The fortress giant throws a giant firebomb into that space at the end of each round. Each creature within ten feet of the resulting explosion must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 10d6 fire damage, taking half on a success.

Area 21A

A DC 11 Perception check reveals that the source of the black soot caking the ground as a recent explosion, or series of explosions. Otherwise this area has nothing of interest other than a stairwell to Area 22A.

Area 21B

Part of the high iron fencing around the perimeter of the roof has been torn open, allowing access down to the bonfire in Area 19 to the east. A corpse against the far northern edge of the roof holds a large soul of a brave warrior. The staircase to the northwest leads up to Area 22.

Area 22

A mangled corpse sits in the middle of a blast center at the top of the stairs from Area 21B. It still clutches a large titanite shard to its chest. The giant continues to firebomb this area, though it will not be able to throw them into the western 35 foot section, nor the narrow walkway to the south leading to Area 24.

In the half-circular area to the far west, a berenike knight blocks the path to Area 23. It will pursue the characters throughout this area, making it possible to take advantage of the firebombing giant to hurt it.

Area 23

This lone tower is connected to the rest of the fortress by a lone bridge to Area 22. Guarding its entrance is Prince Ricard, a long undead knight from Astora. He takes advantage of the cramped space, and uses invader’s allies as cover from ranged attacks on the stairwell. Once he is killed, a small room at the top of the tower contains two chests containing a rare ring of sacrifice and a divine blessing.

Area 24

Stretching high above the roof below, this set of narrow walkways is crumbling with age. A ten foot gap in the middle of the eastern portion can be lept over with a DC 15 Athletics check. On a failure, the creature plummets 40 feet into Area 22.

To the west, the path branches north and south. A balder knight guards the southern branch, which contains nothing of interest. The north branch leads up to Area 26.

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Area 25

A set of narrow staircases spirals long the inside walls of this tower. At the very bottom is the Crestfallen Merchant described in Appendix A, as well as the Cage Key at the end of a walkway to the south.

Area 26

If the cage key in Area 25 has been retrieved, the cages dangling above the central shaft in this small room can be unlocked and climbed into. Once a cage is entered, the weight of the occupant activates the elevator mechanism controlling the pulleys connected to them. The cage then descends down into Area 3, from which it can be ridden upwards to this room afterwards. The exit to the north leads up to a walkway 80 feet above Area 15, while a sole hollow knight wielding a light crossbow blocks the way to Area 27.

Area 27

Dense pillars crowd the entrance to the Fortress Golem’s arena, a fog gate blocking the southern path to Area 29. Across a walkway to the west is a small dining room, with a table and four wooden chairs. A spiral staircase north leads to the very top of the fortress, Area 28.

Area 28

The firebomb throwing fortress giant can be finally slain once this area is reached. This roof platform is quite small however, and it will be difficult for characters to stay out of melee with the giant, the spiral staircase making ranged engagement difficult as well. The giant drops a titanite chunk when defeated.

Area 29

The Fortress Golem has guarded the entrance to Anor Londo since the fortress' creation centuries ago. Creatures who wish to enter the City of the Gods must defeat it first, a feat completed by no undead thus far. The golem itself fights in a brutal, if straightforward, manner. It prefers to engage in melee combat, reserving its ranged attacks only when necessary. A particularly well-armored or hearty individual may be worth the golem using its action to grapple them, and then its next to throw them far into the forest, killing them instantly. Its arena is narrow however, and if it is overwhelmed it may stumble backwards off of it entirely.

If the giant in Area 28 has not been slain while the golem is being fought, it rolls initiative as well and hurls firebombs wherever would hit the most PCs at a time.

Once the golem is defeated, a pair of batwing demons quickly descend on the party, seizing their arms and lifting them high above the walls where they get their first glimpse of Anor Londo.

Area 30

This small shelf north of Area 31 can be dropped 30 feet down from Area 3. Three man-serpent mages immediately attack any creatures who drop into this room, or Area 31 if they are within range. A 20 foot drop from this area leaves a creature in Area 31.

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Area 31

A prowling demon stalks this tar-filled basement. All demons in the basement of Sen’s Fortress drop a demon titanite shard when slain.  The tar creates difficult terrain for all creatures other than the demons. The demon takes advantage of this to kill intruders before they reach the ladder up to Area 34 in the southwest corner. A small passageway to the east leads to Area 32, and a tunnel under Area 30 leads to Area 33.

Area 32

Two more prowling demons assault intruders in this tar-filled antechamber. Otherwise the room is empty.

Area 33

A final prowling demon guards a pair of corpses in this small, enclosed space. The corpses have a soul of a brave warrior and a greatscythe between them.

Area 34

A series of ladders provides an exit route from the basement of the fortress. The first ladder leads to a small walkway with a large soul of a proud knight with a drop down to Area 2. Another ladder on that same platform leads up to a large section of roof overlooking Area 1. The giant that lifted the gate when the bells were rung can be found and fought here, dropping a titanite chunk when killed. It fights similarly to the giant in Area 28.

Anor Londo

“Thou hast journey'd far, and overcome much, chosen Undead. Come hither, child...”

The City of the Gods appears as immaculate as it did at its height.

Area Description

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Area 1

After the demons take them high above the city walls from Sen’s Fortress, the characters are dropped on this parapet at the top. A series of staircases leading south and east is the only exit from the parapet. It ends at the southern entrance to Area 2. A sentinel giant looms over the entrance. It does not attack unless threatened, allowing the characters to pass if they do not attack it in turn.

Area 2

Polished black and white tiles line the floor of this large interior space. The room is bereft of furniture or any other clues about what it was once used for.  Two sentinel giants flank a statue of a large figure against the eastern wall. They are similarly passive to the one in Area 1. A chest behind the north-eastern giant contains a demon titanite shard. Attempting to open the chest will provoke the giant guarding it if it is still alive.

The statue depicts a heavily-armored warrior wearing a lion-shaped helm. He wields a massive, golden spear. A DC 13 Intelligence(History) check reveals the identity of the figure, Dragonslayer Ornstein.

Area 3

A wide-open courtyard contains no enemies or items. It does offer a spectacular view of the areas around them. The massive tower to the east descending into Area 6 attracts immediate attention. A small tunnel to the north leads to Area 4. Archways to the east and west lead to the mirrored chambers on Area 2 and Area 5.

The southern tower has a rotating platform that acts as an elevator down to Area 6.

Area 4

The bonfire roaring in this room is a welcome friend. A woman of few words waits nearby, the Darkmoon Knightess. Appendix A describes her in more detail. The knightess is a Fire Keeper. She empowers her bonfire in the same manner as others of her kind. She only attacks them if they provoke her or destroy the illusion of Gwynevere. If she dies, her bonfire goes out permanently.

Area 5

This room is a mirrored copy of Area 2. Two more sentinel giants flank a statue of Executioner Smough on the west wall. Each sentinel guards a chest. The northeastern one hides a twinkling titanite shard. The southeastern chest is actually a lordran mimic. Slaying it will leave a crystal halberd in its wake. It functions as a halberd ascended with the Crystal Ember once.

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Another sentinel giant blocks a pathway further to the east. It will not attack the players if it is not harmed by them, but it will do so if they attempt to move down the eastern path. After it dies, the entrance to the Duke’s Archives is a hundred feet down the path.

Area 6

The elevator from Area 3 drops onto a spiral staircase.  It further descends down onto the large bridge towards the castle. When this area is first explored, the massive structure of Area 9 is positioned far below. The gap is uncrossable until the characters raise it.

An Anor Londo Gargoyle guards the bridge and viciously attacks anything that crosses it. It operates similarly to the Bell Gargoyles, and its tail is dropped as a gargoyle tail axe.

A small shelf of stone surrounds the northern tower, a five-foot drop down from the northern end of the bridge. Behind the tower on this path is a chest containing a demon titanite shard. The only path forward is to climb along the top of a buttress leading to the top floor of the massive cathedral to the east, Area 7.

Area 7

The buttress drops down onto a balcony against the cathedral’s stained glass windows. One of the windows is already shattered, providing access into the building.  The pillars on the ground floor of Area 13 support the second floor outside the window. Across the way is a painting guardian. A railing prevents creatures from falling 90 feet down to Area 13. Once the characters climb through the window, another painting guardian drops down from Area 8 to ambush them.

A ladder nearby the window reaches up to the far northern end of Area 8.

Area 8

Thin metal struts stretch across the top of the cathedral. The struts are wide enough to walk across. But, anyone who takes the dash action while on the beams must succeed on a DC 10 Acrobatics check or fall off. Anyone who falls from the struts plummets fatally down into Area 15 below. A creature hit by a melee attack must make a DC 10 Acrobatics check or fall as well.

Dangling from the ceiling in the center of the area is a massive gold chandelier. Caught on a sharp piece of ornamentation is a corpse clutching a spell scroll in its hand. The scroll is inaccessible from this area. Dealing 10 slashing damage to the chain will sever it, sending the chandelier and the corpse down to Area 15.

Four painting guardians move swiftly across the southern struts. They attack anyone moving south. The guardians have advantage on Acrobatics checks made to stay on the strut. They fight in tight coordination, preferring to knock an intruder below than engage them directly. Once the characters slay the guardians, a ladder to the south leads down to a small walkway. Near the base of this ladder is a small, marble pedestal with a divine blessing atop.

A large lever outside the southeastern exit raises the stone structure of Area 9. The structure's bridge meets the lever's height and the characters can now access the area.

Area 9

This giant stone pillar stretches far down into the city below. It consists of two sets of perpendicular bridges 40 feet above and below each other. A spiral staircase connects the two bridges. Levers across the nearby structures control the mechanism. A large, circular lever on the pillar itself can be used as well. Once the characters use the mechanism for the first time coming from Area 8, an Anor Londo Gargoyle descends from the sky. It slams down onto the top bridge. It viciously guards the entrance to the castle to its death. The pillar has three “settings”.

Setting

Connected Areas

1

9

2

6, 13, 14

3

10, 13

Area 10

A bonfire crackles in this small room beneath the cathedral. Next to the bonfire is a ring of the sun’s firstborn. 

The enormous statue of Lord Gwyn against the wall is actually an illusion. Interacting with it all causes it to dissolve away. Behind is a staircase down a narrow hallway. A small prayer rug sits in front of the fog gate at the base of the stairs. A creature wearing a darkmoon seance ring can kneel at this rug and commune with Dark Sun Gwyndolin. Appendix A describes Gwyndolin, and Appendix C describes his Blades of the Darkmoon covenant.

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The Fog Gate cannot be crossed unless a creature wearing a blades of the darkmoon covenant ring crosses first. The fog wall also becomes passable if the characters dispel the illusion of Gwynevere. Gwyndolin himself waits beyond it.

Area 11

If the characters transgress into this tomb, the Dark Sun Gwyndolin will punish them for their transgression. As the characters enter, Gwyndolin throws his arms to the side and transforms the hall.  The back of the hall replicate infinitely behind him.

Gwyndolin is a powerful, if somewhat frail, opponent. He detests melee conflict, attacking enemies at range with his bow and magic. Should he believe that he is in any danger, Gwyndolin teleports further into the hallway. Due to his magic, the hallway will forever extend behind him. He has no mercy for interlopers and will target weak or slow creatures first to dispose of them early.

When Gwyndolin falls, his magic fades and the room appears as normal, with only a short walk down to Area 12.

Area 12

The Darkmoon Tomb is where Lord Gwyn was supposedly put to rest after using his own soul to kindle the First Flame. That is not so. Unfortunately, the coffin is far too massive to investigate inside. His final confrontation in the kiln will reveal his true state.

Set upon an altar in front of the coffin is a scroll of sunlight blade.

Area 13

The base floor of the Cathedral is swarming with 12 painting guardians performing their eponymous duty. They fight and die to protect the painting hung on the far northern wall. If the chandelier was cut down from the ceiling, it will have fallen into the center of the room. It crushes one of the guardians and leaves the scroll of magic weapon within easy reach. A chest against the northern wall contains a set of black iron plate armor.

The painting to the north is of a rickety wooden bridge leading to a ruined keep covered in snow. It looks to be a cold, forlorn place. If a character interacts with the painting while the peculiar doll is in their possession, every other creature within 20 feet of the painting is drawn into the Painted World of Ariamis. Once a trapped creature frees themselves from the painted world, they emerge in front of it.

Area 14

Once Area 9 has been raised to meet Area 6, it will bridge the gap to the grand staircase up to the Anor Londo’s great castle. Three sets of stairs have set been into the stone. One in the center has two-foot tall steps. The other two flanking it sized for medium-creatures.

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The doors to Area 23, the castle’s Great Hall, are shut tight. The doors cannot open without using the mechanism in Area 23. Even the closed doors are further guarded by two sentinel giants. They will only attack intruders who move beyond the north staircase. The western door leading to Area 26 sits locked, and can only opened from the other side. A gap in the eastern fence leads out to Area 15.

Area 15

This small unoccupied courtyard leads down a staircase to a lower one. Three bat wing demons prowl this lower courtyard. They attack anyone they notice moving down either staircase nearby. A buttress like the one connected to the cathedral leads down to Area 16.

Area 16

A small bench offers a step up to another buttress leading south. Unfortunately, two bat wing demons block those who would like to cross upwards. Once dispatched, it will become clear to travelers south that the following pathway to the castle will not be easy.

The archers in Area 17 rain greatbow arrows onto the entire party. As long as a character is within range and the knights are alive, movement should be done in initiative. The northern buttress has iron fencing along the outside. The fencing provides three-quarters cover to creatures moving up it. The southern buttresses have no such cover.

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The buttresses sit high above the city streets, and a fall from them means certain death to any creature.

Area 17

Two silver knights of Gwyn wielding greatbows attack anyone climbing up from Area 16. They attempt to knock creatures walking along the buttresses to their deaths. If a creature attempts to engage them in melee, they will switch weapons to longswords. Once the characters slay the western knight, the walkway along the outside of the castle is unguarded. The path leads south and drops down to a small balcony outside Area 18.

A corpse sitting on the northern end of the eastern buttress clutches a soul of a hero.

Area 18

This will likely be the first interior space of Anor Londo’s Castle that the players will explore. Brown floors and clean, sparkling white walls cover every surface. Beyond the spiral staircase is a silver knight of Gwyn wielding a longsword. It is the area’s sole guardian until the characters explore Area 18B. Taking the staircase upwards leads up to Area 21.

Area 18A

An old friend waits at a warm bonfire. Solaire of Astora sits among the scattered tables and chairs strewn about the room. Appendix A describes Solaire in more detail. He offers words of encouragement to the characters and even attempts to awkwardly flirt. Solaire can be summoned later in the Great Hall (Area 23).

Area 18B

A sole silver knight of Gwyn guards a sunlight medal in this room, with furniture strewn about the place to Area 1.

Area 18C

Dried wood and bone cover all the available surfaces in this small kitchen. The fireplace to the east is an illusory wall. If the characters interact with it, it will fade away revealing a staircase down to Area 22.

Area 18D

The door to this area can only be unlocked from the inside. Two silver knights of Gwyn, wielding a longsword and a pike, guard the staircase up to Area 19B. Dozens of slain drake heads decorate with walls of this trophy room. The heads of two blue hellkite drakes have been mounted the highest. A chest at the base of the stairs holds a set of silver knight armor.

Area 19

This crossroads is deserted. The spiral staircase to the east leads up to the roof of the castle, Area 20. The path westwards leads to Area 23.

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Area 19A

A finely decorated chapel is currently the home of a prowling demon. It never attempts to leave the room but will protect its lair to the death. It leaves a demon titanite shard when it dies.

Area 19B

A small balcony sits above Area 18D, with a staircase that leads down to it to the east.

Area 20

The roof of the castle is a wide-open area, with a silver knight of Gwyn guarding each entrance. The western stairwell leads down to Area 19. The two eastern stairwells lead down to the corresponding landing in Area 21.

Area 21

Most of the doors on this floor are locked when first explored. Two chests against the northern and southern walls are actually lordran mimics. They contain a gold coin and silver coin respectively.

The staircase in the center leads down to Area 18.

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Area 21A

The staircase from Area 20 leads into a small antechamber. A sulking Siegmeyer of Catarina in the rear plots his next move. Appendix A describes Siegmeyer in more detail. Three silver knights of Gwyn wait in the adjacent bedroom. Siegmeyer does not believe he has any chance of taking them on alone. If the knights are defeated, he offers the players a tiny being’s ring as a token of thanks. The door to this area is locked from the inside.

Area 21B

The door to this room is unlocked on first inspection. A lone silver knight of Gwyn waits in the antechamber of this bedroom near the staircase up to Area 20. The bedroom is otherwise untouched and unguarded.

Area 21C

An unlocked door offers no resistance to those who would explore this room. The far eastern end of this balcony holds a corpse clutching a soul of a hero. A silver knight of Gwyn on the northern end guards it.

Area 21D

This balcony sits high above Area 19D. It puts creatures at about eye-level with the hellkite drakes’ mounted heads. Otherwise, there is nothing else of interest on the balcony.

Area 22

Beyond the illusory wall in Area 18C, a staircase descends into the pitch-black empty basement underneath it.  A series of chests along the wall hold the pieces of Havel’s Armor, Havel’s Greatshield, and the Dragon Tooth. An occult-imbued greatclub is inside a disguised lordran mimic.

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Area 23

The character's first glimpse of the castle’s Great Hall will likely be from atop the western balcony near Area 19. Rows of massive marble pillars line the entire length of the hall. The entire room is polished and gleaming as it would have been the day after it was finished. Two sets of staircases to the sides of the hall lead up to balconies flanking the fog gate southward. Another two sets of matching staircases lead up to Area 24.

Two royal sentinel giants stand motionless in the hall until they notice intruders. They will hem hunt throughout the area. A silver knight

of Gwyn hunts from the eastern balcony, hurling great arrows below.

A mechanism in the northwestern alcove opens the castle gates out to Area 14.

If the players have spoken to Solaire in Area 18A, they can find his summon sign on the balcony the silver knight is standing on.

Area 24

High above the Great Hall is an open attic-like space that is otherwise unoccupied. A window northwards is shattered, leading out to a staircase-like parapet. Hidden inside is a greatbow and 20 greatbow arrows. From the bottom of the steps is a 30-foot drop down into Area 26.

A staircase to the west leads down to Area 25.

Area 25

The familiar sound of hammer blows ringing against steel fills this tower. Their source is quite different from Andre or Vamos though. The Blacksmith Giant is of the same ilk as those in Sen's Fortress. Appendix A describes him in more detail. The giant is surrounded by hundreds of completed weapon and armor pieces. He is friendly to all travelers and offers his services in exchange for souls. Stairs along the inside walls of the tower leading up to Area 24. Open doors to the north lead out to Area 26.

Area 26

Three bat wing demons crawl around this courtyard, guarding a titanite chunk on the northern side at the base of the stairs. The door to Area 14 in the east can be unlocked and opened from this side.

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Area 27

Perhaps once this was a throne room. Maybe it was the sanctuary of the largest cathedral ever conceived. I was likely once both. Statues of the entire family of Gwyn are lovingly rendered in stone on the southern wall. Ten-foot thick pillars stretch to the ceilings. Bright light filters through the stained glass depictions of the war against the dragons covering the western wall.

Standing at the front of the room when the players enter through the fog door is Gwyn's royal executioner. Executioner Smough is an imposing figure made nearly spherical in muscle and fat bound by golden armor. He picks up his greathammer as his partner Dragonslayer Ornstein peers down from the balcony. Noticing the intruders, Ornstein leaps down and joins Smough. Both begin combat on the far southern end of the room. The two have been tasked with protecting the princess above. They will both lay down their lives to fulfill that duty.

Ornstein and Smough are legendary warriors and competent partners. The two act in practiced concert, taking each other’s strengths and weaknesses into account while fighting. Ornstein is fast and flexible, a capable threat at range and in melee. He prefers to take advantage of prone or otherwise incapacitated foes. Smough is slow but incredibly strong, crushing even the toughest armor. He tries to leave openings for Ornstein to execute brutal critical finishes. The two are noble but not necessarily honorable in their tactics. Both use any opportunities available to annihilate their opponents.

When either is dropped to 0 hit points, the real fight begins. If Smough falls, Ornstein rushes to his side and extends a hand towards him, absorbing his energy and growing in size and strength. If Ornstein is slain, Smough crushes his previous partner, growing as well and taking on Ornstein’s lightning for himself. Either way, the remaining knight becomes the Empowered version of their stat block and gains the benefits of a long rest immediately. These empowered foes are tougher than their previous incarnations. The empowered boss fights with no restraint to the bitter end.

If this empowered foe is defeated, they fade away, leaving behind the Great Soul of Ornstein and the Great Soul of Smough, along with a leo ring. At this point the elevators to the left and right activate, allowing passage up to Area 28.

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Area 28

A lone bonfire sits at the top of the balcony overlooking Area 27. Looking over it below, one could imagine the view Ornstein had before he first descended earlier. A set of doors to the south lead towards the Princesses’ Chambers, Area 29

Area 29

Gwynevere, Queen of Sunlight (described in Appendix A), sits eternally atop her plush chaise. She greets the characters warmly, welcoming them inside. She entreats them to succeed her father, Lord Gwyn, and link the First Flame in his stead. Regardless of their decision, she gifts them the Lordvessel. Its power allows its possessors to warp between bonfires after finishing a long rest. Guinevere points them towards Kingseeker Frampt in Firelink Shrine, who has more details on the steps necessary to link the fire.

A character who wishes to serve Gwynevere can enter into her covenant, the Princess Guard. Appendix C describes the Princess Guard Covenant.

Guinevere is an illusion, a fiction created by her brother Gwyndolin to encourage undead to link the fire. If the characters harm or interact with the illusion, Guinevere fades away. The sunlight over Anor Londo fades as the illusion dissolves. The changes made to Anor Londo while the illusion is gone are as follows below.

Changes to Anor Londo during the Night

Painted World of Ariamis

“Thou must returneth whence thou came. This land is peaceful, its inhabitants kind, but thou dost not belong. I beg of thee, plunge down from the plank, and hurry home.”

Area Description

Area 1

The bridge behind this entrance to the Painted World has long rotted away. The path forward through the mountain cliff to the north is the character's only option.

At the top of the path is a bonfire near the southern wall of the fort. The Painted World is sealed off from the rest of Lordran. If the players have retrieved the Lordvessel, they find that they cannot warp away until they escape.

Three broken hollows wander the entryway ahead. Beyond them, a  locked door blocks the path to the courtyard (Area 9). The door can only be unlocked from the inside. A set of stairs north lead up to Areas 2 and 4.

Area 2

Four broken hollows shambling about this narrow passageway. One wields a shortbow and fire down the way at intruders. The corridor stretches to the northwest. When the characters arrive, two engorged zombies leap ou and attempt to poison those who would progress further. A bridge connects Area 2, 3B, and 5.

Area 3

This tall structure makes up one of the southern corners of the painted world.

Area 3A

The roof of this building is only accessible from Area 4. Two crowspawn of Velka guard a soul of a proud knight. A ledge outside of Area 3B sits a short drop down from here. A corpse on it clutches a twin humanity sprite.

Area 3B

A single broken hollow blocks the staircase lower to Area C. A twin humanity sprite on a nearby ledge is not quite reachable from this area, though a creature on that ledge can drop down onto the staircase.

Area 3C

This room is unremarkable, save for the staircase leading down to Area 3D

Area 3D

Two snow rats gnaw on a corpse clutching a soul of a brave warrior. They fight to the death to protect their prize.

Area 4

Up the eastern staircase from Area 1, three broken hollows descend on this platform. Another staircase hugs the outside wall of Area 3, leading up to its roof (Area 3A).

Area 5

This decrepit structure across the Area 2 bridge's original purpose is long forgotten.

Area 5A

Now, a trio of engorged hollows wander senselessly throughout the lower floor, waiting to incinerate and poison any who draw near. A western lede hides three broken hollows who wait in ambush if the engorged hollows are engaged in combat. Another broken hollow drops from the ceiling (Area 5B) to join the fray as well.

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Outside the northern exit, a broken hollow guards a large soul of a proud knight. A staircase to the south leads up to the second floor of the structure, Area 5B.

Area 5B

Much of this second floor has collapsed over the years. The part at the northern stairs to Area 3A has nothing of interest. A short gap blocks the way to the south and a DC 10 Athletics check is all that is necessary to cross between the two. On a failure, the creature plummets 10 feet to Area 5A.

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An engorged hollow and a broken hollow patrol this walkway. They guard an egg vermifuge and a soul of a brave warrior at the north and south ends respectively. A staircase on the western outside wall descends to the basement of this building, Area 6.

Area 6

Two snow rats are the wardens of this damp, cold basement. They chew on the corpse of a painting guardian unfortunate enough to have been drawn into the painting.

Area 7

Characters crossing over from Area 5 will find an empty courtyard here. 30 feet up the north path is the corpse of a long-dead dragon, in reality, an undead dragon. It awakens should anyone try to loot the corpses of the adventurers nearby carrying a bloodshield and a large soul of a proud knight. The dragon guards its treasure fiercely and claws its way down the bridge towards intruders. It stops at the end of the bridge and prefers to engage with its necrotic breath at range.

A staircase down to the south leads to the massive inner stairwell of Area 8.

Area 8

The top of this central tower has long collapsed, leaving only a side spiral staircase up to Area 15. A thin layer of snow coats the bottom floor of the tower. Area 9 is accessible south of the base floor, accessible from the archways to Area 7 and 14.

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Area 9

This open courtyard is the central access point to many different areas within the Painted World. Down a staircase to the east is the graveyard, Area 10. The annex building to the west has a potential path up to Area 14. A well in the southwest corner has a ladder inside down to the sewers, Area 11. The spiral staircase upwards connects to Areas 7, 14, and 15. Finally, a heavy iron door blocks the way towards the bridge under Area 7, Area 16. It is locked when first examined, and can only open with the Annex Key in Area 11.

13 phalanx creatures surround a statue of Velka, Goddess of Sin, in the center of this courtyard. They attack any intruder they notice and take advantage of their shield wall wherever possible.

At the top of a staircase to the west is a small ledge hugging the wall, where a corpse wears a ring of sacrifice.

Area 9A

Empty space and worn stone are all that remains of this annex space. A locked door northwards leads to Area 14 must be unlocked from the opposite side.

Area 10

Hundreds of graves make this entire cemetery difficult terrain to move through. Seven torch hollows prowl about, protecting the souls held by corpses at the far eastern cliff face: two souls of a proud knight and a large soul of a proud knight. On the southern cliff is another corpse reaching out to a fallen scroll of acid surge.

When this area is first explored, Xanthous King Jeremiah will invade the party at the top of the stairs. He prefers to attack from afar, taking advantage of the difficult terrain in the graveyard.

Area 11

Narrow tunnels cross into each other underneath the rest of the fort. A group of three bonewheel skeletons patrols the tunnel system. The skeletons take advantage of the narrow corridors, slicing through intruders back and forth.

Three walls (dashed on the map) are illusory, and interacting with them causes them to fade away.

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A staircase to the east leads up to a small platform where an engorged zombie waits motionlessly. It protects itself if attacked, and when slain drops a scroll of fire surge. Through the western illusory wall, the tunnels open up to the wide cistern of Area 12. A corpse carrying the Annex Key which unlocks the door in Area 9A sits in the far northwestern corridor.

Area 12

Six bonewheel skeletons guard the locking mechanism to the door in Area 8, as well as a soul of a brave warrior and a soul of a proud knight. Pillars placed every ten feet provide half cover against the skeletons. They act in concert to protect the mechanism A ladder on the south wall leads up to the northern section of Area 14.

Area 13

Long ago, a blacksmith turned to stone and was left in the Painted World. It cradles the Dark Ember to this day, which Andre can use to create Occult weaponry. Two engorged zombies protect the petrified corpse.

Area 14

A walkway surrounds the outside walls of the western keep overlooking the graveyard and the courtyard. The stairs north climb higher up onto the roof at the very top. Two crowspawn of Velka guard a corpse carrying a scroll of vow of silence. Velka’s Rapier, on the other hand, lies unguarded on the eastern path.

A ladder in the center heads down to Area 12. The far northern path has a door to the midsection of Area 8 which can be unlocked from this side. The Annex Key in Area 11 unlocks the southern path's door to Area 11. The walkway extends all the way to the staircase to Area 13 as well.

Area 15

While the walls around the keep’s central tower have long since fallen, the stairs around the inside stand to this day. Three crowspawn of Velka perch at the top of the stairs. They guard a corpse clutching a red sign soapstone at the very top.

Area 16

The mechanism in Area 11 opens the door to this bridge underneath Area 7. Seven broken hollows wander the bridge, waiting for any who would threaten Priscilla. A berenike knight is the final guardian of the bridge before the fog wall at the far north end to Area 17.

Area 17

Crossbreed Priscilla is the child of Dragons and Gods. Little is known of her early life, just that both shunned her. The Gods built the Painted World to contain her, as they feared her birthright, the power of Lifehunt. Despite this treatment Priscilla is kind and benevolent.

When the characters cross through the fog wall for the first time, she is not hostile to them. Priscilla knows that escape to the outside world is possible by throwing oneself off the cliffside to the depths below. She shares this information freely, as she recognizes that they are not the same as the forlorn souls the painting was made to contain. Even if they do not listen to her advice, Priscilla will not become hostile unless threatened.

If the characters intend to take her soul, Priscilla uses Lifehunt and her greatscythe to lethal effect. Priscilla is not well armored however. She prefers to fight while invisible wherever possible. She waits until an opening grants advantage on her attack rolls to use Lifehunt, targeting unarmored opponents first.

If Priscilla perishes, she leaves behind her Great Soul of Priscilla.

Regardless of whether Priscilla lives, her advice remains true. Any creature that throws itself from the northern ledge plummets into the endless abyss below. They are then transported back to the entrance to the painting in Anor Londo’s Cathedral.

Great Hollow

“The tomes stored in these Archives are truly magnificent. A great pool of knowledge, the fruits of superior wisdom and an unquenchable desire for the truth. Some would say Seath had an unsound fixation... But his work is a beautiful, invaluable resource. All progress demands sacrifice.”

Area Description

Traversing down the Great Hollow is a difficult task. The Hollow has 8 “areas”, branching pathways that can be climbed and dropped down on.

Area 1

Beyond the second fog gate is a ten-foot thick branch that winds down into the Hollow below. At the top of the branch is a bonfire, where several branching pathways split down to Area 2. The root continues down to Area 2A. A DC 13 Perception check will notice another branch ten feet beneath it. The branch can be dropped down on safely, leading to Area 2B. A failed Perception check instead points to another branch that will not support the weight of a Medium-sized creature. It will break immediately if such a creature lands on it, dropping the creature 150 feet down to Area 5.

Area 2

Area 2A

The winding path around the central column is safe, if unprofitable. The branch continues further down to Area 3B.

Area 2B

A red titanite chunk rests at the base of this wide branch. The branch forks twenty feet down, with one ending back in the central column at Area 3B. A creature must make a DC 10 Acrobatics check to drop down to a small shelf below, Area 3A. On a failure, the creature drops 120 feet below down to Area 5.

Area 3

Area 3A

Three titanite lizards crawl on this rocky outcropping below Area 2B. Unfortunately, the nearest walkable branch is a DC 15 Athletics check away, Area 4A. An alternative path is straight down to Area 5, a 90-foot drop.

Area 3B

The root path down the central column may seem like a safe option, but a DC 15 Survival check reveals that a slippery sap oozes from the branch’s surface. To walk along it to Area D2 safely, a creature must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or fall 90 feet to Area 5 below. On a success, the creature can continue to safely walk down to Area 10.

Area 4

Area 4A

Area 4B

Area 5

Halfway down the Great Hollow, branches have weaved themselves into an 80-foot wide circular platform to the outside walls. Two basilisks prowl the area, cursing any who make their way down, be that climbing or falling. A ladder has been built near the outer rim of the circle down to Area 6A and a hole on the opposite side drops down to Area 6B. A small ledge with a blue titanite chunk resting atop it interrupts the drop-down to Area 6.

Area 6

Another dense cluster of branches forms a more patchy platform underneath Area 5. Four more basilisks wait here, along with a large soul of a nameless soldier. Three holes in the canopy offer “safe routes" down, ten-foot drops to Area 7A and 7B. Another down to weaker branches will not support the character's weight. A character who steps there breaks through and plummets 90 feet down to Area 9. A DC 12 Nature check will reveal the third option as non-viable.

Area 7

Area 7A

This narrow landing has a white titanite chunk resting on it, though there are no nearby branches to climb further down from there. The only workable route to the bottom, Area 8, is a seventy-foot drop straight down.

Area 7B

This long branch leads down to a shelf of large red mushrooms along the inside walls of the Great Hollow, Area 7A.

Area 8

Area 8A

Two pairs of mushroom children wait on opposite sides of the mushroom shelf that winds down to Area 8. The shelf can be safely walked upon the base of the Great Hollow.

Area 8B

A white titanite chunk rests on this branch across from Area 6B. It is only a 20-foot drop down to Area 8. There is no other path down.

Area 9

The base of the Great Hollow is home to three mushroom parents and five mushroom children, joined by those in area 7A. The parents will protect their children and themselves, but will not bother creatures that stay clear of them. A large part of the outer bark of the Great Hollow has fallen away, leading out to a large root to Ash Lake.

Ash Lake

“The tomes stored in these Archives are truly magnificent. A great pool of knowledge, the fruits of superior wisdom and an unquenchable desire for the truth. Some would say Seath had an unsound fixation... But his work is a beautiful, invaluable resource. All progress demands sacrifice.”

Area Description

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Area 1

A massive root winds down from an opening in the base of the Great Hollow. It windows down into the long narrow beach of Ash Lake. The bottom of the root sits near a bonfire on the southern shore.  The beach stretches further eastward.

Beyond the bonfire waits a Black Hydra 30 feet off the northern shore. Unless the entire party succeeds on a DC 15 Dexterity(Stealth) check, the Hydra notices them crossing the shore and attacks. If the characters move beyond its reach, it can use its movement to jump over the beach and engage them on the other side. If slain, the hydra dissolves away and a single dragon scale floats across the lake to the beach.

 

Area 2

The fallen tower jutting out of the sand conceals a dragon scale in the back.

A creature walking through this area must succeed on a DC 13 Wisdom(Perception) check to locate the two giant clams buried in the sand. They must be engaged at range or else they will ambush creatures moving towards Area 3.

Area 3

Another dragon scale sits behind a sand dune to the north, while a hollow archtree sits on the bank. A pair of thick roots are large enough for a medium-sized creature to climb up into its trunk. Inside, a nest of two basilisks attack and attempt to curse any intruders. Another hole in the trunk leads out to a branch that wraps around the trunk. Another basilisk watches over a lower branch, along with a corpse carrying a scroll of great magic barrier.

Area 4

The beachhead tapers off to Area 5, a dense cluster of archtrees that form a canopy of branches obscuring view into it. The path is empty, except for a hidden giant clam in the center.

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Area 5

The final Everlasting Dragon hides deep within the tangled mass of branches and roots of the nearby arch trees. Appendix A describes the Everlasting Dragon in more detail. The dragon is immune to damage now that Gwyn’s lightning miracles have faded with the First Flame. Nonetheless, it is not hostile to the characters' presence. Interacting with it allows any of the characters to join the Path of the Dragon covenant. Appendix C describes the Path of the Dragon covenant. While the dragon is unkillable, if its tail receives 50 points of damage, it is severed and becomes the dragon greatsword.  

New Londo Ruins

“I am the Guardian of the Seal. I watch over the Four Kings, the masters of the Darkwraiths. The Darkwraiths are the enemies of man, and any living thing that has a soul. They were born in New Londo, and that is where they perished; the entire city was sacrificed to contain them. ...For that is how great a threat they were...”

New Londo was flooded centuries ago, killing the inhabitants and trapping the Darkwraiths beneath the water. This must be undone to access the Four Kings, and the Lord Soul they possess.

Area Description

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Area 1

An elevator descends from Firelink Shrine to the south into this dark, flooded city. 12 broken hollows wander the courtyard at the bottom of a staircase leading further towards the city. A corpse tucked away behind the staircase clutches a soul of a nameless undead. The hollows do not react to the character's presence, though they will defend themselves if harmed. A tower to the west has a locked door that can be opened with a key found in the very last area of Blighttown.

A broken-down staircase to the north near the elevator ends in a sheer drop into the flooded lake. Rickert of Vinheim sits in a prison cell with no door or exit. Appendix A describes Rickert in more detail. He offers aid to the players and can upgrade their equipment with the necessary materials. He can also act as an early tutor for sorceries.

A corpse at the beginning of the path up to Area 2 clutches a rapier.

Area 2

A series of rickety wooden bridges span the gap between the elevator to Firelink Shrine and the flooded city ahead. Blue flames light the walkway from torches that have burned for centuries.

When the Crestfallen Warrior goes hollow, he can be found guarding the entrance to the ruins. Appendix A describes the Crestfallen Warrior in more detail. He immediately and viciously attacks any who approach the bridges to Area 3. Once killed, he does not respawn after a long rest.

A large urn at the base of the stairs contains a corpse clutching a pair of dismembered hands, two transient curses. Only the cursed can harm the ghosts deeper within the city.

Area 3

Archways that once supported the majestic towers of New Londo are now crumbling echoes of their former grandeur. Two new londo ghosts rise from the ground when the characters enter the area, fighting to the death to prevent the characters from moving closer.

The eastern stairs lead up to Area 3A. A walkway just above the floodwaters to the southwest is guarded by five New Londo Ghosts. Long ago, a fire keeper fled from the rising floodwaters and fled to this small building. Giving up hope completely in the face of the death of thousands, she collapsed and died soon after. Her corpse still clutches her fire keeper soul.

Once the water is drained out of the ruins, the southwest cliff face will now yield a 20-foot jump down to Area 15.

Area 3A

Up the stairs from Area 3A, two more New Londo Ghosts block the path to Area 4.

Area 4

The western elevator down to Area 11 must be raised from the bottom before it can be called here. Two New Londo Ghosts guard the entrance to it, along with three more inside the room ahead. They wait to ambush passersbys going to the spiral staircase down to Area 5.

Area 5

A handful of pillars still support a ring of balconies around the second and third floors of this large structure. A corpse on the edge of the northwestern ledge carries a parrying dagger. A New Londo Ghost hiding in the walls guards it fiercely. The northwestern ledge has another corpse, though a powerful New Londo Banshee hovers over it. Its piercing wail can bring even the strongest foe to its knees. It fights to the death to prevent adventurers from looting the corpse's two transient curses.

Area 6

Large stone banisters decorate the flooded roofs of former lavish homes. A narrow walkway crosses over to Area 7. At the end of the northern walkway is a large soul of a nameless soldier. Underneath the corpse is a New Londo Ghost, alongside another two in the middle part.

Northwards, a staircase leads down to Area 7.

Area 7

Long ago this may have been a luxury home, or a place of worship. Now it is a nest of ghosts and specters. A staircase around the outside of the building has broken down and decayed. A creature must succeed on a DC 15 Athletics check to leap across it.

Four New Londo Ghosts wait in the basement. They move up to attack anyone in the center room after the New Londo Banshee inside calls them.

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A ladder is inside the staircase at the far northern end of the room leading up to Area 7B. The interior wall around the center walls leads up to Area 7A and out up the ramp to Area 8. A corpse on the far western end of the walkway above clutches a humanity sprite.

Area 7A

Two New Londo Ghosts patrol these hallways up to the second floor balcony. A New Londo Banshee waits on the balcony, hovering over a corpse wearing a cursebite ring.

Area 7B

The roof of the building is barren, except for its sole occupant, Ingward, Guardian of the Seal. He will act as a healer and merchant for the party, but will not part with the Key to the Seal in Area 8 until the characters retrieve the Lordvessel. The key is also left behind if Ingward is killed. Appendix A describes Ingward in more detail.

Area 8

A set of massive doors out to the Valley of Drakes keep New Londo's floodwaters at bay. A massive lever nearby the gate controls the lock mechanism. Ingward’s Key to the Seal unlocks the door protecting it. If the characters use the mechanism, the doors open wide and most of the water flooding New Londo empties out into the valley. This allows access down to Area 9 via the elevator in the center of this room.

A shortbow with 20 arrows sits on a corpse in the eastern alcove in the northern hallway.

Area 9

Hundreds of long drowned corpses cover this courtyard in the lower ruins. It can only be accessed once the floodwaters drain into the Valley. The open gates lead out into the Valley of Drakes, while two staircases to the north head upwards to Areas 10 and 12.

Area 10

A pair of darkwraiths guard this rotting wooden home. Inside the home is a corpse carrying a large soul of a proud knight.

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Area 11

Drowned corpses and algae growth cover the basement floor of Area 5’s structure. Three darkwraiths prowl the area alongside a mass of souls. It begins vomiting wisps as soon as it notices the players.

The elevator up to Area 4 can is activated from this level, and a staircase to the northwest leads up to the second floor of the building. A chest on the second floor contains the very large ember.  It can be given to Andre the Blacksmith to reinforce weapons to +3. Exits to the east and west lead to Area 10 and 12.

Area 12

This courtyard has been partially flooded, creating an area of difficult terrain in the blue square. A lone darkwraith patrols the southern end, attacking any who come near. An illusory wall to the southwest covers a walkway out to a small building. Inside is a chest containing a titanite chunk guarded by another darkwraith.

Area 13

This small antechamber to the entrance to the Abyss has two New Londo Ghosts and two darkwraiths guarding the way forward to Area 14.

Area 14

This well descends into pitch darkness, an impenetrable void that appears to have no end. A spiral staircase rings around the inside of the well, eventually collapsing away. If a creature drops into the void, it will plummet for a full minute into the Abyss. An unwarded creature will be consumed by the darkness and perish. A creature wearing the covenant of artorias can traverse the Abyss safely and challenge the four Kings of New Londo.

At the beginning of the round after the characters land in the Abyss, a King appears within 60 feet of one of them. At the beginning of every two rounds after this, another King appears until four have arrived in total. Only after all four have been defeated do they permanently die and relinquish their Lord Soul. A bonfire appears in the center of the room afterward.

If Kingseeker Frampt has not yet taken the characters to the Kiln of the First Flame, then Darkstalker Kaathe will appear over the bonfire. Appendix A describes Darkstalker Kaathe in more detail.

The Catacombs

“Be gone with you! ...You'll spoil my focus.”

Area Description

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Area 1

The stairs from the Firelink Shrine cemetery leads deep within the earth. The first steps down lead to a shelf along a deep pit carved out of the stone. The drop off the shelf is fatal. Three catacombs skeletons wandering the shelf, alongside three wisps hovering above the chasm. They pursue anyone seeking to enter the catacombs and progress to Area 2.

Area 2

A mound of corpses form a small ramp down to this open chamber. Two catacombs skeletons lead from the pile to ambush anyone moving on to Area 3.

Area 3

Light drifts in from Area 4, illuminating two catacombs skeletons guarding the entrance to this room.  A bonfire and the undead necromancer who animated the skeletons in the areas lurk further in. Once slain, the skeletons do not regenerate after death, only after a long rest. The necromancer does not respawn at all.

A massive lever in the southern room shifts the orientation of bridge A further ahead.

Area 4

Three catacombs skeletons patrol this walkway out to Area 5.

The bridge from this area to Area 5 rotated to face vertically by default. This position exposes large jagged spikes covering the walkway. Traversing the bridge in this position is impossible without being impaled. The mechanism in Area 3 must flip the bridge into place before it can be crossed. Once bridge C rotates via the mechanism in Area 7, a creature can drop 20 feet down to it from bridge A.

Area 5

The southern wall of this open space has broken away, facing the chasm below. Three catacombs skeletons and an undead necromancer wait to attack adventurers inside.The skeletons in Areas 4, 5, and 6 lose their regeneration ability if the necromancer that raised them dies. If slain, the necromancer doesn’t respawn after a long rest. A short staircase to the west leads to Area 6.

Area 6

Two catacombs skeletons patrol this corridor. Another in Area 6B fires a bow from an eight-foot ledge nearby. A skeleton in the adjacent room to the north lies still on the ground clutching its halberd. It is in fact an animated corpse lying in ambush, striking out at intruders trying to take its weapon.

Area 6A

Three more catacombs skeletons wait in ambush here.

Area 6B

The bow-wielding catacombs skeletons that attacked the characters in Area 6 waits here. A hallway to the south leads out to Area 8.

Area 7

The bridge ahead to Area 8 is flipped to its spiked side by default. It can only be crossed if the characters use the mechanism to the west is. Three wisps and three catacombs skeletons protect the corridor, along with a set of three trapped statues along the northern wall. If a creature moves within five feet of a statue, it shoots out and retracts a dozen razor-sharp spikes at them. The creature must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 4d6 piercing damage. A target takes half damage on a successful save.

Area 8

Two catacombs skeletons wait in front of an archway leading into this area from bridge B.

Area 8A

A weakness in the dashed spot in this area gives way if a creature stands on it, dropping them 13 feet down into a narrow tunnel to Area 7. Two titanite lizards crawl through this tunnel, recognizing characters dropping in immediately. The way forward is blocked by five trapped statues like in Area 7. Another hole at the end of the tunnel drops down near the mechanism in Area 7.

Area 8B

Innumerable corpses have been thrown into this large room. Three catacombs skeletons patrol the lower area, along with three more that animate in the southern antechamber. The latter trio guard a corpse carrying a soul of a proud knight. Another soul of a proud knight sits in the southeastern alcove along with a trapped statue.

A set of stairs lead down into a large well, Area 9. An exit to the east leads out to Area 10.

Area 9

Dropping straight down the well would lead to a 120-foot drop down in Area 15, Vamos’s chamber. The inside of the well has a series of coffin ledges embedded in it. Creatures can cross it safely with a series of four Strength(Athletics) or Dexterity(Acrobatics) to jump from one to the other. The creature can choose which check to make. (creature’s choice) onto ledges scattered along the inside of the walls. The DC of the first check is ten, and on a failure, the creature drops the full distance to the bottom of the well. Each successful check reduces the distance dropped on a failure by 30 feet, and increases the DC of the check by 2. After the fourth jump, the creature arrives safely at the bottom after the fourth.

Area 10

Several corpses are slumped against the walls of this corridor. Two more trapped statues are the only gatekeepers to the western mechanism that operates bridge C.

Area 11

Two catacombs skeletons patrol this room. A DC 12 Perception check reveals a gap in the wall that has been hastily filled in with loose bricks. The gap is easily broken away to allow access to a 20-foot drop into Area 18. An exit outdoors to the east leads to Area 12.

Area 12

A pair of narrow shelves along the outside walls connect to a large courtyard. Three wisps hover in the center gap. Three more catacombs skeletons patrol the courtyard. The walls surrounding the courtyard are covered by statues, four of which conceal traps like in Area 7. The western exit leads to Area 13.

Area 13

This decrepit mausoleum is the resting place of many noble families and individuals. A prowling demon has long ago made the mausoleum its home. An altar at the far eastern end of the mausoleum has three eyes of death resting on it. An exit to the south leads to Area 14.

A coffin lays somewhat ajar on the southern wall, empty. If a creature enters it, the coffin will close above them and pullitself into the wall. The creature is then transported to Nito’s lair in the Tomb of Giants.

The character transported in this way can approach Nito’s resting place, where he is immune to damage. Here, the player can enter into the Gravelord Servant covenant. Appendix C describes the Gravelord Covenant in more detail. The character can return to Area 13 by climbing back into the coffin they arrived in.

Area 14

A narrow walkway surrounds this lower crypt. Two catacombs skeletons wander on the lower level. A ladder to the north descends into the crypt. Two areas on the floor have weakened over time, and if a Medium creature other than a skeleton stands on top of them, the give way and drop to a lower level. The archway on the eastern wall leads out to Area 14A.

The holes in the floor of this chamber drop down into a broken-down crypt above Area 17. Two shortbow-wielding catacombs skeletons wait to ambush adventurers. The only exit to this room is a cliffside above 20 feet above Area 17.

Area 15

This more well put together mausoleum has a ladder leading down to a series of crypts. An exit at the end leads out to the far western end of Area 17

Area 16

Vamos’s workshop can only be accessed by maneuvering down Area 9.  When Blacksmith Vamos first sees the players, he takes a large pickaxe and breaks through the walls facing Area 17 down. Appendix A describes Vamos in more detail. He gruffly tells them to leave, but will ultimately work on their equipment if given the proper materials. A bonfire nestled in the corner furthest away from Vamos is a much-needed place of respite among the crypts.

Area 17

Hundreds of corpses litter this massive courtyard. Two wisps and seven wheel skeletons wander the area. They doggedly pursue trespassers seeking to entering Pinwheel’s lair, Area 18. The skeletons try to injure as many creatures as possible by taking advantage of the long narrow corridors to the west.

A fog wall on the far western end of the corridor blocks the way to Pinwheel’s lair. After traversing it, a 20 foot drop down will bring a creature into the lair.

Area 18

Another mausoleum sits below Area 11. Three catacombs skeletons wander the coffins in search of living flesh to slaughter.

Area 18A

The corpse of a once proud knight sits on an altar at the far end of this crypt. When a creature moves within ten feet of the altar, a giant skeleton drops from the ceiling to ambush them. The knight still wears his darkmoon seance ring, which can be used to commune with Gwyndolin in Anor Londo.

Area 18B

This corridor has been long abandoned.

Area 18C

Three more catacombs skeletons protect a corpse clutching a spell scroll of tranquil walk of peace. The ladder in this room leads up to an alcove, with an opening to an easy drop down to Area 5.

Area 19

Long ago, Pinwheel was a nascent necromancer when his wife and child were killed. He turned to the necromantic arts, but was unsuccessful from reanimating them. In a cruel twist of fate, he turned himself and his family into a twisted husk that stole the Rite of Kindling from Nito himself. To this day he studies necromantic tomes to undo his work.

Pinwheel takes advantage of his ability to create illusory duplicates of himself to defeat interlopers. Once killed, the Rite of Kindling is left in his place and a ladder appears on the northwestern wall up to Area 20.

Area 20

The entrance to the Tomb of Giants is pitch dark, lit only by the dull red glow of Lost Izalith burning in the distance. By following the southern path eastward, a tunnel through the rock leads back to Area 18.

A massive coffin serves as a bridge down to Area 21.

Area 21

A lone giant skeleton patrols the highest of these small stone platforms connected by massive coffins laying at a steep angle. A creature moving down a coffin must succeed on a DC 10 Acrobatics check or fall prone at the end. A corpse dangling off the southern cliff still clutches a large soul of a proud knight.

Area 22

Two more giant skeletons wander this stone platform in search of living prey.

Area 23

A ladder down to the first bonfire within the Tomb of Giants is easily missed in the dark. At the base of the giant coffin down from Area 21 is a lone humanity sprite.

Tomb of Giants

“Be gone with you! ...You'll spoil my focus.”

Area Description

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Area 1

The bonfire at the far end of the Tomb of Giants sits on a cliff looking over an empty black nothingness. The dull glow of lava from Lost Izalith is the only source of natural light in the area. A ladder leads up to a larger area with several pathways to the south and east. The eastward path leads to Area 3, and the southern one leads out to Area 3 and the southern to Area 9 & 10. A small alcove on the southern path has a ladder leading down to Area 6.

If he still draws breath, Trusty Patches waits at the edge of a small cliff. Appendix A describes Trusty Patches in more detail. If he has not met the characters, he will ask if any are clerics. If one is revealed to him, he points them towards a trove of “treasure” in the pit below (Area 2). If they approach the cliff’s edge, Patches attempts to shove the creature into the pit. Patches makes the check at advantage. Patches will attempt to shove any other characters he can into the pit, and kill anyone he can’t.

Area 2

This pit is the eternal resting place of countless victims of Patches. Patches loots the vast majority of treasure taken from his victims, but has left some scraps to entice new marks. Two large souls of a proud knight and a skull lantern in the pit to entice new marks. Four catacombs skeletons wander the pit entrance, taking advantage of surprised creatures.

Further to the west, Reah of Thorolund sits in complete despair. Reah and her group were the most recent victims of Patches deception. Her two guards Nico of Thorolund and Vince of Thorolund wander the west half of the pit. Appendix A describes Rhea, Nico, and Vince in more detail. The two have almost certainly slain their former charge countless times by now. Reah entreats the characters to put them out of their misery, giving them a scroll of replenishment if they save her.

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Once Vince and Nico are slain, Reah can escape the tomb on her own and relocate to the cathedral in the Undead Parish. A ladder to the south leads back up to Area 1.

Area 3

A lone skeleton beast lurks in the darkness on the path from Area 1. Another waits in the southeast corner of this ring-shaped platform. A final beast prowls at the opening down to Area 4. A giant skeleton on the northern side fires through the dark at anyone the skeleton beasts engage with.

Area 4

The pathway down from Area 4 breaks off into a T intersection. A Black Knight of Gwyn sits vigil halfway up the eastern path, guarding a corpse wielding an effigy shield. The western path finds down to Area 5.

Area 5

This tighter alcove holds a giant skeleton and a skeleton beast waiting in ambush. A small path off to the northeast hides a bonfire as well. Near this path downwards and westward is Area 6, ten feet below the southern cliff.

A corpse sits on a platform to the east, wearing a covetous silver serpent ring. Any creature with Strength 12 or higher can jump to it from this area. Anyone who attempts to take it from the corpse will awaken the 5 bone towers using the corpse as a honey trap.

Area 6

At the base of the ramp here is an alcove carved into the wall, where a corpse clutches a white titanite chunk. Creatures too busy looting the corpse are unlikely to notice the three skeleton beasts prowling this lower area in wait for prey.

A ramp further down leads to Area 7.

Area 7

This area is barren, except for a corpse in a northeast corner clutching a soul of a brave warrior. The only other landmark is a ladder down to Area 10.

Area 8

Someone of powerful and royal descent was once buried in this mausoleum. A petrified blacksmith sitting vigil over their grab holds the divine ember close. Six giant skeletons prowling about the place guard it. On the far side of the room, a corpse clutches a soul of a brave warrior. A ladder to the northwest leads out and up to Area 1.

Area 9

Two giant skeletons at the bottom of the ladder up to this mausoleum mirror another two at the top to protect the path out of the tomb and up to the Catacombs.

The eastern ladder leads up to the mausoleum, and the western ladder leads up and out to Area 20 of the mausoleum.

Area 10

The northern half of this pathway is a long, narrow shelf along the outside cliff. Lost Izalith in the distance glows brighter. Halfway down the path, a yellow fog gate bars the path to Nito’s lair if the Lordvessel was not placed at the Kiln. If she has, the gate will be gone, and creatures can into a tunnel deep within the mountain. Immediately behind where the fog gate would be is a titanite lizard. It flees as soon as it notices another creature.

Once the party has moved halfway through the mountain tunnel, four bone towers rise to block the path forward. A giant skeleton wielding a greatbow further down fires at range. It acts as a distraction for another giant skeleton waiting around the corner in ambush. Beyond the two skeletons is the large antechamber before Nito’s lair, Area 11.

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Area 11

The bottom floor of this room has begun to flood with water.  Five Pinwheel Illusions scattered about the room guard the entrance to Nito’s lair. At the beginning of each round of combat, a skeleton child climbs out of the wet mud below and attacks interlopers until all the illusions are slain.

A fog gate to the south is the final barrier to Gravelord Nito himself.

Area 12

Beyond the fog wall is a balcony 30 feet above Nito’s proper lair. Initiative begins when a creature drops from the balcony and lands in the damp, cold home of Death.

Nito, Lord of the Dead, is joined in battle by four catacombs skeletons, as well as three giant skeletons. His thralls are only provoked into battle if a hostile creature moves within thirty feet of them. If combat is kept only to the northern half of the room, Nito can potentially fight without the giant skeletons' involvement. Nito is aware that the skeletons he commands will reanimate if he kills them. He is not afraid to use his AoE effects even if they would harm his allies.

Nito is slow, but hits hard. He seeks to kill an individual target before moving on to others, and will often pursue whichever target is closest. Nito uses his vast array of attacks and abilities to target his opponent's weaknesses. When Nito is slain, he leaves behind his Lord Soul, and a bonfire appears in the southern end of the room.

Duke’s Archives

“The tomes stored in these Archives are truly magnificent. A great pool of knowledge, the fruits of superior wisdom and an unquenchable desire for the truth. Some would say Seath had an unsound fixation... But his work is a beautiful, invaluable resource. All progress demands sacrifice.”

Area Description

Area 1

An unremarkable marble corridor leads into the Duke’s Archives from Anor Londo. Two armored tusk waits at the end of each of the hallways leading in. These tusks do not have the armor gap the one in the Undead Parish does. It is a far more formidable foe when charging down intruders. The hallway leads north beyond them to Area 2.

Area 2

A bonfire sits in front of a lectern. It faces a large lift on the northern wall that can be called down with a lever to its side. A lever on the lift lifts it up to Area 3.

Area 3

Four crystal soldiers prowl this open antechamber at the top of Area 2’s lift. A crystal golem sits at the top of the first staircase off to the right. The channeler in the center of the larger room will bolster its allies and fire soul arrows down the hall. Five more crystal soldiers wait on the eastern walkway above. Another on the eastern walkway joins them when combat begins.

A corpse on the eastern walkways clutches a twinkling titanite chunk. A chest at the end of the southwest walkway holds another. At the top of the stairs is a soul of a brave warrior. The chest at the end of the southeast walkway is actually a lordran mimic. It drops a crystal knight shield after it is slain.

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Another lift, identical to the one to Area 2, waits at the northern end of the hall. It will ferry creatures up to Area 4. A fog door in the northeast corner blocks progress deeper into the archives until the characters have fought Seath in Area 5.

Area 4

The top of the lift leads only to a narrow staircase which continues higher in a wide arc. A quarter of the way up, a titanite lizard notices the characters moving up and flees higher up. Halfway up the stairs is the crystal knight, which cuts through enemies viciously to protect his master at the top. Once slain, nothing else bars progress to a fog gate to Area 5.

Area 5

Seath, the Scaleless is a surprising foe to face this early into the archive. This room is Seath’s study, where he consults endless tomes in his search for immortality. Seath is immortal in this form with the Primordial Crystal safe in his lair far below. The fog gate behind blocks the character’s exit, so this fight will almost certainly lead to their defeat. It is in the best interest of all involved for this fight to be big, climactic, and fast. Feel free to recharge Seath’s breath weapon each round to keep the fight from becoming a slog to inevitable defeat. After Seath slays the characters, they awaken in a cell deep within the archive, Area 6.

This room will be empty if the characters reach it after imprisonment. A chest appears in the center of the room containing the large magic ember. A corpse on the higher walkway holding a soul of a great hero. Once Big Hat Logan goes hollow, he moves to this room naked and wields the tin crystallization catalyst. Appendix A describes Logan in more detail.

Area 6

The bonfire is a lone companion to the characters once they awaken in this jail cell. This bonfire is cut off from the rest, and the characters cannot warp using the power of the Lordvessel from it. The party still has all their weapons and equipment, however. An injured man-serpent soldier leaning against the door of the cell holds the archive tower cell key to their freedom. The soldier has 10 hit points left. Its injuries give it three levels of exhaustion when the characters wake up. If killed or pickpocketed, the key it carries unlocks the door to this cell as well as Area 7, 9, and 10.

Area 7

A crystal soldier is the only occupant of this otherwise barren cell. The key to the characters' cell unlocks this one as well.

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Area 8

This cell is empty unless the characters rescued Reah of Thorolund in the Tomb of Giants. Appendix A describes Reah in more detail. A channeler will have abducted her by this point and she finally hollows in this cell. If put out of her misery, she will leave behind her ivory talisman. A corpse in her cell clutches a large soul of a brave warrior. The key in Area 7 opens the door to this cell.

Area 9

The key to the party's cell unlocks this one as well. Two crystal soldiers wait in the cell, and a ledge to the east drops down to Area 10.

Area 10

A lone crystal soldier paces back and forth in this otherwise empty cell. The soldier carries the archive prison extra key it carries unlocks many other cells in the prison. The archive tower cell key unlocks this room.

Area 11

A long, thin staircase spirals around the inside perimeter of the Archive Prison. Once the characters leave their cell, they all must succeed on a DC 14 Stealth check to move unnoticed by the man-serpent soldier in Area 13. If the soldier notices them, it pulls a large lever nearby. A high-pitched trill begins screeching from the megaphone next to it. The sound alerts nine of the pisacas in Area 12A. They all race up the stairs towards the former prisoners.

A corpse hanging on the railing outside the bonfire cell still clutches a soul of a brave warrior.

The top of the staircase ends at a ladder up to Area 15. The bottom of the staircase leads to Area 12.

Area 12

Massive gears and levers dominate the central part of this wide ground floor. A ladder towards the northern end leads up to Area 13. A massive archway below it is the entrance to Area 12A.

Area 12A

Seath has created eleven pisacas, abominations crafted from the bodies of maiden clerics. If the alarm bell in Area 13 is silent, they wander within this antechamber. The pisacas do not attack unless provoked. Two in the back stay out of the fight until they are personally harmed. These two special pisacas drop a scroll of bountiful sunlight and a scroll of soothing sunlight respectively.

A locked iron door to the north blocks the way to Area 14. The archive tower giant door key found in Area 21 can unlock it.

Area 13

A man-serpent soldier guards the alarm horn mechanism. A creature within five feet of the lever can use an action to deactivate it. A chest behind the mechanism contains the key to unlock the large door at the top of the staircase.

Area 14

Big Hat Logan is imprisoned in this large cell here if he moves on from Firelink Shrine. Once freed, Logan moves to Area 21. A corpse in the far back of the room carries a fire keeper soul.

Area 15

A half-complete wooden scaffold to the north leads to a cell with the corpse of a female cleric wearing a white seance ring. The key in Area 13’s chest unlocks the door to Area 16.

Area 16

This open area is the character's first taste of freedom after they escape the prison tower. They will be immediately ambushed by a crystal soldier waiting in the southern hallway. During the fight, the soldier in Area 16A as well fires down at them.

Area 16A

One of the crystal soldiers in this room fires a shortbow down the hallway at intruders. Another waits in the corner in yet another ambush. Once killed, the balcony north leads out to Area 17.

Area 17

The Archive proper has four levels. The Area 16 hallway leaves the characters at the second-highest level. A set of staircases span the middle of the hallway, which can be rotated with a mechanism halfway up the stairs. When the staircases are first found, the bridge areas 17B & 18A, as well as 17C & 18D. A creature in the center of either staircase can use an action to turn the mechanism. It rotates the staircase 180 degrees to face the opposite quadrants.

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Area 17A

The Area 16 hallway exits out to this quadrant's southwest corner. A channeler waits in the middle of the corridor. It makes liberal use of its teleport ability to move up and down the archive floors to attack from range. A smaller staircase to the northwest has a crystal soldier waiting in ambush. It leads down to Area 19A.

Area 17B

This quadrant is unoccupied. It is inaccesible until the characters rotate the central staircase. A small side room to the south has a crystal soldier. It fires arrows across the narrow gap toward creatures trying to use the ladder to get down to Area 21.

Area 17C

A crystal soldier fires arrows down the corridor towards creatures in this area and 17A. Another waits in ambush on the southeast balcony.

Area 17D

This quadrant is unoccupied, with the exception of a chest in the southern hallway containing a twinkling titanite chunk.

Area 18

This top floor is only accessible via the rotating staircases down to Area 17.

Area 18A

This quadrant has a crystal soldier archer in the southern part. Otherwise it is unoccupied.

Area 18B

Another channeler waits by the staircase landing. It only attacks if a creature trys to climb up the staircase, or if they come in through Area 18D. A chest in the southern corner has a scroll of magic shield.

Area 18C

A crystal soldier blocks the path to Area 18A, and an archer behind him fires at creatures engaged with it’s ally.

Area 18D

Another crystal soldier waits at the top of the stairs, while an archer in the southern corner fires away further down.

Area 19

This set of balconies is just above the base floor, Area 18. This area is only accesible via the staircase from Area 17A.

Area 19A

A crystal soldier archer sits in the middle of this balcony, firing arrows at anyone coming down the stairs from the upper floor. The path to Area 3 in the north is accessible now that the characters have fought Seath in Area 5. A staircase lower eastward leads over to Area 19B and Area 20.

Area 19B

The only occupant of this balcony is a crystal soldier at the top of the stairs.

Area 20

Two tall bookcases flank the base floor of the archive. Two crystal soldiers wait at the bottom of the staircase, blocking progress to the southern bonfire. Another crystal soldier wielding a shortbow waits atop the eastern bookshelf, firing down at intruders. That bookshelf has a chest that is only accessible by leaping off of the rotating staircase in Area 17. The Avelyn crossbow sits in the chest for those brave enough to leap to it.

The bonfire on the southern balcony is not cut off from the rest of the world like the on in Area 6. After reaching it, characters can warp using the Lordvessel as normal. There is otherwise no exit out to the Area 22 courtyard if the bookshelf in Area 21 has not already moved.

Area 21

This small antechamber is initially only accessible from the ladder in Area 19A. A lever behind a bookcase in Area 20 will shift the bookcase into the wall, allowing passage from the bonfire out to Area 22.

Two chests in the western room contain the crystal ember and the garb of the channelers. It includes a six-eyed channeler helm. Another chest is actually a lordran mimic, which drops an enchantment-imbued scimitar. The final chest behind a bookshelf holds the archive tower giant cell key to Area 14. The northern room has a chest containing a blue titanite chunk. It will eventually be the home of Big Hat Logan if the party frees him from his cell in the Archive Prison. Logan will now be able to teach players crystal sorceries that he has gleaned from his archive studies.

The western lever reveals a staircase next to it as a section of floor descends. A crystal soldier is the only guard preventing progress down to Area 22. A pile of 20 prism stones sit underneath the staircase.

Area 22

A wide, grassy courtyard is one of the only hints of natural beauty in the archives. To the east, massive crystals grow from every surface. A blue crystal pathway leads deeper into the Crystal Cavern, Area 23.

Eleven crystal golems wander the area, spread far away from each other. A lone golden crystal golem prowls in the center of the courtyard. Like its counterpart in Darkroot Basin, it has a hostage within itself that is freed after its defeat. Sieglinde of Catarina was kept within the golem for an indeterminate amount of time. Appendix A describes Sieglinde in more detail. Her first words are those of thanks, quickly followed by an interrogation about the whereabouts of her father, Siegmeyer. If the characters tell her of his last known whereabouts, she thanks the characters again and relocates to Firelink Shrine.

One of the crystal golems guards a blue titanite chunk in the northwest corner. A slain knight to the south still wears his crystalline plate armor.

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Area 23

This blue crystal pathway leads over the endless chasm that is the Crystal Cave. A fall off of the walkways is certainly lethal. A crystal golem waits at the bottom of the eastern pathway, blocking the path down to Area 24.

Area 24

At first glance, the only path forward is another blue crystal walkway to the east. A DC 14 Perception check will draw attention to the crystalline snowflakes falling on to an invisible walkway to the west. The walkway leads around a crystal column to a corpse clutching a humanity sprite.

Resting on a crystal jutting out of the wall is a moonlight butterfly, one of Seath’s creations. It does not react to the players presence unless provoked, at which point it begins to attack at range.

The path deeper into the cave is completely inaccessible at first glance. Another DC 14 Perception check reveals the same invisible walkway down to Area 25A. If the characters move carefully along the straight path, they will pass ten feet over Area 25 and ends at Area 25A.

Area 25

A crystal golem prowls back and forth along this crystalline path. Another moonlight butterfly perches on a crystal jutting out of the platform. The invisible pathway to Area 27 can be detected in the same manner as the others. It is only a short drop down from this platform.

The invisible path actually leads into a tunnel north as well through the platform. Three titanite lizards immediately notice anyone dropping onto the pathway and flee. Following it will lead to a winding path up to Area 26. Each turn in the path requires a new Perception check to follow.

Area 25A

The final crystal golem within the cavern protects a corpse carrying a blue titanite shard. It stalks the end of the platform. To reach the invisible pathway to Area 27, the characters will need to backtrack up the previous path and drop down to Area 25.

Area 26

Once the characters manage to navigate the twisting path from Area 25, their reward will be a full blue titanite slab growing from the crystal wall.

Area 27

The third moonlight butterfly waits above a corpse carrying a soul of a hero to the north. It makes no notice of the characters unless attacked. Seath’s lair can be seen from across this large room. The final guardians of the cave being six giant clams that wander the cavern. A fog wall across the opening to the lair will appear only after Seath's initial encounter in Area 28.

Area 28

As soon as the characters enter his lair, Seath, the Scaleless is immediately notified via the magical wards he has placed in the area. It takes him less than a minute to fly down to the lair, when the characters have walked halfway through. The Primordial Crystal, the source of Seath’s immortality, sits against the far eastern wall. Once destroyed, Seath’s immortality vanishes with it. For the rest of the fight, Seath is no longer immune to damage. The Primordial Crystal has an AC of 15 and 5 hit points. The Crystal regenerates after a long rest if Seath is still alive.

Seath fights viciously, particularly after the crystal is destroyed. He is slow and lumbering however, and cannot avoid damage easily. He is a cunning foe, and takes advantage of creatures grouped close to devastate them with his crystal breath and high level spells.

Once slain, Seath relinquishes his Lord Soul and a bonfire appears where the Primordial Crystal was once placed.

Demon Ruins

“After all this searching, I still cannot find it...”

Area Description

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Area 1

The tunnel carved through the side of Quelaag’s temple leads through fifty feet of rock, ending at an open plateau above the Demon Ruins. A dozen egg carriers craw near the bonfire in the center of the plateau. They are passive until provoked. A massive lakebed filled with lava stretches out to the south, blocking progress further into the ruins to Area 5. Two paths diverge to the east, one leading down to the bridge to Area 2, and another that descends into the lava (Area 4)

Area 2

Stretching high above the lava lake below is a long bridge to the Ceaseless Discharge’s home. The bridge connects to the roof of a spire, with a fog wall nearby blocking progress to Area 3.

Area 3

Long ago, before the First Flame began to flame, a son was born to the Witch of Izalith. The child was cursed from bith, bleeding lava from painful sores. His sisters crafted a ring that would ease his pain, but he lost it, creating the Centipede Demon in the process.

The Ceaseless Discharge now waits at this massive clifface, watching over the corpse of his sister on an altar in the southern alcove. She still wears her gold-hemmed robe. Lava pours from open wounds on its back and arms, filling the lakebed below.  If the corpse or its belongings are touched, the Ceaseless Discharge attacks. Area 4 will remain untraversable until the characters end his suffering. The lava in Area 4 cools and hardens afterwards.

Area 4

Lava pouring from the Ceaseless Discharge in Area 3 covers this lakebed.

Once the characters slay the Ceaseless Discharge, most of the lava cools (the orange areas). The cooled lava is safe to walk on further south. The red areas on the map are still filled with hot lava after this.

After the lava cools, demons enter the lakebed and prowl about the area. A capra demon stalking the entrance blocks the walkway eastward to Area 5. Nearby the demon is a corpse half buried in stone carrying a soul of a proud knight. 

Area 4A

The southern half of Area 4 is now crawling with seven taurus demons that attack anyone who moves more than halfway down the area.

Hot lava forms a small moat around a corpse to the southwest carries a large soul of a proud knight. A petrified blacksmith sits in the middle of a lava puddle in the south clutches the chaos flame ember.

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Area 5

Waiting at the end of the walkway from Area 4 are another five capra demons. From the top floor of this demon temple, a river of lava, the large bridge spanning it, and the larger temple across the way are visible. Another staircase to the east leads down to Area 6.

Area 6

The entrance into this temple is completely blocked by a centuries-old rockslide. The corridor to the far east ends at a tempting bonfire alongside a corpse carrying a soul of a proud knight. A non-respawning burrowing rockworm waits in ambush at the end of the corridor. It hides in the southern rockwall attacking anyone trying to reach the bonfire.

Near the staircase bridge across the river below is a corpse clutching a soul of a proud knight. Anyone trying to retrieve it will awaken the four demonic statues on the bridge who converge on them.

Area 7

Another burrowing rockworm waits concealed in the ground in front of the staircase to Area 6. After it bursts out and attacks creatures moving down the staircase, two taurus demons and a capra demon on the northern cliff up to Area 9 join it.

An orange fog wall blocks the way into the Demon Firesage’s lair. The fog wall will only be traversable once the Lordvessel is placed at the Kiln of the First flame.  Before the fog wall, the eastern wall has fallen away, revealing a large, petrified vine that can be climbed down into Area 9.

A shelf along the side of the western cliff leads to Area 8.

Area 8

At the far end of this long corridor, a petrified blacksmith holds the large flame ember. Barring the path in secret are five burrowing rockworms hiding within the floor and walls. They take advantage of their size to block the corridor and separate the party from each other.

Area 9

This massive open space is identical to Area 12. The chamber is completely empty except for three chaos bugs near the west wall.

If a character advances within the Chaos Servant covenant, this wall will be destroyed. This allows passage into Lost Izalith. Four more chaos bugs wait on the other side of the door. The tunnel widens into a bridge to Lost Izalith’s Area 5.

If the door is opened before killing the Centipede Demon, one of the chaos bugs is a sunlight maggot variant. If it is not slain before killing the Centipede Demon, Solaire of Astora will find the sunlight maggot first. This eventually drives Solaire insane. He will remain in the area until found by the characters. Appendix A describes Solaire in more detail. Solaire announces he has become the sun and attempts to strike down the characters in a mad frenzy. Only death will bring him peace.

If the characters save Solaire, he will leave the Demon Ruins to assist in the final fight against Gwyn.

Area 10

The Demon Firesage was the last master of pyromancy within Lost Izalith before the Bed of Chaos was born. In the chaos that followed, he would become the first Demon. Once the players enter this chamber, the Firesage will erupt into flame and charge them down. The Firesage is a massive opponent who uses its AoE effects to devastate as many opponents as they can at once. Once it is slain, it drops the demon catalyst and the fog walls to the north and south fade away.

Two staircases up and down spiral around each other to areas 11 and 12 respectively.

Area 11

Five demonic statues wait along the outside staircase leading higher into the temple. At the top, a more narrow walkway heads south to a crossroads in the center. A platform in the center is activated with the pressure plate at its center and rises up to Quelaag’s domain.  A staircase on the far end of the corridor has long ago collapsed, leaving a hole in the floor with a 40-foot drop back into Area 10.

Area 12

A bonfire waits at the bottom of the staircase in Area 10. Beyond it is a long petrified vine that descends down into the lower chamber. The higher eastern walkway has a soul of a brave undead that can be easily accessed. The lower chamber is completely empty, and a fog wall blocks progress further south into Area 13.

Area 13

Within the Centipede Demon is the orange charred ring, the magical source of its being. Its primary drive is to kill and consume everything that enters its lair. The demon can safely walk on all the surfaces in this area, including lava. Its detachable limbs can tear apart intruders unless they are destroyed quickly. Once the Centipede Demon is slain, it drops the orange charred ring into a non-lava space.

On the southeastern platform are two green titanite shards.

With the ring in hand, the characters can move across even hot lava. The eastern exit’s fog wall dissipates after the Centipede Demon is killed. The tunnel through the cavern walls leads to the first bonfire of Lost Izalith.

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Lost Izalith

“The tomes stored in these Archives are truly magnificent. A great pool of knowledge, the fruits of superior wisdom and an unquenchable desire for the truth. Some would say Seath had an unsound fixation... But his work is a beautiful, invaluable resource. All progress demands sacrifice.”

Area Description

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Area 1

This long cavern is unbearably hot, but the bonfire in the south of the room feels like a soothing balm. The first time the players come across this bonfire, Solaire of Astora will be staring out towards the lava lake northwards. Appendix A describes Solaire in more detail. The cavern is otherwise unoccupied. A long petrified branch is wide enough to support a medium creature walking along. The branch leads out to Area 2.

Area 2

The great city of Lost Izalith is surrounded by a 300-foot wide moat of molten lava. The lava stretches out in every direction. A set of massive petrified roots, fifty feet tall, create a penned-in area to the east and west of the area.

Two dozen bounding demons of Izalith wait motionless, scattered throughout the area.

Area 2A

A large bridge stretches out from the Demon Ruins fifty feet overhead of the entrance above Area 1. At the end of the root out of that entrance is a corpse carrying a soul of a brave warrior.

Area 2B

This tall tower sits in the center of the lake. A soul of a brave warrior sits on a corpse at the far eastern outcropping of the land surrounding the tower. The northern wall of the tower is actually an illusory wall. Interacting with it dispels the illusion, revealing a corpse inside the hollow interior clutching a soul of a great hero. Two demonic statues feign inanimacy in the southwestern and southeastern corners of the space.

Area 2C

Another two demonic statues wait in the corners of this tower. The similarly placed illusory wall to the north hides a bonfire within. Across the lake to the north is a fallen tower. A long petrified vine can be climbed up to Area 3.

Area 3

At the base of the city, this long stretch of road is overgrown with petrified roots. One loops up and down from the lava lake, Area 2. Dozens of statues litter the ground, eleven of which are demonic statues in hiding. The statues attack anyone who attempts to cross up the stairs to Area 4. Sitting near the staircase up to Area 4 is a corpse clutching a large soul of a brave warrior.

Area 4

A bizarre chaos eater waits at the top of the stairs up to this higher layer of the city. This neighborhood surrounds the Bed of Chaos in the center of the city. Two long platforms jut out to the south, the western of which has petrified vines that allow passage over to Areas 5 and 6.

Once the characters move to within 30 feet of the center walkway north, the Daughter of Chaos invades them. She defends the entrance to the Bed of Chaos’s lair. She drops the izalith catalyst and does not respawn after she dies. The northern corridor ends at a fog wall down Area 9.

The southwestern walkway ends with a corpse carrying a scroll of chaos fire whip. Kirk, Knight of Thorns, guards it from afar. He invades when a creature moves within 30 feet of the body. Should he fall here, his corpse can be found in front of the Fair Lady’s bonfire.

Area 5

A wide balcony winds around the top of this tower above Area 3. A demonic statue to either end will protect the two corpses on the west and east sides of the balcony. The statues clutch a soul of a hero and a rare ring of sacrifice.

Area 6

This lower courtyard has eight demonic statues milling about it. The floor in the north center part of the courtyard has weakened with age. It collapses if two or more creatures stand on top of it, causing them to fall twenty feet down into Area 7. A long bridge to the south spans the entire Area 2 lava lake and disappears into the Demon Ruins’ Area 9.

Area 7

The petrified branches of the Bed of Chaos fill this wide chamber. A part of the floor in the center has given way with age, leading to the center pit in Area 7 filled with chaos eaters. Higher floors up a ten-foot wall flank the central chamber of this space. The branch leading back up to Area 4 is only accessible from the back of the central chamber. The characters will need to come up from Area 8’s staircases to return alive.

If Siegmeyer of Catarina, described in Appendix A, survives, he is found at the edge of the pit dozing off. Siegmeyer feels gratitude and shame for the character's help thus far, and offers to descend into the pit to clear the way on their behalf. If the players accept, he will engage the chaos eaters alone and attempt to take as many down as possible to make traversing Area 7 easier. If he is dropped to 0 hit points in the process, he remains alive long enough to offer the characters with his speckled stoneplate ring. He dies shortly after. If the characters save him, he will instead offer them his titanite slab in exchange. Ashamed of his final inadequacy, he will leave Izalith and move on to Ash Lake.

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Area 8

Thick green poisonous filth fills the floor of this lower chamber. The muck creates difficult terrain in this entire area. At the beginning of each creature’s turn within it, they must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned. While poisoned this way, the creature takes 1d6 poison damage at the end of their turns. If the creature takes the stairs up to Area 6 it may make another Constitution saving throw at the beginning of its turns to end the condition.

Four chaos eaters wait in the central pit for sacrificial victims. The corpses of their previous victims hold two souls of a brave warrior and two green titanite shards. The southern corridor offshoot has a corpse clutching a red titanite slab.

The staircases to the east and west lead up to Area 7.

Area 9

Long ago, the Witch of Izalith and her daughters sought to prolong the Age of Fire by recreating the First Flame with chaos magic. Instead, they transformed into horrible monstrosities. The Witch herself became the Bed of Chaos, the womb of demons. After stepping through the fog wall, the characters will begin sliding down a long tunnel deep into Izalith’s core. As they slide down, flame erupts in the tunnel behind them. At the end of the tunnel is a short drop down into the southern exit into this area.

Once the Bed of Chaos is slain, the maggot beneath it dissolves away leaving behind the Witch’s Lord Soul. A bonfire appears nearby, allowing access out of Izalith with the power of the Lordvessel.

Kiln of the First Flame

“Once living, now Undead, and a fitting heir to father Gwyn thou art, I beseech thee. Succeed Lord Gwyn, and inheriteth the Fire of our world. Thou shall endeth this eternal twilight, and avert further Undead sacrifices.”

Area Description

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Area 1

Since Gwyn linked the First Flame so long ago, a set of massive stone doors underneath Firelink Shrine sit sealed. In front of the doors is an altar made of long-petrified roots and vines. This is the Lordvessel's proper resting place. After Gwyenevere gives it to the party, it can be placed here. Afterward, the orange fog walls in the Demon Ruins, Duke’s Archives, and the Tomb of Giants vanishes.

The placed Lordvessel acts as an unkindled bonfire. Only Great Souls can kindle this flame. A Lord Soul placed in the vessel increases the number of Estus Flask charges it fills on a long rest, up to a maximum of four.

The doors to the Kiln will open once the Lordvessel is sated with the Lord Souls of Nito, Seath, the Four Kings, and the Bed of Chaos. Once open, the gateway allows access to the staircase down to Area 2. The staircase is stark white and stretches down to the Kiln Road. Dozens of black knight spirits walk from one side to the other as the characters descend into the Kiln proper.

Area 2

Once upon a time, the path to the Kiln may have been paved in marble or gold. One could imagine a procession of hundreds of knights following their lord to save the world’s fading flame. Now the Kiln lies under a mountain of ash, a barren wasteland devoid of any life. This wide ash mound tapers off to a narrow path to the east.

Most of Gwyn’s knights were burnt to cinder when he linked the flame. The few remaining in corporeal form are scattered about the road to the Kiln. A longsword-wielding Black Knight of Gwyn wanders around the western third of this area. A greatsword-wielding knight waits in the eastern third.

Area 3

A ringed colosseum-like structure once surrounded the kiln. Today the bulk of the structure has collapsed into the ash heap hundreds of feet below. Only a series of narrow walkways and the central ring remain.

A Black Knight of Gwyn waits at the far end of the western walkway, attacking anyone who walks towards it from Area 2. While the other knights vanish before their corpses can be loot, a corpse on the southern walkway still wears a set of black knight plate armor.

Area 4

The wide staircase that climbed all the way down to the bottom floor of the kiln has mostly collapsed over time as well. The remaining part leads a quarter turn downwards to the fog wall before the Kiln. Two Black Knights of Gwyn wielding a longsword and halberd flank the fog wall, and act as Gwyn’s final guardians.

If Solaire was saved in Lost Izalith, his summoning sign is waiting at the end of the staircase. Appendix A describes Solaire in more detail.

Area 5

Gwyn, Lord of Cinder was once a god of light and battle. But the fire has long faded, and the burnt husk watching over the flickering flame. Even in his broken form, Gwyn is still a god and fights with every ounce of his strength to protect the First Flame. Gwyn’s blows are devastating, and he can effortlessly close a gap to an enemy at range.

If Gwyn is defeated, he falls to the ground and leaves behind his Great Soul of Gwyn. If only a single character remains alive, a bonfire will appear in the center of the room. If two or more characters are alive, the bonfire will not appear until only a single character remain and absorbs the souls of the rest.

This campaign ends in one of two ways:

The Chosen Undead chooses to light the bonfire and use their soul to rekindle the First Flame. The bonfire expands into the rest of the kiln, filling it with flame and immolating the Chosen Undead in the process. The Ago of Fire renews, and the Dark is forced back.

The Chosen Undead abandons the flame and steps out of the Kiln as the Lord of an Age of Dark. Dozens of identical Darkstalker Kaathe-like serpents rise out of the ashes surrounding the Kiln and welcome the new Dark Lord.

In either case, the story of Dark Souls ends there.

Thank you very much for reading this.

Game Rules

Blacksmithing Ruleset

Blacksmiths in Lordran can repair, reinforce, ascend, and modify weapons given to them with souls and the proper materials.

Weapon Ascension

Blacksmiths given special Embers can ascend reinforced weapons to grant them magical properties. These ascended weapons can deal magical damage and even use different ability scores to make attacks. Most weapon ascensions require a +1 mundane reinforcement as a prerequisite, though some require previous ascensions.

A particular ascension path requires the talents of a specific blacksmith in order to use its associated Ember. Below is a brief overview of the various blacksmiths in Lordran and the ascensions they can imbue:

Andre of Astora: Mundane, Divine, and Occult

Rickert of Vinheim: Magic, Enchantment

Giant Blacksmith: Lightning, Crystal

Vamos: Fire, Chaos

Mundane Reinforcement.

Blacksmiths in Lordran can imbue titanite shards into non-magical weapons to improve them. The materials, embers, and souls needed to upgrade a weapon are shown below. Upgrading a weapon via titanite reinforcement grants a bonus to attack and damage rolls per the Weapon Bonus column, but such weapons are not considered magical.

Only Andre of Astora can use the Large and Very Large Embers to upgrade a weapon beyond +1.

Weapon Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

+1

Titanite Shard

500

-

+2

Titanite Chunk

2500

Large Ember

+3

Titanite Slab

10000

Very Large Ember

Divine Ascension

Divine weapons channel the power of the gods of Anor Londo. Andre of Astora can ascend +1 or higher weapons with the use of the Divine or Large Divine Embers. Divine weapons do not add the wielder’s Strength or Dexterity modifiers to their damage rolls. Instead, they deal additional radiant damage shown in the table below. In order to further reinforce a divine weapon, the weapon must already have been ascended to the previous tier (eg. in order to use a White Titanite Chunk to create a 2d6 radiant damage weapon, a Green Titanite Shard must have already been used to ascend it to 1d6 additional radiant damage.

Damage Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

1d6 Radiant

Green Titanite Shard

500

Divine Ember

2d6 Radiant

White Titanite Chunk

2500

Large Divine Ember

3d6 Radiant

White Titanite Slab

10000

Large Divine Ember

Occult Ascension

Occult weapons are made to kill Gods. The Dark Ember could not be destroyed by them, so they hid it in the Painted World of Ariamis with their other mistakes. Only divine weapons can be imbued with Occult magic. Occult weapons use their user's Wisdom in place of their Strength or Dexterity modifiers for attack and damage rolls. As an occult weapon is further reinforced, it gains a bonus to attack and damage rolls as shown in the table below. Additionally, occult weapons deal an additional 2d6 radiant damage when they hit a Celestial creature.

Weapon Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

+1

Green Titanite Shard

500

Dark Ember

+2

White Titanite Chunk

2500

Dark Ember

+3

White Titanite Slab

10000

Dark Ember

Magic Ascension

Magic weapons are fueled by Vinheim sorcery. Rickert of Vinheim can ascend +1 weapons with his own Magic Ember or the Large Magic Ember if given to him. Magic weapons do not add the wielder’s Strength or Dexterity modifiers to their damage rolls, instead they deal additional force damage shown in the table below. In order to further reinforce a magic weapon, the weapon must already have been ascended to the previous tier (eg. in order to use a White Titanite Chunk to create a 2d6 force damage weapon, a Green Titanite Shard must have already been used to ascend it to 1d6 additional force damage.

Damage Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

1d6 Force

Green Titanite Shard

500

-

2d6 Force

White Titanite Chunk

2500

Large Magic Ember

3d6 Force

White Titanite Slab

10000

Large Magic Ember

Enchantment Ascension

The art of weapon enchantment was lost with the fall of Oolacille, except for the last Enchantment Ember safeguarded in Darkroot Garden. Only magic weapons can be imbued with Enchantment magic. Enchanted weapons use their user's Intelligence in place of their Strength or Dexterity modifiers for attack and damage rolls. An enchanted weapon deals force damage instead of its normal damage type. As an enchanted weapon is further reinforced, it gains a bonus to attack and damage rolls as shown in the table below.

Weapon Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

+1

Green Titanite Shard

500

Enchantment Ember

+2

White Titanite Chunk

2500

Enchantment Ember

+3

White Titanite Slab

10000

Enchantment Ember

Crystal Ascension

Of all the Blacksmith Embers, the Crystal Ember was the most recent to be created. In Seath the Scaleless' pursuit of immortality, he crafted arcane magics with the Primordial Crystal. One of the results of such experimentation was the art of Crystal Ascension. Any unascended weapon can be made a Crystal weapon with a titanite chunk, increasing its attack bonus and damage bonus by 3. Each time a natural 1 is rolled on an attack roll with the weapon, this bonus is decreased by 1. When this bonus reaches 0, the weapon is destroyed. Crystal weapons cannot be repaired, reinforced, or ascended again.

Weapon Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

+3

Titanite Chunk

500

Crystal Ember

Flame Ascension

Fire weapons are faint echoes of the First Flame, now flickering in Gwyn’s care. Blacksmith Vamos in the Catacombs can ascend +1 weapons with his own Flame Ember or the Large Flame Ember if given to him. Fire weapons do not add the wielder’s Strength or Dexterity modifiers to their damage rolls, instead they deal additional fire damage shown in the table below. In order to further reinforce a fire weapon, the weapon must already have been ascended to the previous tier (eg. in order to use a Red Titanite Chunk to create a 2d6 fire damage weapon, a Green Titanite Shard must have already been used to ascend it to deal 1d6 additional fire damage).

Damage Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

1d6 Fire

Green Titanite Shard

500

-

2d6 Fire

Red Titanite Chunk

2500

Large Flame Ember

3d6 Fire

Red Titanite Slab

10000

Large Flame Ember

Chaos Ascension

Chaos ascension is an ancient art lost in the wake of the demonic cataclysm in Izalith.To even use the ember to imbue weapons with chaos magic requires a hand skilled in those forgotten practices. Only fire weapons can be imbued with Chaos magic. Chaos weapons use their user's Charisma in place of their Strength or Dexterity modifiers for attack and damage rolls. As a Chaos weapon is further reinforced, it gains a bonus to attack and damage rolls as shown in the table below. Additionally, this weapon deals an additional 1d6 fire damage on a hit when wielded by a Human creature.

Weapon Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

+1

Green Titanite Shard

500

Chaos Flame Ember

+2

White Titanite Chunk

2500

Chaos Flame Ember

+3

White Titanite Slab

10000

Chaos Flame Ember

Lightning Ascension

Lightning weapons can only be crafted in Anor Londo, the last bastion of power for the original dragonslayers. The Giant Blacksmith can ascend +1 weapons without the use of an ember. Lightning weapons do not add the wielder’s Strength or Dexterity modifiers to their damage rolls. Instead, they deal additional lightning damage shown in the table below. In order to further reinforce a lightning weapon, the weapon must already have been ascended to the previous tier (eg. in order to use a White Titanite Chunk to create a 2d6 lightning damage weapon, a Green Titanite Shard must have already been used to ascend it to 1d6 additional lightning damage).

Damage Bonus

Materials

Souls to Upgrade

Ember

1d6 Lightning

Green Titanite Shard

500

-

2d6 Lightning

White Titanite Chunk

2500

-

3d6 Lightning

White Titanite Slab

10000

-

Embers

Large Ember - Found near the butcher’s table in the Depths. Given to Andre to create +2 mundane weapons

Very Large Ember - Found in the New Londo Ruins. Given to Andre to create +3 mundane weapons.

Divine Ember - Found in the tower on the far end of the Moonlight Butterfly’s bridge. Given to Andre to imbue weapons with radiant energy.

Large Divine Ember - Found in the Tomb of Giants. Given to Rickert to create more powerful divine weapons.

Dark Ember - Found in the Painted World of Ariamis. Given to Andre of Astora to create god-slaying weapons.

Large Magic Ember - Found in the Duke’s Archives after destroying Seath the Scaleless. Given to Rickert to create more powerful magic weapons.

Enchanted Ember - Found in Darkroot Garden beyond Alvina’s bridge. Given to Rickert to create true magic weapons that feed off the wielder’s sorcerous ability.

Crystal Ember - Found in the Duke’s Archives. Given to the Giant Blacksmith to create fragile but powerful crystal-imbued weapons.

Large Flame Ember - Found in the Demon Ruins before the Demon Firesage boss. Given to Vamos to create more powerful fire-imbued weapons.

Chaos Flame Ember - Found in a pool of lava in the Demon Ruins. Given to Vamos to create true chaos-imbued weapons that feed off the user’s humanity.

Legendary Weapons

The Great Souls of slain creatures can be imbued into reinforced weapons. To imbue a weapon, it must be reinforced to at least +2 with mundane reinforcement and it must match the specific weapon type required. Only the Giant Blacksmith in Anor Londo remembers the art of soul transposition needed to create legendary weapons. The table below shows the legendary weapons that can be crafted:

Legendary Weapon

Weapon Needed

Great Soul

Moonlight Butterfly Horn

+2 Spear or Pike

Moonlight Butterfly

Crystal Ring Shield

+2 Shield

Moonlight Butterfly

Quelaag’s Furysword

+2 Scimitar or Shortsword

Chaos Witch Quelaag

Chaos Blade

+2 Katana

Chaos Witch Quelaag

Dragon Bone Fist

+2 Fist Weapon

Fortress Golem

Golem Axe

+2 Battleaxe or Greataxe

Fortress Golem

Dragonslayer Spear

+2 Spear or Pike

Dragonslayer Ornstein

Smough’s Hammer

+2 Warhammer or Greathammer

Executioner Smough

Greatsword of Artorias

+2 Broken Sword

Gray Wolf Sif

Cursed Greatsword of Artorias

+2 Greatsword

Gray Wolf Sif

Greatshield of Artorias

+2 Shield

Gray Wolf Sif

Darkmoon Bow

+2 Shortbow or Longbow

Dark Sun Gwyndolin

Tin Darkmoon Catalyst

Catalyst

Dark Sun Gwyndolin

Lifehunt Scythe

+2 Greatscythe or Halberd

Crossbreed Priscilla

Great Lord Greatsword

+2 Greatsword

Gwyn, Lord of Cinder

Manus Catalyst

Catalyst

Manus, Father of the Abyss

Abyss Greatsword

+2 Longsword or Greatsword

Artorias the Abysswalker

Items

Wondrous Weapons:

Daggers

Ghost Blade

Priscilla's Dagger

Dark Silver Tracer

Swords

Barbed Straight Sword

Drake Sword

Darksword

Shotel

Greatswords

Great Lord Greatsword

Moonlight Greatsword

Greatsword of Artorias

Greatsword of Artorias (Cursed)

Stone Greatsword

Abyss Greatsword

Obsidian Greatsword

Ultra Greatswords

Dragon Greatsword

Demon Great Machete

Curved Swords

Quelaag's Furysword

Jagged Ghost Blade

Gold Tracer

Katanas

Chaos Blade

Curved Greatswords

Gravelord Sword

Rapiers

Ricard's Rapier

Velka's Rapier

Axes

Butcher Knife

Gargoyle Tail Axe

Golem Axe

Great Axes

Demon's Greataxe

Dragon King Greataxe

Stone Greataxe

Hammers

Hammer of Vamos

Great Hammers

Demon's Great Hammer

Dragon Tooth

Smough's Hammer

Grant

Fist and Claw

Dragon Bone Fist

Dark Hand

Spears

Demon's Spear

Dragonslayer Spear

Channeler's Trident

Moonlight Butterfly Horn

Halberds

Titanite Catch Pole

Lifehunt Scythe

Whips

Guardian Tail

Bows

Black Bow of Pharis

Darkmmoon Bow

Gough's Greatbow

Avelyn

Catalysts

Izalith Catalyst

Logan's Catalyst

Oolacile Ivory Catalyst

Demon's Catalyst

Tin Banishment Catalyst

Tin Crystallization Catalyst

Tin Darkmoon Catalyst

Oolacile Catalyst Manus Catalyst

Talismans

Thorolund Talisman

Ivory Talisman

Sunlight Talisman

Velka's Talisman

Darkmoon Talisman

Abyss Greatsword

Weapon (Greatsword), Unique

The Abyss Greatsword is crafted from the corrupted soul of Knight Artorias. It demands much from its wielder but offers much in return.

If you are human, you can allow the sword to consume your humanity as a free action. When you do so, you become hollow as if you had died. For one minute afterwards, the Abyss Greatsword deals an additional 3d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit. While empowered this way, your movement speed increases by ten feet and can use your bonus action to Disengage.

Avelyn

Weapon (Light Crossbow), very rare

The Avelyn cherished by the weapon craftsman Eidas. Its elaborate design makes it closer to a work of art than a weapon.

As an action, you can preload three bolts to be shot simultaneously. The next shot from the Avelyn will instead attack three times, all at disadvantage.

Barbed Straight Sword

Weapon (Longsword), Rare

The choice weapon of the infamous Darkwraith Kirk, also known as the Knight of Thorns for the gnarly spikes on his favorite weapon. This magic weapon deals an additional 1d6 piercing damage on a hit. A creature hit by this weapon twice in a single round must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or take an additional 3d6 piercing damage.

Black Bow of Pharis

Weapon (Longbow), Rare (requires attunement by a wielder with 15 or higher Dexterity)

The preferred black bow of the heroic archer Pharis. This bow does not impose disadvantage while firing at long-range.

Butcher Knife

Weapon (Battleaxe), Uncommon

A nasty, rusted knife that is a favorite of the Butchers in the Depths. When the wielder hits a creature with the Butcher Knife, they regain hit points equal to their proficiency modifier.

Channeler’s Trident

Weapon (Trident), rare (requires attunement)

Trident of the Six-eyed Channelers, sorcerers who serve Seath the Scaleless in collecting human specimens. The wielder of this magic weapon can use their Intelligence instead of their Strength modifiers for attack and damage rolls with this weapon.

While attuned to the trident, you can use an action to bolster your allies. Any allied creatures within 20 feet of you receive a bonus to their weapon damage equal to your Intelligence modifier. You regain use of this ability on a long rest.

Shotel

Weapon (Shortsword), uncommon

A sword with sharply curved blade. The wielder gains a +2 bonus to attack rolls against creatures wearing shields with this weapon.

Chaos Blade

Weapon (Katana), Unique

A curved sword born from the soul of Quelaag, daughter of the Witch of Izalith, who was transformed into a chaos demon.

While you are human, this weapon deals an additional 2d6 slashing damage on a hit.

Each time you hit with an attack roll with the Chaos Blade, you take force damage equal to your proficiency modifier. This damage cannot be reduced or prevented.

Dark Hand

Armor (Shield), rare (requires attunement)

The Darkwraiths, incited by Kaathe, use the power of the dark soul to absorb humanity, an art shared by this weapon, which also acts as a special shield.

The Dark Hand’s shield can be donned or doffed as a bonus action.

When the shield is doffed, you can cast vampiric touch using your Charisma as your spellcasting ability. The Vampiric Touch attack can only be used with the Dark Hand. You may use this ability a number of times a day equal to your Charisma modifier, regaining uses after finishing a long rest. When you hit a Human creature with this attack, you absorb their humanity, restoring your humanity and leaving the target Hollow.

Dark Silver Tracer

Weapon (Shortsword), rare (requires attunement)

You can use an action to cause thick, black poison to coat the blade of this magic weapon. The poison remains for 1 minute or until an attack using this weapon hits a creature. That creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 2d10 poison damage and become Poisoned for 1 minute.

If you are attuned to both the Dark Silver Tracer and the Gold Tracer, the pair only require one attunement slot for both items.

Darksword

Weapon (Longsword), rare (requires attunement)

This magic weapon deals an additional 3d6 slashing damage against Human creatures. In addition, you can make one attack with it as a bonus action on each of your turns.

Darkmoon Bow

Weapon (shortbow), Unique (requires attunement)

Bow born from the soul of the Dark Sun Gwyndolin, Darkmoon deity who watches over the abandoned city of the Gods, Anor Londo.

Arrows fired by this weapon become Moonlight Arrows that deal force damage instead of piercing. You may add your Wisdom modifier to force damage dealt by Moonlight Arrows.

If you load no ammunition in the weapon, it produces its own, automatically creating one piece of magic ammunition when you pull back the string. The ammunition created by the bow vanishes the instant after it hits or misses a target.

Darkmoon Talisman

Weapon (talisman), very rare

A talisman granted to Darkmoon Blade knights, adherents to the Covenant of the Dark Sun Gwyndolin.

You have advantage on concentration checks made to maintain spells cast with this talisman. Spells cast with this talisman deal additional damage equal to your Wisdom modifier.

Demon’s Catalyst

Weapon (quarterstaff), very rare (requires attunement by a spellcaster)

This staff can be wielded as a magic Quarterstaff with the finesse property..

This catalyst has 5 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it: fire whip (1 charge), fire surge (2 charges), fireball (3 charges), flame weapon (3 charges).

Demon’s Spear

Weapon (spear), uncommon

This spear was carved from the bones of fellow demons, and wielded by the slim lesser Batwing demons. This weapon deals an additional 1d6 lightning damage when it hits a creature.

Dragon Bone Fist

Weapon (fist), Unique (requires attunement)

A weapon from the soul of the Iron Golem, guardian of Sen's Fortress who repelled countless heroes who sought Anor Londo. While wielding the Dragon Bone Fist, your unarmed strike’s damage increases to 1d8. When you make an unarmed strike as part of your attack action, you may make an additional unarmed strike as a bonus action.

You have resistance to fire and force damage while wearing the fists. This weapon can be infused or enchanted with pine resins and similar items, like non-magical weapons.

Dragon Greatsword

Weapon (fists), Unique (requires attunement)

This sword, one of the rare dragon weapons, came from the tail of the stone dragon of Ash Lake, a descendant of the ancient dragons.

As an action, the blade can shoot a shock wave in a 60-foot line along the ground, and will even travel up walls. Creatures in the line must succeed on a DC17 Dexterity saving throw or take 5d6 bludgeoning damage. You regain use of this ability after finishing a long rest.

You have resistance to fire and force damage while wearing the fists. This weapon can be infused or enchanted with pine resins and similar items, like non-magical weapons.

Dragon King Greataxe

Weapon (greataxe), Unique (requires attunement)

This axe, one of the rare dragon weapons, is formed by the tail of the Gaping Dragon, a distant, deformed descendant of the everlasting dragons.

As an action, you can strike the ground with this magic weapon’s hilt to cast wrath of gods (DC 15). You regain use of this ability on a long rest.

You have resistance to fire and force damage while wielding the blade. This weapon can be infused or enchanted with pine resins and similar items, like non-magical weapons.

Dragon Tooth

Weapon (greatclub), rare

Created from an everlasting dragon tooth, this weapon excels at bludgeoning enemies into submission. The Dragon Tooth deals an additional 3d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit. This weapon can only attack once when you use an action, Bonus Action, or Reaction to attack with it, regardless of the number of attacks you can normally make.

You have resistance to fire and force damage while wielding the tooth. This weapon can be infused or enchanted with pine resins and similar items, like non-magical weapons.

Dragonslayer Spear

Weapon (pike), Legendary (requires attunement)

This magic weapon deals an additional 1d8 lightning damage on a hit.

When you hit a dragon with this weapon, the dragon takes an extra 3d6 damage of the weapon's type. For the Purpose of this weapon, "dragon" refers to any creature with the dragon type, including Dragon turtles and wyverns.

This spear has 6 charges. As an action, you can expend a charge to cast lightning spear from this weapon at 1st level (attack bonus +7, save DC 15). This weapon regains all charges on a long rest.

Drake Sword

Weapon (longsword), rare

An action, the blade can shoot a shock wave in a 30-foot line along the ground, and will even travel up walls. Creatures in the line must succeed on a DC13 Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 bludgeoning damage. You regain use of this ability after finishing a long rest.

Gargoyle Tail Axe

Weapon (battleaxe), uncommon

You gain resistance to poison damage and you have advantage on savings to resist poison while wielding this magic weapon.

As a bonus action, you can increase the range of this axe to ten feet until the beginning of your next turn.

Ghost Blade

Weapon (dagger), uncommon

The ghosts of New Londo clutch this wickedly sharp dagger with their bony hands and make mincemeat of the living. This dagger can damage spectral undead without the need for a Transient Curse.

Gold Tracer

Weapon (Shortsword), rare (requires attunement)

This weapon deals an additional 2d6 slashing damage when it hits a creature attacked at advantage. This ability has no effect on constructs or undead.

If you are attuned to both the Dark Silver Tracer and the Gold Tracer, the pair only requires one attunement slot for both items.

Golem Axe

Weapon (Battleaxe), rare (requires attunement)

As an action, you can use the Golem Axe to produce an invisible projectile. Make a ranged attack roll against a creature you can see within 30 feet. On a hit, the creature takes piercing damage equal to 1d6 plus your Strength modifier.

Gough’s Greatbow

Weapon (Greatbow), Legendary (requires attunement)

When you hit a Dragon with this weapon, the Dragon takes an extra 3d6 damage of the weapon's type. For the purpose of this weapon, "dragon" refers to any creature with the dragon type, including Dragon turtles and wyverns.

If you hit a flying creature with this weapon, it must succeed on a DC 20 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Grant

Weapon (Greataxe), rare (requires attunement)

A legendary weapon of the Way of White, granted to an Undead paladin long ago.

Grant has 5 charges. As an action, you expend a charge to strike the ground with the Greataxe’s hilt and cast wrath of gods at fifth level. You may use your Strength or Wisdom as spellcasting ability modifiers for spells cast through Grant. Grant regains all expended charges after a long rest.

Gravelord Sword

Weapon (Greatsword), rare (requires attunement)

Sword wielded only by servants of Gravelord Nito, the first of the dead. Crafted from the bones of the fallen.

While unsheathed, the sword generates a toxic miasma in a five-foot radius around the wielder. Any creature that starts its turn within the miasma must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or take 2d6 poison damage on a failure.

Greatsword of Artorias

Weapon (Greatsword), rare (requires attunement)

Sword born from the soul of the great grey wolf Sif, guardian of the grave of the Abysswalker Knight Artorias

When you hit an undead with this magic weapon, the undead takes an extra 3d6 slashing damage.

Cursed: This greatsword is Cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. As long as you remain Cursed, you are unwilling to part with it, keeping it within reach at all times. You cannot unattune to this weapon while cursed.

Guardian Tail

Weapon (whip), rare

Sliced tail of the Sanctuary Guardian. The Guardian Tail deals an additional 1d10 poison damage on a hit.

Hammer of Vamos

Weapon (Light Hammer), uncommon (requires attunement)

Metal hammer of Vamos, a skeleton blacksmith deep within the Catacombs who rarely speaks. Hammer of Vamos deals an additional 1d4 fire damage on a hit.

You have advantage on Smith’s Tools checks made while you are attuned to this hammer.

Lifehunt Scythe

Weapon (scythe), Uncommon

While unsheathed, the Lifehunt Scythe does 1d6 piercing damage to its wielder at the beginning of their turn.

This weapon deals an additional 3d6 slashing damage when it hits a creature attacked at advantage. This ability has no effect on constructs or undead.

Logan’s Catalyst

Wondrous Item (catalyst), legendary (requires attunement by a Wizard with 15 or greater intelligence)

Logan’s Catalyst increases your spell save DC by 1 while wielding it.

While holding this catalyst, you can use a bonus action to cast a spell you have written in your spellbook, without expending a spell slot or using any verbal or somatic components. Once used, this property of the catalyst can't be used again until the next dawn.

Moonlight Butterfly Horn

Wondrous Item (pike), rare (requires attunement)

The wielder of this magic weapon can use their Intelligence instead of Strength for attack and damage rolls with this weapon. The Moonlight Butterfly Horn deals force damage instead of piercing.

Moonlight Greatsword

Wondrous Item (greatsword), Legendary (requires attunement)

The wielder of this magic weapon can use their Intelligence instead of Strength for attack and damage rolls with this weapon.

While unsheathed, the wielder has resistance to force damage and advantage on saving throws against magical effects. The Moonlight Greatsword deals force damage instead of slashing.

As an action, you can swing the moonlight greatsword and summon an arc of moonlight from the blade. Make a ranged attack roll against a creature you can see within 30 feet. On a hit, the creature takes force damage equal to 4d6 plus your Intelligence modifier.

Obsidian Greatsword

Weapon (greatsword), Unique (requires attunement)

This greataxe, one of the rare dragon weapons, is formed by the tail of the one-eyed black dragon Kalameet, the last of the ancient dragons.

An action, you can strike the ground with the greatsword’s blade and generate a blast of black flame. Each creature within ten feet of your must make a Constitution saving throw or take 6d6 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. A creature takes half damage on a success and they are not knocked prone. You regain use of this ability on a long rest.

You have resistance to fire and force damage while wielding the blade. This weapon can be infused or enchanted with pine resins and similar items, like non-magical weapons.

Oolacille Catalyst

Wondrous Item (catalyst), rare (requires attunement)

A Sorcery catalyst of the lost land of Oolacile. Formed by enchanted whitebark branches.

This catalyst has 5 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it: hidden weapon (2 charges), invisibility (2 charges), mending (1 charge), light (1 charge), chameleon (1 charge).

The wand regains all expended charges daily at dawn.

Manus Catalyst

Wondrous Item (catalyst), Legendary (requires attunement)

A sorcery catalyst born from the soul of Manus, Father of the Abyss. All abyssal sorceries are cast as if they used a spell slot one level higher. This catalyst has 10 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it: dark orb (2 charges), dark bead (3 charges), dark fog (4 charges), and pursuers (5 charges).

The catalyst regains all expended charges daily at dawn.

Priscilla’s Dagger

Weapon (dagger), rare (requires attunement)

Hit Points lost to this weapon’s damage can be regained only through a long Rest, rather than by regeneration, magic, or any other means.

Once per turn, when you hit a creature with an attack using this magic weapon, you can wound the target. At the start of each of the wounded creature’s turns, it takes 1d4 necrotic damage for each time you’ve wounded it, and it can then make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, ending the effect of all such wounds on itself on a success. Alternatively, the wounded creature, or a creature within 5 feet of it, can use an action to make a DC 15 Wisdom (Medicine) check, ending the effect of such wounds on it on a success.

Quelaag’s Furysword

Weapon (katana), rare

A curved sword born from the soul of Quelaag, daughter of the Witch of Izalith, who was transformed into a chaos demon.

While you are human, this weapon deals an additional 2d6 fire damage on a hit.

If you are hosting a fully grown egg parasite, the spell save DC of pyromancies you cast increases by 2.

Ricard’s Rapier

Weapon (rapier), rare

 

A rapier with intricate decorations. Chosen weapon of the famous Undead Prince Ricard.

After you make an attack with this weapon, you can use your bonus action to immediately attack again.

Smough’s Hammer

Weapon (greathammer), Legendary (requires attunement)

Twisted great Hammer associated with Smough, the last knight to remain at his post, guarding the ruined cathedral. The base damage of this greathammer is 3d6 bludgeoning damage.

When you hit a creature with this hammer, you regain hit points equal to your proficiency bonus.

While wielding this weapon, you cannot be forcibly moved against your will and you have advantage on saving throws to avoid being knocked prone.

Stone Greatweapon

Weapon (greataxe or greatsword), uncommon)

The Stone Knights who guard the Darkroot Garden wield this moss-covered greatsword. As an action, you can cast slow (save DC 13) centered on yourself. You regain use of this ability after you’ve finished a long rest.

Sunlight Talisman

Wondrous Item (talisman), rare (requires attunement)

The talisman of Solaire of Astora, the Knight of Sunlight, is decorated with a holy symbol, illustrated by Solaire himself. This talisman has 5 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its charges to cast one of the following spells from it: light (1 charge), augury (2 charges), daylight (3 charges), bountiful sunlight (4 charges), and soothing sunlight (5 charges).

The talisman regains all expended charges daily at dawn.

Thorolund Talisman

Wondrous Item (talisman), uncommon

The talisman of Solaire of Astora, the Knight of Sunlight, is decorated with a holy symbol, illustrated by Solaire himself. This talisman has 3 charges. While holding it, you can use an action to expend 1 or more of its Charges to cast the cure wounds spell (spellcasting mod +2) from it. You can increase the spell slot level by one for each additional charge you expend.

The talisman regains all expended charges daily at dawn.

Tin Banishment Catalyst

Wondrous Item (catalyst), uncommon

This staff can be wielded as a magic Quarterstaff with the finesse property.

Tin Crystallization Catalyst

Wondrous Item (catalyst), legendary (requires attunement)

Your Intelligence score is 25 while you wield this catalyst. They have no effect on you if your Intelligence is already 25 or higher without them.

The wand regains all expended charges daily at dawn.

Cursed: This catalyst is Cursed, and becoming attuned to it extends the curse to you. As long as you remain Cursed, you are unwilling to part with it, keeping it within reach at all times. While cursed, your maximum number of spell slots for each level is halved (round up).

You also have disadvantage on Sanity checks and saving throws.

You cannot unattune to this weapon while cursed.

Tin Darkmoon Catalyst

Wondrous Item (catalyst), rare (requires attunement)

This catalyst channels its magic through the users faith instead of their intellect. Spells you cast through the Tin Darkmoon Catalyst use your Wisdom ability score and modifier in place of Intelligence as your spellcasting ability.

Titanite Catch Pole

Weapon (halberd), uncommon

You also gain a bonus to your damage rolls made with this weapon equal to your Intelligence modifier.

Velka’s Rapier

Weapon (rapier), rare

When you hit a Celestial with this weapon, the Celestial takes an extra 3d6 piercing damage.

Velka’s Talisman

Weapon (talisman), very rare (requires attunement)

This talisman channels its magic through the users intellect instead of their faith. Spells you cast through Velka’s Talisman use your Intelligence ability score and modifier in place of Wisdom as your spellcasting ability.

Weapons Table

Weapon

Cost

Damage

Weight

Properties

Simple Melee Weapons

Club

150 souls

1d4 bludgeoning

2 lb.

Light

Dagger

300 souls

1d4 piercing

1 lb.

Finesse, light, thrown (range 20/60)

Greatclub

600 souls

1d8 bludgeoning

10 lb.

Two-handed

Handaxe

450 souls

1d6 slashing

2 lb.

Light, thrown (range 20/60)

Javelin

600 souls

1d6 piercing

2 lb.

Thrown (range 30/120)

Light Hammer

500 souls

1d4 bludgeoning

2 lb.

Light, thrown (range 20/60)

Mace

500 souls

1d6 bludgeoning

4 lb.

-

Quarterstaff

800 souls

1d6 bludgeoning

4 lb.

Versatile (1d8)

Sickle

300 souls

1d4 slashing

2 lb.

Light

Spear

600 souls

1d6 piercing

3 lb.

Thrown (range 20/60), versatile (1d8)

Simple Ranged Weapons

Crossbow, light

1500 souls

1d8 piercing

5 lb.

Ammunition (range 80/320), loading, two-handed

Dart

400 souls

1d4 piercing

1/4 lb.

Finesse, thrown (range 20/60)

Shortbow

1000 souls

1d6 piercing

2 lb.

Ammunition (range 80/320), two-handed

Sling

200 souls

1d4 bludgeoning

-

Ammunition (range 30/120)

Martial Melee Weapons

Battleaxe

1000 souls

1d8 bludgeoning

4 lb.

Versatile (1d10)

Caestus

600 souls

1d4 bludgeoning

1 lb

Light, special

Flail

900 souls

1d8 slashing

2 lb.

-

Glaive

2500 souls

1d10 slashing

6 lb.

Heavy, reach, two-handed

Greataxe

3000 souls

1d12 slashing

7 lb.

Heavy, two-handed

Greatsword

3000 souls

2d6 slashing

6 lb.

Heavy, two-handed

Greathammer

3000 souls

2d6 bludgeoning

10 lb

Heavy, two-handed

Halberd

2500 souls

1d10 slashing

6 lb.

Heavy, reach, two-handed

Katana

5000 souls

1d8 slashing

2 lb.

Finesse

Lance

3000 souls

1d12 piercing

6 lb.

Reach, special

Longsword

1000 souls

1d8 slashing

3 lb.

Versatile (1d10)

Maul

2500 souls

2d6 bludgeoning

10 lb.

Heavy, two-handed

Morningstar

1000 souls

1d8 piercing

4 lb.

-

Pike

2000 souls

1d10 piercing

18 lb.

Heavy, reach, two-handed

Rapier

5000 souls

1d8 piercing

2 lb.

Finesse

Scimitar

1200 souls

1d6 slashing

3 lb.

Finesse, light

Scythe

2000 souls

1d8 slashing

1 lb

Two-handed, finesse

Shortsword

600 souls

1d6 piercing

2 lb.

Finesse, light

Trident

1500 souls

1d6 piercing

4 lb.

Thrown (range 20/60), versatile (1d8)

War Pick

800 souls

1d8 piercing

2 lb.

-

Warhammer

1000 souls

1d8 bludgeoning

2 lb.

Versatile (1d10)

Whip

2000 souls

1d4 slashing

3 lb.

Finesse, reach

Martial Ranged Weapons

Blowgun

100 souls

1 piercing

1 lb.

Ammunition (range 25/100), loading

Crossbow, Hand

4000 souls

1d6 piercing

3 lb.

Ammunition (range 30/120), light, loading

Crossbow, Heavy

5000 souls

1d10 piercing

18 lb.

Ammunition (range 100/400), heavy, loading, two-handed

Longbow

3500 souls

1d8 piercing

2 lb.

Ammunition (range 150/600), heavy, two-handed

Greatbow

6000 souls

1d10 piercing

15 lb.

Ammunition (range 200/800), heavy, two-handed, special

Net

1000 souls

-

3 lb.

Special, thrown (range 5/15)

Weapon Progression

With the help of a blacksmith, titanite can be infused into non-magical weapons to make it more effective as an instrument of death. The following table describes the progression of weapons when infused and their associated costs. Weapons infused with titanite alone are not considered magical weapons.

Bonus

Material

Souls

Ember

+1

Titanite Shard

100

None

+2

Titanite Chunk

1000

Large Ember

+3

Titanite Slab

10000

Very Large Ember

Armor

Armor

Cost

Light Armor

Padded

20 souls

Leather

150 souls

Studded Leather

750 souls

Medium Armor

Hide

200 souls

Chain Shirt

800 souls

Scale Mail

800 souls

Breastplate

650 souls

Half Plate

12500 souls

Heavy Armor

Ring Mail

600 souls

Chain Mail

1500 souls

Splint

3600 souls

Plate

25000 souls

Shields

Shield

200 souls

Magical Shields

Effigy Shield

Shield (shield), rare

"Frightful occult shield. Defends against divine weapons and lightning.

In an ill-fated plot to destroy the very gods, the followers of the occult once attempted to steal the power of Gravelord Nito, the first of the dead."

This shield grants the wearer resistance to lightning and radiant damage.

Crystal Ring Shield

Shield (shield), rare (requires attunement)

"Weapon born from the mystical creature of the Darkroot Garden, the Moonlight Butterfly.

Imbued with a powerful crystal power, like the butterfly created by Seath the Scaleless. Can emit crystal light rings."

This shield grants the wearer resistance to force damage and advantage on Dexterity saving throws against sorceries.

The shield has 5 charges. As an action, you can expend a charge to hurl a mass of arcane energy at a creature within 30 feet of you. Make a ranged spell attack at the target. On a hit, the mass deals 2d6 force damage.

Dragon Crest Shield

Shield (shield), rare

"Shield of a nameless knight, likely a high-ranked knight of Astora."

"One of the enchanted blue shields. The dragon crest shield greatly reduces fire damage."

This shield grants the wearer resistance against fire damage.

Grass Crest Shield

Shield (shield), rare

"Old medium metal shield of unknown origin. The grass crest is lightly imbued with magic, which slightly speeds stamina recovery."

While wielding this shield, you can add your proficiency bonus to any Constitution checks or saving throws you make. This bonus does not apply if you’ve already added your proficiency bonus to the check.

Spider Shield

Shield (shield), rare

"Shield of the savage mountain bandits. Uniquely-shaped with a large black spider etched upon it.”

While wielding this shield, you have resistance to poison damage and advantage on saving throws made to avoid being poisoned.

Sanctus

Shield (shield), rare

"A legendary weapon of the Way of the White, granted to an Undead paladin long ago"

"Once blessed with the protection of a white flame, but its power has all but faded, so that it provides only slight HP recovery.”

When the wielder is healed by a miracle, they recover additional hit points equal to their proficiency bonus.

Bonewheel Shield

Shield (shield), uncommon

"Giant wooden wheel encircled by spikes. Half-melded to a strange skeleton"

"Can be used as a great shield, only for the great gaps. But at least the spikes turn into weapons with a good spin. Strange indeed!"

This shield has a -1 penalty to its normal AC bonus. As an action, you may make a melee attack roll against a creature within five feet of you. On a hit, the shield deals slashing damage equal to 3d4+your Strength reminder.

Havel’s Greatshield

Shield (shield), Legendary (requires attunement by a creature with 17 strength or higher)

"Greatshield of the legendary Havel the Rock. Cut straight from a great slab of stone."

"This greatshield is imbued with the magic of Havel, proves a strong defense, and is incredibly heavy. A true divine heirloom on par with the Dragon tooth”

While holding this shield, you have a +3 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC. You also have resistance to force damage while using the shield. The wielder’s movement speed is reduced by 10 feet while wielding this shield (reducing it to a minimum of 5 feet).

Once per day, you may cast the spell stoneskin without requiring a spell slot or material components. You regain use of this ability on a long rest.

Greatshield of Artorias

Shield (shield), Legendary (requires attunement)

"Shield born from the soul of the great grey wolf Sif, guardian of the grave of the Abysswalker Knight Artorias."

While holding this shield, you have a +2 bonus to AC. This bonus is in addition to the shield's normal bonus to AC. The wielder of this shield automatically succeeds on saving throws triggered by being hit with a weapon attack.

The wielder has advantage on saving throws made to resist being knocked prone or forcibly moved.

Cleansing Greatshield

Shield (shield), Legendary (requires attunement)

"The steel greatshield used by Knight Artorias, who succumbed to the Abyss. Artorias, deeply scarred by the Abyss, used this to form a barrier to protect his compatriot Sif. Although this drained the shield, its magic defense remains high."

The wielder of this shield has resistance to fire, force, and lightning damage. The wielder also has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magical Armor

Glorious Half-Plate

Armor (half-plate), rare (requires attunement)

"Strange armor from the ancient land of Zena, birthplace of the curious dealer Domhnall. The many medals are believed to symbolize glory."

The wielder of this armor receives 10% more souls from slain enemies.

Gold-Hemmed Black Robe

Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement)

"Worn by the witch Quelana of Izalith, mother of pyromancy and Daughter of Chaos. She wore this gold-hemmed black set before even the Age of Fire, and it offer strong resistance versus fire, poison, and other perils.”

The wearer of these black robes gains resistance to fire and poison damage.

Black Iron Plate

Armor (plate), very rare

"Armor set of Black Iron Tarkus, a knight known for his great strength. Built of a special black iron and providing strong defense, notably against fire, but so terribly heavy to be unwieldy to all but Tarkus himself.”

You have a +1 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. You also have resistance to fire damage.

Barbed Half-Plate

Armor (plate), rare

"Apparel of Kirk, Knight of Thorns and notorious member of the Darkwraiths. A dense patch of thorns grows from its surface. It is a fitting item for the murderous Kirk, for by simply wearing it and rolling, one can damage enemies.”

When you take the disengage action while wearing this armor, you can deal 1d6 bludgeoning damage to an enemy creature within five feet of you.

Shadow Leathers

Armor (leather), rare (requires attunement)

"Black cloth clothing worn by spooks from an Eastern land. Designed so as not to hinder their unique form of martial arts.While they sacrifice defense for the sake of greater mobility, they do offer resistance to bleeding and poison among other things, perhaps due to the nature of espionage.”

You have resistance to poison damage while you wear this armor. While you wear it, you have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks that rely on moving silently.

Havel’s Armor

Armor (plate), legendary

"Apparel worn by Havel the Rock's warriors. Carved from solid rock, its tremendous weight is matched only by the defense it provides. Havel's Warriors never flinched nor retreated from battle. Those unfortunate enough to face them were inevitably beaten to a pulp.”

You have a +3 bonus to AC while wearing this armor. You also have resistance to fire, force, lightning, and poison damage. You cannot be forcibly moved or knocked prone while wearing this armor. Your movement speed is halved while wearing this armor, and you automatically fail Dexterity saving throws.

Rings

Bellowing Dragoncrest ring

Wondrous Item (ring), rare (requires attunement)

"A special ring granted to only the most accomplished sorcerers at Vinheim Dragon School. The ring is engraved with an everlasting dragon, and boosts the strength of sorceries.”

This ring increases the damage of pyromancy and sorcery spells. While wearing this ring, your spellcasting ability modifier is increased by 2.

Blue Tearstone Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), rare (requires attunement)

"The rare gem called tearstone has the uncanny ability to sense imminent death. This blue tearstone from Catarina boosts the defense of its wearer when in danger.”

While wearing this ring, whenever your health drops below 20% of your maximum hit points, you have resistance to all damage.

Calamity Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), rare (requires attunement)

"A ring enchanted by the orange eye of Kalameet, the bringer of calamity. Doubles damage received by its wearer. A useless ring befitting of no finger. Best left unknown, or at least well hidden.”

While you wear this ring, you have vulnerability to all damage.

Cloranthy Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), uncommon (requires attunement)

"This ancient ring, engraved with a large green flower, is of unknown origin. Hastens the regeneration of stamina.”

While you wear this ring, you have advantage on Constitution checks and saving throws.

Covenant of Artorias

Wondrous Item (ring), uncommon (requires attunement)

"This ring symbolizes Knight Artorias's covenant with the beasts of the Abyss. Its wearer, like Artorias himself can traverse the Abyss.”

This ring protects the wearer from being eaten away by the Abyss. The wearer can traverse the abyss at will.

Covetous Gold Serpent Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), uncommon (requires attunement)

"The serpent is an imperfect dragon and symbol of the Undead. Its habit of devouring prey

even larger than itself has led to an association of gluttony. This gold ring, engraved with

the serpent, boosts its wearer's item discovery, so that more items can be amassed.”

Covetous Silver Serpent Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), uncommon (requires attunement)

"The serpent is an imperfect dragon and symbol of the Undead. Its habit of devouring prey

even larger than itself has led to an association of gluttony. This silver ring, engraved with

the serpent, rewards its wearer with additional souls for each kill.”

When the wearer collects souls when an enemy is slain, they receive 10% additional souls.

Cursebite Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), uncommon (requires attunement)

"One of the infamous bite rings commissioned by Sir Arstor of Carim. Despite the dreadful rumors surrounding its creation, this ring is an unmistakable asset, in its ability to help prevent curses.”

While wearing this ring, you gain advantage on saving throws to avoid being cursed.

Dark Wood Grain Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), uncommon (requires attunement)

"This special ring crafted in an Eastern land is made of gold, but with a wood grain crest

on its surface. Agents of subterfuge in this faraway land are particularly fond of the

dark gold wood grain, which greatly alters its wearer's rolling action.”

A creature wearing this ring can Disengage as a bonus action.

Darkmoon Seance Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), very rare (requires attunement)

"This ring is granted to adherents of Gwyndolin, Darkmoon deity and last born of Gwyn, Lord of Sunlight. Grants additional magic attunement slots. The Dark Sun Gwyndolin is the only remaining deity in Anor Londo. His followers are few, but their tasks are of vital importance.”

A creature attuned to this ring can prepare add prepare two additional cleric spells per day. If they have wizard levels, they gain two additional 1st level spell slots with which they can prepare additional spells into as well.

Dusk Crown Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), very rare (requires attunement)

“This magic crown-shaped ring was granted to princess Dusk of Oolacile upon her birth. The ringstone allows its wearer to cast additional sorceries, but at the cost of one-half of HP.”

While wearing this ring, your maximum hit points are halved. If you can cast spells, you gain an additional 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th level spell provided that you have at least one of the given slots already.

East Wood Grain Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), uncommon

“This special ring crafted in an Eastern land is made of gold, but with a wood grain crest on its surface. The ring slows the loss of weapon durability and is particularly useful to bearers of delicate swords crafted in the East.”

While wearing this ring, the maximum hit points of your weapons and armor double. You also have advantage on saving throws to avoid effects that would degrade your equipment.

Havel’s Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), uncommon

“This ring was named after Havel the Rock, Lord Gwyn's old battlefield compatriot.

Havel's men wore the ring to express faith in their leader and to carry a heavier load”

While wearing this ring, your carrying capacity is tripled.

Hawk Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), rare

“One of the special rings granted to the four knights of Gwyn. The Hawk Ring belonged to

Hawkeye Gough, who led the Greatarchers. Boosts bow range, so that arrows fly like they were shot by Gough's great bow, which took down high-flying dragons.”

While wearing this ring, you have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks made to see distant objects. The standard and maximum range of bows your wield are doubled.

Hornet Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), rare

“One of the special rings granted to the four knights of Gwyn. The Hornet Ring. Belonged to the Lord's Blade Ciaran. By boosting critical attacks, its wearer can annihilate foes, as Ciaran's dagger laid waste to Lord Gwyn's enemies.”

While wearing this ring, your finesse weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20.

Leo Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), rare

“One of the special rings granted to the four knights of Gwyn. The Leo Ring belonged

to Ornstein the Dragonslayer. This ring strengthens counters with pierce weapons.

His lugged spear is said to have sliced a boulder in two.”

While wearing this ring, when you roll a critical hit on your attack roll with a weapon that deals piercing damage, the target takes an extra 7 piercing damage.

Lingering Dragoncrest Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), rare

“A special ring granted to only the most accomplished sorcerers at Vinheim Dragon School. The ring is engraved with a lingering dragon, and boosts the length of the effects of sorceries.”

While wearing this ring, the duration of spells you cast are affected as if the were under the effect of the Extended Spell metamagic.

Old Witch’s Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), Unique

“Old ring from an old witch. Engraved minutely with indecipherable script, but seemingly useless.”

This ring has no apparent purpose.

Orange Charred Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), Rare

“An orange ring enchanted by a witch. Reduces lava damage. Since his sores were inflamed by lava from birth, his witch sisters gave him this special ring. But fool that he is, he readily dropped it, and from that spot, a terrible centipede demon was born.”

While wearing this ring, you can stand on and move across lava as if it were solid ground. You also take no damage from being near lava.

Rare Ring of Sacrifice

Wondrous Item (ring), Rare

“This mystical ring was created in a sacrificial rite of Velka, the Goddess of Sin. The magenta-shaded ring is especially rare. Its wearer will lose nothing upon death, and will be freed from any curse whatsoever, but the ring itself breaks.”

This ring will absorb the repercussions of death for its wearer, once. When the wearer dies, the ring breaks. Upon resurrection, the creature retains all of their souls and if a bloodstain for the wearer exists already, the bloodstain will remain. The wearer retains their humanity if human, and does not receive a curse. If the wearer is already cursed, the curse is broken as if the remove curse spell is cast on the target.

Red Tearstone Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), rare (requires attunement)

"The rare gem called tearstone has the uncanny ability to sense imminent death. This red tearstone from Carim boosts the attack of its wearer when in danger.”

While wearing this ring, whenever your health drops below 20% of your maximum hit points, increase the damage dealt by half of the damage dice (round up).

Ring of Favor and Protection

Wondrous Item (ring), very rare (requires attunement)

"A ring symbolizing the favor and protection of the goddess Fina, known in legend to possess 'fateful beauty.”

The wearer of this ring’s Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution scores increase by 2. If a creature willingly removes this ring after attuning to it, the ring shatters and becomes non-magical.

Ring of Fog

Wondrous Item (ring), rare (requires attunement)

"Those who befriend Alvina are given this mysterious ring. It resembles a pearl with its robust pure-white fog. The ring camouflages its wearer's presence, helping to prevent detection..”

The wearer of this ring turns slightly transparent, granting them advantage on Stealth checks made to avoid detection.

Ring of Sacrifice

Wondrous Item (ring), Uncommon

“This mystical ring was created in a sacrificial rite of Velka, the Goddess of Sin. Its wearer will lose nothing upon death, but the ring itself breaks.”

This ring will absorb the repercussions of death for its wearer, once. When the wearer dies, the ring breaks. Upon resurrection, the creature retains all of their souls and does not leave behind a bloodstain. The wearer retains their humanity if human.

Ring of Steel Protection

Wondrous Item (ring), Uncommon

“This ring belonged to the Knight King Rendal. It grants its wearer protection by boosting

defense against physical attacks. Of the many legends surrounding the Knight King Rendal,

one of the more well-known speaks of his standing down a giant drake and slashing it to pieces.”

You gain a +1 bonus to AC while wearing this ring.

Ring of the Evil Eye

Wondrous Item (ring), Rare (requires attunement)

“According to legend, this ring contains the spirit of the evil eye, a dark beast which assaulted Astora. The strength of the evil eye does not waver, and HP is absorbed from fallen enemies.”

When a creature dies within 10 feet of you, you regain hit points equal to your Proficiency Bonus.

Ring of the Sun Princess

Wondrous Item (ring), Rare (requires attunement)

“This ring is granted to those who enter a Covenant with Gwynevere, daughter of Lord Gwyn and the Princess of Sunlight. This slightly warm ring boosts the synergy of miracles. The Princess of Sunlight left Anor Londo along with many other deities, and later became wife to Flame God Flann.”

The wearer of this ring increases the hit points healed by healing miracles she casts by their proficiency bonus.

Ring of the Sun’s Firstborn

Wondrous Item (ring), Rare (requires attunement)

“Lord Gwyn's firstborn, who inherited the sunlight, once wore this ancient ring. Lord Gwyn's firstborn was a god of war, but his foolishness led to a loss of the annals, and rescinding of his deific status. Today, even his name is not known.”

While wearing this ring, the attack bonus and saving throw DCs of miracles you cast increase by 1.

Rusted Iron Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), Rare (requires attunement)

“This iron ring was used to shackle the guilty. It is terribly rusted, and faintly stained with blood.

Those who find this strange ring to their liking will be pleased to find it easier to gain footing on poor ground such as swamps.”

While wearing this ring, you are unaffected by difficult terrain caused by water and similar natural hazards.

Slumbering Dragoncrest Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), Rare (requires attunement)

“This ring was secretly worn by a surreptitious sorcerer at Vinheim Dragon School.The ring is engraved with an everlasting dragon in silent slumber, and masks all sound emitting from its wearer.”

You are constantly under the effects of a hush spell that does not require concentration. Any sounds you make are only audible at a 10 foot radius around you, including verbal components of spells and speech. You have advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to operate silently.

Tiny Being’s Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), Uncommon (requires attunement)

“Ring made of an ancient tiny red jewel. Grants small increase to HP. Rings grant powers large and small. Their discovery, and effective use, can make one's journey easier”

Your maximum hit points increase by 1 for each your maximum hit dice.

White Seance Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), Uncommon (requires attunement by a cleric)

“A divine ring entrusted to the head bishop of the Way of White and apostle to Allfather Lloyd, uncle to Lord Gwyn. It grants additional attunement slots. The head bishop of the Way of White is the guardian of law and caste, and one of the great royals of Thorolund.”

This ring increases the number of miracles you can prepare each day by 1.

Wolf Ring

Wondrous Item (ring), Uncommon (requires attunement by a cleric)

“One of the special rings granted to the four knights of Gwyn. The Wolf Ring belongs to Artorias the Abysswalker. Artorias had an unbendable will of steel, and was unmatched with a greatsword.”

The wearer of this ring has advantage on checks and savings throws made to avoid being knocked prone or forcibly moved.

Wondrous Items

Wanderer’s Coat

Wondrous Item, uncommon

"Coat of an aimless traveler. Made from sturdy leather and quilting. Battle comes with the territory when one wanders the land, and this coat provides a certain degree of protection."

Mask of the Child

Wondrous Item, rare (required attunement)

"One of the three masks of the Pinwheel, the necromancer who stole the power of the Gravelord, and reigns over the Catacombs. This mask, belonging to the naive child, slightly raises stamina recovery speed."

When you fail a Constitution saving throw while wearing this mask, you have advantage on saving throws on subsequent saving throws made to end that specific effect.

Mask of the Father

Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement)

"One of the three masks of the Pinwheel, the necromancer who stole the power of the Gravelord, and reigns over the Catacombs. This mask, belonging to the valiant father, slightly raises equipment load."

While wearing this mask, your speed is not reduced while wearing heavy armor and your carrying capacity is doubled.

Mask of the Mother

Wondrous Item, rare (required attunement)

""One of the three masks of the Pinwheel, the necromancer who stole the power of the Gravelord, and reigns over the Catacombs. This mask, belonging to the kindly mother, slightly raises HP.""

While wearing this mask, your maximum hit points increase by a number equal to your maximum hit dice.

Mask of the Sealer

Wondrous Item, rare

"Mask of the sorcerers who flooded New Londo to seal away the Darkwraiths, and the Four Kings who descended into Dark. It symbolizes their resolve to keep the seal shut forever and their atonement for all who were sacrificed, but two of the three forsook New Londo upon tiring of their duty."

You gain advantage on saving throws made to resist becoming cursed while wearing this mask.

Consumable Items

Alluring Skull

Wondrous Item, common

"A skull with meekly lingering souls. Throw to shatter and spread souls to attract certain types of enemies. Souls are a concentration of life, and the life-starved Hollows are lured by its power. Not effective for all enemies."

As an action, you may throw an alluring skull at a point you can see within 30 feet. The skull produces the effects of an Aural Decoy spell after it lands.

Black Firebomb

Adventuring gear (consumable)

"Black bisque urn filled with black powder. Explodes, inflicting fire damage. Powerful ranged weapon, especially in situations called for fire damage. A very precious item at low levels. Black Firebombs are especially destructive"

This sticky, adhesive fluid ignites when exposed to air. As an action, you can throw this urn up to 20 feet, shattering it on impact. Make a ranged Attack against a creature or object, treating the black firebomb as an Improvised Weapon. On a hit, the target and each creature within five feet of it takes 4d6 fire damage.

Bloodred Moss Clump

Wondrous Item, Uncommon

“Medicinal red moss clump. Reduces bleeding build-up. Bleeding builds up when attacked by sharp blades or spikes, and once triggered causes severe damage. Use this moss clump before it reaches that point.”

Blooming Purple Moss Clump

Wondrous Item, rare

“Potently medicinal moss clump with a flower. Reduces poison and toxin. Restores status. Toxin is a more vicious form of poison which quickly leads to death. Moss clumps without a flower are useless against toxin, and a lack of these moss clumps could lead to an early demise.”

A creature that consumes this moss clump is cured of the poison condition and grants you advantage on saving throws made to resist the poisoned condition for the next minute.

Charcoal Pine Resin

Wondrous Item, rare

“Black charcoal-like pine resin. Temporarily applies fire to right-hand weapon. Used in the Undead Burg to preserve Undead bodies after dissection, and to bury them.”

When you apply this pine resin to a weapon you carry, it ignites in flame for a minute and deals an additional 1d8 fire damage on a hit. The weapon is considered magical for the duration.

Pine resins cannot be applied to magical weapons.

Divine Blessing

Wondrous Item, very rare

“Holy water from Goddess Gwynevere. Fully restore HP and undo irregularities.

The Goddess of Sunlight Gwynevere, daughter of the great Lord of Sunlight Gwyn, is cherished by all as the symbol of bounty and fertility.”

When a creature consumes a divine blessing, it is restored to full hit points. The creature is cured of the poisoned and bleed condition as well.

Egg Vermifuge

Wondrous Item, rare

“Bitter, sour chestnut. Removes parasitic egg from body. The egg-bearers have chosen to serve the Flame of Chaos, and the eggs symbolize this selfless choice. Naturally these chestnuts are forbidden, but are allowed under special circumstances”

When consumed, this vermifuge purges parasites from the user. Most commonly used to remove the Egg Head parasites found in the demon ruins.

Elizabeth’s Mushroom

Wondrous Item, rare

“Large medicinal mushroom of Elizabeth, keeper of the sanctuary. Eating this mushroom invigorates the flesh, and greatly restores HP for a limited duration. Its dramatic effect can make the difference between a warrior's life and death”

When consumed, this mushroom creates a regenerative effect for five rounds. At the end of the creature’s turns, it regains 2d8 hit points.

Firebomb

Adventuring gear (consumable)

"Bisque urn filled with black powder. Explodes, inflicting fire damage. Relatively powerful ranged weapon, especially in situations called for fire damage. A very precious item at low levels. Many warriors use these to augment their strategic repertoire"

This sticky, adhesive fluid ignites when exposed to air. As an action, you can throw this flask up to 20 feet, shattering it on impact. Make a ranged Attack against a creature or object, treating the alchemist's fire as an Improvised Weapon. On a hit, the target and each creature within five feet of it takes 2d6 fire damage.

Fire Keeper Soul

Wondrous Item, Legendary

"Soul of a long-lost Fire Keeper. Each Fire Keeper is a corporeal manifestation of her bonfire, and a draw for the humanity which is offered to her. Her soul is gnawed by infinite humanity, and can boost the power of the precious Estus Flask. Reinforced Estus Flasks capture denser Estus, allowing for increased restoration of HP."

When consumed, a fire keeper soul floods the body with humanity, granting the consumer a point of inspiration. The Fire Keeper Soul can also be granted to another Fire Keeper, who can use it to reinforce an Estus Flask.

Gold Pine Resin

Wondrous Item, rare

“Rare pine resin which emits golden sparks. Applies lightning to right-hand weapon.

Affected weapon inflicts rare lightning damage, making it effective against targets which are resilient to both magic and fire. Very effective against dragon family foes”

When you apply this pine resin to a weapon you carry, it crackles with electricity for a minute and deals an additional 1d8 lightning damage on a hit. The weapon is considered magical for the duration.

Pine resins cannot be applied to magical weapons.

Green Blossom

Wondrous Item, uncommon

“Green weed, shaped like a flower. Temporary boost to stamina recovery speed.

This uniquely bitter, biting herb is sometimes harvested in large quantities, but normally it is an annual plant found near water.”

A creature that consumes this blossom is flooded with energy, granting them advantage on Constitution checks and saving throws for one minute.

Homeward Bone

Wondrous Item, uncommon

“Bone fragment reduced to white ash. Return to last bonfire used for resting. Bonfires are fueled by bones of the Undead. In rare cases, the strong urge of their previous owner's to seek bonfires enchants their bones with a homeward instinct.”

A creature that prays over this bone for one minute can cast the homeward spell once. The bone shatters after it is used in this way.

Humanity

Wondrous Item, Uncommon

“This black sprite is called humanity, but little is known about its true nature. If the soul is the source of all life, then what distinguishes the humanity we hold within ourselves?”

Humanity represents a tiny fragment of the dark soul, with myriad uses. Humanity can be consumed as an action, giving the user a point of Inspiration and healing them for 50 hit points.

Lloyd’s Talisman

Wondrous Item, uncommon

"Talisman utilized by Allfather Lloyd's cleric knights to hunt down the Undead. Blocks Estus recovery within a limited area. In the outside world, the Undead are accursed creatures, and Lloyd's cleric knights are widely praised for their Undead hunts. This blessed talisman blocks Undead recovery, allowing the knights to fight with impunity."

When thrown at an undead, it forces them to make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, the target cannot regain hit points through the use of an estus flask for one minute. On a success, the creature is unaffected.

Prism Stone

Wondrous Item, common

“Warm pebble emitting a beautiful phasing aura of seven colors, with a very rare eight. The rainbow stone does nothing special, but can serve as a path marker, and can be dropped off a cliff to judge height by the sound of descent. If a loud noise is heard upon its landing, then a fall off the ledge is surely lethal.”

A prism stone dropped on the ground will faintly glow, making them easy to make out in the dark. If dropped off a ledge, it will create a sound proportional in volume to the distance of the fall. If the fall is greater than 100 feet, the stone will make a particularly loud sound in warning.

Purging Stone

Wondrous Item, rare

“Humans are helpless against curses, and can only redirect their influence. The Purging Stone does not dispel curses, but receives them as a surrogate. The stone itself was once a person or some other being.”

A purging stone can be used to cast remove curse once. Once used in this way, it cannot be used again.

Purple Moss Clump

Wondrous Item, uncommon

“Medicinal purple moss clump. Cures poison. Poison builds up in the body, and when it breaks out, it causes gradual damage over a period of time. Poison can be exasperating, so be certain to carry the needed quantity of these moss clumps when destined for an afflicted area.”

A creature that consumes this moss clump is cured of the poison condition.

Repair Powder

Wondrous Item, common

“Lightly enchanted golden powder. Repairs items. Repair Powder is a precious method of repair on the battlefield, as it obviates the need for a Repairbox.”

When repair powder is sprinkled on an object, it is repaired as if it were under the effects of the mending spell.

Rotten Pine Resin

Wondrous Item, uncommon

“Pine resin that has rotted and turned poisonous. Likely rotten from the start.Temporarily applies poison to weapon.”

When you apply this pine resin to a weapon you carry, it festers with toxin for a minute and deals an additional 1d8 poison damage on a hit. The weapon is considered magical for the duration.

Pine resins cannot be applied to magical weapons.

Transient Curse

Wondrous Item, uncommon

“Limb of the victim of a curse. Temporary curse allows engagement with ghosts. The only way to fight back against ghosts, who are cursed beings, is to become cursed oneself. The safest method, however dreadful, is to cut off an arm of the dead.”

A creature under the effect of a transient curse can interact, and harm, spectral undead for 10 minutes after the curse takes effect. This curse does not harm the recipient.

Spells

Wizard Spells:
Cantrips:

Blade Ward

Prestidigitation

Light

Mending

Soul Arrow

True Strike

1st Level:

Absorb Elements

Aural Decoy

Chameleon

Detect Magic

Feather Fall (Self)

Heavy Soul Arrow

Hidden Weapon

Hush

Illusory Script

Mage Armor

Remedy

2nd Level:

Arcane Lock

Dark Orb

Enhance Ability

Find Traps

Invisibility

Locate Object

Magic Shield

Magic Weapon

Protection from Poison (Remedy)

See Invisibility

3rd Level:

Dark Bead

Dispel Magic

Homing Soulmass

Resist Curse

Soul Spear

Tongues

4th Level:

Crystal Magic Weapon

Crystal Soul Spear

Homing Crystal Soulmass

Dark Fog

Locate Creature

5th Level:

Pursuers

Skill Empowerment

Telekinesis

White Dragon Breath

Cleric Spells:

1st Level:

Bless

Cure Wounds

Force

Lightning Spear

Seek Guidance

Shield of Faith

Thunderwave

2nd Level:

Augury (Seek Guidance)

Emit Force

Homeward

Lesser Restoration

Magic Barrier

Prayer of Healing

Silence

Tranquil Walk of Peace

3rd Level:

Beacon of Hope

Daylight

Karmic Justice

Replenishment

Speak with Dead

Wrath of the Gods

4th Level:

Bountiful Sunlight

Death Ward

Gravelord Sword Dance

Remove curse *(4th-level)

5th Level:

Flame Strike

Holy Weapon

Soothing Sunlight

Sunlight Spear

Sorcerer Spells:

1st Level:

Burning Hands

Combustion

Minor Fireball

Fire Whip

2nd Level:

Fire Orb

Fire Surge

Flame Arrows

Flame Blade

Flash Sweat

Iron Flesh

Scorching Ray

Poison Mist

3rd Level:

Chaos Fire Whip

Fireball

Firestorm

Flame Weapon

Lingering Flame

Power Within

4th Level:

Great Chaos Fireball

Immolate Self

Toxic Mist

Undead Rapport

5th Level:

Black Flame

Chaos Storm

Immolation

#### Aural Decoy

*sorcery 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 30 feet

- **Components:** S

- **Duration:**  1 minute

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You create a sound emanating from a point within range. The sound can be as quiet as a whisper or as long as a single person yelling. Creatures that can hear the sound may move to investigate the sound.

#### Black Flame

*abyssal pyromancy 5*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 bonus action

- **Range:** Touch

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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An abyss corrupted variant of great combustion, created when a pyromancer wandered into Oolacille. Make a melee spell attack against the target. This attack has advantage if the target is wearing a shield. On a hit, the target takes 8d10 fire damage and must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature falls prone.

#### Bountiful Sunlight

*miracle 3*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Special, concentration

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A special miracle granted to the maidens of Gwynevere, Princess of the Sun. A sphere of warm light surrounds you in a ten foot radius. This spell lasts for a number of rounds equal to your spellcasting modifier. At the end of your turn, you and all allies within the light regain hit points equal to 1d6+your Wisdom modifier.

#### Chameleon

*sorcery 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  10 minutes, concentration

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An ancient sorcery of the lost land of Oolacile. Choose a medium-sized object that you can see. Your appearance is changed to mimic the object. A creature can use its action to inspect a target and make an Intelligence (Investigation) check against your spell save DC. If it succeeds, it becomes aware that the target is disguised. The disguise is dispelled if the caster attacks or casts another spell, or if another creature physically interacts with the illusion.

#### Chaos Fire Whip

*chaos pyromancy 3*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 15 feet

- **Components:* *S, M (a cord of burnt rope)

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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Make five melee spell attacks that may be split between up to five creatures within range. On a hit, each attack deals 4d4 fire damage.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d4 fire damage for each level above 3rd.

#### Chaos Fire Storm

*chaos pyromancy 5*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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Pillars of chaos flame erupt in a 30-foot area surrounding you. Each creature other than you in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, they take 12d8 fire damage. A creature takes half damage on a success.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d8 fire damage for each level above 5th.

#### Crystal Magic Weapon

*sorcery 4*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 bonus action

- **Range:** Touch

- **Components:** V, S, M (a crystal shard)

- **Duration:** up to 1 hour, concentration

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You temporarily enchant a weapon with the Paledrake’s crystal sorcery. The weapon gains a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls. It also deals an additional 1d6 cold damage.

Whenever a natural 1 is rolled with the enchanted weapon, the bonus to attack and damage decreases by 1 as the crystal begin to chip off. When the bonus reaches 0, the spell ends.

#### Crystal Soul Spear

*sorcery 4*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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This spell represents the culminations of Seath’s efforts to improve mortal sorcery with Crystal magic. A spear of magical energy bursts forth in a 120 foot line from your catalyst. Any creature in the area must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 5d6 force damage and 5d6 cold damage. A creature that succeeds takes half damage

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the spell’s damage increases by 1d6 cold damage and 1d6 force damage for every level above 4th.

#### Dark Bead

*abyssal sorcery 3*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self (30-foot cone)

- **Components:** V, S, M (X Souls)

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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An abyss sorcery discovered by an Oolacile sorcerer on the brink of madness. The caster fires a 30 foot cone of abyssal energy from their catalyst. Creatures in the cone must make a Dexterity saving throw or take 9d6 bludgeoning damage on a failure. On a success they take half damage. Creatures take 1d6 less bludgeoning damage for every five feet of distance between them and the caster.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d6 thunder damage for each level above 2nd.

 

#### Dark Fog

*abyssal sorcery 4*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 60 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  

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You draw upon the abyss to summon a 15 foot sphere of poisonous gas within range. Any creature that starts it’s turn inside of the cloud must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become poisoned.While poisoned, the target takes 1d8 poison damage at the end of their turn.

At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another Constitution saving throw. On a success, the spell ends on the target.

 

#### Dark Orb

*abyssal sorcery 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 30 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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You summon a sphere of abyssal energy and hurl it at a nearby foe. Make a ranged spell attack at a target within range. This attack has advantage against a target with intact humanity. On a hit, the target takes 5d6 necrotic damage.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d6 necrotic damage for each level above 4th

#### Emit Force

*miracle 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 30 foot

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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You project a ball of thunderous might and hurl it at a point within range. Every creature within five feet of the point must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 2d6 thunder damage and is thrown 10 feet away from the orb. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and is not moved.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d6 thunder damage for each level above 2nd.

#### Fire Orb

*pyromancy 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 30 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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You hurl an orb of fire at a point you can see within range. Each creature within five feet of the chosen point must make a Dexterity saving thrown. On a failure, the creature takes 2d6 fire damage. On a success, they take half as much damage.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d6 fire damage for each level above 1st.

#### Fire Storm

*pyromancy 3*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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Pillars of flame erupt in a 20-foot area surrounding you. Each creature other than you in the area must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, they take 6d6 fire damage. A creature takes half damage on a success.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d6 fire damage for each level above 3rd.

#### Fire Surge

*pyromancy 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:**

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:** 10 minutes, concentration

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You manifest a constant stream of flame, fueled by foreign pyromancy. As a bonus action, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within five feet of you. On a hit, the creature takes 1d6 fire damage.  The spell ends if you use your bonus action to do anything else.

#### Fire Weapon

*pyromancy 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Touch

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:** 10 minutes, concentration

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You bestow the gift of flame to a weapon you touch. For the duration, the weapon deals an additional 1d8 fire damage on a hit.

#### Fire Whip

*pyromancy 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 15 feet

- **Components:** S, M (a cord of burnt rope)

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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Make a melee spell attack against two targets within range, or one attack against two targets. On a hit, each attack deals 3d4 fire damage.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d4 fire damage for each level above 1st.

#### Flash Sweat

*pyromancy 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  10 minutes, concentration

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You summon inner fire and start sweating profusely, inuring yourself to outside flame. For the duration you have resistance to fire damage.

#### Force

*miracle 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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A blast of thunderous energy explodes from you, forcing creatures away. Each creature within five feet of you must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or be pushed five feet away from you. On a success, the creature is not pushed.

#### Emit Force

*miracle 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 30 foot

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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You project a ball of thunderous might and hurl it at a point within range. Every creature within five feet of the point must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 2d6 thunder damage and is thrown 10 feet away from the orb. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and is not moved.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d6 thunder damage for each level above 2nd.

 

#### Gravelord Sword Dance

*miracle 4*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  

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#### Great Chaos Fireball

*chaos pyromancy 4*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 60 ft.

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minute

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You collect a mass of chaotic energy, drawn from the depths of Lost Izalith, and hurl it at a point within range. Each creature within 20 feet of the point must make a Dexterity saving throw or take 10d6 points of fire damage. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage.

The spell creates a 10 foot puddle of lava that lasts for the duration. Any creature that moves into the area or starts their turn there takes 4d6 fire damage.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the initial fireball deals an additional 1d6 fire damage for each level above 4th.

#### Heavy Soul Arrow

*sorcery 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 30 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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You take the time to collect more arcane energy and infuse it into a mighty bolt of force.You can only cast this spell if you have not moved since the beginning of your turn. Make a ranged spell attack at a creature within range. On a hit, the dart deals 2d10 force damage to the target. Your movement speed is reduced to 0 until the end of your turn.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, each attack deals an additional 1d10 force damage for each level above 1st.

#### Hidden Weapon

*sorcery 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Touch

- **Components:** V, S, M (A shard of sharpened glass)

- **Duration:**  10 minutes

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You cast an illusion over a weapon you touch, rendering it invisible for the duration. Enemies will not know the type, range, or quality of affected weapons.

#### Homeward

*miracle 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 minute

- **Range:** 15 foot

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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You transport yourself and any living comrades within range back to the last bonfire you rested at.

#### Homing Crystal Soulmass

*sorcery 4*

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- **Casting Time:**

- **Range:** 15 ft.

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  

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This spell creates a number of arcane orbs that sit above the caster equal to their spellcasting modifier. As a reaction when a creature starts their turn within 15 feet of you or moves within range, you can hurl one of the orbs at the creature. It must succeed at a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d12 force and 2d6 bludgeoning damage.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, another orb is created for each level above 4th.

#### Homing Soulmass

*sorcery 3*

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- **Casting Time:**

- **Range:** 15ft..

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  

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This spell creates a number of arcane orbs that sit above the caster equal to their spellcasting modifier. As a reaction when a creature starts their turn within 15 feet of you or moves within range, you can hurl one of the orbs at the creature. It must succeed at a Dexterity saving throw or take 2d12 force damage.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, another orb is created for each level above 3rd.

#### Hush

*sorcery 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Touch

- **Components:** S, M (a bit of cotton)

- **Duration:**  10 minutes, concentration

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You muffle the sounds a creature makes. Any sounds the creature makes are only audible at a 10 foot radius around the creature, including verbal components of spells and speech. This may grant advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to operate silently.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you may target an additional creature for each level above 1st.

#### Immolate Self

*pyromancy 4*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minutes, concentration

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You ignite your own soul for a brief period of time, perhaps a sign of things to come. For the duration, you and each creature within ten feet of you takes 4d6 fire at the beginning of their turns. This damage does not require a concentration check for the caster.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you may target an additional creature for each level above 1st.

#### Iron Flesh

*pyromancy 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minutes

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You draw remnants of iron and titanite from the earth and surround yourself in cumbersome armor. Your AC increases by your proficiency modifier. Your movement speed becomes 5 feet if it is higher than that.

#### Lightning Spear

*miracle 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 120 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  instantaneous

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You utter the first miracle, said to have originated with the Lord of the Sun, Gwyn. The caster hurls a bolt of lightning at a creature within range. On a hit, the creature takes 4d6 lightning damage.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the spear deals an additional 1d6 lightning damage for each level above 1st.

### Lingering Flame  

*pyromancy 3*

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- **Casting Time:**

- **Range:** 5 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:** 10 minutes, concentration

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You summon a tiny mote of flame in an unoccupied space within range, where it remains for the duration. When a creature other than the caster moves within ten feet of the mote, it detonates in a ten foot-sphere. Each creature caught in the sphere must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 5d6 fire damage. The creature takes half damage on a successful save.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the spear deals an additional 1d6 fire damage for each level above 4th.

### Magic Barrier

*miracle 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minute, concentration

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You shield yourself from foul sorceries. The target gains resistance to force damage for the duration.

### Magic Shield  

*miracle 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Touch

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:** Concentration, up to 1 hour

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You enchant a non-magical shield to offer additional protection. The targeted object gains +1 to its AC bonus for the duration.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th Level or higher, the bonus increases to +2. When you use a spell slot of 6th Level or higher, the bonus increases to +3.

### Minor Fireball

*miracle 1*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 15 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:** Concentration, up to 1 hour

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A small flame streaks through the air and detonates on a point you choose within range. Each creature in a 5-foot radius Sphere centered on that point must make a Dexterity saving throw. A target takes 3d8 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

At Higher Levels: At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the explosion deals an additional 1d8 fire damage for each level above 1st.

#### Poison Mist

*pyromancy 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 60 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  

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You summon a noxious cloud of gas in a 15 foot sphere within range. Any creature that starts it’s turn inside of the cloud must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become poisoned until the end of their turn. While poisoned, the target takes 1d4 poison damage at the end of their turn.

#### Power Within

*pyromancy 3*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:*1 minute*  

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The caster ignites their own soul within their flesh, increasing their physical capabilities at the cost of their life force. At the end of the target’s turn, they take damage equal to their spellcasting modifier. In return, the target gains a bonus to Constitution checks and saving throws, as well as their attack and damage rolls with weapons equal to their spellcasting bonus.

#### Pursuers

*abyssal sorcery 5*

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- **Casting Time:**

- **Range:** 15ft.

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minute, concentration

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Five dark orbs of abyssal energy appear and orbit the caster. As a reaction when a creature starts their turn within 15 feet of you or moves within range, you can hurl one of the orbs at the creature. It must succeed at a Dexterity saving throw or take 6d6 bludgeoning damage. Humanoid and Undead creatures have disadvantage on this saving throw.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, another orb is created for each level above 5th.

#### Replenishment

*miracle 3*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 15ft.

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:** Concentration, up to 1 minute

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You utter a prayer for strength, creating a sustained healing effect on a willing target within range. At the end of the target’s turn, it regains hit points equal to the caster’s spellcasting ability modifier.

#### Resist Curse

*abyssal sorcery 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1

- **Range:** Touch

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  10 minutes

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A sorcery of the red-robed remedician Ingward, guardian of the seal in New Londo. This spell shields a willing target from curses. The target has advantage on saving throws made to avoid or resist curses.

#### Soothing Sunlight

*miracle 5*

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- **Casting Time:**

- **Range:** Self (10-foot sphere)

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minute, concentration

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A special miracle granted to the maidens of Gwynevere, Princess of the Sun. The spell creates a 10-foot sphere of healing light that surrounds the caster. At the beginning of the caster’s turn, each non-enemy creature within the light regains hit points equal to 1d8+the casters spellcasting modifier.

#### Soul Arrow

*sorcery 0*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 30 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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You summon a tiny dart of magical energy. Make a ranged spell attack at a creature within range. On a hit, the dart deals 1d6 force damage to the target.

The spell's damage increases by 1d4 when you reach 5th Level (2d4), 11th level (3d4), and 17th level (4d4).

#### Soul Spear

*sorcery 3*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self (60-ft line)

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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A spear of magical energy bursts forth in a 60 foot line from your catalyst. Any creature in the area must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 6d6 force damage. A creature that succeeds takes half damage

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the spell’s damage increases by 1d6 damage for every level above 3rd.

#### Sunlight Spear

*miracle 5*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 300 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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A bolt of pure sunlight, crafted from the soul of Gwyn himself. Make a ranged attack roll at a creature you can see within range. On a hit, the creature takes 8d10 radiant damage and must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of their next turn.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the spell’s damage increases by 1d10 damage for every level above 6th.

#### Toxic Mist

*pyromancy 4*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 60 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minute, concentration

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A pyromancy of Eingyi which produces a 15 foot sphere of toxic gas within range. Any creature that starts it’s turn inside of the cloud must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or become toxically poisoned. Toxic poison cannot be cured with effects that normally cure poison, and an afflicted creature takes 2d6 poison damage at the start of their turn.

At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another Constitution saving throw. On a success, the spell ends on the target.

#### Tranquil Walk of Peace

*miracle 2*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self (20-foot sphere)

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minute, concentration

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A sphere of tranquil energy surrounds the caster in a 15-foot radius. When you cast this spell, you can designate any number of creatures you can see to be unaffected by it. An affected creature’s speed is halved in the area.

#### Undead Rapport

*pyromancy 4*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** 30 feet

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  1 minute, concentration

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An advanced pyromancy taught by a daughter of Quelaag. Target undead within range must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become charmed for the duration. An undead with an intelligence of 8 or higher has advantage on the saving throw. While charmed, the undead follows your commands both verbal and telepathic. Enemy creatures immediately view the undead as one of your allies, and even previous allies of the targeted creature.

#### White Dragon Breath

*sorcery 5*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self (60-foot line)

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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This spell is a still-devastating approximation of Seath’s crystal breath. The caster exhales radiant white gas in a 60-foot line, which immediately crystallizes on the ground. Any creature in the area must succeed on Dexterity saving throw or take 8d6 force damage and be restrained for the duration. A creature that succeeds takes half damage and is not restrained.

A restrained creature can use its action to make an Strength (Athletics) check against your Spell Save DC. On a success, the creature breaks free and is no longer restrained.  

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, the spell’s damage increases by 1d6 force damage for every level above 5th.

#### Wrath of Gods

*sorcery 3*

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- **Casting Time:** 1 action

- **Range:** Self

- **Components:** V, S

- **Duration:**  Instantaneous

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You call upon primal forces to blast your enemies away. Each creature within ten feet of you must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 3d6 thunder damage and be pushed ten feet away from you. On a success, the creature takes half as much damage and is not pushed.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the spell’s damage increases by 1d6 force damage for every level above 3rd.

Summoning & Invasions

The flow of time in Lordran is convoluted. Many covenants and items can bridge Chosen Undead to other worlds to aid or hunt other undead. Recurring NPCs in the adventure will aid or hinder the players, like Solaire and Kirk. To either summon or invade other characters, the players must use covenant items such as the white sign soapstone or red eye orb. When a PC uses one of these items

Co-Op Items

Orange Guidance Soapstone

White Sign Soapstone

Black Separation Crystal

Red Sign Soapstone

Cracked Red Eye Orb

Red Eye Orb

Blue Eye Orb

Dried Finger

Dragon Eye

Eye of Death

Sunlight Medal

Souvenir of Reprisal

Co-Op NPCs

2nd - Fighter (Deormod)

3rd  - Rogue (Heagyth)

4th - Wizard (Aginela)

5th - Sorcerer (Wulmar)

6th - Cleric (Herelufu)

7th - Rogue (Hybald)

8th - Cleric (Ordic)

9th - Wizard (Eadwine)

10th - Sorcerer (Aldreda)

11th - Fighter (Orfa)

Deormod, Ancient Consul of Iron

Medium humanoid, neutral

Armor Class 18 (Chain Mail, Shield)

Hit Points 20

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 17 (+3)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 15(+2)        INT 8(+0)        WIS 12(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Athletics +5, Acrobatics +4

Saving Throws Strength +5, Constitution +4

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 2 (50 souls)

Duelist. Deormod deals an additional 2 slashing damage with his longsword when wielding it with one hand.

Heavily Armored. Any bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage that Deormod takes from non magical attacks is reduced by 3.

Action Surge. Once per long rest, Deormod can take one additional action on his turn.

Actions

Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+5 slashing)

Bonus Actions

Second Wind (Recharges After a Long Rest). Deormod regains 1d10+2 hit points.

Heagyth, Paragon of Pride

Medium humanoid, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 16 (studded leather armor, dual-wielder)

Hit Points 18

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 10 (0)        DEX 18 (+3)        CON 14(+2)        INT 8(-1)        WIS 12(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Stealth +7, Acrobatics +7, Perception +4, Investigation +1, Survival +4, Sleight of Hand +5

Saving Throws Dexterity +5, Intelligence +1

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 3 (50 souls)

Sneak Attack. Heagyth deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage when she hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 ft. of an ally of her that isn't Incapacitated and Heagyth doesn't have disadvantage on the Attack roll.

Assassinate.  Heagyth has advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn't taken a turn in the combat yet. In addition, any hit you score against a creature that is surprised is a critical hit.

Actions

Rapier Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+3 slashing)

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action. Heagyth takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Rapier (Off-Hand) Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 slashing)

Aginela, Overlady of the Blind

Medium humanoid, neutral good

Armor Class 14 (mage armor)

Hit Points 26

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 9 (-1)        DEX 13(+1)        CON 12(+1)        INT 18(+4)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Arcana +6, Investigation +6

Saving Throws Intelligence +6, Wisdom +4

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 4 (1800 souls)

Spellcasting: Aginella is a 4th-level Spellcaster. Its Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). Aginella has the following Wizard Spells prepared:

Cantrips: soul arrow

1st Level (4 slots): heavy soul arrow, hush

2nd Level (2 slots): invisibility, magic shield

Actions

Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 120 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+1 slashing)

Corrupt Prince Wulmar

Medium humanoid, chaotic evil

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 32

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 20 (0)        DEX 16 (+3)        CON 15(+2)        INT 9(-1)        WIS 8(-1)        CHA 18(+4)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 5 (50 souls)

Spellcasting. Wulmar is a 5th-level spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). Quelana has the following sorcerer spells prepared:

1st level (4 slots): burning hands, combustion, minor fireball, fire whip

2nd level (3 slots): fire orb, fire surge, iron flesh

3rd level (3 slots): fireball, firestorm

Actions

Dagger Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+3 slashing)

Herelufu, Apostle of the Flock

Medium humanoid, neutral

Armor Class Splint (17)

Hit Points 63

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 13 (+1)        DEX 8(+0)        CON 16(+3)        INT 8(+0)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 10(+0)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 6 (50 souls)

Tough. Herelufu has an additional two hit points for each of their hit dice (already included in their maximum hit points).

Spellcasting: Hereflu is a 4th-level Spellcaster. Their Spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). Aginella has the following Cleric Spells prepared:

1st Level (4 slots): lightning spear, shield of faith, cure wounds

2nd Level (2 slots): emit force, magic barrier

3rd Level (2 Slots): karmic justice

Actions

Morningstar Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+5 slashing)

Putrid Minister Hybald

Medium humanoid, neutral evil

Armor Class 18 (Chain Mail, Shield)

Hit Points 20

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 9 (-1)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 14(+2)        INT 14(+2)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Stealth +10, Acrobatics +10, Perception +8, Investigation +8, Survival +4, Sleight of Hand +7

Saving Throws Dexterity +7, Intelligence +5

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 7 (50 souls)

Spellcasting: Hybald is a 3rd-level Spellcaster. His spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). Hybald has the following Wizard Spells prepared:

Cantrips: soul arrow

1st Level (4 slots): hush, hidden weapon

2nd Level (2 slots): invisibility, magic weapon

Evasion. If Hybald is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a Dexterity saving throw to take only half damage, Hybald instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Sneak Attack. Hybald deals an extra 14 (4d6) damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 ft. of an ally of her that isn't Incapacitated and Heagyth doesn't have disadvantage on the Attack roll.

Actions

Dagger Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+4 piercing)

Bonus Actions

Cunning Action. Hybald takes the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.

Dagger (Off-Hand) Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4 piercing)

Reactions

Uncanny Dodge. When an attacker that Hybald can see hits him with an attack, he can use his reaction to halve the attack’s damage against him.

Ordic, Overlord of Mirrors

Medium humanoid, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 16 (studded leather armor, dual-wielder)

Hit Points 18

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 16 (+3)        DEX 12 (+1)        CON 12(+1)        INT 8(-1)        WIS 18(+4)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Perception +8, Survival +8

Saving Throws Dexterity +7, Intelligence +5

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 8 (50 souls)

Spellcasting: Hereflu is a 8th-level Spellcaster. Their Spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). Aginella has the following Cleric Spells prepared:

1st Level (4 slots): force, shield of faith, cure wounds

2nd Level (3 slots): emit force, silence

3rd Level (2 slots): wrath of the gods, replenishment

4th Level (2 slots): bountiful sunlight

Actions

Divine Halber Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d10+ 3 slashing + 3d6 radiant damage)

Eadwine, Magi of Solitude

Medium humanoid, neutral

Armor Class 15 (mage armor)

Hit Points 130

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 14(+2)        INT 25(+7)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 14(+2)

Skills Arcana +11, History +11, Nature +11, Religion +11

Saving Throws Wisdom +6, Intelligence +11

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 9 (1800 souls)

Spellcasting: Eadwine  is a 9th-level Spellcaster. Its Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 19, +11 to hit with spell attacks). Eadwine has the following Wizard Spells prepared:

Cantrips: soul arrow

1st Level (2 slots): mage armor, heavy soul arrow, hush

2nd Level (2 slots): magic weapon, magic shield, see invisibility,

3rd Level (2 slots): dispel magic, soul spear, soul mass

4th Level (2 slots): crystal magic weapon, crystal soul spear*, homing crystal soulmass*

5th Level (1 slots): white dragon breath*

Tin Crystallization Catalyst. Eadwine’s catalyst sets her Intelligence to 25. Eadwine also has disadvantage on Sanity checks and saving throws.

Actions

Enchanted Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 120 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+7 slashing)

Aldreda, Elder of Lies

Medium humanoid, chaotic good

Armor Class 15 (Studded Leather)

Hit Points 151

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 8 (-1)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 16(+3)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 20(+5)

Damage Resistances fire, poison

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 10 (50 souls)

Gold-Hemmed Robes. Aldredla’s black robes grant her resistance to fire and poison damage.

Rusted Iron Ring. Alrelda is not slowed by difficult terrain caused by water and similar natural hazards.

Improved Pyromancy Flame. Pyromancy spells cast by Aldrelda ignore resistance or immunity to fire damage.

Spellcasting. Aldrelda is a 10th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 17, +9 to hit with spell attacks). Aldrelda has the following sorcerer spells prepared:

1st level (4 slots): burning hands, combustion, minor fireball, fire whip

2nd level (3 slots): fire orb, fire surge, iron flesh

3rd level (3 slots): fireball, firestorm

4th level (2 slot): great chaos fireball, immolate self

5th level (1 slot): chaos storm

Actions

Dagger Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+2 piercing)

Orfa Ylno, Father of Giants

Medium humanoid, chaotic evil

Armor Class 18 (plate)

Hit Points 125

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 15 (+2)        DEX 12 (+2)        CON 16(+3)        INT 10(0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 20(+5)

Skills Athletics +6, Acrobatics +6

Saving Throws Strength +6, Constitution +7

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 11 (50 souls)

Ring of Favor and Protection. Orfa’s Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution scores increase by 2. These increases are already included in his stat block.

Havel’s Ring. Orfa’s carrying capacity is tripled.

Mask of the Father. Orfa’s speed is not reduced while wearing heavy armor and his carrying capacity is doubled.

Great Weapon Master. On his turn, when Orfa scores a critical hit with a melee weapon or reduces a creature to 0 hit points with one, he can make one melee weapon attack as a bonus action. Before he makes a Chaos Greatsword attack, he can choose to take a -5 penalty to the attack roll. If the attack hits, he adds +10 to the attack’s damage.

Action Surge. Once per long rest, Deormod can take one additional action on his turn.

Indomitable (Recharges After a Long Rest). Orfa can reroll a saving throw that he fails. He must use the new roll.

Actions

Multiattack. Orfa makes three Chaos Greatsword attacks.

Chaos Greatsword Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+8 slashing plus 1d6 fire)

Bonus Actions

Second Wind (Recharges After a Long Rest). Deormod regains 1d10+11 hit points.

Appendix A - NPCs

C - Covenant Leader/Member

M - Merchant

Q - Has a questline

Alvina of the Darkroot Wood (C)

Personality Trait

I speak in circular riddles, taking delight in confusing travelers.

Ideal

I care not for the troubles of the outside world, only those in my clan are important (Neutral)

Bond

The Forest Hunters are my family, the protection of them and the Darkroot Wood is my only priority.

Flaw

I am quick to anger, and slow to forgive. Those that provoke my wrath will regret it.

Covenant

Alvina is the leader of the Forest Hunter covenant, a group of warriors dedicated to defending the Darkroot Garden. When the characters first meet her, she is impressed with their strength on Forest Hunters. Alvina offers the party membership, initiating them into the Forest Hunters if they agree. She will leave amiably if they decline. In either case, Alvina will turn against the players if any of them harm another forest hunter and vanish.  

Alvina uses the stats of a great feline.

Anastacia of Astora (Q)

Personality Trait

My tongue was cut out for a good reason, my speech is impure and should not be heard.

Ideal

The First Flame must be relit. I will do everything in my power to ensure it does (Lawful)

Bond

The cruelty that has been done to me was justified, I serve only the gods and their grand design.

Flaw

I am an impure vessel, not fit to converse with truly free folk.

Anastacia of Astora is a mute Fire Keeper kept chained in a cell underneath Firelink Shrine. She was maimed as a young girl, and offered as a Fire Keeper. She will never comment as to whether this was her decision.

The Fire Keepers a group of maidens tasked with linking and kindling the bonfires. A bonfire tended by a Fire Keeper restores an additional Estus Flask charge. If the Fire Keeper dies, her bonfire is extinguished with her. A doused bonfire can be warped to with the Lordvessel, but is otherwise unusable. A Fire Keeper can improve the Estus Flask's healing capabilities if given fire keeper souls.

Anastacia uses the stats of a commoner.

Questline. Anastacia waits eternally her cell underneath the shrine from most harm. If Knight Lautrec is still alive after the characters ring the second Bell of Awakening, he kills her and takes her soul with him to Anor Londo. The Black Eye Orb he leaves behind can be used to invade him in Anor Londo’s Great Hall to take the soul back.

If the characters retrieve her soul and return it to her corpse, Anastacia returns to life in turn. Firelink Shrine’s bonfire reignites along with her. Even then, her only words are those of gratitude and pleas to link the First Flame and allow her to die human.

Big Hat Logan (Q, M)

Personality Trait

My hat ensures that I am left to my devices, though I am willing to teach my sorceries to particularly talented individuals.

Ideal

The pursuit of knowledge is a road with no end. Some call me a master, but I am just beginning my journey. (Neutral)

Bond

I’ve mastered mortal sorceries, it is time I moved beyond humanity’s comprehension of the universe.

Flaw

I detest speaking with strangers, particularly those that lack my keen mind.

Big Hat Logan was once a preeminent scholar of Vinheim’s Dragon School. He has now journeyed to Lordran in search of new sorcery. His quest will be a fruitful one, but even a genius’s mind has limits. Logan wears the black robes of a high-ranking Vinheim scholar and obscures his features with his signature hat.

Questline. The characters will first find Big Hat Logan trapped in a cage in Sen’s Fortress. Once freed, he thanks his rescuers and relocates himself to Firelink Shrine. He offers his sorceries to any characters with Intelligence scores of 13 or higher. He often sits with his pupil Griggs, offering guidance to the young sorcerer on his own journey. Logan makes no secret of his desire to explore the Grand Archives in Anor Londo, though a yellow fog wall blocks his progress. The fog wall dissipates after the Lordvessel is placed at the Kiln of the First Flame.

Once the fog wall is lifted, Logan at Firelink he will be packing his belongings the next time the characters meet him. He tells them of his plans to journey to the Archives. While Griggs is under the impression that he will be joining his master, Logan slips away during the night leaving him behind.

Logan's journey is a doomed one. He is next found imprisoned again, this time in the Archive Prison, a victim of Seath in the same manner as the party. Once freed, he moves himself into the archive’s libraries. There he begins to explore Seath’s advances in sorcery. The first time the characters speak to him after this, it will be clear that Logan’s sanity is waning. He will forget their names and often just stare into his books.

Once Seath the Scaleless falls, Logan will reach his breaking point. He turns hollow in the chamber where Seath initially defeats the party. He will be found stripped naked except for his hat, and attack the party wielding the tin crystallization catalyst. Once defeated, he leaves behind his hat and the catalyst.

Wares

Sorceries

Soul Arrow

250 Souls

Magic Weapon

750 Souls

Magic Shield

750 Souls

Heavy Soul Arrow

2000 Souls

Homing Soul Mass

5000 Souls

Soul Spear

10000 Souls

Crystal Soul Spear*

12500 Souls

Crystal Magic Weapon*

5000 Souls

Homing Crystal Soulmass*

7500 Souls

*Crystal spells are only available after logan is found in the Duke’s archives

Blacksmith Andre of Astora (M)

Personality Trait

I might seem gruff on the outside, but I’m quick to make trust. When you need a hand, I’ll help.

Ideal

Light the first flame or not, it’s not my fight. But if you want to fight, I can at least lend you my hammer (Good)

Bond

I’ve been entrusted with the key to a treasure no man should possess. I’ll only give it to someone I trust can use it for good.

Flaw

I’ll help smith for you, but don’t assume that I’ll do anything beyond that.

Andre of Astora has been hammering away at the base of the Undead Parish tower for untold years. His work is his life, and both are legendary. Every undead pursuing the Chosen Undead prophecy will meet Andre hammering away outside the gates of Sen’s Fortress. While he is not one for pleasantries, he will happily repair and reinforce the party’s weapons and armor.

Long ago, the Forest Hunters sealed the gate to northern Darkroot Garden in an attempt to protect the Covenant of Artorias. Andre was entrusted with the key, the Crest of Artorias. He only gives the crest to an undead that proves their power worthy of challenging the Four Kings. Alternatively, he leaves it behind if he is slain as well.

Wares

Materials

Titanite Shard

800 Souls

Keys

Crest of Artorias

20000 Souls

Weapons & Armor

Longsword

500 Souls

Shortsword

500 Souls

Battleaxe

500 Souls

Scythe

400 Souls

Pike

1000 Souls

Shield

500 Souls

Ammunition

Arrow

5 Souls

Bolt

10 Souls

Blacksmith Rickert of Vinheim (M)

Personality Trait

I’ve already given up, now I simply wait to run out the clock. Perhaps I can be kept busy with a bit of smithing work.

Ideal

Safety and security are all one can wish for in this terrible world. My most fervent wish is to allowed to die with my mind intact (Neutral)

Bond

My work is the only thing keeping me sane.

Flaw

My cage is my prison and my best friend. I couldn’t imagine going hollow on the outside.

Rickert of Vinheim is the last of a long line of sorcerer blacksmiths, skilled mages who can imbue magic into weaponry. However, he lacks the Smithing Embers necessary to do so. Rickert has chosen self-imprisonment until the end of time as the thought of going Hollow outside terrifies him. Yet he is happy to smith for strangers as he recognizes that only his work keeps him sane.

Rickert uses the stats of a Lordran Mage.

Wares

Sorceries

Soul Arrow

250 Souls

Heavy Soul Arrow

2000 Souls

Weapons

Sorcerer’s Catalyst

250 Souls

Blacksmith Vamos (M)

Personality Trait

Fine, I’ll smith for you. But once I’m done, you’d best leave my home quickly.

Ideal

My work is my life, I care not for the troubles of the outside world. Relight the First Flame or not, just leave me alone. (Neutral)

Bond

I’ve been smithing with the same sputtering ember for years. I need a new flame to make something new.

Flaw

Even customers are interlopers, I’m here to smith not talk.

 Little is known of Vamos, attributable to his age and his own secrecy on the matter. Perhaps he is a long-dead dwarf, or the offspring of the nameless blacksmith deity. In any case, he is now a stocky skeleton with a beard of tentacle-like bones and seems to have no issues with his current state. Vamos will begrudgingly help smith for travelers. If they bring him the smithing embers he needs to make new creations he will warm more to their presence.

Wares

Sorceries

Soul Arrow

250 Souls

Heavy Soul Arrow

2000 Souls

Weapons

Sorcerer’s Catalyst

250 Souls

Sorceries

Soul Arrow

250 Souls

Crestfallen Merchant (M)

Personality Trait

I’ll help you, but know that when the fortress crushes you as it did me, I’ll be waiting to pick your trinkets off your corpse.

Ideal

The quest for undead salvation is a pointless one, best to lie down and rot. (Chaotic)

Bond

I took on the fortress alone, and have paid the price for it. I’ve learned from my mistake and this tower will be my home and grave.

Flaw

I’ve completely given up on my quest for the Great City, nothing will convince me to leave the fortress now.

The Crestfallen Merchant is a former knight of Berenike. Long ago went beyond the gates of Sen’s Fortress in an effort to reach the fabled city of Anor Londo. However, he was unable to best the Iron Golem, and now waits in an abandoned tower within the fortress. Most days, he wanders the fortress picking the corpses of adventurers clean and selling the refuse off to travelers who find their way to him. He has given up on his quest to fulfill the Undead Prophecy, and has no qualms encouraging other undead to give up as well.

The Crestfallen Merchant uses the stats of a berenike knight.

Wares

Weapons

Greatsword

2000 Souls

Greataxe

2000 Souls

Shield

500 Souls

Greatshield

1000 Souls

Armor

Plate Armor

4000 Souls

Catarina Plate

6000 Souls

Balder Half Plate

3500 Souls

Items

Black Firebomb

100 Souls

Green Blossom

50 Souls

Ammunition

Arrow

5 Souls

Bolt

10 Souls

Rings

Thunder Stoneplate Ring

3000 Souls

Magic Stoneplate Ring

3000 Souls

Crestfallen Warrior (Q)

Personality Trait

I can find humor in even the darkest circumstances. The more tragic the circumstances, the harder I’ll laugh.

Ideal

The quest for undead salvation is a pointless one, best to lie down and rot. (Chaotic)

Bond

Firelink Shrine is my home. If the world is to fade into darkness, I can at least wait by the bonfire and offer some advice to the idiots who would fight against it.

Flaw

I’ve completely lost hope. You might try to fight against fate, but I’ll just sit by the fire and wait for you to fail.

The Crestfallen Warrior is the first human the characters meet fter their exodus from the Undead Asylum. Once upon a time, he pursued the Undead Prophecy as well, but found himself not up to the task. Now he sits next to the Firelink Shrine bonfire and offers bits of advice to new arrivals, peppered with characteristic cynicism.

The Crestfallen Warrior has a working knowledge of Lordran’s geography and residents. Where appropriate, he shares the following pieces of information with the party:

He also makes snide comments when a new arrival makes their way to Firelink Shrine, making judgements on their clothing and behavior.

Questline. It is hard to tell how long the Crestfallen Warrior has been waiting next to the bonfire.  However, it is clear that he believes the Undead Prophecy is a fool's errand. Once both Bells of Awakening ring and Frampt awakens, he becomes much more quiet and sullen. The next time the characters return to the Shrine, the Warrior will no longer be resting near the bonfire. Instead, he will have gone hollow at the entrance to the New Londo Ruins, attacking anyone who approaches him.

The Crestfallen Warrior uses the stats of a veteran.  

Crossbreed Priscilla

Personality Trait

I’ve been alone for as long as I can remember. My words are few, and my appearance can hide my good intentions.

Ideal

I will be forever trapped in the Painted World, but that is for the best. At least I can provide comfort to the forlorn souls that call it home. (Good)

Bond

The people of the Painted World are my family. They are not perfect, but neither am I. I will fight and die to protect them.

Flaw

I can only see the good in people, until it is too late.

In the Age of Lords, a child was born, the offspring of Gods and Dragons. She was feared and mistreated by the Gods from her first moments. This feeling was only heightened as her inherent power, Lifehunt, revealed itself. Even the gods feared her power and commissioned a Painted World to act as her prison.

Despite her mistreatment, Priscilla is a kind soul. The forlorn souls of the Painted World of Ariamis worship her as their protector and goddess. She treats all of them with grace and compassion and will seek to protect them from interlopers.

If the Painted World traps the players and they make their way into Priscilla’s chamber, she offers them a peaceful escape from the painting. She harbors no ill-will toward them and will not harm them unless attacked first. If they choose the path of violence, she responds with the full might of Lifehunt.

Darkmoon Knightess (C)

Personality Trait

I volunteer only the information that serves my master, though I am happy to offer respite to undead traversing Anor Londo.

Ideal

I serve as a Blade of the Darkmoon. Whatever Master Gwyndolin commands of me, I shall obey. (Lawful)

Bond

My first duty is to Master Gwyndolin, my second is to the bonfire I tend as a Fire Keeper.

Flaw

I am inflexible in my thinking.

A Fire Keeper in brass armor tends the first bonfire in Anor Londo. The Darkmoon Knightess abandoned her name long ago when she entered Gwyndolin’s service. She points the players towards the castle off in the distance, encouraging them to face the challenge ahead and accept Gwyn’s legacy.

If pressed, she reveals the history of the Duke’s Archives nearby, and the sinister experiments the Duke performs inside.

Blades of the Darkmoon immediately recognize each other. If one of the players joins the covenant, she notes their shared duty and looks forward to fighting alongside them. If Anor Londo plunges into darkness, she will turn against the party. The next time they meet the Darkmoon Knightess she will immediately attack them. Her bonfire is unusable even if she lives after this.

The Fire Keepers a group of maidens tasked with linking and kindling the bonfires. A bonfire tended by a Fire Keeper restores an additional Estus Flask charge. If the Fire Keeper dies, her bonfire is extinguished with her. A doused bonfire can be warped to with the Lordvessel, but is otherwise unusable. A Fire Keeper can improve the Estus Flask's healing capabilities if given fire keeper souls.

Darkstalker Kaathe (Q, C)

Personality Trait

I serve a goal with no clear benefit to myself, a secret I withhold from even the lord I choose.

Ideal

The Age of Fire has been sustained long past its natural life. It is time a Dark Lord rises to usher in an Age of Dark (Chaotic)

Bond

My motives are my own, I wish only for the Dark Lord to ascend to power.

Flaw

I tempt lesser creatures with power and authority, caring not for the consequences to them.

Darkstalker Kaathe is a Primordial Serpent who lurks deep in the Abyss under New Londo. Only his neck and face are visible. He looks nearly identical to Kingseeker Frampt, except for his deep bloodshot eyes. A row of massive yellow teeth speak unknown truths, and potential falsehoods, to those that would brave the Abyss.

The Primordial Serpents have lived since the Age of Ancients. Relatives of the ancient dragons, the serpents share their kins immortality. They lack their cousin's fierce tactics. Their origins and motives remain unclear, though they share their goals to guide undead towards their own ends.

Darkstalker Kaathe is the leader of the Darkwraith Covenant and seeks to usurp the Age of Fire and usher in an Age of Dark. If he meets the players before they get the Lordvessel, he encourages them to seek the city of Anor Londo and retrieve it. He will allow them to join his Covenant before that though.

After characters place the Lordvessel at the Kiln of the First Flame, Kaathe offers them the “truth of men and the Undead”. Kaathe explains the history of the world dating back to the Age of Ancients:

“The truth I shall share, without sentiment. After the advent of Fire, the ancient Lords found the three souls. But your progenitor found a fourth, unique soul. The Dark Soul. Your ancestor claimed the Dark Soul, and waited for Fire to subside. And soon, the flames did fade, and only Dark remained. Thus began the age of men, the Age of Dark. However... Lord Gwyn trembled at the Dark. Clinging to his Age of Fire, and in dire fear of humans, and the Dark Lord who would one day be born amongst them, Lord Gwyn resisted the course of nature. By sacrificing himself to link the Fire, and commanding his children to shepherd the humans, Gwyn has blurred your past, to prevent the birth of the Dark Lord. I am the primordial serpent. I seek to right the wrongs of the past, to discover our true Lord. But the other serpent, Frampt, lost his sense, and befriended Lord Gwyn. Undead Warrior, we stand at a crossroads. Only I know the truth about your fate. You must destroy the fading Lord Gwyn, who has coddled Fire and resisted nature, and become the Fourth Lord, so that you may usher in an Age of Dark.”

If they refuse, he laments that none of them could take the Dark Lord's mantle and retreats into the Abyss to await another. If the players agree to do so, he transports them to the Kiln of the First Flame where they can place the Lordvessel. He will then act as a guide and advisor to the party in their quest to retrieve the other Lord Souls.

Dozens of identical copies of Darkstalker Kaathe rise to meet the Dark Lord if they fell Gwyn and end the Age of Fire.

Daughter of Chaos (C)

Personality Trait

The corruption of this domain has left me frail and broken. Still, I persevere with my sister’s aid.  

Ideal

The wretched inhabitants of Blighttown do not deserve their fate. If consuming their infections will provide them any relief, I will do so. (Good)

Bond

I’ve been tasked with keeping the fire lit, even at the cost of my own soul.

Flaw

I will sacrifice all I have for any comfort I can give to others.

 

The Daughter of Chaos is one of the few remaining survivors of the Chaos Flame’s creation in Izalith. She has submitted herself to the First Flame as a Fire Keeper, tending a bonfire underneath Quelaag’s Domain. The maggot-infested denizens of Quelaag’s Domain worship her as their savior. Long ago she sucked the Blightpus from their infected bodies, sundering herself in the process. This rendered her immobile and fragile. The Daughter needs a steady stream of humanity to keep her flickering flame alight.

The Daughter’s name has been lost to time, and she speaks only the ancient language of Izalith. The only method the characters have to communicate with her is the old witch’s ring. If worn, the Daughter of Chaos will speak to the players as if they were her sister Quelaag. She is blind and weak, unable to understand her sister’s death even if it is explained to her. Quelaag and her sister entered into a covenant long ago, and more recently Kirk, Knight of Thorns, was bonded to her as well. A player who enters into a covenant with her can give her excess humanity to advance within her covenant. The higher the character’s ranks within the covenant, the more she seems to recover herself.

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The Fire Keepers a group of maidens tasked with linking and kindling the bonfires. A bonfire tended by a Fire Keeper restores an additional Estus Flask charge. If the Fire Keeper dies, her bonfire is extinguished with her. A doused bonfire can be warped to with the Lordvessel, but is otherwise unusable. A Fire Keeper can improve the Estus Flask's healing capabilities if given fire keeper souls.

The Daughter uses the stats of Chaos Witch Quelaag, however she is blind and incapacitated and has 5 hit points. If slain, her bonfire goes out and her follower Eingyi will become hostile to the players.  

Domhnall of Zena (Q, M)

Personality Trait

Every interaction is actually a transaction, and I am quite a talented negotiator.

Ideal

(Neutral) Not every trade was meant to be. There'll be more in store for us, someday.

Bond

My collection is all I care about. Barter and trade is my way to grow it.

Flaw

I don’t run a charity, if you want my knowledge you’ll have to buy it first.

Domhnall of Zena is an elusive character, dressed in lavish gold and green. His characteristic horned helmet completely obscures his face. He claims it grants him wisdom. Little is known of Zena, Domhnall’s homeland. Domnhall himself is a mystery, offering little information on his background or motives beyond free trade.

Questline. The characters will first meet Domhnall in the Depths. He sells gold pine resin and powerful crystal weapons to those challenging the Gaping Dragon. If the Gaping Dragon falls, he lets the characters know his intentions to move to Firelink Shrine. The next they meet him, he will have moved his wares underneath the aqueduct leading to the Undead Parish. Here he will sell human sized versions of the armor the character’s foes once wore. He makes no mention of how he acquired them, and charges a premium.

Wares

Armor

Ornstein’s Armor

250 Souls

Smough’s Armor

2000 Souls

Merchant’s Armor

Golem’s Armor

Moonlight Armor

Artorias’s Armor

Crystal Shield

Weapons

Crystal Shortsword

250 Souls

Crystal Greatsword

Bonfire Items

Bottomless Box

Consumables

Gold Pine Resin

Keys

Master Key

Dusk of Oolacile (Q, M)

Personality Trait

My upbringing instilled in me nobility and grace, traits I maintain in even the darkest circumstances.

Ideal

Kindness and gratitude are lights in a dark world (Good)

Bond

My home may be gone, but I may still pass on our magics to someone worthy of them.

Flaw

I always seem to be a damsel in distress. I hope to one day save at least myself, if not others.

Oolacille was once a land of ancient sorceries until it was taken by the Abyss. Princess Dusk is the sole survivor of her homeland, trapped inside a Golden Crystal Golem soon after Oolacille’s fall. When rescued, she is grateful to the party, and offers to teach them the sorceries of her people. She is from a different time and uses a summoning sign in Darkroot Basin to converse with the players.

Questline. Dusk is initially trapped inside a Crystal Golem in Darkroot Basin, beyond the lake Hydra. Once freed, she will exchange souls for scrolls of Oolacille’s unique sorceries. The next time the characters return to her, she and her summoning sign will have vanished. Manus, Father of the Abyss has taken her back into the past. In her place, there is a swirling translucent vortex hovering in the air. It does not react unless the party has the broken pendant, found inside the crystal golem at the entrance to the Duke’s Archives. If they do, Manus’s hand burst from the vortex, dragging them to the Sanctuary Garden outside Oolacile.

Dusk will not be seen again until the characters face Manus in the Abyss under Oolacile Township. Outside the Oolacille Sanctuary, Dusk’s godmother, Elizabeth, entreats the players to slay the Father of the Abyss and rescue her. If Manus falls, Dusk is freed and her summon sign returns to Darkroot Basin. She will not remember much from her time in captivity except. Only that you and her “savior” Artorias share an uncanny resemblance despite the gulf of time between your lives. She also recalls emotions of loss and nostalgia in her captor, Manus, and thinks on him often. Otherwise, Dusk operates as she did when initially rescued.

Wares

Sorceries

Hidden Body

250 Souls

Light

2000 Souls

Repair

Chameleon

Hidden Weapon

Weapons

Oolacile Ivory Catalyst

250 Souls

Eingyi (M)

Personality Trait

I take immense pride in my service to the Fair Lady, a fact I bring up in all interactions.

Ideal

Service is the most noble pursuit one of my station may pursue (Neutral)

Bond

I live to serve the Fair Lady.

Flaw

I secretly loathe myself for being unable to comfort the Fair Lady or speak her tongue.

Eingyi is, or at believes he is, the most devoted follower of the Daughter of Chaos, or the “Fair Lady” as he calls her. He spends most of his day at the entrance to her room, barring the path further inside. A dozen tumorous growths sprout from this decrepit man, and he crawls along the ground in supplication at all times.

When Eingyi first meets the players, he asks them if they are new servants of the Fair Lady. If they say no, he will attempt to block them from entering the Daughter’s room, fighting to the death if necessary. If they say yes, he will begrudgingly allow them an audience with the Daughter of Chaos, but warns that any harm that befalls her will provoke his wrath.

If the characters are “blessed” with a vile maggot infestation, he will recognize the character's apparent devotion. He offers them an egg vermifuge to cure the infestation once. He also offers his wares and pyromancies to members of the Chaos Servant covenant. If a nasceny pyromancer does not have a pyromancy flame, Eingyi offers one to them.

Eingyi uses the stats of an egg carrier.

Wares

Consumables

Egg Vermifuge*

250 Souls

Pyromancies

Poison Mist

Toxic Mist

Weapons

Pyromancy Flame

Giant Blacksmith (M)

Personality Trait

Strong I am

Ideal

Forge weapons, make shiny.  More happy. (Neutral)

Bond

Forge I can

Flaw

Talk, 'tis no good. No-one home. Everyone gone.

The Giant Blacksmith resembles the same imprisoned giants in Sen’s Fortress. Unlike his brethren however, he appears able to leave at any time. He has served in Anor Londo’s keep since before the flame faded and the gods fled. In the Age of Lords, he was even friends with Hawkeye Gough. He is simple-minded but kind and helpful. The Giant Blacksmith has the unique ability to transmute Great Souls into magical armaments of great power. He can also imbue weapons with Lightning, and later Crystal once he is given the Crystal Ember.

It is doubtful that even he remembers much of his past, but both Gough and Andre remember his prowess and good-will.

Wares

Weapons

Giant’s Halberd

Armor

Giant Shield

Giant Armor

Ammunition

Arrow

5 Souls

Bolt

10 Souls

Lightning Bolt

Moonlight Arrow

Dragonslayer Arrow

Griggs of Vinheim (Q, M)

Personality Trait

I have a knack for getting into trouble, and I’m eager to help those who help me in turn.

Ideal

Knowledge is meant to not only be learned, but shared. (Neutral)

Bond

Master Logan searches for new magic, and I intend to follow in his footsteps.

Flaw

I truly look up to my Master, but I fear I will never step out from behind his shadow.

Wares

Sorceries

Soul Arrow

250 Souls

Magic Weapon

750 Souls

Magic Shield

750 Souls

Heavy Soul Arrow

2000 Souls

Homing Soul Mass

5000 Souls

Soul Spear

10000 Souls

Crystal Soul Spear*

12500 Souls

Crystal Magic Weapon*

5000 Souls

Homing Crystal Soulmass*

7500 Souls

Weapons

Sorcerer’s Catalyst

Rings

Bellowing Dragoncrest Ring

Lingering Dragoncrest Ring

Ingward (Q, M)

Personality Trait

I am oathbound to stay in the ruins of New Londo, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a nice chat with a stranger.

Ideal

I will sacrifice my own future to protect the world from the Darkwraiths. (Good)

Bond

I am the last of three sealers tasked with containing the spread of the darkwraiths. I will never abandon my post as my brethren have.

Flaw

New Londo needed to be flooded. Still, the devastation I caused haunts me to this day.

After the Four Kings were tempted with the power of Lifedrain, the Darkwraiths began to grow in number within New Londo. Three sealers were sent to seal the kings in the Abyss and flood the city. Ingward is the last to remain at his post watching over the city. One of his fellows met his end in Blighttown, while another works with Knight Lautrec to malevolent ends.

Ingward has made his home on the roof of a large building in the center of the ruins. The specters and banshees that now wander the ruins pay him no mind. In exchange for humanity, he can use ancient magic to purge a curse from a creature. He also can sell transient curses and sorcery to help ward curses from creatures.

Questline. Since the city flooded, he has guarded the key to the seal that can drain the floodwaters. If he is not killed for it, he will only willingly give it to an undead who has braved Anor Londo and received the Lordvessel.

Once the Four Kings have been defeated, Ingward’s mission is complete. He relocates to Firelink Shrine where he continues to peddle his wares.

Wares

Items

Transient Curse

Sorceries

Resist Curse

5 Souls

Kingseeker Frampt (Q)

Personality Trait

My immortal status means I don’t need food or sleep, though they are two activities I indulge in whenever possible.

Ideal

The legacy of my old friend Lord Gwyn cannot be doused. (Lawful)

Bond

The Age of Fire must be perpetuated.

Flaw

Any time I’m not talking is a good time to sleep.

Kingseeker Frampt is a Primordial Serpent who slumbers underneath Firelink Shrine’s church. Only his neck and face can are visible.  He looks nearly identical to Darkstalker Kaathhe, though his eyes are a deep amber color.  He has a voracious appetite, and will exchange souls for various items if he can eat them. Often the players encounter him in Firelink Shrine when he is asleep with his head against the floor of the church.

The Primordial Serpents have lived since the Age of Ancients. Relatives of the ancient dragons, the serpents share their kins immortality. They lack their cousin's fierce tactics. Their origins and motives remain unclear, though they share their goals to guide undead towards their own ends.

Questline. Once the characters ring both Bells of Awakening, Frampt awakens from his slumber and bursts through the floor underneath the church. He greets the players warmly and introduces himself as a friend and advisor to Lord Gwyn. He explains the fate of the Chosen Undead:

“Chosen Undead, who has rung the Bell of Awakening. I wish to elucidate your fate, and the very reason your kind have appeared. Chosen Undead, your fate... is to succeed the Great Lord Gwyn. So that you may link the Fire, cast away the Dark, and undo the curse of the Undead. Now, let us take that vessel on a journey. I assume you are ready. Now, be still!”

Whether they agree to their fate or not, he directs them to the city of Anor Londo and acquire the Lordvessel. After they do so and return to him,

After the Lordvessel has been placed at the Kiln, Frampt finishes his story and explains the quest the Chosen Undead must finish:

“Very well. As Kingseeker, I shall now instruct you, the Lord's successor, in your next task. To achieve your fate, fill the vessel with powerful souls, commensurate to the great soul of Gwyn. Scarce few possess such brilliant souls. Gravelord Nito, the Witch of Izalith, the Four Kings of New Londo, who inherited the shards of Gwyn's soul... and Lord Gwyn's former confidant, Seath the Scaleless. All of their souls are required to satiate the Lordvessel.”

Once the Lordvessel is sated, Frampt expresses his approval and fondness for humanity. He says his final farewell to the party before their final confrontation with Gwyn.

Knight Lautrec (Q)

Personality Trait

Information can, and often is, more powerful than any blade.

Ideal

The weak ask, the strong take. (Evil)

Bond

I have forsaken everything in exchange for the love of my goddess Fina.

Flaw

I take what I want, when I want.

Knight Lautrec's homeland is a secret known only to him. He forsook it long ago to completely devote himself to his Goddess Fina. Lautrec is a cunning manipulator and seeks to hoard humanity to offer to Fina as proof of his loyalty. His favor armor covers his entire body, and two arms are hammered into the breastplate wrapped around the wearer’s torso. The armor gleams with constant luster no matter how much dirt and wear cover it.

If the characters kill Lautrec, he drops his ring of favor and protection as well as Anastacia’s fire keeper soul. His favor plate lies on the balcony overlooking the Great Hall after his death.

Questline. Lautrec is first found trapped in a cell in the Undead Parish cathedral. A key on a corpse in the Parish unlocks his cell. Whether or not he is freed by the players, he escapes his cell and relocates to Firelink Shrine after the characters ring the Parish bell. If freed by the players, he offers a sunlight medal to them in payment.

If Lautrec is still at Firelink when Petrus returns from the catacombs without Reah, he offers the party the truth of the encounter for 5000 souls. If bribed, he tells them that Reah is trapped with her now-hollow companions. He mentions that he stumbled across the information from a “fleeing old man”, and that Reah is sure to be replete with humanity.

If Lautrec is still alive after the characters ring thesecond Bell of Awakening, he kills Anastacia and takes her Fire Keeper soul with him to Anor Londo. He leaves behind the Black Eye Orb. If the characters bring it to the Great Hall inside Anor Londo’s keep, it quivers in response to Lautrec’s presence. It can then be used to invade his world in turn. If the characters defeat Lautrec and his group, they can return Anastacia’s fire keeper soul to her.

Laurentius of the Great Swamp (Q, M)

Personality Trait

My manners aren’t quite as refined as others, action matters more than words anyway.

Ideal

Change. Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it (Chaotic)

Bond

I’ve travelled from the Great Swamp to learn of this land’s pyromancies. I’ve had no luck finding a teacher so far.

Flaw

I am too quick to trust, and even quicker to accept defeat.

The denizens of the Great Swamp are famed for their practice of ancient pyromancy. Any true pyromancer seeks the chaos magic of Izalith to perfect their craft. Laurentius is one such pyromancer in search of Blighttown and Izalith beyond it. Laurentius wears the tattered burlap garb of a swamp-dweller. He is a capable pyromancer in his own right. Despite his rough manners, Laurentius is a fast friend, happy to teach his pyromancy skills to those with the capacity to learn.

Questline. Laurentius doesn’t reach Blighttown in his first attempt unfortunately. The characters first meet him imprisoned inside the Depths, a captive of the cannibalistic Butchers. If freed, he thanks his rescuers and relocates to Firelink Shrine. There, he offers to teach the characters pyromancy, offering them a piece of his soul in the form of a pyromancy flame if they do not have one already.

Chaos still lurks in the corner of his mind, even if he is not actively pursuing it. If one of the characters approaches him in possession of a chaos pyromancy spell, or a flame upgraded with Quelana’s magic, he will ask after its origins. If they tell him of the Daughter of Chaos or Quelana in Blighttown, it consumes him until he braves the Depths and emerges into Blighttown. Unfortunately, he is not powerful enough to see Quelana or cross the swamp, and goes Hollow. He is next found in the swamp, stripped naked and attacking any who come near.

Wares

Pyromancies

Fire Orb

Combustion

Iron Flesh

Flash Sweat

Minor Fireball

Nico of Thorolund (Q)

Personality Trait

I can talk, I just choose not to

Ideal

Piety. The Way of White and its many saints serve as role models for everything I do (Lawful)

Bond

I am oathbound to protect Reah of Thorolund, the same as my brother Vince.

Flaw

The thought of our doomed quest eats at the edge of my mind, slowly consuming my sanity. I could never let Reah know.

Nico of Thorolund is one of the three guards of Lady Reah of Thorolund, along with his brother Vince and the traitorous Petrus. Her duty is his as well, to journey into the Catacombs underneath Firelink Shrine to retrieve the Rite of Kindling. Nico is silent by choice. He rushes to the defense of Reah if she is threatened.

Questline. Nico’s quest is doomed. Petrus will abandon the trio almost immediately, and they will eventually lost themselves deep in the Tomb of Giants. A betrayal by Trusty Patches will finally break both Vince and Nico’s will and they will go hollow in Patch’s pit.

Oswald of Carim (M)

Personality Trait

It is vital to imbue every sentence with proper gravitace and import.

Ideal

Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my Actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful)

Bond

I provide confession and penance to any sinner who requests it. For a fee of course.

Flaw

Every man deserves salvation from his sins, but I have no intention of doing so for free.

Pardoner Oswald is one of the few public followers of Velka, wandering the land absolving sinners and freeing those bound to covenants. All sin is his domain, and he can free any man from the weight of his sins if asked. Oswald speaks little of himself, preferring to focus on the sins he sees in every person. But far from judging them, he speaks of sin as inevitable, a human act if ever there was one.

Oswald exchanges various holy relics of Velka for souls. He can also exchange humanity to absolve the sins of a creature. The first time a character takes Oswald up on this offer, he lets slip that the character and Petrus of Thorolund have much in common. They are both undead drenched in sin.

Wares

Consumables

Purging Stone

Miracles

Karmic Justice

Talismans

Velka’s Talisman

Rings

Bloodbite Ring

Poisonbite Ring

Ring of Sacrifice

Trusty Patches (Q, M)

Personality Trait

I love meeting new people. You’ll never find a more amiable fellow, at first at least.

Ideal

Independence. You can never trust another person. If you get tricked or trapped, that's on you. (Evil)

Bond

It’s every man for himself in this world.

Flaw

I have a weakness when it comes to Clerics. I just can’t help myself.

 

 

No one knows anything about Trusty Patches. Many in Lordran obscure their pasts, keep secrets, or invent completely new lives for themselves. But not a soul can tell you anything about Patches, only that he cannot be trusted under any circumstances. On the surface, he appears to be an amicable adventurer wielding a greatshield and spear. His completely shaved head is his most remarkable feature, as well as his saccharine tone of voice. Patches himself is in no rush to change this.

Questline. The party will first encounter Patches in the Catacombs, where he will attempt to kill them by flipping the first spiked bridge as they cross it. If he’s found afterwards, he’ll insist that it was an accident and offer the party at humanity sprite in recompense.

If he is not killed after this, he will meet the party in the Tomb of Giants ahead after having pushed Reah’s group into the pit. He will attempt to do the same to this party, and if successful will taunt the players at the bottom. If the characters survive, he will beg the party for forgiveness. If they agree, he will offer them a twin humanity sprite and cease to be aggressive towards them. If he is attacked, he fights to the death and drops a cleric's crescent battleaxe and a humanity sprite.

Patches relocates to Firelink Shrine if he is alive when Gravelord Nito is killed. He sets up shop on the second floor of the church, near the nesting crow. From this point forward, he will not attempt to harm the party, and will sell trinkets to them at what he assures is a “discount rate”.

Wares

Consumables

Eye of Death (3)

Divine Blessing (1)

Prism Stone

Humanity Sprite (3)

Twin Humanity Sprites

Miracles

Heal

Great Heal Excerpt

Weapons

Battleaxe

Mace

Talismans

Canvas Talisman

Thorolund Talisman

Armor

Half Plate Armor

Mask of the Father

Mask of the Mother

Mask of the Child

Petrus of Thorolund (C, Q, M)

Personality Trait

I try to be left alone, lest someone discover the darkness within my heart.

Ideal

Retribution. The rich need to be shown what life and death are like in the gutters. (Evil)

Bond

I wait to escort Reah of Thorolund, but the success of her mission means little to me.

Flaw

I harbor intense resentment towards Reah. For her birth, her position, and most of all, her insufferable purity.

 

Petrus of Thorolund is a priest of the Way of White. He is an older blonde undead waiting for the rest of his band to meet him at Firelink Shrine before they leave on a mission into the catacombs. Petrus is a man of few words and little confidence, and at his heart he is a coward. He prefers to keep the characters at a distance, offering each of them a copper coin as a token of goodwill.

If the characters continue to press him, he will offer them entrance into his religion, The Way of White. Should they accept, he will teach them Miracles in exchange for souls. While Reah and her bodyguards are resting in Firelink, he will teach even non-covenant members miracles.

Questline. Petrus will reveal to his pupils that he is waiting for Reah of Thorolund. He is one of her guards accompanying her to the catacombs in search of a secret undead mission. When Reah arrives, he tells the players they will be departing soon. He reveals Reah is the youngest daughter of the good house of Thorolund. The two knights traveling with her are her old schoolmates. If the players show their “faith” to him for a donation of souls equal to 100 times their level, he reveals:

“Undead clerics are given a mission to seek Kindling. Kindling is the art of feeding bonfires with humanity. Through Kindling, we shall one day be granted magnificent powers.

The group departs shortly after. The next time the characters visit the cathedral Petrus will be waiting alone again. He claims to have been separated from his group and that he is deeply worried about Reah’s safety. He speculates that she is in the Tomb of Giants, but is unwilling to back down to rescue her. If the players inquire after her and they have gained his trust, Petrus’s darker nature shines through. He suggests that she is probably completely alone, at the mercy of anyone who stumbles across her.

If the characters rescue her instead, he remarks that it will amount to nothing, and that she is not worth her noble blood. A DC 15 Wisdom(Insight) check reveals Petrus’s foul intentions towards Reah. If the characters do not kill Petrus before they leave Firelink, he murders Reah in the Undead Parish the next time they arrive. He will deny it, but a DC 17 Perception check will reveal he possesses Reah’s ivory talisman. It is also left behind if he is killed afterwards.  

Wares

Miracles

Cure Wounds

1000 Souls

Seek Guidance

500 Souls

Force

1000 Souls

Homeward

2000 Souls

Talismans

Talisman

200 Souls

Thorolund Talisman

1500 Souls

Quelana of Izalith (Q, M)

Personality Trait

I prefer solitude and silence, appearing only to those of sufficient pyromantic talent.

Ideal

Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)

Bond

My mother, and my sisters, were forever corrupted by her foolish experiment. I hope to one day put them out of their misery.

Flaw

My time is past, and my power fades with the flame. It is time for some new soul to take up my burden.

Questline. Quelana sits on the banks of Blighttowns fetid swamp, invisible to the named eye. Quelana can only be be seen and interacted with by a sorcerer of 5th level or higher. She expresses shock the someone can see her and offers to pass on the pyromancy of her family to them.

Quelana has wandered Blighttown since it was initially corrupted, trying to build her strength to end her family’s suffering. Unfortunately, as the First Flame has faded, so too has her mother’s Lord Soul, the source of Quelana’s power. Once Quelaag is slain, Quelana will entreat the characters to brave the Demon Ruins and end her families suffering in Izalith. If they agree to do so, Quelana will give the players a shard of her own pyromancy flame to improve one of theirs. An enhanced pyromancy flame ignores resistance and immunity to fire damage for spells that are cast through it.

If the characters return to her after having slain the Bed of Chaos, she thanks them and offers them a scroll of fire tempest for their service. Quelana vanishes after this. Her gold-hemmed robes lie in front ofthe illusory wall to the Daughter of Chaos’s bonfire.  

Wares

Pyromancies

Fireball

Fire Orb

Great Fireball

Firestorm

Fire Tempest

Combustion

Fire Whip

Undead Rapport

Reah of Thorolund (Q)

Personality Trait

My actions cast a shadow on not only my family, but the Church as a whole. Everything I do must be immaculate.

Ideal

Piety. The Way of White and its many saints serve as role models for everything I do (Lawful)

Bond

If I can retrieve the Rite of Kindling from the Catacombs, I will finally be allowed to return home.

Flaw

I am ashamed of my own weakness

Reah is the youngest of several siblings belonging to a noble house of Thorolund. She was poised to take a position within the church’s leadership before her Darksign appeared. As such, her dreams of a comfortable life in service to the gods were dashed against the rocks.

Like all undead clerics, Reah was tasked with descending into Lordran’s Catacombs to retrieve the Rite of Kindling. Kindling is a sacred ritual passed down by clerics through time. All undead can naturally mimic it to a small extent. Pinwheel stole the Rite from Nito long ago, and the church sends undead clerics to their certain death in the catacombs to retrieve it.

Questline. As a noble of Thorolund,three guards accompany her on her quest into the Catacombs: Nico, Vince, and Petrus. Petrus is waiting in Firelink Shrine before the other three arrive. After the Capra Demon is defeated, the other three arrive in Firelink’s church antechamber. Reah is happy to explain her quest to the characters as she prays at the altar. The next time the characters visit Firelink, the four clerics will have departed for the Catacombs.

The next time the party meets Reah and her company, they are festering a pit in the Tomb of Giants. Vince and Nico have hollowed and Petrus abandoned them. Reah is defenseless and trapped. Reah entreats the party to put her fellows out of their misery. If the party slays her hollow companions, she thanks them with a scroll of replenishment. She then relocates to the Undead Parish Cathedral.

Reah blames herself after this trauma for both her companions death and her abandonment by Petrus. She prays for forgiveness at the cathedral altar, where a corpse of a Fire Keeper lies. At this point, her path likely ends in tragedy. If Petrus is not stopped after rescuing Reah, he will kill her in jealousy and take her belongings. Even if the characters save her, she will be targetted by a channeler sent by Seath. It abducts her and takes her to the Archive Priso. When the characters enter the Duke's Archives if she is in the parish and Seath had not been slain yet. Reah hollows in a cell along the outer ring of the prison.

Shiva of the East (M)

Personality Trait

I am a foreigner in this land, so I must choose my words and actions carefully.

Ideal

Fight and hunt as you like. Whoever's fastest gets the prey. That's the way we do it.

Bond

I am a sworn Forest Hunter. My search for the Chaos Blade may test those loyalties however.

Flaw

The Chaos Blade haunts my dreams, I would do anything to wield it. Anything.

Shiva is a traveler from the Far East and is the captain of the Forest Hunters covenant. He joined the clan long ago alongside his mute bodyguard.

Shiva appears near Alvina if any of the characters join the Forest Hunters. He acts as a mentor for the new hunter and answers any of their questions about the clan and it’s practices. He takes immense pride in the greater clan, though he and Alvina seem to treat each other with a suspicious eye.

After the players speak with Shiva in Darkroot Garden, he relocates to the base of Blighttowns water wheel, and acts as a merchant. Shiva only sells his wares in Blighttown.

Wares

Weapons

Flamberge

Stone Greatsword

Demon Great Machete

Shotel

Uchigata

Washing pole

Demon’s Greataxe

Claws

Demon’s Spear

Rings

East Wood Grain Ring

Sieglinde of Catarina (Q)

Personality Trait

I’d love to chat, but I have matters of more importance to take care of.

Ideal

Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)

Bond

I must tell father my mother’s last words while he is still sane enough to understand them.

Flaw

I owe much to the kindness of others. Unfortunately my quest means I cannot return those favors often.

Sieglinde is a novice knight of Catarina, following the trail of her father to relay her mothers dying words. Like her father, she wears the characteristic onion shaped armor of a Catarina knight. She is the more level-headed of the pair by far.

Questline. Sieglinde is first met when she is freed from a Golden Crystal Golem outside of the Dukes Archives. She expresses her gratitude to the party, and enquires about her father Siegmeyers whereabouts. If Siegmeyer is still alive, and the party has met him in Firelink Shrine after helping him in Anor Londo, the players can direct her to the Shrine. She will thank them and leave to Firelink. If Siegmeyer is not alive or the party does not direct her to Firelink, she will abandon her quest and return home.

The next time the players return to Firelink, Sieglinde will be waiting near the bonfire. Unfortuntately for her, Siegmeyer will have already continued onwards. She asks after her father again, and will remain in Firelink Shrine until the characters find Siegmeyer in Blighttown. If they report back to her, she descends into the swamp to pursue him.

Sieglinde’s quest ends in Ash Lake if her father survives Lost Izalith. If the party intervenes to help him, he loses hope in his own abilities and goes hollow near Ash Lake’s first bonfire. Sieglinde lets the characters know that he was able to maintain his sanity long enough to hear his wife’s dying words before she put him down. She thanks the characters a final time, and passes on Siegmeyer’s greatest treasure to them, a titanite slab, before returning home.

Siegmeyer of Catarina (Q)

Personality Trait

I tend to nod off when I sit down. A good nap is a great way to brainstorm solutions.

Ideal

Honor. I am a proud knight of Catarina. We do not back down or surrender.

Bond

My wife and daughter wait at home for me, I must find a cure for the undead curse before I return to them.

Flaw

Cowardice and fear lurks in my heart at all times, no matter how much I wish to ignore them.

 

Siegmeyer is a proud knight of Catarina. He is easily spotted wearing the signature onion-shaped armor of Catarina’s guard. Siegemeyer is an affable, if cowardly and lazy, knight who will rely on the players when possible to dispatch threats in his way.

Questline. Siegmeyer is one of the first NPCs in the adventure, found sleeping outside the gates of Sen’s Fortress. Rather than adventure to ring the Bells of Awakening, Siegmeyer has waited outside the gates hoping another will come to open them.

Once both bells are rung, Siegmeyer will move deeper into the fortress. Unfortunately, rolling boulders along the eastern walkway block his path again. He’ll be asleep on a ledge nearby, ruminating on his options to move forward. If the players move the boulder mechanism, he will make his way up the fortress. He eventually follows behind the players up to Anor Londo.

The next time the party meets Siegmeyer, he made it to Anor Londo’s palace, trapped in a small room by three Silver Knights. He once again waits for the characters to solve his predicament. If they can kill the knights alone, he gives them a tiny being’s ring in thanks. Siegmeyer moves to Firelink Shrine after this, and gives the characters a scroll of emit force when they meet him there.

If the characters speak to Siegmeyer of Catarina in Firelink Shrine after meeting Gwynevere, they next find him at the base of the Great Hollow. He will ask the players for five purple moss clumps to aid in his journey to Lost Izalith, giving them his pierce shield in return. With his purple moss clumps in hand, he can cross the swamp and enter Izalith. If not, he remains in Blighttown and waits for someone else to come by and help him.

When the players enter Lost Izalith, he will be found next at the edge of a pit dozing off. Siegmeyer feels gratitude and shame for the character's help thus far, and offers to descend into the pit to clear the way on their behalf. If the players accept, he will engage the chaos eaters alone, attempting to slay as many as possible on his own. If he drops to 0 hit points in the process, he will remain concious long enough to thank the characters for their help, and offers them his speckled stoneplate ring before dying. If the characters save him, he will instead offer them his titanite slab in exchange. Ashamed of his final inadequacy, he will leave Izalith and move on to Ash Lake.

Sieglinde’s quest ends in Ash Lake if her father survives Lost Izalith. If the party intervenes to help him, he loses hope in his own abilities and goes hollow near Ash Lake’s first bonfire. Sieglinde lets the characters know that he was able to maintain his sanity long enough to hear his wife’s dying words before she put him down. She thanks the characters a final time, and passes on Siegmeyer’s greatest treasure to them, a titanite slab, before returning home.  

Solaire of Astora (Q, C)

Personality Trait

A quick joke or even a flirtatious comment is a great way to ingratiate yourself to a stranger.

Ideal

Friendship. A friend is the best ally, and we need as many allies as we can get in this world. (Good)

Bond

I seek my own sun, even if it takes me to every corner of Lordran.

Flaw

I’ll never give up on my quest for my own sun, even if it drives me completely insane.

Solaire of Astora is a knight from a faraway land who took on the Darksign willingly to pursue “my own sun.” He is a man of boundless optimism and good spirits. If the characters treat him with respect, he may end up being one of the party’s most trusted companions. He is a devotee of the Warriors of Sunlight, and can help instruct characters in the covenant’s practices and rituals.

Questline. After the characters slay the Taurus Demon, they will meet Solaire by the Hellkite Drake’s bridge. Solaire greets the players warmly, noticing their unhollowed state, and offers to aid them in their quest. He asks nothing in return, only that the players engage in “jolly cooperation” with other undead. If they agree, he passes along a white sign soapstone and he can be summoned to assist with various fights for the rest of the adventure.

The next time the characters meet Solaire he is standing aside the broken statue in the Gatehouse nearby after the characters slay the Bell Gargoyles.  The statue serves as the covenant marker for the Warriors of Sunlight.

If the characters do not return to the parish, they will next meet Solaire by the first bonfire in Anor Londo’s castle. He greets them again, and engages in some lighthearted banter.

Once the characters slay the Centipede Demon, Solaire will be waiting at the next bonfire at the start of Lost Izalith. When they come across him, Solaire will be staring out towards the lava lake northward mumbling about the futility of his quest.

If the door is opened before killing the Centipede Demon, one of the chaos bugs is a sunlight maggot variant. If it is not slain before killing the Centipede Demon, Solaire of Astora will find the sunlight maggot first. It will crawl onto his head, filling him and his surroundings with light. This eventually drives Solaire insane. He will remain in the area until found by the characters. Solaire announces he has become the sun, and attempts to strike down the characters in a mad frenzy. Only death will bring him peace at this point.

If the characters save Solaire, he will leave the Demon Ruins to assist in the final fight against Gwyn.

Undead Male Merchant (M)

Personality Trait

I’ll happily sell you my stolen wares, just know that when you kick the bucket it’s your corpse I’ll be pilfering.

Ideal

Greed. If the world is going to end, you might as well go out with a pile of souls. (Neutral)

Bond

Yulia is my eternal companion, she protects my wares from would-be thieves.

Flaw

I'm never satisfied with what I have – I always want more.

This undead merchant has made his home in the Undead Burg just after the curse of undeath took hold in Lordran. He still holds onto his sanity, despite his fading humanity, and is not seen as an enemy by the other hollows in the Burg. He spends most of his days wandering the Burg picking corpses clean of their belongings and selling them to new adventurers.

The merchant is eager to do business, but is wary of new adventurers. He and his katana, Yulia, are fearsome foes to weak travelers. He will be permanently aggressive towards those who attack him long after he kills them.

Wares

Items

Firebomb

25 Souls

Lloyd’s Talisman

125 Souls

Orange Guidance Soapstone

100 Souls

Residence Key

300 Souls

Bottomless Box

500 Souls

Weapons & Armor

Dagger

150 Souls

Shortsword

300 Souls

Scimitar

300 Souls

Rapier

300 Souls

Handaxe

225 Souls

Club

75 Souls

Spear

300 Souls

Short Bow

500 Souls

Shield

300 Souls

Chain Mail

1100 Souls

Ammunition

Arrow

5 Souls

Bolt

10 Souls

Undead Female Merchant (M)

Personality Trait

Cursing is an art form, and I am a prodigy.

Ideal

Greed. I'm only in it for the money (Neutral)

Bond

Some may call my home a dank sewer. They’re correct. But it’s my sewer, so fuck off.

Flaw

I'm quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me.

On the far end of the the Undead Burg aqueduct furthest away from Firelink Shrine, an undead merchant waits on the other side of a sturdy iron grate. She offers no personal information, and prefers to leap straight to business. She has stood for years in this tunnel, the rushing watert eating away the flesh at her ankles to the bone, though she seems to not acknowledge this at all.

If the merchant is harmed but not killed, she retreats sixty feet back into the tunnel and hurls curses and insults at the party from afar.

Wares

Consumables

Bloodred Moss Clump

Purple Moss Clump

Blooming Purple Moss Clump

Poison Throwing Knife

Dung Pie

Alluring Skull

Charcoal Pine Resin

Transient Curse

Rotten Pine Resin

Homeward Bone

Prism Stone

Humanity

Ammunition

Fire Arrow

Poison Arrow

Arrow

Bolt

Vince of Thorolund (Q)

Personality Trait

The undead are pitiable, but not our true enemy.

Ideal

Piety. The Way of White and its many saints serve as role models for everything I do (Lawful)

Bond

I am oathbound to protect Reah of Thorolund, the same as my brother Nico.

Flaw

The thought of our doomed quest eats at the edge of my mind, slowly consuming my sanity. I could never let Reah know.

Vince is a robust knight of Thorolund bonded to Reah of Thorolund’s service. Her duty is his as well, to journey into the Catacombs underneath Firelink Shrine to retrieve the Rite of Kindling. Nico is. Vince is fiercely protective of Reah, and will vet anyone who wishes an audience with his lady. He rushes to her defense of Reah if he thinks she is in danger.

Questline. Vince’s quest is doomed. Petrus will abandon the trio almost immediately, and they will eventually lost themselves deep in the Tomb of Giants. A betrayal by Trusty Patches will finally break both Vince and Nico’s will and they will go hollow in Patch’s pit.

 

DLC NPCs

Elizabeth (M)

Personality Trait

I radiate a grandmotherly presence, and strive to create a place of safety and respite.

Ideal

Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten. (Lawful)

Bond

Princess Dusk is my goddaughter and charge. Her protection is my duty.

Flaw

I am trapped by my nature, forced to ask others to do that which I cannot.

Hawkeye Gough (Q, M)

Personality Trait

I speak in long, plodding sentences. I may not be bright, but manners maketh a giant.

Ideal

Responsibility. I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful)

Bond

The Knights of Gwyn are more than a group of dragon slayers. We represent the last of a dying breed.

Flaw

I am blind and weak, of use to no one any longer.

Wares

Items

Dung Pie

Homeward Bone

Prism Stone

Hello Carving

Thank You Carving

Ammunition

Gough’s Great Arrow

5 Souls

Lord's Blade Ciaran

Personality Trait

I may be soft spoken, but my quiet words cloak my lethality.

Ideal

Loyalty. My comrade Artorias has fallen to the Dark, I cannot rest until he is released from his torment.

Bond

I will forever be a Knight of Gwyn, but my fellow knights matter far more to me than my allegiance to the Lord of Sunlight.

Flaw

My bonds to my allies prevent me from taking action against them, even when lives are on the line.

Marvelous Chester (M)

Personality Trait

Sarcasm is the highest form of wit.

Ideal

Greed. I take what I want, try and stop me. (Evil)

Bond

I come from a land far from here. I’m in no rush to go back.

Flaw

Oolacille brought the Abyss on itself, so who would object to me pilfering its remains?

Wares

Consumables

Green Blossom

Bloodred Moss Clump

Blooming Purple Moss Clump

Throwing Knife

Firebomb

Alluring Skull

Llyoyd’s Talisman

Black Firebomb

Homeward Bone

Humanity Sprite

Ammunition

Arrow

Bolt

Appendix A - Bestiary

Table of Contents

Anor Londo Gargoyle

Armored Tusk

Asylum Demon

Balder Knight

Basilisk

Bat Wing Demon

Bed of Chaos

Bell Gargoyle

Berenike Knight

Big Hat Logan

Black Knight of Gwyn

Blowdart Sniper

Blue Drake

Bounding Demon of Izalith

Broken Hollow

Burrowing Rockworm

Butcher

Capra Demon

Catacombs Skeleton

Ceaseless Discharge

Centipede Demon

Channeler

Chaos Bug

Chaos Eater

Chaos Witch Quelaag

Cragspider

Crossbreed Priscilla

Crowspawn of Velka

Crystal Golem

Crystal Knight

Crystal Soldier

Dark Sun Gwyndolin

Darkwraith

Demon Firesage

Demonic Statue

Dire Rat

Dragonslayer Ornstein

Egg Carrier

Empowered Dragonslayer Ornstein

Empowered Executioner Smough

Executioner Smough

Fortress Giant

Fortress Golem

Frog-Ray

Gaping Dragon

Giant Clam

Giant Leech

Giant Mosquito

Giant Skeleton

Golden Crystal Golem

Great Feline

Gwyn, Lord of Cinder

Hollow Knight

Hollow Soldier

Infested Barbarian

Infested Ghoul

King of New Londo

Knight Kirk

Knight Lautrec of Carim

Laurentius of the Great Swamp

Lesser Bell Gargoyle

Lordran Mage

Lordran Mimic

Man-Serpent Mage

Man-Serpent Soldier

Maneater Mildred

Mass of Souls

Moonlight Butterfly

Mushroom Child

Mushroom Parent

New Londo Banshee

New Londo Ghost

Oscar of Astora

Painting Guardian

Parasitic Wall Hugger

Phalanx

Pinwheel

Pisaca

Prince Ricard

Prowling Demon

Quelana of Izalith

Royal Sentinel Giant

Seath the Scaleless

Sentinel Giant

Sewer King

Shiva of the East

Siegmeyer of Catarina

Sif, the Great Gray Wolf

Silver Knight

Skeleton Baby

Snow Rat

Solaire of Astora

Stone Guardian

Titanite Lizard

Torch Hollow

Tree Lizard

Undead Assassin

Undead Attack Dog

Undead Dragon

Undead Necromancer

Vile Maggot Swarm

Vine Ent

Wheel Skeleton

Wisp

Xanthous King Jeremiah

Anor Londo Gargoyle

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 165

Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR: 21 (+5)        DEX 11(-1)        CON 20(+5)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 6(-2)

Skills Perception +5

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages -

Challenge 7 (2300 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The gargoyle makes three attacks: two with its halberd, and one with its tail.

Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (4d6 + 5) slashing damage.

Lightning Breath (Recharge 5–6). The gargoyle exhales lightning in a 30-­foot line. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking (10d8) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Armored Tusk

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 18 (natural armor)

Hit Points 100

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 20 (+5)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 18(+4)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 6(-2)

Damage Resistances fire, force, lightning, and Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 4 (1100 souls)

Trampling Charge. If the armored tusk moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with an armored tusk attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 16 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the armored tusk can make one attack with its hooves against it as a bonus action.

Armor Gap: The Armored Tusk has a weakness in its armor on its rear. A creature can take advantage of this to bypass its defenses. Any attack roll made with advantage against the creature is an automatic critical hit.

Actions

Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d12+5 slashing)

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d10+5 bludgeoning)

Asylum Demon

Huge fiend(demon), chaotic evil

Armor Class 9

Hit Points 155

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 20(+5)        INT 9(-1)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 10(+0)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 4 (1100 souls)

Brute: A melee weapon this creature wields deals one extra die of damage when the demon hits with it.

Siege Monster: The demon deals double damage to objects and structures.

Actions

Demon’s Greathammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (4d10+4 slashing)

Ground Slam (Recharge 5-6). The demon leaps into the air and comes crashing down, sending out a shockwave around it. Each creature within five feet of the demon must succeed at a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 4d6 bludgeoning damage. A creature takes half damage on a success.

Balder Knight

Medium undead, lawful neutral

Armor Class 16 (breastplate)

Hit Points 75

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 15 (+2)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 14(+2)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 8(-1)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 3 (100 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Balder Knight makes two rapier attacks.

Rapier Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+2 slashing)

Reactions

Parry. The knight adds 3 to its AC against one melee Attack that would hit it. To do so, the knight must be able to see its attacker

Basilisk

Medium monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 40

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 14 (+2)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 15(+2)        INT 2(-4)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 7(-2)

Skills Perception +5

Senses Darkvision 60 Ft., passive Perception 15

Languages -

Challenge 3 (700 souls)

Keen Sight. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight

Actions

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Curse Breath (Recharge 6). The Basilisk exhales a cloud of curse-inducing spores in a 20 ft. cone. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 12 Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the creature magically begins to turn to stone and is restrained. It must repeat the saving throw at the end of its next turn. On a success, the effect ends. On a failure, the creature is petrified until freed by the greater restoration spell or other magic.

After the creature is resurrected at a bonfire, it is cursed. While cursed, the creature’s maximum hit points are halved. This curse can be lifted with a purging stone or the services of Inward in New Londo.

Bat Wing Demon

Medium fiend(demon), neutral

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 130

Speed 30 ft., fly 60 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 14(+2)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 14(+2)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages -

Challenge 5

Actions

Multiattack. The demon makes three lightning spear attacks

Lightning Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 4) piercing  plus 1d8 lightning damage

Bed of Chaos

The Bed of Chaos as a whole is immune to damage, and its true source, the malformed Witch of Izalith, is buried deep under its roots. In order to reach and slay her, the Bed of Chaos must be awoken.

Two large roots in the northeast and northwest corners of the room are surrounded by glowing magical fields in a ten foot radius around them. These fields block all ranged attacks and area of effect spells from the outside, though they do not block creatures from passing through them. The roots themselves glow red, and have AC 10 and 25 hit points. Each root destroyed causes the Bed of Chaos to gradually awaken, pulling a writing mass of scythe-like limbs made of chaotic energy from its petrified torso.

The Bed of Chaos fight operates in three phases. Destroying each root advances phases until both are destroyed.  

Phase 1: The Bed of Chaos can take up to three Legendary Actions per round. The Bed of Chaos can only use the Branch Sweep action.

Phase 2: The Bed of Chaos can take up to four Legendary Actions per round. It gains the use of its Scythe Arc and Floor Collapse legendary actions.

Phase 3: The Bed of Chaos can take up to five Legendary Actions per round.It gains the use of its Firestorm legendary action and a 20 foot square portion of the floor in the center collapses. A DC 12 Acrobatics or Athletics check by a creature to the south of this center hole can jump down onto a root ten feet below. On a failure, the creature falls fatally into the depths below.

The root leads up to a 40 feet long path underneath the Bed of Chaos. Every five feet, tiny petrified branches lace the pathway like cobwebs. Each five-foot square of branches has AC 10 and five hit points. A creature can also use an action to make a DC 10 Athletics check to break an adjacent square of branches. A failed attack roll or skill check does 4d4 slashing damage to the creature.

At the end of the pathway is a misbegotten maggot-like demon, what remains of the Witch of Izalith. The creature has AC 8 and 10 hit points. Once it is slain, the Bed of Chaos writhes momentarily before collapsing in on itself and dying. It and the maggot dissolve away.

Legendary Actions

The Bed of Chaos can take legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The Bed of Chaos regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Branch Sweep. The Bed of Chaos sweeps one of its arms in a 50-foot cone emanating from its center. Each creature in the area must succeed on a DC 20 Strength savin throw or take 10d10 bludgeoning damage and is pushed ten feet in any direction of the Bed of Chaos’ choosing. On a success the creature takes half damage and is not pushed. .

Scythe Arc. (Phase 2 & 3 Only). One of the Bed of Chaos’ energy scythes swings across the eastern or western half of the arena. A creature in the area must succeed on a DC 20 Constitution saving throw or take 10d10 force damage. On a success the creature takes half damage.

Floor Collapse (Phase 2 & 3 Only). Four adjacent and unoccupied five-foot squares of floor drop into the depths below.

Firestorm (Costs 2 Actions, Phase 3 Only). Pillars of flame erupt from the ground at random points all around the arena. Each creature in the arena must roll a d20. On an 11 or above, the must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or take 10d10 fire damage on a failed save. On a success the creature takes half damage.

Bell Gargoyle

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 114

Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 11(+0)        CON 19(+4)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Perception +5

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages -

Challenge 5 (1800 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The gargoyle makes two attacks: one with its halberd, and one with its tail.

Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon head exhales fire in a 15-­-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 25 (6d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Berenike Knight

Large undead, lawful neutral

Armor Class 20 (plate, shield)

Hit Points 100

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 10(0)        CON 16(+3)        INT 12(+1)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 8(-1)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 5 (1800 souls)

Magic Resistance. The berenike knight has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The Berenike Knight makes three morningstar attacks.

Morningstar Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+4 slashing)

Big Hat Logan

Medium humanoid, neutral

Armor Class 15 (mage armor)

Hit Points 130

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 14(+2)        INT 20(+5)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 14(+2)

Skills Arcana +9, History +9, Nature +9, Religion +9,

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 9 (1800 souls)

Spellcasting: Logan is a 10th-level Spellcaster. Its Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18, +9 to hit with spell attacks). Logan has the following Wizard Spells prepared:

Cantrips: soul arrow

1st Level (4 slots): mage armor, heavy soul arrow, hush

2nd Level (3 slots): magic weapon, magic shield, see invisibility,

3rd Level (2 slots): dispel magic, soul spear, soul mass

4th Level (3 slots): crystal magic weapon, crystal soul spear*, homing crystal soulmass*

5th Level (2 slots): white dragon breath*

*Logan prepares these spells only after he is found in the Duke’s Archives

Logan’s Catalyst. Logan’s Catalyst increases his spell save DC by 1 while wielding it.

Logan can use a bonus action to cast a spell he knows, without expending a spell slot or using any verbal or somatic components. Once used, this property of the catalyst can't be used again until the next dawn.

Actions

Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 120 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+1 slashing)

Black Knight of Gwyn

Large celestial, lawful neutral

Armor Class 19 (plate), 21 (plate, shield)

Hit Points 180

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 20 (+5)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 18(+4)        INT 14(+2)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 16(+3)

Skills Athletics +9, Perception +7

Saving Throws Strength +9, Constitution +8, Wisdom +7

Senses passive Perception 17

Resistances Fire

Languages Celestial

Challenge 9 (5000 souls)

Magical Equipment. The plate armor of the black knight grants it resistance to fire damage and a +1 bonus to AC. The weapons of the Black Knights have been reinforced with Twinkling Titanite, making them +1 magic weapons.

Legendary Resistance (1/Day). If the knight fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Actions

Multiattack. The Black Knight makes three attacks with its weapon.

Black Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+5 slashing)

Black Glaive Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (2d10+5 slashing)

Black Greataxe Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d12+5 slashing)

Black Greatsword Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (4d6+5 slashing)

Reactions

Parry. The knight adds 5 to its AC against one melee Attack that would hit it. To do so, the knight must be able to see its attacker.

Blowdart Sniper

Small undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 43

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 12(+1)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 8(-1)

Skills Stealth +5, Perception +4

Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14

Languages understands Common

Challenge 4 (1800 souls)

Actions

Toxic Dart. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 25/100 ft., one target. Hit: 4 piercing damage and the creature must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for one minute. While poisoned this way, the creature takes 1d8 Poison damage at the start of their turns. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another Constitution saving throw. On a success, they are no longer poisoned.

Blue Drake

Large dragon, unaligned

Armor Class 16

Hit Points 128

Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR: 21 (+5)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 19(+4)        INT 5(-3)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 17(+3)

Saving Throws DEX +4, CON +8

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages None

Challenge 6 (50 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The drake makes two attacks, one with its bite and one with its claws.

Claw Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+5) piercing plus (1d6) poison damage.

Bite Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10+5) piercing plus (1d6) poison damage.

Lightning Breath (Recharge 5–6). The drake exhales lightning in a 30-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 40 (7d10) lightning damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Bounding Demon of Izalith

Huge fiend(demon), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 18

Hit Points 210

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 26 (+8)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 24(+7)        INT 2(-4)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 5(-3)

Skills

Senses passive Perception 11

Resistances fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-magical weapons

Languages -

Challenge 11

Actions

Multiattack. The demon makes three slam attacks.

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (3d10 + 8) bludgeoning damage.

Broken Hollow

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 10

Hit Points 15 (2d8+2)

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 13 (+1)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 10(+0)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 6(-2)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses passive Perception 8

Languages -

Challenge ⅛ (10 XP)

Actions

Broken Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+1 slashing)

Shortbow. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6 piercing)

Burrowing Rockworm

Large monstrosity, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 135

Speed 0 ft, 30 ft. burrow

STR: 20 (+5)        DEX 6(-2)        CON 17(+3)        INT 1(-5)        WIS 6(-2)        CHA 2(-4)

Senses passive Perception 8

Languages -

Challenge 6

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (6d6+5 piercing) and the target is grappled.

Spew Acid. The rockworm spews acid at a creature within 30 feet of it. Each creature in the area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 6d6 acid damage and if the target is wearing nonmagical metal armor, its armor is partly corroded and takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. The armor is destroyed if the penalty reduces its AC to 10. On a success, the creature takes half damage and its armor is not affected.

Butcher

Medium undead, chaotic good

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 150 (4d8+4)

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 15(+2)        INT 8(-1)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 7(-2)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages Common

Challenge 5 (50 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Butcher makes two Butcher Knife attacks

Butcher Knife Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+4 slashing) and the Butcher regains three hitpoints.

Capra Demon

Large fiend(demon), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 155

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 17 (+3)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 18(+4)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 12(+1)

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 6 (3900 souls)

Pack Tactics. The Capra Demon has advantage on an Attack roll against a creature if at least one of the demons's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't Incapacitated.

Actions

Multiattack. The Capra Demon makes two Demon Great Machete attacks.

Demon Great Machete Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+3 slashing)

Catacombs Skeleton

Medium(undead), chaotic evil

Armor Class 14 (armor scraps)

Hit Points 13 (2d6)

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 11 (+0)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 14(+2)        INT 6(-2)        WIS 8(-1)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses passive Perception 9

Languages -

Challenge ¼ (25 souls)

Regeneration After being slain, the skeleton returns to life with full hit points at the end of its next turn. This effect is suppressed for 24 hours if the skeleton is slain by radiant damage.

Actions

Scimitar Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6+2 slashing)

Ceaseless Discharge

Gargantuan fiend, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 325

Speed 15 ft.

STR: 28 (+9)        DEX 5(-3)        CON 26(+8)        INT 10(0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 3(-4)

Damage Vulnerabilities Special*

Damage Immunities Fire

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages Common

Challenge 14

Cursed Existence. The Ceaseless Discharge is in constant pain due to his birth and upbringing. The Ceaseless Discharge is vulnerable to all damage types other than fire. While his sister’s magic has granted him immunity to the flames of Izalith, the fire magic writhing inside of him exposes his vulnerable flesh to the world.

Actions

Multiattack. The Ceaseless Discharge makes two flame slam attacks.

Flame Slam. The Ceaseless Discharge slams one of its massive arms down onto the plateau in a 50 foot line originating from himself. Each creature in the area must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 10d6 fire damage.

Centipede Demon

Huge fiend(demon), chaotic evil

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 280

Speed 40 ft., 40 ft. climb

STR: 24 (+7)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 22(+6)        INT 10(0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 17(+3)

Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from non-magical attacks

Damage Immunities Fire

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages Common

Challenge 12

Loathsome Limbs Whenever the demon takes at least 20 bludgeoning or slashing damage at one time, roll a d20 to determine what else happens to it:

1-5: Nothing occurs

6-10: The demon’s right arm is severed

11-15: The demon’s tail is severed

16-20: One of the demon’s claws is severed

If the demon is reduced to 0 hit points, all parts of it die. Until then, a severed part acts on the demon’s initiative and has its own action and movement. A severed part has AC 15 and 50 hit points.

The severed tail can make one tail attack per turn and has a speed of 15 feet and can make a tail attack on its turn. The demon loses its tail attack when its tail is severed.

The severed arm has a speed of 10 feet and can make a slam claw attack on its turn. The demon loses its slam attack when its tail is severed.

The severed claw has a speed of 10 feet and can make a claw attack on its turn at disadvantage.

Actions

Multiattack. The Centipede Demon makes four attacks; a bite, claw, tail and slam attack

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10+6 bludgeoning) plus 1d8 fire.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d6+6 bludgeoning) plus 3d6 fire.

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d8+6 bludgeoning) plus 3d6 fire.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d12+6 bludgeoning) plus 3d6 fire.

Channeler

Medium aberration, neutral evil

Armor Class 14 (mage armor)

Hit Points 130

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 13 (+1)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 15(+2)        INT 18(+4)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 11(+0)

Skills Perception +6

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 5 (1800 souls)

Spellcasting: The Channeler is a 4th-level Spellcaster. Its Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell attacks). The Channeler has the following Wizard Spells prepared:

Cantrips: soul arrow

1st Level (4 slots): mage armor, heavy soul arrow, aural decoy

2nd Level (3 slots): magic weapon, see invisibility

Actions

Channeler’s Trident. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9(1d6+4) piercing

Bolster Allies (Recharge After a Long Rest). Each ally of the channeler is empowered for the next minute. Each creature bolstered this way receives a +4 bonus to their weapon damage rolls.

Teleport. The channeler magically teleports, along with any equipment it is wearing or carrying, up to 60 feet to an unoccupied space it can see.

Chaos Bug

Tiny fiend(demon), unaligned

Armor Class 10

Hit Points 3

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 5 (-3)        DEX 11(+0)        CON 10(+0)        INT 2(+0)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 1(-5)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 0

Sunlight Maggot (Variant). The Sunlight Maggot sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet.

Actions

Bite Melee Weapon Attack: -1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1 piercing)

Chaos Eater

Large fiend(demon), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 165

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 16(+3)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 13(+1)

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages -

Challenge 7 (2300 souls)

Corrosive Form: A creature that touches the chaos eater or hits it with a melee Attack while within 5 feet of it takes 4 (1d8) acid damage. Any nonmagical weapon made of metal or wood that hits the chaos eater corrodes. After dealing damage, the weapon takes a permanent and cumulative -1 penalty to Damage Rolls. If its penalty drops to -5, the weapon is destroyed. Nonmagical Ammunition made of metal or wood that hits the chaos eater is destroyed after dealing damage. The chaos eater can eat through 2-inch-thick, nonmagical wood or metal in 1 round.

Actions

Multiattack. The demon makes two attacks, one with its slam and one with its bite..

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage and the target is grappled.

Swallow. The chaos eater makes one bite attack against a Medium or smaller creature it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target takes the bite’s damage, the target is swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the chaos eater, and it takes (8d6) acid damage at the start of each of the chaos eater’s turns.

If the chaos eater takes 30 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the chaos eater must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall prone in a space within 10 feet of the chaos eater. If the chaos eater dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained by it and can escape from the corpse by using 30 feet of movement, exiting prone.

Chaos Witch Quelaag

Large humanoid fiend, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 230

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 20 (+5)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 18(+4)        INT 13(+1)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 17(+3)

Condition Immunities Prone, Charmed

Damage Immunities Fire, Poison

Damage Vulnerabilities Lightning

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common, Primordial

Challenge 9 (50 souls)

Magical Weapon. Quelaag's weapon attacks are magical.

Actions

Multiattack. Quelaag makes two furysword attacks and a hurl lava attack.

Furysword Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+5) piercing plus (1d8) fire damage.

Hurl Lava Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 20 ft., one target. Hit: 2d6 fire damage. Even if the attack misses, the lava remains on the ground under the target for a minute. Any creature who enters the lava or ends their turn in it takes 3d6 fire damage.

Lava Spray (Recharge 5-6): Quelaag’s spider mouth belches lava in a 15 foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw, taking 28 (8d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. The lava remains on the ground for a minute. Any creature who enters the lava or ends their turn in it takes 3d6 fire damage.

Chaos Detonation: Quelaag’s legs rear back and slam down, creating a magical explosion in a 15 foot radius circle. Each creature in that area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw, taking 35 (10d6) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Legendary Actions

Quelaag can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Quelaag regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Attack. Quelaag makes a furysword attack

Move. Quelaag moves up to her speed. This movement does not provoke attacks of opportunity.

Hurl Lava (Costs 2 Actions). Quelaag makes a Hurl Lava attack.

Cragspider

Medium monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 93

Speed 30 ft., fly(hover) 10 ft.

STR: 15 (+2)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 14(-1)        INT 4(-3)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 6(-2)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Damage Resistances fire

Languages -

Challenge 3 (1800 souls)

Actions

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+2) slashing

Fire Breath (Recharge 6): The cragspider  exhales fire in a 20-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw, taking (3d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Crossbreed Priscilla

Large celestial dragon, neutral good

Armor Class 16

Hit Points 225

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 22 (+6)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 19(+4)        INT 14(+2)        WIS 18(+4)        CHA 16(+3)

Skills Stealth +7, Perception +8

Senses passive Perception 18

Languages Common, Celestial, Draconic

Challenge 12 (50 souls)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Priscilla fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Magical Tail. If Priscilla takes more than 60 damage in a single turn, her tail is severed and it dissolves away leaving Priscilla’s Dagger in its wake.

Innate Spellcasting. Priscilla’s innate spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). Priscilla can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will: greater invisibility, scrying

Actions

Multiattack. Priscilla makes two greatscythe attacks.

Greatscythe Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10+7) piercing

Lifehunt (Recharge 6). Priscilla makes a Greatscythe attack against a creature within range. On a hit, the creature must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be reduced to 0 hit points immediately. If the target is Human, the creature is instead reduced to 1 hit point and becomes hollow.

Legendary Actions

Priscilla can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Priscilla regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Hide. Priscilla makes a Hide check as long as she is invisible

Slash. Priscilla makes a greatscythe attack.

Spell. Priscilla casts a spell with a casting time of one action.

Crowspawn of Velka

Medium undead, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 104

Speed 10 ft.

STR: 17 (+3)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 18(+3)        INT 8(-1)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 8(-1)

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Damage Immunities Poison

Condition Immunities Poisoned

Languages -

Challenge 5 (100 souls)

Magic Resistance. The vrock has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The crowspawn makes two attacks: one with its beak and one with its talons.

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage.

Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) slashing damage.

Stunning Screech (1/Day). The crowspawn emits a horrific screech. Each creature within 20 feet of it that can hear it and that isn't a demon must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution saving throw or be stunned until the end of the crowspawn's next turn.

Crystal Golem

Large construct, unaligned

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 120

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 20 (+5)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 20(+5)        INT 5(-3)        WIS 10(+0)        CHA 5(-3)

Damage Immunities Poison

Damage Resistances Force

Damage Vulnerabilities Bludgeoning

Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Unconscious

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 5 (100 souls)

Magic Resistance. The guardian has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The Golem makes two slam attacks

Slam Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+5 slashing)

Crystal Explosion (Recharge 6): The golem slams it’s fist into the ground and summons a burst of crystals in a 10 foot circle around it. Each other creature that within 10 feet of the golem must make a Dexterity saving throw. The creature takes 4d8 bludgeoning damage on a failure and half as much on a success.

Crystal Knight

Medium(undead), chaotic evil

Armor Class 19 (crystal half plate, shield)

Hit Points 130

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 15(+2)        INT 10(0)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 8(-1)

Damage Resistances Force

Damage Vulnerabilities Lightning

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages -

Challenge 6 (100 souls)

Crystal Weapons. The knight wields a crystal longsword and, giving it a +3 bonus to damage rolls with the (included in its attack already). If the Crystal Knight rolls a 1 on an attack roll, this bonus is decreased by 1. If the bonus is decreased to 0, the knight’s weapon breaks and becomes unusable.

Actions

Multiattack. The knight makes three crystal longsword attacks.

Crystal Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+7 slashing)

Crystal Soldier

Medium(undead), chaotic evil

Armor Class 16 (broken chain mail, shield)

Hit Points 35 (6d8+4)

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 16 (+3)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 15(+2)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 9(-1)        CHA 1(-4)

Senses passive Perception 9

Languages -

Challenge 3

Crystal Weapons. The knight wields a crystal longsword and, giving it a +3 bonus to damage rolls with the (included in its attack already). If the Crystal Knight rolls a 1 on an attack roll, this bonus is decreased by 1. If the bonus is decreased to 0, the knight’s weapon breaks and becomes unusable.

Actions

Multiattack. The soldier makes two crystal longsword attacks.

Crystal Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+6 slashing)

Dark Sun Gwyndolin

Medium Celestial, lawful neutral

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 180

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 8 (-1)        DEX 20(+5)        CON 19(+4)        INT 21(+5)        WIS 22(+6)        CHA 18(+4)

Skills Arcana +9, Religion +15, Perception +16

Saving Throws Dexterity +10, Wisdom +10, Constitution +8

Resistances Force and Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage from non-magical attacks.

Senses passive Perception 26

Languages Celestial

Challenge 13 (2300 souls)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Gwyndolin fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Magic Weapons: Gwydolin’s Darkmoon Bow grants him a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls, and deals force damage instead of Piercing. Gwyndolin adds his Intelligence bonus to damage rolls with his bow.

Innate Spellcasting. Gwyndolin’s innate spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 19, +11 to hit with spell attacks). Gwyndolin can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components:

At will*: homing soulmass, soul spear, heavy soul arrow

*Gwyndolin casts all of his spells at 5th level

Actions

Multiattack. Gwyndolin makes three Darkmoon Bow attacks.

Darkmoon Bow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6+10) force

Legendary Actions

Gwyndolin can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Gwyndolin regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Moonlight Strike. Gwyndolin makes a Darkmoon Bow attack

Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Gwyndolin casts a spell

Teleport. Gwyndolin teleports up to 60 feet to a point he can see within range.

Darkwraith

Medium humanoid, chaotic evil

Armor Class 16 (18, shield)

Hit Points 170

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 16(+3)        INT 13(+1)        WIS 11(+0)        CHA 18(+4)

Senses passive Perception 9

Languages -

Challenge 7 (25 souls)

Magic Weapon. The Dark Hand’s shield can be donned or doffed as a bonus action.

When the shield is doffed, the Darkwraith can cast vampiric touch using your Charisma as it’s spellcasting ability five times per day.

The Darkwraith gains a +2 bonus to Attack and Damage Rolls made with its Darksword attack (included in the attack). This bonus increases to +3 against Human enemies.

Actions

Multiattack. The Darkwraith makes three Darksword attacks.

Darksword (One-Handed). Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+6 slashing)

Darksword (Two-Handed). Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d10+6 slashing)

Lifedrain (Recharge 6)  Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8d8 necrotic damage and the darkwraith regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt. If the target is human, the target becomes Hollow and the darkwraith instead regains hit points equal to the full amount of damage dealt.

Demon Firesage

Huge fiend(demon), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 280

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 23 (+6)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 25(+7)        INT 10(0)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 16(+3)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages Common

Challenge 12

Brute: A melee weapon this creature wields deals one extra die of damage when the demon hits with it.

Siege Monster: The demon deals double damage to objects and structures.

Heated Body: A creature that touches the Demon Firesage or hits it with a melee Attack while within 5 feet of it takes 10 (3d6) fire damage.

Actions

Multiattack. The Demon Firesage makes three Izalith Catalyst attacks.

Izalith Catalyst. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (4d8+6 bludgeoning) plus 3d6 fire.

Demonic Explosion (Recharge 6). The demon summons a great magical explosion from his catalyst in a 30 foot cube that he can touch. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking (15d6) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Demonic Statue

Medium field(demon) construct, chaotic evil

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 85

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 14 (+2)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 17(+3)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 7(-2)

Damage Resistances lightning, fire; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from nonmagical attacks

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 4

Actions

Fire Breath.The statue exhales fire in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking (6d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Dire Rat

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 37

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 14 (+2)        DEX 17(+3)        CON 11(+)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 7(-2)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 1 (50 souls)

Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Tactics. The rat has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the rat's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d4 + 2) piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned until the end of its next turn. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another Constitution saving throw. On a success, they are no longer poisoned.

Dragonslayer Ornstein

Large Celestial, lawful neutral

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 210

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 20 (+5)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 21(+5)        INT 15(+2)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 19(+4)

Skills Acrobatics +8, Perception +7

Saving Throws Constitution +9, Dexterity, +8, Wisdom +7

Resistances Lightning

Senses passive Perception 17

Languages Celestial

Challenge 10 (2300 souls)

Magic Weapons: Ornstein’s Dragonslayer Spear grants him a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls, and deals an additional 1d8 lightning damage on a hit (included in the attack). Ornstein deals an additional 3d6 piercing damage when he hits a dragon with a melee attack.

Improved Critical: Ornstein’s weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20.

Leo Ring:  When Ornstein rolls a critical hit on your attack roll with a Dragonslayer Spear attack, the target takes an extra 7 piercing damage.

Actions

Multiattack. Ornstein makes two Dragonslayer Spear attacks. He can make a Hurl Lightning attack in place of a Dragonslayer Spear attack.

Dragonslayer Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (2d10+7) bludgeoning and 1d8 lightning damage

Hurl Lightning. Ornstein fires a bolt of lightning from his speartip at a target he can see within 60 feet of him. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity Saving throw or take 6d6 lightning damage.

Broad Swipe. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10+7) slashing plus 1d8 lightning damage. Whether the attack hits or not, Ornstein can move up to 10 feet in any direction without provoking attacks of opportunity.

Egg Carrier

Medium undead, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 9

Hit Points 38

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 13 (+1)        DEX 9(-1)        CON 14(+2)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 9(-1)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages Common

Challenge 2 (1800 souls)

Actions

Grub Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+1) A creature damaged by the swarm must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease, Egg Infestation.

When the diseased creature next finishes a long rest, or is revived after death, the eggs in the creature’s head burst outwards. Characters cannot wear helmets or other headwear until the disease ends. Any souls gained by the diseased creature after this point are halved, the other half being absorbed by the eggs. Once the eggs have absorbed 100,000 souls, the eggs hatch, and new maggots quickly scurry away. The disease ends once the eggs have hatched.

Egg Infestation can be cured with an egg vermifuge.

Empowered Dragonslayer Ornstein

Large Celestial, lawful neutral

Armor Class 18

Hit Points 250

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 22 (+6)        DEX 20(+5)        CON 22(+6)        INT 15(+2)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 19(+4)

Skills Acrobatics +8, Perception +7

Saving Throws Constitution +10, Dexterity +9, Wisdom +7

Resistances Lightning

Senses passive Perception 17

Languages Celestial

Challenge 12 (2300 souls)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Smough fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Magic Weapons: Ornstein’s Dragonslayer Spear grants him a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls, and deals an additional 2d8 lightning damage on a hit (included in the attack). Ornstein deals an additional 3d6 piercing damage when he hits a dragon with a melee attack.

Improved Critical: Ornstein’s weapon attacks score a critical hit on a roll of 19 or 20.

Leo Ring:  When Ornstein rolls a critical hit on your attack roll with a Dragonslayer Spear attack, the target takes an extra 7 piercing damage.

Actions

Multiattack. Ornstein makes three Dragonslayer Spear attacks. He can make a Hurl Lightning attack in place of a Dragonslayer Spear attack.

Dragonslayer Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 20 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10+8) bludgeoning and 2d8 lightning damage

Hurl Lightning. Ornstein fires a bolt of lightning from his speartip at a target he can see within 60 feet of him. The target must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity Saving throw or take 6d6 lightning damage.

Broad Swipe. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10+8) slashing plus 2d8 lightning damage. Whether the attack hits or not, Ornstein can move up to 15 feet in any direction without provoking attacks of opportunity.

Legendary Actions

Ornstein can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Smough regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Swipe. Ornstein makes a Broad Swipe attack

Lightning Slam (Costs 2 Actions). Ornstein gathers lightning energy around himself and leaps into the air, crashing downwards and releasing the energy in a ten-foot radius around him. Any creature caught in the blast must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 8d6 lightning damage.

Move. Ornstein moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Empowered Executioner Smough

Large Celestial, neutral evil

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 270

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 24 (+7)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 26(+8)        INT 11(+0)        WIS 17(+3)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Athletics +11

Saving Throws Constitution +12, Dexterity, +3, Strength +11

Senses passive Perception 15

Resistances Lightning

Languages Celestial

Challenge 12

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Smough fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Magic Weapons: Smough’s Greathammer grants him a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls, and deals 9d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit. He deals an additional 1d8 lightning damage on a hit.

Consumption. When Smough hits a humanoid creature with a melee attack, he regains 4 hit points.

Steadfast. Smough cannot be moved against his will and has advantage on saving throws made to avoid being knocked prone.

Trampling Charge: If the Smough moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a greathammer attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the elephant can make one greathammer attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Multiattack. Smough makes three greathammer attacks

Greathammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (9d6+9) bludgeoning damage plus 1d8 lightning damage.

Legendary Actions

Smough can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Smough regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Smash. Smough makes a greathammer attack.

Lightning Slam (Costs 2 Actions). Smough gathers lightning energy around himself and leaps into the air, crashing downwards and releasing the energy in a ten-foot radius around him. Any creature caught in the blast must succeed on a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 8d6 lightning damage.

Devour Corpse (Costs 3 Actions). Smough consumes a corpse within five feet of him, regaining hit points equal to the creature’s hit dice. The bloodstains of those devoured disappear.

Executioner Smough

Large Celestial, neutral evil

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 225

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 22 (+6)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 24(+7)        INT 11(+0)        WIS 17(+3)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Athletics +10

Saving Throws Constitution +11, Dexterity, +3, Strength +10

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages Celestial

Challenge 10 (2300 souls)

Magic Weapons: Smough’s Greathammer grants him a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls, and deals 6d6 bludgeoning damage on a hit.

Consumption. When Smough hits a humanoid creature with a melee attack, he regains 4 hit points.

Steadfast. Smough cannot be moved against his will and has advantage on saving throws made to avoid being knocked prone.

Trampling Charge: If the Smough moves at least 20 ft. straight toward a creature and then hits it with a greathammer attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the elephant can make one greathammer attack against it as a bonus action.

Actions

Multiattack. Smough makes two Greathammer attacks.

Greathammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (6d6+8) bludgeoning damage.

Fortress Giant

Huge giant, lawful neutral

Armor Class 17 (natural armor, shield)

Hit Points 160

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 23 (+7)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 22(+6)        INT 8(-1)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 9(-1)

Skills Athletics +10

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 7 (100 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The giant makes two slam attacks.

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 28 (4d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Fortress Golem

Huge construct, lawful neutral

Armor Class 19

Hit Points 250

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 25 (+8)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 24(+7)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 1(-5)

Skills Athletics +10

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 10 (100 souls)

Magic Resistance. The golem has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or Effect that would alter its form.

Magic Weapons. The golem's weapon attacks are magical.

Siege Monster. The golem deals double damage to objects and structures.

Clumsy. The golem is massive and lumbering, making it susceptible to being knocked over. If the golem takes 50 or more damage in a single round, it must succeed on a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or stumble backwards 10 feet and be knocked prone.

Actions

Multiattack. The giant makes three greataxe attacks.

Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d12 + 8) slashing damage.

Blast Wave (Recharge 6). Each creature within ten feet of the golem must succeed at a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 6d10 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. A creature takes half damage on a success.

Frog-Ray

Medium monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 42

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 12 (+1)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 12(+1)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 11(+0)        CHA 7(-2)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge ½ (100 souls)

Standing Leap. The frog-ray’s long jump is up to 25 feet and its high jump is up to 15 feet, with or without a running start.

Actions

Tongue-Whip Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+2 slashing)

Gaping Dragon

Huge dragon, unaligned

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 220

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 22 (+6)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 17(+3)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 9(-1)

Saving Throws DEX +4, CON +6, WIS +4

Damage Vulnerabilities lightning

Skills Perception +5

Senses Darkvision 60 Ft., passive Perception 15

Languages -

Challenge 7 (700 souls)

Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the tarrasque fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Magical Tail. If the dragon takes more than 40 damage in a single turn, it’s tail is severed and it can no longer make tail attacks. When the tail is severed, it dissolves away leaving the dragon king greataxe in its wake.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragon's choice that is within 60 feet of the dragon and aware of it must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the dragon's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon makes a claw, tail and bite attack. It can make a Swallow Attack instead of a bite attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 36 (3d10 + 6) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it is grappled (escape DC 20). Until this grapple ends, the target is restrained, and the dragon can’t bite another target.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (3d6 + 6) slashing damage.

Spew Acid (Recharge 6). The Gaping Dragon vomits a 30 foot radius circle of acid emanating from itself. Each creature in that line must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 40 (9d8) acid damage on a failed save and their weapon takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to damage rolls. If its penalty drops to −5, the weapon is destroyed. Any metal armor or a metal shield being worn or carried, it takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. Armor reduced to an AC of 10 or a shield that drops to a +0 bonus is destroyed. On a success, the creature takes half damage and their equipment doesn’t degrade.

Swallow. The dragon makes one bite attack against a Large or smaller creature it is grappling. If the attack hits, the target takes the bite’s damage, the target is swallowed, and the grapple ends. While swallowed, the creature is blinded and restrained, it has total cover against attacks and other effects outside the dragon, and it takes 18 (5d6) acid damage at the start of each of the dragon’s turns.

If the dragon takes 40 damage or more on a single turn from a creature inside it, the dragon must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw at the end of that turn or regurgitate all swallowed creatures, which fall prone in a space within 10 feet of the dragon. If the dragon dies, a swallowed creature is no longer restrained by it and can escape from the corpse by using 30 feet of movement, exiting prone.

Legendary Actions

The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. The dragon regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Attack. The dragon makes one claw attack or tail attack.

Move. The dragon moves up to half its speed.

Chomp (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon makes one bite attack or uses its Swallow.

Giant Clam

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 17 (Natural Armor)

Hit Points 85

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 10(+1)        CON 21(+5)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 6(-2)

Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 4 (1100 souls)

Titanite Pearl. When slain, the Giant Clam has a 20% chance of dropping a twinkling titanite chunk.

Actions

Multiattack. The clam makes a Bite attack and then a Devour attack if able.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+3 slashing) and the target is grappled.

Devour.  The clam makes a bite attack against a target it is grappling. On a hit, the creature must make a DC 13 Strength saving throw. On a failure, the clam may make another devour attack as a free action.

Giant Leech

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 10

Hit Points 27

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 14 (+2)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 14(-1)        INT 4(-3)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 6(-2)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 1/4 (1800 souls)

Leaper. The Giant Leech can jump up to fifteen feet horizontally without a running start.

Actions

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+2)

Giant Mosquito

Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 5

Speed 5 ft., fly 30 ft.

STR: 2 (-4)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 8(-1)        INT 2(-4)        WIS 11(+0)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 1/8 (1800 souls)

Actions

Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+2)

Poison Fling: The mosquito hurls poisonous liquid at a target within 10 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for one minute .At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another Constitution saving throw. On a success, they are no longer poisoned.

Giant Skeleton

Large(undead), chaotic evil

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 70

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 10(+0)        INT 6(-2)        WIS 8(-1)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 4 (550 souls)

Regeneration After being slain, the skeleton returns to life with full hit points at the end of its next turn. This effect is suppressed for 24 hours if the skeleton is slain by radiant damage.

Actions

Multiattack: The Giant Skeletons attack twice.

Scimitar Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+4 slashing)

Golden Crystal Golem

Large construct, unaligned

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 170

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 22 (+6)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 22(+6)        INT 5(-3)        WIS 10(+0)        CHA 5(-3)

Damage Immunities Poison

Damage Resistances Force

Damage Vulnerabilities Bludgeoning

Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Unconscious

Senses passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 7 (100 souls)

Magic Resistance. The guardian has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The Golem makes two slam attacks

Slam Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (2d10+6 slashing)

Crystal Explosion (Recharge 6): The golem slams it’s fist into the ground and summons a burst of crystals in a 10 foot circle around it. Each other creature that within 10 feet of the golem must make a Dexterity saving throw. The creature takes 5d8 bludgeoning damage on a failure and half as much on a success.

Great Feline

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 130

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 17 (+3)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 15(+2)        INT 13(+1)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 9(-1)

Skills Acrobatics +7, Perception +6, Stealth +7

Senses passive Perception 16

Languages Common, Sylvan

Challenge 5 (1800 souls)

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d10+3 bludgeoning) and the target is Grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the target is Restrained, and the feline can't bite another target.

Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+3 bludgeoning)

Ground Roll (Recharge 6). The cat curls into a ball and quickly rolls in a 30 foot line. Any creature caught in the line must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 6d6 bludgeoning damage. A creature takes half damage on a failure.

Gwyn, Lord of Cinder

Medium celestial, lawful evil

Armor Class 18

Hit Points 270

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 27 (+8)        DEX 20(+5)        CON 22(+6)        INT 17(+2)        WIS 30(+10)        CHA 10(+0)

Saving Throws STR +13, DEX +10, CON +11, WIS +15

Skills Athletics +14, Perception +15

Damage Immunities Fire, Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks

Senses passive Perception 26

Languages All

Challenge 16

Legendary Resistances (3/day). If Gwyn fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Kindled Weapons. Gwyn’s weapon attacks are magical. When Gwyn hits with any weapon, the weapon deals an extra 6d6 fire damage (included in the attack).

Soul of Cinder (Mythic Trait; Recharges after a Long Rest). If Gwyn is reduced to 0 hit points, he doesn’t die or fall unconscious. Instead, he regains 150 hit points. In addition, flame surrounds Gwyn as his soul is rekindled. Any creature that touches him or hits him with a melee attack takes 4d6 fire damage.

Actions

Multiattack. Gwyn makes three Great Lord’s Greatsword attacks.

Great Lord’s Greatsword Melee Weapon Attack +13 to hit, 10 ft., one target. Hit: (4d6+8 slashing) plus 6d6 fire damage.

Soul Ignition (Recharge 5-6). Gwyn reignites one of the last vestiges of his soul, detonating in a 20-foot radius sphere around him. Each creature in that area must make a 21 Dexterity saving throw, taking 63 (18d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reactions

Unyielding. When Gwyn is subjected to an effect that would move him, knock him prone, or both, he can use his reaction to be neither moved nor knocked prone.

Legendary Actions

Gwyn can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Gwyn regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Greatsword. Gwyn makes a Great Lord’s Greatsword attack

Move. Gwyn moves up to his movement speed without provoking attacks of opportunity

Mythic Actions

If the Gwyn’s Soul of Cinder trait has activated in the last hour, it can use the options below as legendary actions.

Recollection. For a moment, Gwyn’s insanity is forcibly suppressed, recalling the halcyon days of the Age of Fire. Gwyn ends one condition or spell affecting him.

Explosive Grasp (Costs 2 Actions). Gwyn reaches out towards a creature within 5 feet of him. The creature must succeed on a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw or be hoisted into the air as an intense rush of flame engulfs them. The creature then takes 20d6 fire damage and is thrown 15 from in any direction of Gwyn’s choice.

Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Gwyn can take a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects; Gwyn can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:

Hollow Knight

Medium(undead), chaotic evil

Armor Class 16 (broken chain mail, shield)

Hit Points 35 (6d8+4)

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 16 (+3)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 15(+2)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 6(-2)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses passive Perception 8

Languages -

Challenge ½ (50 XP)

Actions

Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+3 slashing)

Spear Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6+3 piercing)

Light Crossbow Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320, one target. Hit: (1d8+1 slashing)

Hollow Soldier

Medium(undead), chaotic evil

Armor Class 13 (broken chain shirt, shield)

Hit Points 25 (4d8+4)

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 15 (+2)        DEX 12(+1)        CON 14(+2)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 6(-2)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses passive Perception 8

Languages -

Challenge ¼ (25 XP)

Actions

Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+2 slashing)

Firebomb Ranged Weapon Attack +3 to hit, 20 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6+1 fire)

Infested Barbarian

Large undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 12 (natural armor)

Hit Points 85

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 21 (+5)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 17(+3)        INT 6(-2)        WIS 10(+0)        CHA 8(-1)

Skills Athletics +7

Saving Throws Strength +7, Constitution +6

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages understands Common

Challenge 4 (1800 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The infested barbarian makes two greatclub attacks

Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+5 slashing)

Rock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Infested Ghoul

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 48

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 16 (+3)        DEX 17(+3)        CON 12(+1)        INT 11(+0)        WIS 10(+0)        CHA 8(-1)

Saving Throws Strength +7, Constitution +6

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages understands Common

Challenge 2 (1800 souls)

Actions

Wretched Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+3 slashing) and the target is grappled.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6+3 slashing) and the target is grappled.

Devour.  The ghoul makes a bite attack against a target it is grappling. On a hit, the creature must make a DC 11 Strength saving throw. On a failure, the ghoul may make another devour attack as a free action.

King of New Londo

Huge aberration, chaotic evil

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 200

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 22 (+6)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 7 (-2)        INT 1(-5)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 10 (25 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The King makes two Greatsword attacks. It can make a single Soul Mass attack in place of a Greatsword attack.

Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (6d6+6 slashing) damage

Soul Mass.  Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 60 ft., one target. Hit: 8d6 force damage

Soul Detonation.  Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 60 ft., one target. Hit: 8d6 force damage

Lifedrain (Recharge 6). Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8d8 necrotic damage and the King regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt. If the target is human, the target becomes Hollow and the King instead regains hit points equal to the full amount of damage dealt.

Knight Kirk

Medium humanoid, chaotic evil

Armor Class 19 (shield)

Hit Points 85 (4d8+4)

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 14(+2)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 17(+3)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 7 (50 souls)

Barbed Armor. When Kirk takes the dodge or disengage action, he deals 1d6 bludgeoning damage to an enemy creature within five feet of you.

Actions

Multiattack. Kirk makes two Barbed Longsword attacks.

Barbed Longsword Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+5 slashing) plus 1d6 piercing.  A creature hit by this weapon twice in a single round must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take an additional 3d6 piercing damage.

Bonus Actions

Retreat. Kirk takes the Disengage action.

Knight Lautrec of Carim

Large humanoid, neutral evil

Armor Class 18 (plate)

Hit Points 135

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 16(+3)        INT 14(+2)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 15(+2)

Skills Athletics +7, Deception +8

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 7 (2900 souls)

Shotel Expert. Lautrec has trained tirelessly with his shotel sickles, using them to slip past enemy defenses. Lautrec has advantage on attacks against creatures wielding shields.

Ring of Favor and Protection. Lautrec possesses a magic ring blessed by the goddess Fina, granting him a +2 bonus to his Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution. (Already accounted for in his stats)

Actions

Multiattack. Lautrec makes four shotel attacks.

Shotel Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+4 slashing)

Laurentius of the Great Swamp

Medium humanoid, chaotic good

Armor Class 14 (shield)

Hit Points 85 (4d8+4)

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 14 (+2)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 14(+2)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 17(+3)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 4 (50 souls)

Spellcasting. Laurentius is a 6th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell attacks). Laurentius has the following Sorcerer spells prepared:

1st level (4 slots): combustion, minor fireball, fire whip

2nd level (3 slots): iron flesh, flash sweat, scorching ray

3rd level (3 slots): fireball

Actions

Battleaxe Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+2 slashing)

Battleaxe (Two-handed)  Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d10+2 slashing)

Lesser Bell Gargoyle

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 57

Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 11(+0)        CON 19(+4)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Perception +5

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages -

Challenge 5 (1800 souls)

Actions

Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Fire Breath (Recharge 5–6). The dragon head exhales fire in a 15-­-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 25 (6d8) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Lordran Mage

Medium humanoid, neutral

Armor Class 14 (mage armor)

Hit Points 26

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 9 (-1)        DEX 13(+1)        CON 12(+1)        INT 16(+3)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Arcana +6

Damage Resistances Slashing

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 5 (1800 souls)

Spellcasting: The Lordran Mage is a 5th-level Spellcaster. Its Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). The Lordran Mage has the following Wizard Spells prepared:

Cantrips: soul arrow

1st Level (4 slots): mage armor, heavy soul arrow, hush

2nd Level (3 slots): magic weapon, magic shield

3rd Level (3 slots): dispel magic, soul spear

Actions

Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 120 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+1 slashing)

Lordran Mimic

Medium monstrosity (shapechanger), unaligned

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 130

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 17 (+3)        DEX 15(+4)        CON 16(+3)        INT 5(-3)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 8(-1)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages -

Challenge 5 (100 souls)

Shapechanger. The mimic can use its action to polymorph into an object or back into its true, amorphous form. Its statistics are the same in each form. Any equipment it is wearing or carrying isn't transformed. It reverts to its true form if it dies.

Adhesive (Object Form Only). The mimic adheres to anything that touches it. A Huge or smaller creature adhered to the mimic is also grappled by it (escape DC 13). Ability checks made to escape this grapple have disadvantage.

False Appearance (Object Form Only). While the mimic remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from an ordinary object.

Grappler. The mimic has advantage on attack rolls against any creature grappled by it.

Actions

Multiattack. The Mimic makes a bite and a claw attack

Bite Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d10+3 piercing)

Claw Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+3 piercing)

Devour.  The mimic makes a bite attack against a target it is grappling. On a hit, the creature must make a DC 14 Strength saving throw. On a failure, the mimic may make another devour attack as a free action.

Man-Serpent Mage

Medium monstrosity, lawful evil

Armor Class 14 (natural armor)

Hit Points 90

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 15 (+2)        DEX 17(+3)        CON 16(+3)        INT 5(-3)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 8(-1)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages -

Challenge 5 (100 souls)

Magic Resistance. The Man-Serpent has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Flamberge Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6+2 slashing)

Hurl Lightning Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 30 ft., one target. Hit: (1d10 lightning) and the creature must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or become stunned until the end of their next turn.

Man-Serpent Soldier

Medium monstrosity, lawful evil

Armor Class 16 (natural armor, shield)

Hit Points 125

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 13(+4)        CON 16(+3)        INT 5(-3)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 8(-1)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages -

Challenge 5 (100 souls)

Magic Resistance. The man-serpent has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Actions

Multiattack. The Man-Serpent makes two greatsword attacks

Greatsword Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+4 piercing)

Maneater Mildred

Medium humanoid, neutral evil

Armor Class 14 (shield)

Hit Points 151

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 15(+2)        INT 11(+0)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 13(+1)

Damage Immunities Poison

Condition Immunities Poisoned

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 7 (50 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. Mildred makes two Butcher Knife attacks.

Butcher Knife Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+4 slashing) and Mildred regains three hit points.

Mass of Souls

Huge undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 8

Hit Points 230

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 23 (+6)        DEX 6(-2)        CON 25(+7)        INT 1(-5)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 8 (25 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Mass of Souls makes two Mouth Spear attacks and uses Create Wisp if able.

Mouth Spear. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (3d8+6 slashing)

Create Wisp (Recharge 6). The Mass of Souls vomits a Wisp into an unoccupied space within five feet of it.

Moonlight Butterfly

Huge aberration, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 160

Speed 5 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR: 9 (-1)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 17(+3)        INT 19(+4)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 17(+3)

Skills Perception +6

Senses passive Perception 16

Languages Understands Draconic but can’t speak

Challenge 6 (1800 souls)

Avoidance. If the Moonlight Butterfly is subjected to an effect that allows it to make a saving throw to take only half damage, it instead takes no damage if it succeeds on the saving throw, and only half damage if it fails.

Displacement. The Moonlight Butterfly projects a radiant illusion, making it difficult to pinpoint exactly, causing attack rolls against it to have disadvantage. If it is hit by an attack, this trait is disrupted until the end of its next turn. This trait is also disrupted while the butterfly is incapacitated or has a speed of 0.

Actions

Multiattack. The Moonlight Butterfly makes a Soul Mass attack at two different creatures within range.

Soul Mass. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, reach 120 ft., one target. Hit: (5d8 force)

Soul Volley (Recharge 5-6). The Moonlight Butterfly fires a 30 foot cone of needle-like magic projectiles. Each creature in the cone must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. A target takes 4d6 force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Soul Detonation (Recharge Long Rest). The Moonlight Butterfly collects magical energy and releases it in a 20-foot sphere around itself. Each creature other than the butterfly must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. A target takes 8d6 force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Mushroom Child

Small plant, unaligned

Armor Class 8

Hit Points 4

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 7 (-2)        DEX 7(-2)        CON 10(+0)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 5(-3)

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Sylvan

Challenge 0 (5 souls)

Actions

Punch. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1 bludgeoning)

Mushroom Parent

medium plant, unaligned

Armor Class 8

Hit Points 205

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 20 (+5)        DEX 7(-2)        CON 10(+0)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 5(-3)

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Sylvan

Challenge 5 (5 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The mushroom parent makes two punch attacks.

Punch. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (4d6+5 bludgeoning)

New Londo Banshee

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 120

Speed fly 30 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 14(+2)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 18(+4)

Damage Immunities Special

Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Damage Vulnerabilities radiant

Languages -

Challenge 5 (100 souls)

Curse Bearer The banshee is a cursed being, and can only be harmed by those under the effect of the same curse. The banshee is immune to all damage, except damage caused by a creature under the effect of a transient curse.

Incorporeal Movement. The banshee can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Actions

Multiattack. The banshee makes three Jagged Ghost Blade attacks.

Jagged Ghost Blade  Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d4+6 slashing)

Wail (1/Day). The banshee releases a mournful wail, provided that she isn’t in sunlight. This wail has no effect on constructs and undead. All other creatures within 30 feet of her that can hear her must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature drops to 1 hit point.

New Londo Ghost

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 11

Hit Points 58

Speed fly 20 ft.

STR: 7 (-2)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 11(+0)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 17(+3)

Damage Immunities Special

Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Damage Vulnerabilities radiant

Languages -

Challenge 3 (100 souls)

Curse Bearer The ghost is a cursed being, and can only be harmed by those under the effect of the same curse. The ghost is immune to all damage, except damage caused by a creature under the effect of a transient curse.

Incorporeal Movement. The ghost can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object.

Actions

Multiattack. The ghost makes two Jagged Ghost Blade attacks.

Jagged Ghost Blade  Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+3 slashing)

Oscar of Astora

Medium undead, unaligned

Armor Class 18 (plate)

Hit Points 130

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 15 (+2)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 16(+3)        INT 11(+0)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages -

Challenge 7 (100 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. Oscar makes three Astora Straight Sword attacks

Astora Straight Sword Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+4 slashing plus 1d6 radiant)

Painting Guardian

Medium humanoid, lawful neutral

Armor Class 15 (armored robes)

Hit Points 84

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 12 (+1)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 16(+3)        INT 12(+1)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Acrobatics +6

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages -

Challenge 2 (100 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The painting guardian makes three curved sword attacks or two throwing knife attacks.

Curved Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6 + 4) piercing damage

Throwing Knife. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 20/60ft., one target. Hit: (1d4 + 4) piercing damage.

Parasitic Wall Hugger

Large monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 16 (natural armor)

Hit Points 220

Speed 0 ft.

STR: 20 (+5)        DEX 1(-5)        CON 18(+4)        INT 2(-4)        WIS 11(+0)        CHA 4(-3)

Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Languages -

Challenge 6 (1800 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Wall Hugger makes three tentacle whip attacks.

Tentacle Whip. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+5 slashing)

Phalanx

Medium undead, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 15 (shield, natural armor)

Hit Points 40

Speed 10 ft.

STR: 16 (+3)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 16(+3)        INT 6(-2)        WIS 8(-1)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Languages -

Challenge 2 (100 souls)

Pack Defense. The Phalanx gains a +1 bonus to AC for each other Phalanx creature adjacent to it.

Actions

Javelin Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+3 slashing)

Pinwheel

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 16 (mage armor)

Hit Points 220

Speed 20 ft., fly 20 ft.(hover)

STR: 13 (+1)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 18(+4)        INT 17(+3)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 19(+4)

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages Common

Challenge 9 (3900 souls)

Legendary Resistances (3/day). If Pinwheel fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Mask of the Father. Pinwheel’s carrying capacity is calculated as if he were a Large creature.

Mask of the Father. Pinwheel’s maximum hit points are increased by ZZZ

Mask of the Child. When Pinwheel fails on a Constitution saving throw, he makes subsequent saving throws to end that effect at advantage.

Actions

Multiattack. Pinwheel makes two Hurl Flame attacks and uses Conjure Duplicates if able.

Hurl Flame Ranged Weapon Attack +8 to hit, 60 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+4 fire)

Conjure Duplicates (Recharge 5-6). Pinwheel conjures two illusory duplicates of itself in unoccupied spaces within 30 feet of itself. As part of this action, it can switch spaces with any duplicate within 30 feet of it.

A duplicate uses the same stats as Pinwheel, except that it has 1 hit point and does not have multiattack, Conjure Duplicates, or legendary actions. A duplicate reduced to 0 hit points vanishes.

Legendary Actions

Pinwheel can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Pinwheel regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Hurl Flame. Pinwheel makes a hurl flame attack.

Move. Pinwheel moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Frightening Gaze (Costs 2 Actions). Pinwheel, or one of its duplicates, fixes its gaze on one creature it can see within 10 feet of it. The target must succeed on a DC 18 Wisdom saving throw against this magic or become frightened for 1 minute. The frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a target's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the target is immune to the Pinwheel's gaze for the next 24 hours.

Pisaca

Medium aberration, neutral evil

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 125

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 15(+2)        INT 6(-2)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 1(-5)

Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attack

Senses blindsight 60 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception

Languages -

Challenge 4 (100 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Pisaca makes two attacks, one with its beak and one with its tentacles.

Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:  (4d4 + 4) piercing damage.

Spit Acid. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30 ft., one target. Hit:  (2d6+2) acid damage.

Tentacles. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one creature. Hit: 7 (1d10 + 2) piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The poisoned target is paralyzed, and it can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on a success. The target is also grappled (escape DC 15). If the target is Medium or smaller, it is also restrained until this grapple ends. While grappling the target, the pisaca has advantage on attack rolls against it and can't use this attack against other targets. When the pisaca moves, any Medium or smaller target it is grappling moves with it.

Prince Ricard

Medium undead, unaligned

Armor Class 18 (plate)

Hit Points 130

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 15 (+2)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 16(+3)        INT 11(+0)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages -

Challenge 7 (100 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Balder Knight makes three rapier attacks or two longbow attacks

Ricard’s Rapier Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+5 piercing)

Longbow Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+4 piercing)

Reactions

Parry. Ricard adds 4 to its AC against one melee Attack that would hit it. To do so, he must be able to see its attacker. If this causes the attack to miss, Ricard can make a Rapier attack at advantage against the attacker as part of this reaction.

Prowling Demon

Large fiend(demon), chaotic neutral

Armor Class 17 (natural armor)

Hit Points 150

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 22(+6)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 13(+1)

Skills Athletics +7

Senses passive Perception 12

Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage from non-magical weapons

Languages -

Challenge 7 (2900 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The demon makes two attacks with its Titanite Catch Pole.

Titanite Catch Pole. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d10 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Lightning Ray. Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) lightning

Leaping Strike. The Prowling Demon leaps 20 feet to a space he can see within range. Any creature in the demon’s space when it lands must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, the creature takes 6d6 bludgeoning damage. A creature takes half damage on a success.

Quelana of Izalith

Medium humanoid, chaotic good

Armor Class 13 (shield)

Hit Points 151

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 15(+2)        INT 11(+0)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 20(+1)

Damage Immunities Fire, Poison

Condition Immunities Poisoned

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 8 (50 souls)

Rusted Iron Ring. Quelana is not slowed by difficult terrain caused by water and similar natural hazards.

Spellcasting. Quelana is a 10th-level spellcaster. Her spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit with spell attacks). Quelana has the following sorcerer spells prepared:

1st level (4 slots): burning hands, combustion, minor fireball, fire whip

2nd level (3 slots): fire orb, fire surge, iron flesh

3rd level (3 slots): fireball, firestorm

4th level (2 slot): great chaos fireball, immolate self

5th level (1 slot): chaos storm

Actions

Dagger Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+2 piercing)

Royal Sentinel Giant

Huge giant, lawful neutral

Armor Class 19 (natural armor, shield)

Hit Points 195

Speed 20 ft.

STR: 25 (+7)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 24(+7)        INT 9(-1)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Athletics +11

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 9 (100 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The giant makes three Halberd attacks.

Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

Shield Slam. Each creature within ten feet of the giant must succeed at a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 5d10 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. A creature takes half damage on a success.

Seath the Scaleless

Gargantuan dragon, neutral evil

Armor Class 18

Hit Points 270

Speed 30 ft., fly 50 ft.

STR: 27 (+8)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 25(+7)        INT 20(+5)        WIS 18(+4)        CHA 17(+3)

Saving Throws DEX +4, INT +10, WIS +9

Skills Arcana +15, History +15, Nature +15, Religion +15, Perception +9

Damage Vulnerabilities Lightning

Damage Resistances Force

Damage Immunities Special*

Senses  blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 19

Languages Draconic, Celestial, Common

Challenge 14 (3900 souls)

Legendary Resistances (3/day). If Seath fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Primordial Crystal.* Centuries of research into the Primordial Crystal has granted Seath a facsimile of the stone scales that granted immortality to his brethren. While the crystal is intact, Seath is immune to all damage.

Spellcasting: Seath is an 11th-level Spellcaster. Its Spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18, +9 to hit with spell attacks). Seath has the following Wizard Spells prepared:

Cantrips: soul arrow

1st Level (4 slots): mage armor, heavy soul arrow, hush

2nd Level (3 slots): magic weapon, magic shield, see invisibility,

3rd Level (2 slots): dispel magic, soul spear, soul mass

4th Level (3 slots): crystal magic weapon, crystal soul spear, homing crystal soulmass

5th Level (2 slots): white dragon breath

Actions

Multiattack. Seath can use his Frightful Presence. He then makes three attacks, two with his Gravelord Sword and one with his Paralyzing Touch.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 7) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) force damage.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 7) slashing damage.

Tail. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

Frightful Presence. Each creature of Seath's choice that is within 120 feet of Seath and aware of him must succeed on a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the Seath's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

Crystal Breath (Recharge 5–6). Seath exhales an icy blast in either a 60-foot cone, a 120-foot line, or a 20 foot radius around himself. Each creature in the area must make a DC 19 Constitution saving throw, taking 54 (12d8) force damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Until the beginning of Seath’s next turn, crystals sprout from the area as well, creating difficult terrain for all creatures other than Seath. A creature who ends their turn in the space of a crystal must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or die instantly and become cursed.

Legendary Actions

Seath can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Seath regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Tail Slam. Seath makes a tail attack

Spell (Costs 2 Actions). Seath casts a spell of 3rd level or lower

Lair Actions

On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), Seath can take a lair action to cause one of the following magical effects; Seath can’t use the same effect two rounds in a row:

Sentinel Giant

Huge giant, lawful neutral

Armor Class 17 (half plate, shield)

Hit Points 160

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 23 (+6)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 22(+6)        INT 9(-1)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Athletics +9

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 8 (100 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The giant makes two Halberd attacks.

Halberd. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Shield Slam. Each creature within five feet of the giant must succeed at a DC 16 Dexterity saving throw or take 4d10 bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. A creature takes half damage on a success.

Sewer King

Huge beast, unaligned

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 150

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 21 (+5)        DEX 13(+1)        CON 20(+5)        INT 4(-3)        WIS 16(+3)        CHA 7(-2)

Damage Resistances Poison

Senses Darkvision 60 Ft.,

Languages -

Challenge 6 (700 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Sewer King makes a bite and claw attack.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (3d6 + 5) piercing damage and the target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (4d4) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (4d4 + 5) piercing damage and the target must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 10 (4d4) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Shiva of the East

Medium humanoid, neutral

Armor Class 18 (plate)

Hit Points 135

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 18(+4)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 11(+0)

Skills Athletics +8, Acrobatics +8, Insight +5

Saving Throws Constitution +7, Dex +7, Wisdom +5

Damage Resistances Slashing

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common, Eastern

Challenge 6 (1800 souls)

Rapid Strike.  When Shiva takes the Attack action on his turn and has advantage on an attack roll against one of the targets, he can forgo the advantage for that roll to make an additional weapon attack against that target, as part of the same action.

Actions

Multiattack. Shiva makes three Murakumo attacks

Murakumo. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 120 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+4 slashing)

Bonus Actions

Fighting Spirit (3/Long Rest). Shiva gives himself advantage on all weapon attack rolls until the end of the current turn. When he does so, he also gains 10 temporary hit points.

Siegmeyer of Catarina

Medium humanoid, lawful good

Armor Class 20 (plate, shield)

Hit Points 120

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 15 (+2)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 15(+2)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 8(-1)        CHA 13(+1)

Damage Resistances force, fire, lightning

Senses passive Perception 9

Languages Common

Challenge 5 (50 souls)

Blue Tearstone Ring:  Whenever Siegmeyer’s health drops below 20% of his maximum hit points, he has resistance to all damage

Actions

Multiattack. Siegmeyer makes two Zweihander attacks.

Zweihander Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d6+2) slashing

Shield Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6+2) piercing

Reactions

Spike Parry. When a creature misses Siegemeyer with an attack, he can make a spike shield attack at them.

Sif, the Great Gray Wolf

Huge beast, neutral good

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 250

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 24 (+7)        DEX 18(+3)        CON 21(+5)        INT 6(-2)        WIS 17(+3)        CHA 10(+0)

Skills Athletics

Senses passive Perception 16

Languages Understands Common but can’t speak

Challenge 13 (1800 souls)

Legendary Resistance (3/day). If Sif fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.

Relentless Guardian. If Sif takes damage that would reduce it to 0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead and she gains one level of exhaustion.

Actions

Multiattack. Sif makes three greatsword attacks.

Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (6d6+7 slashing)

Sword Spin (Recharge 5-6). Sif shifts the sword in her mouth and it in a massive circle around her. Each creature within 15 feet of her must make a DC 20 Dexterity saving throw.  A target takes 10d8 slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Reactions

Parry. Sif adds 5 to her AC against one melee Attack that would hit it. To do so, Sif must be able to see her attacker

Legendary Actions

Sif can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. Si regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.

Quick Slash (Costs 2 actions). Sif makes a greatsword attack.

Leap. Sif moves up to its speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Detect. Sif makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.

Silver Knight

Medium celestial, lawful neutral

Armor Class 18 (plate), 20 with shield

Hit Points 160

Speed 30 ft

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 17(+3)        INT 13(+1)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 15(+2)

Skills Athletics +8

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Celestial

Challenge 8 (2300 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Silver Knight makes three melee or two ranged attacks.

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8 + 5) slashing damage (1d10+5 two-handed)

Pike. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d10 + 5) slashing damage.

Greatbow. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d10 + 4) piercing damage and the creature must succeed on a DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked backwards 10 feet.

Skeleton Baby

Tiny undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 12

Hit Points 5

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 6 (-2)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 8(-1)        INT 6(-2)        WIS 9(-1)        CHA 1(-5)

Senses passive Perception 9

Vulnerabilities Bludgeoning

Damage Immunities Poison

Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Poisoned

Languages -

Challenge 1/4 (50 souls)

Actions

Poisonous Touch Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 1d6 poison damage and the creature must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned for one minute. While poisoned this way, the creature takes 1d6 Poison damage at the start of their turns. At the end of each of its turns, the target can make another Constitution saving throw. On a success, they are no longer poisoned.

Snow Rat

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 37

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 16 (+3)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 11(+)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 14(+2)        CHA 7(-2)

Senses passive Perception 12

Damage Resistances poison

Condition Immunities poisoned

Languages -

Challenge 3 (50 souls)

Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Tactics. The rat has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the rat's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Multiattack. The Snow Rat makes two bite attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (4d4 + 3) piercing damage and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or become poisoned until the end of its next turn. At the end of each of its turns, the target takes 2d6 poison damage and can make another Constitution saving throw. On a success, they are no longer poisoned.

Solaire of Astora

Medium humanoid, lawful good

Armor Class 17 (breastplate, shield)

Hit Points 75

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 18 (+4)        DEX 13(+1)        CON 16(+3)        INT 9(-1)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 16(+3)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 5 (1800 souls)

Spellcasting: Solaire is a 5th-level Spellcaster. Its Spellcasting ability is Wisdom (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell attacks). Solaire has the following Cleric Spells prepared:

1st Level (4 slots): lightning spear, shield of faith, cure wounds

2nd Level (3 slots): lesser restoration, tranquil walk of peace

3rc Level (2 slots): daylight, replenishment

Actions

Multiattack: Solaire makes two longsword attacks.

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8+3) slashing

Lightning Spear. Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (4d8) lightning

Stone Guardian

Large construct, unaligned

Armor Class 17

Hit Points 100

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 19 (+4)        DEX 8(-1)        CON 21(+5)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 1(-5)

Damage Immunities Poison, Psychic;

Damage Resistances Force; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing From Non Magical Attacks

Condition Immunities Charmed, Exhaustion, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned

Skills Athletics +6

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 4 (100 souls)

Magic Resistance. The guardian has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magic Weapons. The guardian weapon attacks are magical.

Actions

Multiattack. The Stone Guardian makes two greatsword attacks.

Greatsword Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d8+4 slashing)

Slow (Recharge 5-6). The guardian targets one or more creatures it can see within 10 ft. of it. Each target must make a DC 14 Wisdom saving throw against this magic. On a failed save, a target can't use reactions, its speed is halved, and it can't make more than one attack on its turn. In addition, the target can take either an action or a bonus action on its turn, not both. These effects last for 1 minute. A target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.

Titanite Lizard

Tiny monstrosity, unaligned

Armor Class 15 (natural armor)

Hit Points 25

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 3 (-4)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 8(-1)        INT 2(-4)        WIS 11(+0)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 12

Skills Perception +2, Stealth +4

Languages -

Challenge 0 (1100 souls)

Actions

Dimension Door (1/Long Rest): The Titanite Lizard teleports to an unoccupied space within 400 feet.

Torch Hollow

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 11

Hit Points 13

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 9 (-1)        DEX 13(+1)        CON 12(+1)        INT 3(-3)        WIS 9(-1)        CHA 1(-4)

Senses passive Perception 9

Languages -

Challenge 1/8 (3900 souls)

Actions

Multiattack. The Torch Hollow makes three Torch attacks

Torch Melee Weapon Attack: +1 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d10-1 fire)

Tree Lizard

Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 65

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 9 (-1)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 12(+1)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 15(+1)        CHA 5(-3)

Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, poisoned

Skills Stealth +6

Senses passive Perception 11

Damage Immunities poison

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Languages -

Challenge 1 (100 souls)

False Appearance. While the lizard remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a tangle of vines.

Two Heads. The tree lizard has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on saving throws against being blinded, charmed, deafened, frightened, stunned, and knocked unconscious.

Actions

Multiattack. The tree lizard makes two bite attacks

Bite Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d6+2 piercing) plus 3d6 poison damage.

Undead Assassin

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 15

Hit Points 65

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 10 (+1)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 12(+1)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 12(+3)        CHA 10(+0)

Senses passive Perception 9

Skills Stealth +7, Acrobatics +5

Languages -

Challenge 2 (3900 souls)

Sneak Attack (1/Turn): The Assassin deals an extra 13 (4d6) damage when it hits a target with a weapon Attack and has advantage on the Attack roll, or when the target is within 5 ft. of an ally of the Assassin that isn't Incapacitated and the Assassin doesn't have disadvantage on the Attack roll.

Actions

Dagger Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4+4 slashing). This attack has advantage if the target missed the assassin with a melee attack since it’s last turn.

Undead Attack Dog

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 11 (2d8+2)

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 12 (+1)        DEX 15(+2)        CON 12(+1)        INT 3(-4)        WIS 11(+1)        CHA 6(-2)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4

Senses passive Perception 13

Vulnerabilities Fire

Languages -

Challenge 1/4 (3900 souls)

Keen Hearing and Smell. The dog has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Pack Tactics. The dog has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the dog’s allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d4 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone

Undead Dragon

Huge undead dragon, chaotic evil

Armor Class 16

Hit Points 210

Speed 0 ft.

STR: 25 (+7)        DEX 3(-4)        CON 22(+6)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 8(-1)

Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned

Damage Immunities poison

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages None

Challenge 10 (50 souls)

Crippled. The Undead Dragon does not have legs, and cannot move from the cliff it is clutching. It automatically fails Dexterity saving throws.

False Appearance. While the dragon remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a corpse.

Actions

Multiattack. The dragon makes three attacks, two with its claws and one with its bite.

Claw Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (3d6+7) piercing plus (1d6) poison damage.

Bite Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 15 ft., one target. Hit: (3d10+7) piercing plus (1d6) poison damage.

Toxic Breath (Recharge 5-6): The dragon exhales poisonous gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Constitution saving throw, taking 56 (16d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Undead Necromancer

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 64

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)        DEX 14(+2)        CON 16(+3)        INT 13(+1)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 17(+3)

Senses passive Perception 13

Languages Common

Challenge 9 (3900 souls)

Necromancer. Any skeletons the necromancer has created return to full hit points at the beginning of the Necromancer’s turn. This ability only functions if the necromancer is alive and conscious.

Actions

Multiattack. The necromancer makes two Hurl Flame attacks

Hurl Flame Ranged Weapon Attack +5 to hit, 30 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+3 fire)

Animate Skeleton. The necromancer points towards a corpse it can see within 30 feet of it, raising it as a catacombs skeleton.

Vile Maggot Swarm

Medium swarm of tiny fiends, chaotic neutral

Armor Class 9

Hit Points 38

Speed 40 ft.

STR: 2 (+1)        DEX 12(-1)        CON 14(+2)        INT 10(+0)        WIS 7(+2)        CHA 9(-1)

Damage Resistances Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing

Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned

Senses Blindsight 10 ft., Passive Perception 8

Languages -

Challenge 2 (1800 souls)

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny maggot. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm’s space. Hit: 10 (4d4) piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer. A creature damaged by the swarm must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease, Egg Infestation.

When the diseased creature next finishes a long rest, or is revived after death, the eggs in the creature’s head burst outwards. Characters cannot wear helmets or other headwear until the disease ends. Any souls gained by the diseased creature after this point are halved, the other half being absorbed by the eggs. Once the eggs have absorbed 100,000 souls, the eggs hatch, and new maggots quickly scurry away. The disease ends once the eggs have hatched.

Egg Infestation can be cured with an egg vermifuge.

Vine Ent

Medium plant, unaligned

Armor Class 13 (natural armor)

Hit Points 65

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 16 (+3)        DEX 11(0)        CON 13(+1)        INT 2(-4)        WIS 12(+1)        CHA 5(-3)

Condition Immunities blinded, deafened, poisoned

Skills Stealth +2

Senses passive Perception 11

Damage Immunities poison

Damage Vulnerabilities fire

Languages -

Challenge 1 (100 souls)

False Appearance. As an action, the vine ent can bury itself into the ground. While the ent remains motionless, it is indistinguishable from a tangle of leaves and vines. The ent can unbury itself as a bonus action.

Actions

Multiattack. The Vine Ent makes two vine attacks

Vine Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 7(1d6+3 slashing)

Devour. The Vine Ent makes a vine attack at a creature within five feet of it. On a hit, the creature must make a DC 13 Constitution saving throw, taking 5d6 piercing damage on a failure. The creature takes half damage on a success.

Wheel Skeleton

Medium undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 14

Hit Points 70

Speed 10 ft.

STR: 10 (+0)        DEX 10(+0)        CON 16(+3)        INT 6(-2)        WIS 8(-1)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses Darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 9

Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning

Damage Immunities Poison

Languages -

Challenge 2 (100 souls)

Actions

Wheel Charge. The wheel skeleton tucks into a roll and charges in a specific direction up to its  50 ft. The skeleton cannot turn while changing. Any creature it collides with must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 2d6 slashing damage. On a failure, the skeleton can use five feet of its remaining movement in the charge to force the creature to make another saving throw. On a success, the skeleton passes through the creature's space and continues rolling in the same direction. The skeleton does not provoke attacks of opportunity while charging.

Wisp

Tiny undead, chaotic evil

Armor Class 13

Hit Points 23

Speed 15 ft.

STR: 2 (-4)        DEX 16(+3)        CON 7 (-2)        INT 1(-5)        WIS 13(+1)        CHA 5(-3)

Senses passive Perception 11

Languages -

Challenge 1 (25 souls)

Actions

Detonate. The Wisp explodes in a 10 foot radius magical burst. Each creature caught in the burst must succeed on a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw or take 4d10 force damage, or half on a successful save.

Xanthous King Jeremiah

Medium humanoid, chaotic evil

Armor Class 16

Hit Points 90

Speed 30 ft.

STR: 11 (+0)        DEX 18(+4)        CON 14(+2)        INT 12(+1)        WIS 15(+2)        CHA 19(+4)

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages Common

Challenge 9 (50 souls)

Spellcasting. Laurentius is an 8th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell attacks). Laurentius has the following Sorcerer spells prepared:

1st level (4 slots): combustion, minor fireball, fire whip

2nd level (3 slots): iron flesh, flash sweat, scorching ray

3rd level (3 slots): fireball, power within

4th level (2 slots): toxic mist

Actions

Multiattack. Jeremiah makes two chain whip attacks.

Chain Whip Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: (1d8+2 slashing)

Covenants

Covenants are factions within the world of Dark Souls

Warriors of Sunlight

Gwyn’s firstborn son was struck from history’s recollection after a betrayal, though he still watches over those that would brave battle in service to others. The Warriors of Sunlight are knights and clerics that serve others in their quest to prove their valor to the nameless war god.

Joining. The Sunlight Altar can be found near the gatehouse at the end of the Hellkite Drake’s Bridge. A creature with a Wisdom score of 17 or higher can commune with the statue and join the Warriors of Sunlight covenant. This requirement is reduced by 1 each time a character uses the white sign soapstone to help another undead and slays the area’s boss.

Advancement. Members of the Warriors of Sunlight can rise within its ranks by offering Sunlight Medals to the Sunlight Altar. The number of medals needed to advance to the next rank and that rank’s rewards are listed below. Sunlight Medals are most commonly obtained by assisting other undead with the use of the white sign soapstone. If a boss is defeated by a Warrior of Sunlight summoned by another undead (or is at least present when it is slain), they are rewarded with a sunlight medal when they return to their world.

If a Sunlight Warrior advances to Rank 3 within the covenant, their lightning spear and sunlight spear miracles are permanently improved. Both spells are cast as if the spell slot used to cast them are one level higher.

Abandonment. If a Warrior of Sunlight abandons their covenant, they lose the ability to cast sunlight spear if they have learned it. They also lose the benefits of their Rank 3 ability if they’ve achieved it. A warrior can rejoin the Warriors of Sunlight by offering a sunlight medal to the Sunlight Altar, losing all of their previous covenant ranks in the process.

Ranks

Rank

Medals to Advance

Reward

0

1

Sunlight Longsword, Sunlight shield

1

2

Scroll of Lightning Spear

2

3

Scroll of Sunlight Spear

3

-

Covenant Miracle Improvement

Princess Guard

An undead granted audience with Princess Gwynevere can enter into a covenant with her. Members of the Princess Guard channel the Princess’s light to heal the injured and further the gods’ plans.

Joining. Princess Gwynevere can enter any undead into her covenant if they kneel in front of her and request it. Once they join, the Princess gives them a ring of the sun princess and expresses her gratitude.

Advancement. The Princess Guard do not have ranks to rise within. It merely allows the use of the soothing sunlight and bountiful sunlight miracles once they are found in the Pisacas nearby in the Duke’s Archives.

Abandonment. If a Warrior of Sunlight abandons their covenant, they lose the ability to cast the soothing sunlight and bountiful sunlight. The ring of the sun princess continues to work as normal. Characters can return to the covenant by approaching Gwynevere and asking forgiveness, which she gives freely.

Ranks

Rank

Reward

0

Ring of the sun princess

Way of White

The Way of White is the largest religion in Lordran, the common belief among the citizenry in the gods of Anor Londo. Any knight or cleric belonging to this covenant can enter others who express a sincere desire to enter into the God’s service. Their main envoys within the adventure are Reah’s company traveling into the Catacombs in pursuit of the Rite of Kindling.

Joining. Petrus and Reah of Thorolund will both join the players in a covenant with the Way of White if they are asked.

Advancement. The Way of White has no ranks to advance within.

Abandonment. Adherents who have severed ties with the Way of White can request re-entry into the covenant from another adherent like Petrus. Such clerics are honor-bound to forgive the petitioner and allow them to return.

Ranks

Rank

Reward

0

Invasion Protection

Darkwraith

After the Four Kings were tempted by Darkstalker Kaathe, the art of Lifedrain proliferated in New Londo. As the dark grew, so did the Darkwraiths. The gods feared the Dark’s advance so much they flooded the city and the Darkwraiths with it. The Dark never drowned though, they merely waited until the seal was broken to re-emerge. Most of the living Darkwraiths have been driven mad by this, but Darkstalker Kaathe is still eager to collect humanity and spread Lifedrain.

Joining. Darkstalker Kaathe can enter into a covenant with an undead who has not chosen to follow Frampt’s path. A creature enters this covenant becomes a Darkwraith, and is given a dark hand and the power of Lifedrain.

Advancement. Darkwraiths can gain more power and status to Kaathe by offering him humanity. The amount of humanity needed to advance to the next rank and that rank’s rewards are listed below.

Once a Darkwraith advances to Rank 3, the Dark Hand’s save DC is increased by 2.

Abandonment. The dark hand continues to function if a Darkwraith abandons their covenant, though the red eye orb does not. Though they will not be able to rejoin unless their sin is absolved by Pardoner Oswald.

Ranks

Rank

Humanity to Advance

Reward

0

1

Dark Hand

1

3

Red Eye Orb

2

7

Darksword, Darkwraith Armor

3

-

Dark Hand Improvement

Forest Hunters

The Forest Hunters are guardians of the Darkroot Garden and the covenant of artorias beyond it. Alvina is the leader of the covenant, along with its captain Shiva of the East. Forest Hunters are duty-bound to protect the Garden from intruders, and will be summoned to destroy trespassers in other worlds.

Joining. If she is found by the characters, she will be initially impressed with their strength on account of slaying the other Forest Hunters. Alvina offers the party membership in her covenant, initiating them into the Forest Hunters if they agree. She will vanish amicably if they decline.

Advancement. Upon first joining the covenant, a Forest Hunter will receive the cat covenant ring, which if worn will allow the character to be summoned to invade other undead traveling into Darkroot Garden. Each time they successfully slay an invader, the hunter will advance one rank within the covenant.

After they receive the Ring of Fog, each rank they advance within the covenant rewards the hunter with a divine blessing.

Abandonment. Alvina and the rest of the forest hunters will turn against the players if any of them harm another forest hunter, or if they leave the covenant through other methods. The cat ring no longer functions, but the ring of fog still does after this.

Ranks

Rank

Reward

0

Cat Covenant Ring

1

Divine Blessing

2

Ring of Fog

3+

Divine Blessing

Path of the Dragon

Dragon Apostles seek to transcend their mortal shell and imitate the immortal dragons felled by the gods so long ago. The Stone Dragon hidden in Ash Lake acts as this covenants patron, and will accept dragon scales in return for additional power in the form of draconic transformation.

Joining. One can enter into a covenant with the Stone Dragon of Ash Lake by communing with it in person. A new disciple receives a Dragon Head Stone that can be used to partially transform into a dragon. They are also given the dragon eye, which allows the disciple to invade the worlds of other undead carrying dragon scales to steal.

Advancement. Dragon scales must be offered to the Stone Dragon to advance within the Path of the Dragon covenant. The number of dragon scales needed to advance to the next rank and that rank’s rewards are listed below.

Abandonment. Both the Dragon Head Stone and Dragon Torso Stone cease to function if a disciple leaves the Path of the Dragon covenant. The covenant can be rejoined by communing with the Stone Dragon, but all of the disciples' previous ranks are lost in the process.

Ranks

Rank

Dragon Scales to Advance

Reward

0

1

Dragon Eye, Dragon Head Stone

1

2

Dragon Head Stone Improvement

2

3

Dragon Torso Stone

3

-

Dragon Torso Stone Improvement

Blade of the Dark Moon

The only true god remaining in Anor Londo is Dark Sun Gwyndolin, maintaining an illusion over the entire city to help direct undead to rekindle the First Flame. Long ago he created the Blades of the Darkmoon to punish those that would transgress against the Gods. Any undead who harms Gwyndolin or dispells Gwynevere’s illusion in her chambers are sinners in the eyes of the Dark Moon. The Blades hunt down sinners in their worlds and are rewarded by Gwyndolin with powerful miracles.

Joining. The statue of Lord Gwyn against the wall underneath the Anor Londo cathedral is illusory. Interacting with it all causes it to dissolve away, revealing a staircase down a narrow hallway. A small prayer rug has been stretched in front of the fog gate at the base of the stairs. A creature wearing a darkmoon seance ring can kneel at this rug and commune with Dark SunGwyndolin. During this communion, they may choose to join the Blades of the Darkmoon Covenant.

Advancement.  Upon first joining the covenant, a Blade of the Darkmoon will receive the Blue Eye Orb, which if used will allow the character to be summoned to invade a guilty undead in another world. Each time they successfully slay a sinner, the blade will advance one rank within the covenant.

When a Blade advances to 2nd and 3rd rank, their Darkmoon Blade miracle is cast as if as a spell of slot of one or two levels higher respectively was used.

Abandonment. A Blade of the Darkmoon will be rejected from their covenant if they harm either Gwyndolin or his illusion of Gwyenevere. A Blade who leaves the covenant in any way are considered sinners, and cannot rejoin the covenant until their sin is pardoned by Oswald of Carim. Even if they are pardoned, they can only join again if the illusion of Gwynevere has not been dispelled and Gwyndolin still lives. All ranks in this covenant are lost when a Blade rejoins it.

Ranks

Rank

Reward

0

Blue Eye Orb, Darkmoon Blade Covenant Ring

1

Scroll of Darkmoon Blade, Darkmoon Talisman

2

Darkmoon Blade Improvement

3

Darkmoon Blade Improvement

Gravelord Servant

Of all the gods, Gravelord Nito is perhaps the most obscure in his motives. Even members of his covenant, the Gravelord Servants, rarely understand his will beyond encouraging death in every world. Gravelord Servents use previous eyes of death to

Joining. In order to become a Gravelord Servant, an undead must use a secret entrance within the catacombs to be transported straight to Nito’s lair. There, the undead can supplicate themselves before the Gravelord and offer him an eye of death. In exchange, he will allow them to enter his service and give them a gravelord sword and a scroll of gravelord sword dance.

Advancement. Gravelord Servants gain power by offering Eyes of Death to Gravelord Nito. The number of eyes of death needed to advance to the next rank and that rank’s rewards are listed below. If a Gravelord Servant advances to Rank 3 within the covenant, their covenant miracles are permanently improved. Both spells are cast as if the spell slot used to cast them are one and two levels higher at ranks 2 and 3 respectively.

New eyes of death can be attained by using an eye of death to curse another world.

Abandonment. Former gravelord servants who betray their covenant can still use their covenant miracles. Killing Nito himself does not constitute a betrayal of the covenant, but servants can no longer advance within the covenant if they do. Otherwise, a creature that abandons the Gravelord Servant covenant can rejoin it if Nito is alive and they offer another Eye of Death. Abandoning the Gravelord Servant covenant forfeits all previous ranks they may have had.

Ranks

Rank

Eyes of Death to Advance

Reward

0

1

Gravelord Sword, scroll of gravelord sword dance

1

2

Gravelord Greatsword Dance

2

3

Gravelord Miracle Improvement

3

-

Gravelord Miracle Improvement

Chaos Servant

The Daughter’s name has been lost to time, and she speaks only the ancient language of Izalith. The only method the characters have to communicate with her is the old witch’s ring. If worn, the Daughter of Chaos will speak to the players as if they were her sister Quelaag. She is blind and weak, unable to understand her sister’s death even if it is explained to her. Quelaag and her sister entered into a covenant long ago, and more recently Kirk, Knight of Thorns, was bonded to her as well.

Joining. A player can enter the Chaos Servant covenant by communing with the Daughter of Chaos wearing the old witch’s ring. There are no immediate rewards for doing so beyond Einghy recognizing them as fellow servants and offering his wares to them.

Advancement. A player who enters into a covenant with the Daughter of Chaos can give her excess humanity to advance within it. The higher the character’s ranks within the covenant, the more she seems to recover herself. Achieving the final rank in the covenant will grant the Daughter’s blessing, opening the large door barring the shortcut from the Demon Ruins to Lost Izalith.

Abandonment. Killing the Daughter of Chaos will end future advancement in the covenant, however leaving the covenant does not have any effect beyond losing Einghy’s favor. If it is rejoined later, all of their ranks in the Chaos Servant covenant are removed.

Ranks

Rank

Humanity to Advance

Reward

0

1

Einghy’s Favor

1

3

Great chaos fireball

2

7

Scroll of chaos storm

3

-

Lost Izalith Shortcut

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