Unleash the terrifying horrors of Ravenloft in this must - have campaign sourcebook for the world's greatest role - playing game. Monster scholar Rudolph Van Richten has compiled his knowledge into this eerie tome. Discover the mist - shrouded lands of Ravenloft, home to infamous Darklords, vampires, zombie hordes, and cosmic terrors. You can create your own Domains of Dread or join haunted heroes with macabre lineages and forbidden powers. The mists are rising - face your dread or be its prisoner! In Fifth Edition, Ravenloft's expanded Domains of Dread are back. Travel to familiar and new domains, encounter a wide range of monstrous creatures, and unlock a wealth of new story hooks, character options, and campaign customization. This guide has everything a Dungeon Master needs to create a horror - themed campaign, including rules for custom domains and darklords. It comes with a brand - new adventure, introduces character lineages like dhampi, hexblood, and reborn, presents dark gifts, adds two new subclasses (College of Spirits for bards and Undead pact for warlocks), and offers horror - themed backgrounds and trinkets.
Using this guide is super easy. If you're a Dungeon Master, start by reading through the expanded Domains of Dread to get a feel for the setting. You can then use the rules and advice to build custom domains and darklords according to your own ideas or established horror tropes. For players, look into the new character lineages, dark gifts, and subclasses to create a unique character. When using the new adventure, follow the story hooks and let your imagination run wild. As for maintenance, keep the book in a dry place to prevent damage. Make sure to handle it gently to avoid tearing the pages. If you take notes in the book, use a pen or pencil that won't smudge. Have fun exploring the terrifying world of Ravenloft!
