Book of vile darkness forgotten realms wiki fandom. The creature can use a spelllike ability with greater effect. The book of vile darkness was an artifact that was used as a reference work by evil people. This roleplaying game product is intended for dungeon masters looking to broaden their campaigns to include dark subject matter and truly evil threats. Oct 01, 2002 along with wicked spells, wondrous items, and artifacts, book of vile darkness also provides descriptions and statistics for a host of abominable monsters, archdevils, and demon princes to pit againt the noblest of heroes. Minor artifacts are not necessarily unique items, instead, they are magic items that no. This includes, but is not limited to, the statistics and descriptions of those most evil beings, the archfiendsthe lords of hell and demon princes. Most people would rather believe it to be a myth, a story told to scare children and their parents. The book of vile darkness was released august 2012. Creates barrier of woven chains that has 20 hp4 caster levels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Along with wicked spells, wondrous items, and artifacts, book of vile darkness also provides descriptions and statistics for a host of abominable monsters, archdevils, and demon princes to pit againt the noblest of heroes. Review of book of vile darkness goto index admittedly, october is a fitting month for this release, where the trappings of evil in the world around you get halloween you primed for the trappings of evil inside the book. The contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evils thrall. A noble warrior must battle dragons and demons while upholding his moral code as he covertly joins a group of villains to rescue his kidnapped father from shathrax, the mind flayer, who threatens to destroy the world. Most believe the lichgod vecna authored the book of vile darkness. To use this supplement, a dungeon master also needs the players handbook, the dungeon masters guide, and the monster manual. The wicked text it contains is an encyclopedic reference to every form of evil and depravity known to humankind, and it is the meat and drink of the priests of dark and cruel gods. Paul bender, eric cagle, michele carter, andy collins. Shot in bulgaria in 2011, it was directtodvd released in the united kingdom on 9 august 2012. Player in my campaign just got the book of vile darkness and. Some say it should never have been, others seek it to gain power from its dark wisdom. Dec 10, 2011 posts about book of vile darkness written by antioch.
The book of vile darkness, an ancient artifact of unknown origins, said to be filled with dark secrets. There is indeed a magic item named each of the above books in the dmg. Book of vile darkness pdf version rpg item version rpggeek. Their numbers are few, but they are truly horrible applications of magic. This corrupt tome is filled with deplorable wisdom, malignant ideas, and descriptions of creatures, rites, and practices most foul. A 32page facsimile of the book of vile darkness, filled with. Most recently, the book of vile darkness has been included in the dungeon masters guide for the 3. The book can disguise itself as a less menacing book, or other item.
During the storm, magic items dont function and any spellcasters must make spellcasting ability. If a spell is written on a page, determine the spell by using infinite spells. Reputedly among its contents are dark and cruel spells, methods of ritual. The first edition dungeon masters guide notes that while this ghastly weapon is the property of orcus, at times it is said that he will allow his wand to pass into the prime material plane in order to wreak chaos and evil upon all living things there.
The book of vile darkness allows pages to be torn from it, but any evil lore contained on those pages finds its way back into the book eventually, usually when a new author adds pages to the tome. If youre willing to forgo magical items or really any items at all, for the most part the vows in the book give you a shitload of abilities and bonuses and extra feats. Buy book of vile darkness dungeons and dragons 3rd edition accessory 3rd revised edition by cook, monte isbn. The 5th edition dungeon masters guide introduced the concept of item rarity, in which magic items are given a rating between common, uncommon, rare, very rare, and legendary to denote the frequency in which this item is expected to be found within the game. The latter was made into the book s metal binding via magic. The book of vile darkness is a large, crude and ancient tome, bound in black leather and held together with dull metal bindings.
Review of book of vile darkness rpgnet d20 rpg game index. No mortal was meant to know the secrets it contains, knowledge so horrid that to even glimpse the scrawled pages invites madness. You still get your action point benefitadjacent creatures take variable energy damage and you gain resistance for the encounter against that typeand an encounter attack that lets you bind a demonic essence to a creature, which lets you slide a target, have it make an attack with combat advantage and a. The book was written by monte cook and published by wizards of the coast.
If you enjoyed this video, please give it thumbs up. The following spells have been recorded and added to the tome. The book of vile darkness is an ancient artifact and a work of pure evil. If a solar tears the book in two, the book is destroyed for 1d100 years, after which it reforms in some dark corner of the multiverse. Book of vile darkness dungeons and dragons 3rd edition. Review of book of vile darkness rpgnet rpg game index. Apr 30, 2017 book of vile darkness talking about introducing artifacts into your campaign. Book of vile darkness talking about introducing artifacts into your campaign. It features a detailed look at the nature of evil and the complex challenge of confronting the many dilemmas found within the deepest shadows.
The character formally supplicates himself to an archdevil. Wrath of the dragon god, it was directed by gerry lively. Book of vile darkness only the most indomitable minds dare to look upon the malevolent thoughts and forbidden secrets bound herein. Book of vile darkness dungeons and dragons wiki fandom. Recently my players came across a book of vile darkness in my campaign. Just got it yesterday, and the first thing i noticed upon opening it up, is that there is no 32 page facsimile of the book of vile darkness, but a 32 page players book which includes players classes, variants, options, feats, etc that comes included with the 96 page dms book for the bovd as well as the poster map. Along with wicked spells, wondrous items, and artifacts, book of vile darkness also. The character is physically marked forever as a servant of.
Book of vile darkness is intended for our adult audience. The dungeon masters guide provides the inspiration and guidance you need to spark your imagination and create worlds of adventure for your players to explore and enjoy. Player in my campaign just got the book of vile darkness and had. A 32page facsimile of the book of vile darkness, filled with malignant secrets and musings that can inspire adventures or entire campaigns a 96page game supplement that provides dungeon masters with sample roleplaying encounters, adventure hooks, skill challenges, rituals, and lore for some of the most despicable creatures to infest any.
The book also covers different types of villains, evil organizations, magical items for evil characters, as well as an adventure for use with the. The book was written by monte cook and published by wizards of the coast in october 2002. Wondrous item, artifact requires attunement the contents of this foul manuscript of ineffable wickedness are the meat and drink of those in evils thrall. How many people do you have to sacrifice to forge a sword out of the iron in their blood, assuming 100% reclamation.
I have located the relevant material via the internet archive wayback machine. B o o k o f v i l e d a r k n e s s monte cook notice. Although listed as a magical item in 2nd edition, the history of this tome and its copies is first detailed in the. Deals 1d3 damageround and paralyzes foe with concentration. The original from vecna, a deity from oerth, was a book with a cover made from flesh from a human face and bones from a demon.
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