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CONTENTS
Introduction ............................... 4 Vigilants Characters..............................29 Falmer Duskslicer..................................85 Vampiric Senche-Raht......................... 120

About This Book .............................. 4 Vigilants Allies.......................................30 Falmer Shaman .....................................85 Voidstuff ..................................... 121
Welcome to the Frozen North ....... 6 The Vigilants Quests..............................30 Falmer Warmonger ...............................88 Shade................................................... 121

The Reign of Snow ................................. 6 Chapter 2: The Holds of Skyrim 33 Feral Falmer ..........................................89 Shade Colossus.................................... 121

First Empire Of Men............................... 6 Eastmarch ................................... 34 Gargoyle ........................................ 89 Voidmother ......................................... 121

Civil War................................................. 7 Adventures in Eastmarch ......................34 Giants .......................................... 90 Void Rot............................................... 121

The Interregnum .................................... 7 Falkreath Hold............................. 35 Frost Giant ............................................90 Miscellaneous Creatures ............124
The Ebonheart Pact................................ 7 Adventures in Falkreath ........................35 Giant......................................................90 Bear Cub.............................................. 124

Reunification.......................................... 7 Haafingar .................................... 36 Giant Matriarch ....................................92 Bone Hawk.......................................... 124

War of the Red Diamond ....................... 8 Adventures in Haafingar .......................36 Sea Giant ...............................................93 Bone Wolf............................................ 124

The Red Year........................................... 8 Hjaalmarch.................................. 37 Undead Giant ........................................94 Chub Loon ........................................... 125

Civil War and Dragon Crisis.................. 8 Adventures in Hjaalmarch ....................37 Gloomspore ................................. 94 Dire Wolf ............................................. 125

Life in Skyrim .................................. 8 The Pale ....................................... 38 Gloomspore Senche ..............................94 Elk........................................................ 125

Food and Lodging................................... 8 Adventures in The Pale..........................38 Gloomspore Wolf ..................................94 Frostbite Spider ................................... 126

Environmental Hazards .................. 9 The Reach .................................... 39 Hagraven....................................... 96 Great Bear ........................................... 126

Northern Skyrim .................................... 9 Adventures in The Reach ......................39 Half-Giants .................................. 97 Horker ................................................. 126

Southern Skyrim ...................................12 Whiterun Hold ............................ 40 Half-Sea Giant Raider............................97 Husky .................................................. 127

Other Phenomena ................................13 Adventures in Whiterun........................40 Half-Sea Giant Storm Caller.................98 Mammoth ........................................... 127

Chapter 1: Guilds ...................... 15 Winterhold ...................................41 Nereids ........................................ 99 Rabbit .................................................. 127

Memberships and Ranks....................... 15 Adventures in Winterhold..................... 41 Leimenid................................................99 Sabre Cat ............................................. 128

Guild Influence......................................15 Chapter 3: Treasures................. 43 Reachfolk.................................... 101 Shellbug............................................... 128

Antiquarian Circle ........................16 Magic Item Descriptions.......................43 Briarheart Elk-Eye................................ 101 Tusked Bristleback .............................. 128

Antiquarians in Your Game................... 16 Artifacts......................................... 56 Briarheart Wildling ............................. 101 Snow Whale ........................................ 129

Antiquarian Characters.........................16 Chapter 4: Friends and Foes...... 69 Forsworn ............................................. 104 Snow Wolf ........................................... 129

Antiquarian Allies..................................17 Stat Blocks by Creature Type ................69 Reach Witch ........................................ 104 Vale Saber Cat ..................................... 130

Antiquarian Quests ...............................17 Ash Guardian................................. 70 Vateshran ............................................ 105 Vale Deer ............................................. 130

Bards College ................................18 Ash Spawn..................................... 70 Witchblade .......................................... 105 Venomspit Spider ................................ 131
Bards College in Your Game................. 18 Burnt Spriggan ...............................71 Goblin-Ken ..................................106 Non-Player Characters ...............132
Bards College Characters ......................18 Chaurus ....................................... 72 Riekling ............................................... 106 Alchemist ............................................ 132

Bards College Allies ...............................19 Chaurus Hunter ....................................72 Riekling Chief ...................................... 106 Alik’r Warrior ...................................... 133

Bards College Quests.............................20 Chaurus Reaper.....................................73 Riekling Rider ...................................... 106 College Acolyte.................................... 133

The College of Winterhold............21 Chaurus Hatchling................................73 Riekr .................................................... 107 Companion Circle Initiate .................. 134

College of Winterhold in Your Game .... 21 Dragon Priest ................................ 74 Riekr Chieftain .................................... 107 Dawnguard Hunter ............................. 135

College of Winterhold Characters ........ 21 Draugr ......................................... 76 Riekr Wildmage................................... 107 Dawnguard Scout ............................... 136

College of Winterhold Allies .................22 Draugr Death Overlord .........................77 Troll ............................................109 Dragonborn ......................................... 136

College of Winterhold Quests ...............23 Draugr Scourge .....................................78 Armored Troll ...................................... 109 Greybeard............................................ 138

The Companions.......................... 24 Draugulf ................................................79 Frost Troll ............................................ 110 Jarl ....................................................... 138

Companions in Your Game ...................24 Hulking Draugr .....................................79 Grahl.................................................... 110 Psijic Monk.......................................... 138

Companion Characters .........................24 Dwemer Animunculi ................... 80 Udyrfrykte ............................................111 Skald.................................................... 138

Companion Allies ..................................25 Dwarven Arquebus................................80 Sovngarde Hero............................ 112 Stormcloak Snow-Hammer ................ 141

Companions Quests ..............................25 Dwarven Ballista ...................................80 Stone Husk .......................................... 113 Stormcloak Stormblade ...................... 142

The Dawnguard ........................... 26 Dwarven Centurion...............................80 Vampire ...................................... 114 Thalmor Agent .................................... 143

Dawnguard in Your Game.....................26 Dwarven Colossus.................................80 Bloodknight......................................... 115 Thalmor Justiciar ................................ 143

Dawnguard Characters .........................27 Dwarven Sphere ....................................83 Blood Scion ......................................... 116 Thalmor Soldier................................... 143

Dawnguard Allies ..................................27 Dwarven Sentry.....................................83 Death Hound....................................... 117 Vigilant ................................................ 145

Dawnguard Quests................................28 Dwarven Spider.....................................84 Nighthollow Vampire.......................... 117

The Vigilants of Stendarr ............. 29 Falmer ......................................... 85 Vampiric Bear...................................... 119

The Vigilants in Your Game...................29 Falmer Chitin Whisperer.......................85 Vampiric Sabre Cat.............................. 119
 INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THIS BOOK
R
eturning from a successful hunt, a towering
giant begins kindling the unlit fireplace found
in his rudimentary camp under a rocky
outcrop, a safe haven shielding his shivering
body from the ferocious winds blowing down from the
mountains. The growling of his stomach—which has
become all too familiar—soon to be quieted by a freshly-
cut sabre cat, accompanied with foul-smelling curdled
cheese derived from his trusty mammoth companion. As
the fire flares up, the giant takes a moment to rest and
admire the mountainous landscape dotted by seemingly
endless snow-capped fir trees, and a rugged stone abode
off in the distance, its hardy Nord inhabitants toiling the
soil, hoping the harvest will be enough to last them
through another winter in the rough region of Skyrim.
Known as the northernmost province of Tamriel,
Skyrim is one of the most deeply explored regions in
the history of the franchise, with it holding the most
amount of features or mentions in The Elder Scrolls
video games out of all of the provinces in Tamriel. It is
no surprise then, that this region would eventually be
further examined in its own installment of the video
game series, which came to be the massive success
known as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. A video game
which, to many people, served as an introduction not
only to the fantastical titular region, but the entirety of
The Elder Scrolls. And, at the time of writing, is
celebrating its 10th year anniversary.
As one of the most beloved areas of the series, it is no
surprise the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Tabletop Role-
Playing Game community was excited to return to this
region (yet again), uniting and putting together ideas
to translate the rugged, cold and unforgiving nation
into the system; thus came the creation of this book,
Shadows over Skyrim, as our own special way of
celebrating the 10th year anniversary and the countless
stories the fifth installment has brought us. While
most of the content found within these pages was
written by a vast array of people with different
backgrounds and with distinct ways to play their
roleplaying games, it has been carefully curated and
reviewed by the UESTRPG team, in order to truly reflect
the sheer magnitude, and stunning mysteries of the
region we all know and love, Skyrim.
This book provides you with a myriad of options
4 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
helpful for visiting the province of Skyrim. If it is your
first time delving into these lands, this book will
provide enough content to aid your imagination in
creating a rich narrative based on the location. And if
you are returning to Skyrim yet again, it’ll help you
relive past experiences once more.
Shadows over Skyrim is primarily focused on aiding
the Game Master build a believable version of Skyrim,
and will provide options that are likely to function well
in any setting involving the northern province, be it
any of the time periods found within the series, or
beyond. These pages do not contain options for
players, instead focusing on utilizing Skyrim as a
backdrop for stories to be had at a roleplaying game.
Chapter 1 includes a list of the guilds found within
Skyrim, complete with descriptions, notable
characters, tips for using them in your game, perks of
being a member, quests, and other options to aid the
Game Master with roleplaying guilds effectively.
Chapter 2 hosts a wealth of information about the
different holds of Skyrim, complete with quests to
guide your party towards new adventures in Skyrim.
Chapter 3 comes with a variety of items, old and
new, related to Skyrim and beyond. You’re likely to find
an object your players would love to have in their
hands, or an interesting artifact might help you come
up with a quest for your party to obtain it. Be creative!
Chapter 4 is the largest chapter in the book,
including an enormous quantity of monsters and NPCs
to populate the adventures to be had within the
region. Includes plenty of returning fan favorites.
USING THIS BOOK
Inside these pages you will find many references to
various mechanics. Color and style is used to
differentiate, as shown in the following key:
Italics: Spell found in the 5e Core Rules.
Red Italics: New spell found in Legionnaire’s Guide to
Cyrodiil.
Bold: Stat block found in the 5e Core Rules.
Blue Bold: Stat block found in Chapter 4 of this book.
Purple Bold: Stat block found in other UESTRPG books.
Red Text: New conditions found in the Legionnaire’s
Guide to Cyrodiil book.
WELCOME TO SKYRIM 5

WELCOME TO THE
FROZEN NORTH
“Skyrim is now host to giant, flying lizards and two-legged
cat-men... and you're surprised by me? Yes. I just talked.
And am continuing to do so.”
―Barbas, the talking dog
N
orth of the beating heart of Tamriel, east of
the great stone castles, west of the ashen
lands, south of the ghostly sea. This is the
location of the hearth of men, Skyrim. As the
northernmost province in Tamriel, the geographical
location of Skyrim’s landmass is the cause for its
inclement cold weather, deep snows, floating glaciers,
low foliage, towering pines, and mountainous
landscapes, all of which have fostered a culture ―and
biological tendency― that highly prizes strength,
hardiness, and enhances competition, allowing large,
bulky and savage creatures to thrive in this greatly
hostile environment. The men that call this land home
are the Nords, which tend to be strong, proud, and
stubborn. In their great immaculate halls they reign
over small cities as honorable jarls, awaiting any
challenge that may lay before them.
THE REIGN OF SNOW
The province of Skyrim has always had a harsh
climate that can be difficult to withstand. However,
this is little deterrent for the numerous settlers that
have laid claim to the bitter north-lands. Long before
the first era, the frozen wastes served as the
foundation of a wealthy and prosperous society,
inhabited by proud creatures known as snow elves, an
ancient race of Mer that has nearly entirely
disappeared in more recent eras, becoming the savage
creatures now called the Falmer.
6 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
During the late Merethic era, the Atmorans, an
ancient race of Men, would land at the northern coast
of Skyrim in an colonizing effort led by the Atmoran
warrior Ysgramor, founding the city of Saarthal.
Though for a time there was relative peace between
the Snow Elves and the Atmoran, this uneasy
agreement would not last long as rising tensions
would eventually conclude in The Night of Tears; an
assault on Saarthal led by the Snow Elves which would
end up with the eradication off the majority of
Atmorans living in the city at the time.
FIRST EMPIRE OF MEN
After The Night of Tears, a surviving Ysgramor returned
with the legendary war band of warriors who would
eventually come to be known as The Five Hundred
Companions, retaking the city of Saarthal and claiming
much of the northern province’s territory for
themselves at alarming speeds, thus obtaining a much
firmer hold of the northern province, which allowed
the colonizers to become fully separate from the
continent of Atmora, and to establish The First Empire
of the Nords, leaving the Snow Elves to escape into the
depths of the undergrounds with their dwemer
brethren, forming a one-sided pact that would
eventually seal their fate.
An altercation with the known as The Dragon Wars
would cause many deaths, but gave the Nords access
to the Thu’um, also known as the Voice, a gift which
allowed mankind to triumph over their draconic
oppressors, and gave them a noticeable edge in
combat when compared to the rest of the creatures in
Tamriel.
Now with an established control of the northern
province, the Nords would begin expanding their
influence to the neighboring regions of High Rock,
Morrowind, the Nibenay Valley, as well as a handful of
Dwemer City-Sates, in a series of military and political
movements that would be known as The Skyrim The east on the other hand, had an army of
Conquests, which put great political and military unwelcome visitors land on the shores east of
power square in the hands of the northern province. Windhelm just by the White River. With killing intent,
the Kamal people from Akaviri quickly overtook the
However, this hard-earned influence quickly
areas of eastern Skyrim, and made quick work of the
succumbed after the death of High King Borgas, who
rulers at the time, Queen Mabjaam and her heir,
was killed during a Wild Hunt, and whose death
Nurnhilde.
sparked the War of Succession, causing Skyrim’s newly-
held positions to crumble under opposition, or internal
strife. THE EBONHEART PACT
This invasion caused the youngest son of Queen
CIVIL WAR Mabjaam, a Nord nobleman named Jorunn, to create
the Ebonheart Pact, a military alliance between Skyrim,
Officially called the War of Succession, this period
Morrowind and Black Marsh, in order to avenge his
began once the Moot failed to appoint a worthy
family and retake his rightful inheritance.
successor, a civil war sparked, dividing skyrim straight
down the middle into two sides: the Western Holds, King Jorunn gathered a sizeable army of Nords from
and the Old Holds. eastern Skyrim, and with the help of the Dunmer, the
Argonians, and—using the assistance of the
The mayhem caused by this war had the
Greybeards—the spirit of Wulfharth itself, to combat
consequence of Skyrim’s politics switching entirely to
the Akaviri threat, successfully repelling it away from
the locality, and due to the lessened focus on
the northern shores of Tamriel, never to be seen in the
maintaining their external holdings, a sizable amount
area again.
of land was permanently removed from the province’s
sphere of influence. The Ebonheart Pact however, stood for a long time,
as the factions involved in it established the Great
It wasn’t until 1E 420, over fifty years later, that the
Moot, which would function as the governmental body
war would come to an end, with the Pact of the
and authority for all decisions regarding the pact. This
Chieftains and the crowning of Olaf One-Eye as High
Moot would be of great help following the Alliance
King, whom was responsible for conquering the Reach
War, occuring eight years after the Akaviri invasion,
and expanding Skyrim’s territory once more. However,
that would see the involvement of the three mayor
this would not be the last time that Skyrim saw itself
factions in Tamriel at the moment: The Ebonheart Pact,
split into two opposing sides.
the Fist Aldmeri Dominion and the Daggerfall
Covenant.
THE INTERREGNUM
The end of the first era had King Wulfharth establish REUNIFICATION
the Nordic pantheon as the main religion in the
It is unknown when exactly the province of Skyrim had
province, drive the Direnni Hegemony (an early elven
both sides be mended and risen once again as a single
kingdom), out of northerner territory, and wage war
nation. However, it is speculated that the reunification
against the Orcs. After this tumultuous period, much
occurred when Tiber Septim, also known as General
of Skyrim remained relatively uneventful. That is, until
Talos, led his army against the combined forces of High
High Queen Freydis was chosen to be ruler.
Rock and Skyrim in the battle of Sancre Tor.
The Jarl of Solitude, Svartr, claimed that Freydis was
Rumors say that during this battle, Talos made use of
an illegitimate child of the past High King, and thus he
the thu’um, causing the Nords to be taken off guard by
decided to host a partial moot, which concluded that
his innate ability with the Voice, which in Nordic
Svartr would be High King in the west, whereas Freydis
tradition confirms that Talos carried the blood of the
would be High Queen in the east.
Dragon and thus was heir to the Empires of Men, and
Both of these kingdoms would prove to be difficult to thus, the Nords joined the General’s campaign to unite
handle, with no faction being at a clear advantage over Cyrodiil, and possibly, Skyrim as well.
the other. Svartr’s rulership was sabotaged by the fall
of Orsinium, which caused endless waves of orcs to
flood into western Skyrim—situation that was
advantageous for the Reachfolk, who took the
opportunity to take control of the Eastern Reach,
leaving the west with less territory.

WELCOME TO SKYRIM 7
 WAR OF THE RED DIAMOND
Skyrim would be once again plunged into Chaos during
the third era, with the rise of the Wolf Queen, also
known as Princess Potema, whose actions would cause
her son, Uriel Septim III, to rise as Emperor after a
successful attack on the Imperial City, triggering the
War of the Red Diamond, ending six years later with
the Siege of Solitude. However, the Wolf Queen refused
to admit defeat until she was finally slain 10 years after
the end of the war.
THE RED YEAR
During the Oblivion Crisis, the province of Skyrim
remained relatively safe; though many Oblivion Gates
were opened in the region—as with the rest of
Tamriel—it can be assumed that the hardiness of the
northern dwellers was enough to withstand the
onslaught of Daedra.
Only five years after these events however, the Red
Mountain erupted in Morrowind, causing a large
quantity of Dunmer to migrate into the neighboring
regions. The High King of Skyrim at the time, decided
to provide the island of Solstheim as a refuge for these
damnified individuals, eventually establishing the area
as a monument to reminisce of the hardships the
Morrowind dwellers had to face.
CIVIL WAR AND DRAGON CRISIS
Skyrim would see itself split once again in the fourth
er, when an incident regarding Markarth caused the
Empire to allow the free worship of Talos in Skyrim,
and thus momentarily breaking the contract
established with the Third Aldmeri Dominion in the
White-Gold Concordat, an act which greatly angered
the altmer union.
The Empire was given a choice: arrest Ulfric
Stormcloak, the man who helped solve the Markarth
incident in exchange for free Talos worship, or face the
consequences—a decision that the Empire accepted.
This greatly angered Ulfric, who after these events,
founded the faction known as Stormcloaks, and
challenged the High King of Skyrim to a duel, winning
via assitance of the thu’um and causing great turmoil
in the region. This sparked another civil war within
Skyrim, with the Stormcloaks wanting to have a
Skyrim free of Altmer and Imperial rule, focused solely
on the Nords, and the Empire trying its best to quell
this sentiment.
However, not much progress would be done in either
side, as in just a couple of years a major event would
unfold in the northern region: the return of the
dragons.
8 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
LIFE IN SKYRIM
Though possessing lush regions of farmland in the
southern areas, the majority of Skyrim being
constantly subjected to harsh climates makes life in
the province a tough one. Cold nights, dangerous
wildlife and an aggressive way of life can take their toll
on even the hardiest of characters, thus it’s no surprise
that the Nords tend to have a harsh demeanor, and a
tendency to be physically strong and reject more
intellectual practices. Most people you come across in
Skyrim will have a dagger hanging on their belts.
The province’s geographical location sits it in the
middle of a valley, entirely surrounded by mountains in
the southern end, and freezing cold water and glaciers
in the north. Thus, trade in the region is scarce,
dismissing the southern holds, as most caravans and
trade routes prefer to go through Cyrodiil, however,
the unique climate and fauna that are scattered in
Skyrim provide an interesting source of materials
which can’t be easily found anywhere else and can be
considered essential for certain crafts.
FOOD AND LODGING
While essential for survival in any location, food and
lodging have a special connotation in Skyrim: lodging
provides shelter from the especially deadly elements of
the region, whereas food give warmth and enhances
growth.
There are many inns scattered throughout the major
and minor settlements of the province, with most of
them offering these two basic needs. However,
luxurious treatments are not common in these areas,
and some taverns have beds that are literally made of
stone, thus expect modest accommodations at best.
Common Skyrim Commodities
Item Cost
Braided Bread 2 Septims
Salmon Meat 3 Septims
Mead with Juniper Berry 5 Septims
Horker and Ash Yam 9 Septims
Stew
Mammoth Snout 6 Septims
Renting a Room 10 Septims
Black-Briar Mead 25 Septims
Chaurus Pie 10 Septims
Eidar Cheese Wheel 13 Septims
Petting a chub loon Priceless
 ENVIRONMENTAL
HAZARDS
Skyrim is a harsh and unforgiving land. Spending time
within its barren tundra leaves little to wonder how
the Nords of the land have become hardy in order to
survive such environmental hazards. Below are a
number of hazards adventurers will come across as
they traverse the rugged northern lands of ice and
snow.
NORTHERN SKYRIM
A solemn and desolate snowscape with few who dare
brave its icy and mountainous land, many of the
hazards faced in northern skyrim consist of its freezing
cold, devastating storms, and the fragility of its
precarious setting. Those who cross this region do so
at their own risk.
AVALANCHE
Avalanches are counted as one of the gravest threats
any group of adventures could encounter. Once begun,
an avalanche increases in size, typically in a conical
manner, getting wider every moment, and with it,
multiplying its force over the length of its run. An
avalanche will typically see a width of 500 feet, length
of 250 feet, and a slab thickness of 1.5 feet. Any
creature caught in an avalanche must roll for initiative.
At initiative count 20, the avalanche moves 100 feet
downward, and any creature caught in its wake is
knocked off its feet, and begins to tumble along with
the avalanche. It must succeed on a DC 16 Strength
saving throw or it takes 3d6 bludgeoning damage. On
its turn, a creature has a movement speed of 0, and the
only action it can take is to attempt to shield itself
from harm, or attempt to pull itself out of harm’s way.
Such an action may include casting a spell, or staking a
spear into the ground and holding fast against the
impending wall of snow and debris. If the creature
attempts to shield itself, it makes its next Strength
saving throw with advantage.
When the avalanche comes to a stop, the snow and
debris settle, and any creature caught in the avalanche
is buried 1d4+1 feet under the snow. A creature that is
buried is both blinded and restrained while it is
trapped under the snow. As an action, it can dig itself
out of the snow on a successful Strength check on its
turn (DC 13), moving 1 foot upward on a successful
save. A creature trapped in snow suffocates as a result
of being buried.
Suffocation
Rules for suffocation appear in the Basic Rules but
are repeated here for your convenience.
A creature can hold its breath for a number of
minutes equal to 1 + its Endurance modifier
(minimum of 30 seconds).
When a creature runs out of breath or is choking, it
can survive for a number of rounds equal to its
Endurance modifier (minimum of 1 round). At the
start of its next turn, it drops to 0 hit points and is
dying, and it can't regain hit points or be stabilized
until it can breathe again.
For example, a creature with an Endurance of 14
can hold its breath for 3 minutes. If it starts
suffocating, it has 2 rounds to reach air before it
drops to 0 hit points.
BELOW FREEZING COLD
Temperatures below -40 degrees Fahrenheit are
considerably deadly for humanoids, even to those who
have resistance to cold damage. A creature with cold
resistance or wearing heavy winter clothing no longer
automatically succeeds its saving throw against the
cold each hour. A humanoid that doesn’t have
resistance to cold, regardless of its apparel, begins to
suffer from frostbite if it fails its Endurance saving
throws (see the ‘Frostbite’ environmental hazard
below).
BLIZZARD
Blizzards are considerably dangerous winter storms
that rage along the northern half of Skyrim. A blizzard
can reduce visibility down to one quarter of a mile or
less, can have wind speeds greater than 35 miles per
hour, it can produce 2-6 inches of snow, can last
upwards of three or more hours, and can stretch for
hundreds, if not thousands, of miles long. Whenever
the characters are caught in one, the following rules
apply until it ends:
◈ Wind speeds of 35 miles per hour or less causes
hearing to be reduced to 100 feet, and all creatures
have disadvantage on Willpower (Perception)
checks that rely on hearing. Wind speeds greater
than 35 miles per hour deafen creatures and cause
them to automatically fail Willpower (Perception)
checks that rely on hearing.
◈ Ranged weapons have disadvantage on their attack
rolls at wind speeds of 20 to 35 miles per hour.
Ranged weapon attacks are impossible to make
with wind speeds greater than 35 miles per hour.
◈ Visibility is reduced to 30 feet. Creatures without
proper eye protection, such as goggles, are
subjected to the snow blindness environmental
hazard.
◈ Movement is decreased for those within the
blizzard, as it is considered difficult terrain.
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 During a blizzard, you treat the following as an
encounter and all characters involved as having rolled
initiative.
At the beginning of its turn, a creature must succeed
on either an Agility (Acrobatics) or Strength (Athletics)
check against the blizzard’s DC (typically 17) or it’s
walking speed is reduced to 0 and can only use its
action to hold itself in place against the beating winds
until the end of its next turn. Choosing not to stand
their ground as an action, or rolling a 1 on their check,
causes the creature to be blown away 4d10 feet
backwards, taking 1d12 bludgeoning damage per 10 feet
of tumbling. A flying creature that fails this save is
blown back 4d10 feet, and drops 5 feet per 10 feet of
being blown back. The flying creature also takes 2d6
bludgeoning damage per 10 feet of forced movement
due to battering and buffeting from the intense winds.
Additionally, at the start of a creature’s turn, if it lacks
immunity to cold damage, it must succeed on an
Endurance saving throw (DC 10) or gain a degree of
frostbite (see the ‘Frostbite’ environmental hazard
below).
Each phase listed below occurs during the duration
of the blizzard, with each phase lasting 10 minutes:
◈ Phase 1: Wind speeds pick up to 35 miles an hour,
visibility is reduced to 30 feet, the temperature
drops to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
◈ Phase 2: Hail pelts the area below the storm. Each
creature must make a DC 17 Agility saving throw,
taking 4d12 bludgeoning damage on a failure, or
half as much on a success.
◈ Phase 3: Ice, debris, and rocks are kicked up from
the ground. Each creature must make a DC 17
Agility saving throw, taking 5d8 slashing damage,
or half as much on a success.
◈ Phase 4: The winds pick up, causing all creatures
within the area of the blizzard to become deafened
while the storm persists.
◈ Phase 5: A freezing blast of wind whips across the
area. Each creature within the area must make a
DC 15 Endurance saving throw, taking 6d6 cold
damage on a failure, or half as much on a success.
◈ Phase 6: Mounding snow piles up, potentially
blanketing those under the blizzard. Each creature
must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 13)
or be buried under a 6-inch layer of snow. A
creature that is buried under the snow begins to
suffocate, is blinded, and is restrained. On its turn,
it can use its action to repeat this Strength saving
throw to dig itself out of the snow.
While buried, the creature must make additional
Strength checks before the initiative count moves
forward to free itself or die. The initiative count can be
broken to allow the creature’s companions to attempt
to aid it, while adhering to its relative distance and
knowledge of the situation. A creature that is unaware
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of another being buried cannot aid in this endeavor. If
no creature aids in helping a buried creature, it must
dig itself out, or it will die before the next initiative
count if it requires air to breathe. A GM will treat this
as a special case-by-case situation as the events of this
encounter plays out.
If a GM wishes to skip this phase’s event, it is
suggested to repeat one of the prior rounds for phase
6.
FALLING ICICLES
A frequent issue that any ice cave exploring
adventurers may come across, icicles are formed by
water dripping downward from cave walls. These
icicles are much like frozen spears that are merely
waiting to be disturbed enough to fall on any
unsuspecting creatures below. Disturbances such as
seismic activity, thunderous sound, or explosions can
cause icicles to break off and fall. A creature directly
below icicles must make a DC 15 Agility saving throw,
taking 22 (4d10) piercing damage on a failed save, or
half as much damage on a successful one.
FREEZING RAIN
Rain that coats the land in a sheet of ice, this weather
phenomena is a particular hazard for those traversing
barren flatland. While freezing rain persists, the area
under its storm cloud is considered difficult terrain.
Creatures exposed to this weather, regardless of
apparel, must make an Endurance saving throw each
minute in the freezing rain, taking 2d10 cold damage
on a failed save, or half as much on a success. A
soaking wet creature does not gain any benefits to
saving throws made to ward off extreme cold from its
apparel or winter gear.
While out on the open sea, freezing rain hits the
surface of a ship as a liquid, but then freezes shortly
upon impact. The resulting ice increases the mass of a
ship by 5 pounds per square foot, per one inch layer of
ice. A heavy downpour can cause a third of an inch per
hour, thus three hours of heavy freezing rain if left
untreated can leave a layer of 1 inch on a ship. To
calculate the increased weight, take the ship’s area
(length times width), and multiply this square footage
by 5 to determine the weight of the ice in terms of
pounds. Add this number to its original cargo weight.
If the new cargo weight total exceeds its capacity as
listed in its stat block, it cannot move until the ice is
removed, and may even begin to take on water or
capsize.
FOG
Fog typically comes in two forms: lightly obscuring and
heavily obscuring, as it appears in the Basic Rules. A
creature with darkvision gains limited to no benefits of
that trait while within obscuring fog.
 FROSTBITE
A common threat to any creature that isn’t resistant,
immune, or otherwise naturally acclimated to extreme
colds below freezing, frostbite is a debilitating ailment
that damages a creature’s appendages. When a
creature is subjected to frostbite, the GM rolls a d4 on
the Frostbite Effects table below. The limb suffers a
degree of frostbite for each failed saving throw. Rolling
the same number over the course of traveling causes
the degree to worsen, up to 3rd degree. Once it has
reached 3rd degree on a particular limb, reroll the die
to gain a different resulting outcome of the table
below. The results on the table compound with one
another, such as if a creature had gained a 2nd degree
frostbite in one hand and 1st degree in the other. Any
resulting Strength checks would be made with a
penalty of a -3 to the roll. A GM can rule that a
creature with 3rd degree frostbite in one of its feet
causes the creature’s walking speed to be reduced by
half.
A creature recovers from any 1st degree of frostbite
once it finishes a short or a long rest. A creature
recovers from any 2nd degree of frostbite after a full
week. 3rd degree frostbite, however, remains with a
creature unless it is targeted by a greater restoration or
regenerate spell, or a similar rejuvenating magic.
GALE FORCE WINDS
Lashing winds ravage the snow swept north of Skyrim.
Such winds across the snowy barren tundra can
lacerate or flay those who are caught unprepared.
Wind speeds pick up to 55–60 miles per hour, making
ranged weapon attack impossible, and flying creatures
are knocked prone and fall until grounded. Mists and
clouds disperse in the area, and a creature subjected to
the winds must succeed on a Strength saving throw at
the start of each of its turns (DC 17) or it is knocked
prone and tumbles 1d10 feet back, taking 1d8
bludgeoning damage in the process. The area that the
winds sweep over is considered difficult terrain.
GLACIER CREVASSE
Traversing across ice shelves and glaciers is a
precarious danger. Crevasses are massive cracks within
ice that can appear almost in a moment. They often
span 150 feet deep, typically over 65 feet long, and are
as wide across as 10 feet.
A crevasse can form as the result of significant
seismic and tectonic activity, or from intense stress
applied to its surface, such as taking a forceful impact
from a spell or explosion, for instance, a fireball or a
thunderwave spell.
If a creature is directly above a crevasse when it
forms, the creature must make an Agility saving throw
(DC 15) or lose its footing before starting to fall into
the crevasse. A creature that makes this save leaps out
of harm’s way and is safe from any further issue. A
creature that fails this save slips into the crevasse, and
can use a reaction to attempt to grab hold of the edge
of the crevasse. A creature must make either an Agility
(Acrobatics) or Strength (Athletics) check (DC 15). If the
creature has a pointed or sharp tool in hand, such as a
pickaxe or dagger, it makes this check with advantage.
On a success, the creature grabs hold of the edge. On a
failed check, the creature falls into the crevasse.
HAIL
Hardened balls of ice that range in size from a few
centimeters thick to several inches thick, hail can pelt
the surface below a storm cloud with dangerous
destruction. Much like the grapeshot of a cannon, a
single pellet may not cause much harm, but tens of
thousands will. A creature caught exposed under a
freezing cold storm cloud runs the risk of being
subjected to the danger of icy hail, and for every
minute that it is exposed to the elements of the storm,
it must make a DC 13 Agility saving throw, taking 2d12
bludgeoning damage on a failure, or half as much on a
success.

Frostbite Effects
st
d4 Limbs 1 Degree 2nd Degree 3rd Degree
1 Left hand –1 to all Strength checks and –2 to all Strength checks and –3 to all Strength checks and
saving throws saving throws saving throws
2 Right hand –1 to all Strength checks and –2 to all Strength checks and –3 to all Strength checks and
saving throws saving throws saving throws
3 Left foot –1 to all Agility checks and –2 to all Agility checks and –3 to all Agility checks and
saving throws saving throws saving throws

4 Right foot –1 to all Agility checks and –2 to all Agility checks and –3 to all Agility checks and
saving throws saving throws saving throws

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 ICEBERG
A common sight in the Sea of Ghosts in the northern
shores of Skyrim, icebergs have claimed countless
longboats and ships that have tried to travel the frigid
waters of the north. An iceberg’s size is typically 90%
submerged in water. Many icebergs average about
1,000–1,600 feet in diameter, although they can reach
upwards to over 3,000 feet in diameter, with over 100
feet of freeboard (the visible section of the iceberg
above the surface of the water) Navigating around
icebergs is a dangerous endeavor even for the most
seasoned sailors. Should a ship run aground against an
iceberg or cause a collision with an iceberg, the ship
must make a DC 15 Agility saving throw, taking 25
bludgeoning damage multiplied by the travel speed in
miles per hour on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a success. On a roll of a 1 on the die for the
saving throw, roll a d20. On a result of 1 or 2, the ship
capsizes as a result of the collision.
SNOW BLINDNESS
A debilitating ailment that’s common during the
daytime hours on the tundra or during blizzards, snow
blindness is one of the many issues traversing the
arctic landscapes of northern Skyrim. During travel in a
snowy environment and during the daylight hours,
when a creature fails an Endurance saving throw
against extreme cold and gains at least one level of
exhaustion, roll a d20. On a result of 1–10 the creature
gains snow blindness as a result of this exhaustion.
This causes the creature to be blinded until all levels of
exhaustion are removed, or it is targeted by a lesser
restoration spell or similar magic.
Additionally, extreme blizzards can cause temporary
snow blindness. Each time a creature fails an
Endurance saving throw in a blizzard, roll a d20. On a
result of 1 or 2, it gains snow blindness. This snow
blindness lasts until the creature takes a short or long
rest out of the elements, or is targeted by a lesser
restoration spell, or similar magic.
WHITEOUT
Whiteouts are heavily obscuring, dense, low clouds
and fog that sweeps the land. Creatures within a
whiteout lose all sense of perception for contrast
between land and sky. During a whiteout, the celestial
guides above (the sun, moons, and stars) are
indistinguishable and can not be utilized for guidance
or direction. Whiteouts typically occur across the snow
barren tundras of the north or along mountainsides.
ADDITIONAL HAZARDS
Rules for extreme cold, frigid water, and high altitude
appear in the 5e Core Rules.
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SOUTHERN SKYRIM
Unlike its northern areas, southern Skyrim is
considerably more ‘hospitable’ in terms of relative
temperament. While the south is often seen as the
farming and agricultural hub of the province, some of
its least favorable weathers and common hazards are
listed below.
ACID RAIN
Due to the caustic exposure of the hot springs and acid
pools in southern Skyrim, occasional bouts of acid rain
as a natural downpour fall across the land. Every
minute an exposed creature is under a storm cloud
that produces acid rain, it must succeed on an Agility
saving throw (DC 15) or it takes 1d4 acid damage.
DROUGHT & FAMINE
Droughts are near inhospitable periods of extended
time in which lower than average precipitation can
ravage a land’s agricultural, and freshwater supplies.
Droughts can lead to famines, wherein food scarcity
increases to a dangerous rate. During a drought or
famine, rations become difficult to come by and their
cost multiply. A non-drought, non-famine ration
typically costs 1 Septim per day per creature. This cost
increases by a factor of the severity of the drought or
famine.
HEATWAVE
A heatwave is a period of extended heat, typically only
seen infrequently in southern Skyrim, but could come
as a result of an increasing presence of ash storms
within the region. A uncommon heatwave in northern
Skyrim can cause drastic melting of permafrost and
could result in flooding. Heatwaves, while dangerous
for their own right for those traveling the land, can
also act as a precursor for droughts and famines.
GEYSER
Typical of the hot springs in the valleys of southern
Skyrim, a geyser is a sudden, abrupt release of scalding
hot water that shoots from the ground upward into
the air and sprays a mist down around it. Geysers
erupt intermittently, sometimes like clockwork. A
creature standing above a geyser when it erupts
(typically in a 5-foot radius, 20-foot-high cylinder) must
succeed on a DC 17 Agility saving throw or it is lifted
up into the air as a result of the force of the eruption,
taking 4d12 fire damage as the scalding heat from the
water burns. A creature that is Large or smaller is lifted
up 20 feet into the air momentarily before falling. A
Huge or larger creature is not lifted into the air.
 OTHER PHENOMENA
Across Skyrim other naturally occurring phenomena
can stir up from time to time. These phenomena are
listed below.

ASH STORMS
Found primarily in the southernmost regions of Skyrim
and Solstheim, ash storms are common within the
barren Hirstaang Forest since the Red Year in the 4th
Era. Ash storms cause the area to become lightly
obscured, or in extreme cases, heavily obscured. While
a creature is exposed to the ash storm, it must succeed
on an Endurance saving throw (DC 8) each minute or
gain one level of exhaustion. A cloth, wrap, or similar
face covering grants the creature advantage on this
save. A creature that reaches its 6th level of exhaustion
due to exposure to an ash storm does not immediately
die, but instead begins to suffocate.

BOREALIS
On still and clear nights in Skyrim, the sky can often be
seen to be filled with colorful strips of light known as
borealis, sometimes referred to as auroras. These
celestial lights twinkle and dance above and can bathe
the land below in dim light instead of darkness.

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14 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
 CHAPTER 1: GUILDS

E
ver since the dawn of time, most creatures in accommodate the organizations offered here, or doing
Tamriel have sought to gather in communities it in an entirely new way that’s unique to the table.
with shared goals, which take shape in the form
However, all characters should feel free to join
of villages, cities, or guilds. Skyrim’s history with
whichever faction they wish, as rivalry between most
guilds is a long and complicated one, as some of these
of these factions is near null, so overlap between them
organizations claim to exist ever since before the
is not unheard of.
province itself was founded, when it was still known as
Mereth, long before the first era.

In the following chapter, you will find a compendium

of information for the most widely-known guilds that
reside in Skyrim, each one equipped with handful
information meant to provide easy inclusion into
virtually any campaign and story set in the northern
province. In the following pages you can find:
◈ A group of historians and treasure hunters, the
Antiquarian Circle
◈ An institution for poets and performers, the Bards
College
◈ An independent academy of magic, the College of
Winterhold
◈ A band of hardy fighters with a sense of honor, the
Companions
◈ A martially-focused company of vampire hunters,
the Dawnguard
◈ A daedra-exterminating coterie of religious zealots,
the Vigilants of Stendarr
Also listed are allies that players may encounter,
designed to be readily added to the game on-the-go,
minimizing the amount of preparation required to
breathe life into the guilds themselves, and populating
their bases of operation with a colorful cast of
characters, which are able to supply the protagonists
of your story with one of the available quests for each
guild, making sure you can set up an adventure quickly
and easy.
GUILD INFLUENCE
Unlike the Gold Coast, the guilds found within Skyrim
have lessened impact in their politics, economy, and
other grand-scale factors of importance for the nation,
as for the most part, they seem focused on their own
personal development, and that of their members.
Though respected, the guilds in Skyrim don’t hold
many members, as the people of the north often have
more than enough problems to deal with in their day-
to-day to worry about upholding the responsibilities
that come with membership of one of these guilds.
However, for those with time to spare and who are
willing to put in effort, these organizations can prove
to be hospitable and pleasant experiences.
Characters that are part of a faction are rarely treated
differently by people not within the same organization,
even if they make their affiliation known, the reaction
received by most commoners is likely to be
indifference, or a mild level of excitement or
annoyance.
Guild members on the other hand, are likely to treat
other members with some level of respect, and are
likely to give higher priority to a character that belongs
to their guild when asked to provide assistance.

MEMBERSHIPS AND RANKS

The guilds listed in this chapter are meant to be
simplified versions of those shown in Legionnaire’s
Guide to Cyrodiil, and as such, follow different rulings
regarding ranks and memberships. Instead, these are
intended to provide the GM with just enough content
for them to implement these guilds in their game in
their manner of choice, be it adapting the previously
mentioned rules from Legionnaire’s Guide to Cyrodiil to

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ANTIQUARIAN
CIRCLE
"We seek the truth above all else. Written histories rarely
give an honest accounting of the past. So, we go straight
to the source—relics, curios, even ancient bric-a-brac.
Anything that can teach us more about the myriad
cultures of Tamriel."
―Verita Numida, Antiquarian Circle Member
An independent department within the respected
University of Gwylim belongs to Tamriel’s most
organized historians, treasure hunters, and
loremasters. This branch of researchers call themselves
the Antiquarian Circle and can be found all over
Tamriel, both unearthing and learning to understand
the past. The Antiquarians value neutrality and wish
for little more than to conduct their fieldwork in
peace, staying far from political conflict.
Anywhere tombs, crypts, and ruins can be found, the
Antiquarian Circle is likely to be found as well. They
stake their claims in whatever historical sites they
deem interesting enough to explore. The more
adventurous among the Antiquarians are usually the
first to delve through the dangerous dungeons, sealed
by time, to secure their forsaken halls. Afterwards, the
way is made clear for other archaeologists and
excavators to locate and learn from whatever relics
were lost within. Their main goal is straightforward: to
conserve and to study.
The Antiquarians won’t allow for just anyone to join
their ranks, especially considering the years of study
required to further the conservation of historical
scripts and artifacts. While the intricate aspects of this
line of work might not be suited for everyone,
adventurers and mercenaries are always in high
demand. The Antiquarians prefer a diverse base of
associates to nurture a wide array of perspectives on
history. While their main hub is located at the Gwylim
University, multiple chapters can be found throughout
the Tamrielic provinces. More recent reports on the
Antiquarian Circle describe a decrease in central
coordination, allowing parts of the Circle to manifest
within local governments, guilds, or independently.
ANTIQUARIANS IN YOUR GAME
Often associated with excavations and expeditions, the
Antiquarian Circle will, through use of their wide range
of connections, be among the first to set foot within
newly uncovered dungeons. They seek to conserve and
study newly discovered relics and artifacts, disallowing
looters from filling their pockets. Through
advertisements, the Circle might call upon the aid of
adventurers to follow up on new leads or to assist on
existing missions.
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While the Mages Guild is known to forward magical
services towards the public, the Antiquarian Circle
seeks to do so through knowledge. There are countless
books written to educate the people of Tamriel and the
Circle is also known to act as an advisory organ for
local rulers on the subject of history. The Antiquarian
Circle doesn't necessarily concern itself exclusively
with the magical world, contrary to the Mages Guild,
but seeks to gain insight in scriptures and architecture
as well.
As a member of the Antiquarian Circle, it is your duty
to preserve the past through wisdom and will. There
will be many forces that seek to abuse the powers that
reside within the various caves and ruins of Tamriel,
but the Circle upholds the task of safekeeping such
power. Sometimes, the claim on potential excavation
sites is challenged by authorities, but that shouldn't
hold back the pursuit of scholarly traditions. Many
dangers lurk between you and your next discovery, but
your findings are set to educate others for generations
to come.
ANTIQUARIAN CHARACTERS
A character that wishes to join the Antiquarian Circle is
expected to be erudite and have passion for the past.
Anyone who is studious and seeks to uncover the
mysteries of the Mundus might be a good fit for the
Circle. Not only does the Circle benefit from
researchers, but also from those who are willing to put
themselves in harm’s way for the sake of discovery.
Mercenaries are often invited on expeditions to offer
protection to those who are unable to defend
themselves. Scholars and treasure hunters will find the
Antiquarian Circle to be a powerful and resourceful
ally, allowing for the tools necessary to better
understand the magical and material history.
ANTIQUARIAN PERKS
As a member of the Antiquarian Circle, you gain the
following perks.
Equipment. Each member of the Antiquarian Circle
has their own excavation set dedicated to unearthing
buried treasure, complete with a shovel, firm brush,
linen wrappings, charcoal, etc. Additionally, you have a
set of hooded robes bearing the emblem of the
Antiquarian Circle, a lorebook of your choice and a
padded bag for safely transporting fragile artifacts.
Food and Lodgings.You can eat and stay at any
chapter or outpost belonging to the Antiquarian Circle.
The food and rooms are comparable to modest meals
and inns.
Proficiencies. Each member of the Antiquarian Circle
gains proficiency in the History skill, if the character
doesn’t already have it.
 Services of the Circle. Because of your association
with the Antiquarian Circle, you receive a discount on
any guild service you wish to acquire. Upon displaying
a token of your membership with the Circle, you can
also gain access to libraries or sites that would
otherwise be off limits.
ANTIQUARIAN ALLIES
Within the Antiquarian Circle, one will find a hierarchy
based on accomplishments and scholarly
achievements. There are no written rules on
leadership, but members tend to greatly respect those
who have proven themselves an asset to the Circle.
Roll or pick from the examples shown on the
Antiquarian Allies table, or use them as a guide to
create your own. These could be main contacts that
hand out missions to the adventuring party, fellow
adventurers, or low ranking comrades.
NOTABLE ALLY
Curator Gerard is among the oldest members of the
Skyrim chapter of the Antiquarian Circle, located in
Solitude. He is a jovial Altmer with little sympathy for
Antiquarian Allies
d6 Description
1 Intern. A new member of the Circle who is
looking to prove themselves through great
effort. Sometimes, they are a little too eager to
make a career among the other antiquarian’s,
often getting themselves into trouble. This figure
will ask anyone for their aid in helping them get
out of trouble again. Is nervous and shifty.
2 Diplomat. A member who is specialized in
interacting with local rulers to get access to new
dig sites and ruins. Has a lot of experience in
social interaction, but knows very little about
doing research. This person will come off as
overconfident but ignorant and is often clueless
about scholarly traditions.
3 Teacher. A condescending educator, apt at
conveying their extensive knowledge to others.
They are found teaching others about history,
but come off as harsh towards those who
disappoint them with their lack of knowledge.
Quite stern and antisocial at times.
4 Curator. Overly enthusiastic and eager at every
new finding to categorize. Knows something
about everything and is extremely motivated to
learn new things. They are enthusiastic about
members performing well within the Circle.
Loves to give hugs.
5 Mercenary. Professional and practical. Very
much despises the Circle’s habit of endless
theoretical discussion and wishes to go on an
expedition. An adrenaline junkie that is secretly
scared of Ayleid ruins. Deep down, they are
really fascinated by science.
6 Celebrated Scholar. This individual is very
helpful during research and their word is greatly
respected among the others. They have achieved
incredible feats within the Circle and have a
profound knowledge of a specific field of study.
Will do everything in their power to aid new
members in preserving history. They may look
frail in their wheelchair, but their mind is
unmatched.
his Thalmor kin. He serves as the chapter’s curator,
categorizing and displaying the findings of the Circle.
He is very apt at recalling historic information and can
roughly identify almost any item directly upon
inspection. He fears for the long-term survival of the
Circle as it is and thinks that political forces might
attempt to corrupt the objective conservation of
history. Gerard was witness to book burnings by the
Thalmor in order to solidify their power. Divided and
decentralized as the Circle currently is, Gerard is afraid
they will not be able to stand against such despicable
actions. Gerard attempts to utilize his allies to cement
a sustainable partnership between all chapters of the
Antiquarian Circle, hoping for a strong centralized
force that is ready to combat the changing world.
Gerard is a very tender-hearted old Mer and wishes
nothing but the best for the younger generations, but
their stubbornness and individualism vex him
endlessly. Gerard might be able to lash out to those
who fail to respect history and handle relics carelessly,
but deep down he means well. He has an
unexplainable appetite for Skyrim’s sweetrolls, hence
the reason why he is stationed here. He seldom talks
about his wife, who was executed by the Thalmor.
Their shared dream was to build a museum.
ANTIQUARIAN QUESTS
Your work with the Antiquarian Circle revolves around
locating and securing relics of the past. You are bound
to go on expeditions and travel to dangerous places to
discover and research historical artifacts. Any
discovered artifacts must be brought back to a Circle
chapter or outpost in order to be categorized and
studied.
The Antiquarian Quests table provides a few ideas
and examples of the type of work you might do for the
Circle.
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 Antiquarian Quests
d6 Description
1 A Smuggler’s Secret. An old Dunmeri smuggler is
locked up inside Windhelm prison. If you bring
him a bottle of shein, he’ll tell you about his old
smuggling routes, pointing you toward an
intricate cave system within the Velothi
mountains. He warns you about the dangers
lurking in the deepest parts of the cave system.
2 An Impractical Collector. A highly sought-after
relic has fallen into the possession of an
eccentric noble who plans on destroying it for
pleasure. Although the noble seemingly does not
wish to part with the item, the Circle wishes to
secure it.
3 The Missing Mission. A group of excavators has
gone missing after following up on a lead in the
Dragontail Mountains. They were well-guarded
and the Circle does not wish to share more
details than necessary concerning the mission
they were sent on. Someone needs to save these
people and complete the mission.
4 A Jealous Jarl. The Jarl of Falkreath has hired the
Circle to investigate a Nordic ruin on the border
with Whiterun Hold, hoping to flaunt whatever
is found within. However, the Jarl of Whiterun is
also interested in uncovering the mysteries and
has sent a rival group.
5 The Turbulent Thesis. A senior member of the
Circle wishes to complete an important thesis
on Ayleid history. They invite you to follow up on
rumors about an undiscovered Ayleid ruin in
Skyrim after a little girl in Dawnstar was seen
carrying a welkynd stone, raising questions as to
where she found it.
6 Prowlers in Prison. Two interns of the Circle
have been convicted as thieves after excavating a
dig site near Solitude. They accidentally
unearthed the stolen pendant of the High King’s
advisor. The interns have been thrown in jail and
may be scheduled for execution if you don’t
intervene.
18 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
BARDS COLLEGE
“Never forget, the most important job of any bard is to
entertain. The day you lose your audience is the day you
cut your lute strings."
―Viarmo, Headmaster of the Bards College
The premier and renowned institute for musical and
historical learning, the Bards College of Solitude is
second only to the Antiquarian Circle in its wealth of
lore and knowledge. Whereas the latter is famed for its
pure pursuit of academia and archaeology, the former
is a place for poets, minstrels, and historians who hold
an affinity toward the arts.
Founded during the First Era when Skyrim was part
of the First Empire, the college used this time—marked
by war, succession, and strife—as a backdrop for the
early traditions and poems written by bard and skalds.
A vital role in which the Bards College serves is to
maintain the festivals and traditions that can be found
within Skyrim. Celebrations such as the New Life
Festival, Midyear Mayhem, the Jester’s Festival, the
Witch’s Festival, and of course, the Burning of King
Olaf, all fall under the festivities with which the Bards
College may put on performances.
For members of the Bards College, tradition,
pageantry, music, history, and legend, all play vital
roles within any performance they present.
Celebrations can last upwards of a week or longer, so
preparations must meet such lengthy events.
BARDS COLLEGE
IN YOUR GAME
The Bards College of Skyrim is an excellent place in
which to add mirth and entertainment. Parties that
enjoy levity and making ample use of songs can find an
opportunity to take center stage and shine bright.
As a member of the Bards College, you will likely take
part in extravagant performances, writing poems and
ballads, or even take on adventures to reclaim lost bits
of lore and history. Events significant among the
people of Skyrim will often have members of the
College entertaining large crowds.
BARDS COLLEGE CHARACTERS
Characters who wish to join the Bards College must
have a rich understanding of lore, history, oral
traditions, as well as a love and appreciation for the
arts. Characters represented as studious bards and
mages can easily find their place among such
thespians, but any student who demonstrates these
talents can find a place among the ranks of
troubadours and poetic historians.
 BARDS COLLEGE PERKS
As a member of the Bards College, you gain the
following perks.
Equipment. You gain one musical instrument of your
choice, and access to numerous costumes that
function as a disguise kit for you.
Food and Lodgings. You can eat and stay at the Bards
College. The food and rooms are comparable to
comfortable or wealthy meals and inns.
Proficiencies. Each member of the Bards College gains
proficiency in one instrument of their choice.
Services of the College. Because of your association
with the Bards College, you receive access to their
library of tomes, which chronicle the oral history of
Skyrim. Additionally, members of the College can be
recognized for their talents and may take on lucrative
performances for the lords and ladies of the land.
BARDS COLLEGE ALLIES
Within the walls of the College, you will find a number
of roles divided into two disciplines: the Department of
History and the Department of Music. Those that are
part of the Department of History take their role as
contributors to the Poetic Edda quite seriously, as they
are poets and historians alike. The Poetic Edda is an
endless collection of poems that depicts the ever-
expanding history of Skyrim. Sifting through forgotten
lore, texts, and tomes of past times is often an
undertaking the historians take in order to fulfill their
duty to record all knowledge contained within Skyrim.
The Department of Music takes to the role of
performance and preparations for celebrations. Many
are musicians, actors, singers, or stagehands that aid
in the presentation of the celebratory events. Often
considered the more ‘lively’ aspects of the Bards
College, those who take to this department will enjoy
the notoriety, fame, and frivolity that comes with the
many presentations that occur.
Roll or pick from the examples shown on the Bards
College Allies table, or use them as a guide to create
your own.
NOTABLE ALLY
D’Jaggo the Sweet-Tooth. A lean, green-eyed, amber-
hued Suthay-raht Khajiit of seemingly questionable
nobility, D’Jaggo, tells many tales, often contradictory
ones of his upbringing and social status. Among the
Khajiit, they once were an aspiring Moon-Singer,
keepers of lore and storytellers of ancient tales and
legends, but D’Jaggo found himself more interested in
the carnal pleasures of fame and fortune rather than
the merits of his craft. After his order stripped him of
his role, D’Jaggo took to traveling the world, often
Bards College Allies
d6 Description
1 Groundskeeper. The College’s Groundskeeper
from Markarth is a well-known friendly
individual, who is constantly at work to keep the
college clean. They have been working as
groundskeeper for a long time, and are loved by
everyone for their ability to easily put a smile on
other people within the College.
2 Student. This student from High Rock is in the
College to perfect their singing skills, and will
demonstrate this way too often. They are known
to be quite cowardly and believe heavily in
destiny; so much in fact that a dream they once
had of being on a big stage is now their life goal.
3 Speech Teacher. An Imperial from Kvatch, a
former member of the Bards College, who
graduated as top of their class, with honors; a
title they’re very proud of. Now one of the
youngest teachers, they spend as much time as
possible with their students to make sure they
understand the arts of speechcraft. They have a
morning ritual which includes meditation, and
have a story for everything.
4 Instrument Teacher. A stern and very strange
teacher in the College is an Orc from one of the
tribes in Skyrim. They ended up in the College by
chance and got the job by “persuading” the
Headmaster. They can play a handful of
instruments, and can instruct a student how to
beat someone to death with one. They cannot
stand laziness and can be observed collecting
animal skulls.
5 Conductor. The conductor of the Bards College
is a relatively short Bosmer born and raised in
the Imperial City. They speak loudly, but are
prepared for nearly any situation, and consider
mistakes to be unforgivable. During orchestras,
they are full of energy and love conducting the
musicians.
6 Headmaster. The headmaster of the college is a
very busy individual, but they love making time
for the students of the College. They are often
observed spying on other people for unknown
reasons.Besides this, they are also known to
stretch the truth in order to tell a good story,
and they excel at a multitude of instruments.
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 tagging along with adventures as he collected trinkets,
stories, and some coin for wine, wench and jewelry.
Eventually, the Khajiit found his way to Skyrim by
means of a drunken spree after fateful meeting with
an odd, black-robed Breton. This mysterious stranger
drank him under the table, and when D’Jaggo awoke,
he was face down in fresh snow. Wandering for a time
in this strange, icy land, he stumbled upon the looming
gates of Solitude. After catching word of a place for
minstrels such as himself, D’Jaggo displayed many of
his natural magical talents, and many of the tales he
had learned along the way. Impressed, the members of
the College welcomed D’Jaggo in. He has since become
a senior member.
Now that he is a senior member of the Bards College,
D’Jaggo has earned himself a reputation as a favorite
among the youngest bards, as well as an
unquestionably gifted troubadour. While he still enjoys
dabbling in his beloved vices, D’Jaggo strives to
maintain some level of professionalism while a
production is in full preparation and performance. But
once a performance is declared a success, he will often
be found a week later, drunk in a ditch and covered in
filth from the celebration.
BARDS COLLEGE QUESTS
Your work in the Bards College can range greatly, from
dangerous adventures that require you to delve deep
into ruins with the purpose of recovering lost tomes,
to staging elaborate celebrations that must wow and
inspire onlookers.
The Bards College Quests table provides a few ideas
and examples of the type of work you might do for the
Bards College.
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Bards College Quests
d6 Description
1 Revisionist History. Someone has stolen several
important historical documents on Nord heroes,
and has replaced them with duplicates that
attribute their deeds to one man that appears in
no other historical records. The head of the
Department of History has tasked you with
finding both the thief and the original
documents.
2 Song of the Dovah. The college has acquired a
very interesting find: A song written entirely in
Dovahzul, the language of dragons. While the
song is translated, the lyrics seem to be
complete nonsense, which may mean the lyrics
are metaphorical. You have been tasked with
finding an expert on the dragon tongue to
determine the song’s meaning.
3 Don’t Stop the Music. A well-respected member
of the college said some rather controversial
things about a wealthy family in Skyrim while
drunk. Two assassins have tried to kill her
already, but both failed. She’s going to be
performing at a party in the Blue Palace soon,
and it is your job to make sure she survives the
night, and that none of the guests suspect
anything is wrong.
4 Snow Elf Swan Song. The college has received a
tip about the “Last Snow Elf Saga”, the work of a
Falmer poet during the early days of his race
being enslaved by the Dwemer. It is apparently
an epic poem on the final days of the war
between the Snow Elves and Nords, and its
chapters are scattered and hidden throughout
Dwemer ruins in Skyrim.
5 Instruments of Atmora. The college has recently
acquired the war drum belonging to a skald of
the Five Hundred Companions. The drum has a
message written on it that says “Assemble the
five instruments of Ysgramor’s greatest skald,
and learn the forbidden song of the first king of
Skyrim.” The college has ordered you and several
others to track down the other four
instruments.
6 A Bloody Account. An ancient vampire who
witnessed the deeds of one of Skyrim’s greatest
heroes firsthand has agreed to an audience with
the college in his lair, at the cost of a poet’s
blood. You have been tasked with recording the
story and allowing the vampire to drink your
blood. The Dawnguard have contacted you along
the way, promising you a hefty sum if you drink
a special potion that will kill any vampire that
drinks your blood.

THE COLLEGE OF
WINTERHOLD
“Magic is a true power, not something to be shunned by
commoners or treated as an amusing diversion by
politicians. It shapes worlds, creates and destroys life... It
deserves proper respect and study. The College is a place
where we can focus on that, without the pressures of the
world weighing down on us."
―Savos Aren, Arch-Mage
The College of Winterhold is a school for magic located
in the city of Winterhold, found in the snowy northern
regions of Skyrim. The imposing and fortress-like
campus is arranged around a large central courtyard
and reachable only across a narrow stone bridge. It
functions much like the Mages Guild in other parts of
Tamriel but is an independent establishment. The
College holds documents dating back as far as the late
Second Era, though the College itself is said to be even
older, as it’s rumoured that the College was founded in
the First Era by a legendary mage named Shalidor.
The College is selective in picking who is allowed
entry, as they only allow students who prove
themselves adept at the magical arts. Once a student
has successfully joined the ranks, they are free to
exercise most forms of magical arts, including the
practice of Necromancy, a school that is otherwise
shunned by the Mages Guild.
The College's main building, where all kinds of arcane
practice occurs, is known as “The Hall of the
Elements”. Within this main building, one can find the
famous Arcanaeum library as well as the Archmage’s
quarters. Accommodations for students and faculty are
found in separate buildings located around the
campus. Underneath the College lies “The Midden”,
underground ruins of the College's past, where many
of its greatest and most dangerous secrets lie.
Through experimentation, scholarly research aided by
books, and field trips, the College furthers its main
goal of discovering the mysteries of magic, all the
while teaching new generations of mages not only
how to manipulate their gift, but also how to
appreciate and understand the concept of magic.
COLLEGE OF WINTERHOLD IN
YOUR GAME
The College of Winterhold is an institute that dedicates
itself to the study and practice of magic. All members
of the College are focused on improving themselves in
one or more arcane fields such as Destruction,
Conjuration, Enchantment, or various other arcane
subjects.
The College is home to students, scholars, wizards, a
master wizard, and the Archmage. A new member of
the College always starts as a student, and if they
successfully graduate afterward, they can aspire to
become a scholar in a specific field. When their studies
prove true, they will be able to rank up to the rank of
wizard, meaning they will be able to teach new
students in their field. Ahead of this, there is the rank
of master wizard, which is the most prestigious in the
current group of Wizards, being second only to the
Archmage, replacing them in case of retirement or
early death.
Many people come to the College of Winterhold for a
large variety of purposes, that include, but are not
limited to learning spellcasting, theory-crafting, or
finding information in the massive Arcanaeum. As a
member of the College of Winterhold, you likely seek
to learn and evolve in the fields of magic, be it either
through theory, practice, or a combination of both,
learning everything from the theory behind Soul Gems,
to powerful destruction magic, which may be handy in
a pinch. At the end of the line, you will know your
chosen fields of magic like the back of your hand. As a
member and scholar, you are expected to act with
respect towards your fellow college members even if
they are a rank below yours.
COLLEGE OF WINTERHOLD
CHARACTERS
Characters with a wish to join the College of
Winterhold are most often brilliant, studious, and
curious. An individual able to cast spells that is willing
to dedicate themselves to a timeline of study and
research is welcome within the walls of the College. All
members are bound together by the practice of magic
and as such there is no discrimination within the walls
of the College, there are only mages.
COLLEGE OF WINTERHOLD PERKS
A member of the College of Winterhold, you gain the
following perks:
Equipment. Each member of the College of
Winterhold will receive a small pouch with a writing
quill, ink, folded parchment, a scroll case, a borrowed
book on the subject of your current study, and an
empty book for writing.
Food and Lodgings. You can eat and stay at the
College of Winterhold. The food and rooms are
comparable to modest meals and inns.
Proficiencies. Each member of the College of
Winterhold gains proficiency in the Arcana skill, as well
as learning one language befitting their field of study
(usually Daedric).
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 Services of the College. Thanks to your association
with the College of Winterhold, you have free and easy,
but not unlimited, access to the majority of the
Arcanaeum, while non-members must often endure
extensive interviews and significant fees to gain access
to even the most common archives. The College of
Winterhold might also have repositories of lore that
are too valuable, magical, or secret to permit anyone
immediate access.
Connections. You also have a decent knowledge of the
College’s personnel, and you know how to navigate
those connections with some ease. Additionally, you
are likely to gain preferential treatment at other
libraries across Tamriel, as a professional courtesy to a
fellow scholar.
The College of Winterhold Allies
d6 Description
1 Steward. This grumpy steward is an individual
who performs various tasks to keep the College
clean and fed. Being tasked with chores causes
them to smell slightly of sweat most of the time.
The steward is an unfortunate wanderer from
Mournhold who was denied the privilege of
becoming a student at the College, this alone
has made them jealous of most other members
of the College.
2 Student. A very calm but greedy individual, this
member of the College can usually be found
studying or practicing their craft within the
walls of the College. They used to be bullied as a
child during their time in Sentinel. This student
learned magic so that it wouldn't happen again.
They are often heard thinking aloud.
3 Scholar. This scholar from Elsweyr is a strange
college member who is studying to become a
master in Alteration magic, with the intent of
teaching this field to other students later on.
They are known to be horrible at keeping secrets
and will usually ponder situations deeply before
making a decision. They often sleep next to their
bed rather than in it.
4 Wizard. A Nord Wizard from Riften teaches
Illusion magic to the students. They have spent
many years within the walls of the College. They
are known as a patient individual who often
judges people by their actions, not their words.
They have a dream of one day becoming rich and
famous, and they will use their knowledge in
Illusion to achieve it.
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5 Master Wizard. Among the ranks of the Wizards,
there is a busy Master Wizard who has spent a
long time in Cyrodiil. They are well-known to be
the most learned and skillful among the wizards.
They are aware that their position will one day
bring them to the rank of Archmage and they are
more than prepared for this. Besides that, they
are constantly looking for loopholes and have a
joke for every single situation.
6 Archmage. The Archmage is seated in the aptly
named Archmage‘s quarters on the top floor of
the College, where they hold decisive and
political power over the College. Any
administration between the College and the rest
of Tamriel goes through the Archmage. Very wise
and studious, this character has been with the
College for a long while, and has risen through
the ranks using sheer intellect and magical
prowess
COLLEGE OF WINTERHOLD
ALLIES
Within the walls of the College, you’ll find many
individuals with a variety of roles. Some may be
dedicated to theory, while others might be more
focused on the practice.
These individuals are often clothed in a variety of
linen or woolen robes, with some carrying extra bags
for their many books or research equipment.
Roll or pick from the examples shown on the College
of Winterhold Allies table, or use them as a guide to
create your own.
NOTABLE ALLY
Kurzog gro-Agugdu. An old, Destruction Wizard of the
College of Winterhold, Kurzog is an aged Orsimer that
takes his task at the College very seriously. This is often
displayed in his aggressive attitude towards anyone
that even dares to fail one of his exams.
One of many sons of a stronghold chieftain, Kurzog
was expected to head into battle and fight for his clan.
After being bested by a ‘weakling’ Breton hedge-mage,
he was ousted from the clan, forced to pursue a
different path. Taking note from the Breton’s magical
prowess, Kurzog joined the College of Winterhold
where he proved his worth and eventually became a
Wizard of Destruction. With a keen interest in battle
ingrained from his family's values, he sees destruction
as a powerful weapon that rivals an axe, bow, or spear
Kurzog believes that he is a rare gem in this world,
being one of few Orsimer who pursue a career in
magic, often stating that having him as a teacher is a
privilege; he doesn’t tolerate interruption, bragging, or
showboating in his classes, and his students are often
under severe pressure. Despite his cruel demeanor, he
cares deeply about his students and wants to see them
succeed and grow as he did, though earning his respect
might just be the hardest task in the College of
Winterhold.
COLLEGE OF WINTERHOLD
QUESTS
Your work within the College of Winterhold involves a
large variety of jobs that range from finding missing
materials to archaeology in nearby Dwemer ruins.
The College Quests table provides a few ideas and
examples of the type of work you might do for the
College.
6 A Weird Occurrence. This morning, several
college students attacked the Archmage. Each
one looked half-starved and beaten, and were
screaming about being trapped in Oblivion. After
the attackers were dealt with, their remains
disappeared. The same students were apparently
in class the entire time, and are currently very
much alive and well. They have no recollection
of attacking the Archmage.

The College of Winterhold Quests

d6 Description
1 Missing Alembic. A wizard has misplaced his
alembic (Alchemist Supplies) somewhere within
the walls of the College… Or they may have just
left it with another student. It’s up to the party
to find this missing item.
2 Fetch me that Book. The librarian of the
Arcanaeum sends the party out to collect various
rare books scattered throughout Tamriel. Some
of these books may or may not be hiding within
ancient ruins, or in the bookshelves of a
Hagraven’s cottage.
3 Guinea Pig. A party member might just be the
perfect individual for one of the College’s
students in their experiments, which may or
may not end up in this party member having to
spend the rest of the day as a Daedroth… Try
explaining that one to the guards.
4 Ancient Magic. Sometimes, a study of the arcane
is created, but it doesn’t stand the test of time
and is lost. Rumors surrounding particular
research papers and magical studies have
emerged, grabbing the attention of one of the
College’s Wizards. Your party is sent out to
retrieve the documents from an old Nordic ruin
in the mountains.
5 What Lurks Below. Rumor has it that something
is coming out of the Midden in the dead of
night, and stalks the College. A student went
missing during the night, and a scrap of their
robes was found next to the Midden's entrance.
Do you dare go in to find them?

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 THE COMPANIONS
"What does it mean to be a Companion? It means living
such that your Shield-Siblings would proudly say they
fought at your side. Glory in battle, honor in life. Deal
with problems head on. Leave whispers and sneaking to
the gutter rats who can't fight for themselves."
―Kodlak Whitemane
Tracing their roots back to when Ysgramor formed the
original Five Hundred Companions and waged war
against the Snow Elves to avenge the Night of Tears,
the Companions were formed shortly after the Nordic-
Falmer War came to a close. Many of the Five Hundred
separated and went their ways, but a number of
warriors held together to form what would be known
simply as the Companions.
Often described as little more than soldiers-for-hire,
the Companions have been hired throughout the
centuries to wage war, though honor has always been
chief among the shield-kin of Skyrim. Some several
hundred years after the death of Ysgramor, Harbinger
Mryfwiil decreed the Companions would cease their
affairs in politics and wars. Now known as impartial
arbiters of honor, the Companions seek their glory as
servants of the people.
Without a current presence of the Fighters Guild
within Skyrim’s borders, the Companions functionally
serve as this role. After discovering the Skyforge, they
set up their headquarters here known as Jorrvaskr,
which would later be incorporated into the greater city
of Whiterun. Armed with the finest steel in all of
Skyrim, the companions have left their mark as honor-
bound folk heroes.
COMPANIONS IN YOUR GAME
The Companions have established themselves long
within the early settlement of Skyrim. By the end of
the First Era, rules of Atmoran purity had largely been
done away with, allowing for non-Nordic companions
to find their place among the shield-brothers and
sisters of Jorrvaskr.
Contractors, warriors, and skilled hunters, the
Companions seek their fame, glory, and honor in
serving the people of Skyrim. The guild does not accept
work from governments or political movements,
preferring to take their pay from independent
individuals in order to maintain their impartiality.
Unlike other organizations, such as the Knights of the
Nine, removing themselves from politically motivated
wars has allowed the Companions to thrive and
survive long throughout the eras.
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COMPANION CHARACTERS
Wishing to join the Companions is no small feat. Tests
of honor and might are used to root out those who
can’t measure up to the merits of a true shield-brother
or shield-sister. Those who lack both will be tossed out,
as the Companions hold their bonds of fellowship
above all else. Those they cannot trust with their life,
or those who cannot raise a shield in defense of
another, have no place among these battle-hardened
warriors.
While not outright a militant group, the Companions
hold to strong ideals of warrior culture, and will often
test their might against one another. It is a show of
honor to duke it out with another member of the
guild, as strength of arm is considered second to
strength of heart. Of course, as a group of Nordic
tradition, those who can’t hold their liquor will be
resoundingly laughed from the halls of Jorrvaskr. In
many ways, becoming a Companion is to embrace the
embodiment of what many Nords live and breathe to
become.
COMPANIONS PERKS
As a member of the Companions, you gain the
following perks.
Accommodations. You can stay at Jorrvaskr for free.
Doing so gives you a modest place to rest along with
comfortable meals and drinking contests to partake in.
Equipment. Jorrvaskr is home to the Skyforge. Your
proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you
make using Smith’s Tools while using the forge. With
the best forge in Skyrim being located here, there is an
abundant supply of armor and weapons for sale at a
discounted price to members.
Training. Jorrvaskr offers training and sparring for
members of the Companions. When you undertake the
training downtime activity for learning weapon or
armor proficiencies, the time it would take to learn the
chosen proficiency is reduced by half. Additionally,
other members of the guild may be interested in a
sparring match.
The Circle. Being a member of the Companions gives
characters easy access to Sanies Lupinus. Members of
the Circle are known to be Lycanthropes and as such,
offer this “gift” to fellow Companions. Characters that
are in the Companions may take a level in the Cursed
Class: Lycanthropy without needing to find a way to
contract the disease.
 COMPANION ALLIES
The companions boast a resounding roster of capable
and honorable fighters, brawlers, and warriors of all
stripes. Those who have been able to prove their
mettle have been warmly taken in as a shield-sibling.
Roll or pick from the examples shown on the
Companion Allies table, or use them as a guide to
create your own.
Companion Allies
d6 Description
1 Shield-Sibling. A fully-fledged, battle-tested
warrior of the Companions. Accomplished,
proud, and mostly jovial, this individual is
always itching for a drink, a fight, or both.
2 Hunter. The hunter is taken seriously by the
Companions. Working as a seeker or scout, this
character’s methodical nature aids the
Companions by preparing the coming battles,
surveying and planning out the attack. They’re
not very talkative, preferring to scheme plans
inside their heads.
3 Smith. Built like someone who was born with a
hammer in one hand, the smith is a powerful
member of the companions. While their large
form may seem intimidating, they are happy to
lend an ear to any companion that needs it and
ensures everyone is taken care of. Their skin is
pockmarked from years of burning embers.
4 Young-Blood. This relatively small young blood
doesn’t look fit for combat, but a rough
childhood provided them with an astounding
level of endurance, and a bit of a bad temper,
too. They are untested but eager to prove
themselves.
5 Circle Member. A veteran and seasoned warrior,
the circle member proudly displays the scars on
their face as glorious marks of battle. Although
their wild eyes suggest a diminishing level of
stability, they are very loyal to the harbinger. Has
a tendency to dismiss young-bloods, and only
trusts those that have fought alongside them.
6 Harbinger. The de facto voice of the
Companions. While not seen as a guild master,
the harbinger sees themself as a guide for the
Companions and offers their wisdom and
counsel for those who would listen. The eldest
of the Companions, their face is littered with
wrinkles, but their build clearly states that this
individual is still fit for combat. A certain
amount of reverence is expected of each shield-
sibling towards the Harbinger.
NOTABLE ALLY
Aleaka the Bold. A fiery Nord woman from the Reach,
with an attitude as striking as her orange mane, Aleaka
is a newer member of the Companions who holds little
back when it comes to her opinions or to her punches.
Rough, is one way of putting it when you describe
Aleaka. A true Nord of Skyrim, if Aleaka isn’t seen
fighting, hunting, brawling, or sleeping, she can easily
be found within the mead hall of Jorrvaskr drinking the
other members of the Companions under the table.
With a zest for life and adventure, the Companions
seemed the perfect fit for Aleaka.
Aleaka was raised within the Falkreath hold of south-
central Skyrim. Her father, Lark, and her mother, Lea,
were dairy farmers, and she lived alongside her eight
brothers and sisters. The farm was rarely visited, and
growing up, Aleaka seldom interacted with other
people aside from her family, or occasionally Falkreath
proper when they would come to trade, pick up
supplies, or drop off their goods.
Often described as ‘built like an ox’, Aleaka is by no
means a small framed woman. Her years of growing
up on the farm gave her the strength to keep up with
her brothers. Never wanting to be seen as lesser to any
of them, Aleaka took great pride in combative games
that pitted her against them. Her brothers often spoke
of Aleaka being more Orc than Nord, a saying that
stuck with her throughout her formative years.
Aleaka is loud, impulsive, bold, and brash. She treats
every one of her Shield-Siblings like family, and is quick
to defend any of them at the slightest provocation. She
is very emotional and wears her heart on her sleeve,
always laughing the loudest or crying the hardest out
of anyone in the room.
COMPANIONS QUESTS
Quests for the Companions typically come in one of
two categories: paid contracts or honor-bound aid to a
shield-sibling.
The Companions Quests table provides a few ideas
and examples of the type of work you might do for the
group.
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d6 Description
1 The Hand That Feeds. A former member of the
Silver Hand has come to join the Companions.
They were allowed in, and have the backing of
most of the Inner Circle, despite protests from
other Shield-Siblings. You have been secretly
charged with protecting them, and their terrible
secret: They are a werewolf, and their former
comrades want them killed.
2 Race for the Staff. The staff of one of Ysgramor’s
battlemages was discovered by the College of
Winterhold, but it was stolen by an unknown
party before it could reach the city. Now the
College and the Antiquarian Circle are both
hunting for the staff. The Companions have a
rightful claim to any artifact of the original Five
Hundred Companions, so finding the staff before
a bunch of stuffy academics is a high priority.
3 Dying Embers. In the dead of night, a
necromancer snuck up to the Skyforge, casting a
spell on it before fleeing. Now the forge can no
longer produce its famous steel, and suddenly
stronger undead have begun to stalk the land.
Find the necromancer and make them reverse
whatever foul sorcery they placed on the
Skyforge.
4 Wrong Wuuthrad. The relic Wuuthrad was
stolen and replaced with a fake. Nobody saw the
thief or even knows when it happened. You have
been charged with tracking down the axe, and
returning it to its rightful place in Jorrvaskr.
5 Stop the Reveal. Several of your Shield-Siblings
have been kidnapped by the Silver Hand. They
will be set free on one condition: the Inner Circle
must reveal their lycanthropy to all of Whiterun
in ten days’ time. If not, the captives will be
killed.
6 Crack of Dawn. You were given a job to
eliminate a gang of bandits. Once you arrive at
their hideout, you find a member of the
Dawnguard there, who explains that the bandits
are actually thralls for a vampire, who has them
rob people for him. They also explain that this is
not an isolated incident, and several “bandit”
gangs are run by vampires. The vampire hunter
proposes that your organizations could work
together to bring down this menace.
26 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
THE DAWNGUARD
"I've heard the rumors around Skyrim. I know something's
going on. And I've seen the vampires. I felt I had two
choices. I could either live in fear of the night, or I could
help do something to help protect my people."
―Agmaer, Dawnguard Recruit
There is little love to spare for those infected with the
curse of vampirism, but there are always those who
are willing to put their lives on the line in order to
hunt vampires. No creature of the night should rest
soundly, knowing that the Dawnguard, an ancient
body of vampire-hunters, is out for their blood.
Although vampires can prove to be fearsome allies, the
Dawnguard evens the odds through the use of
advanced armaments and battle trolls.
Once the prison for the vampire son of a wealthy
Riften jarl, the fort that hides within Dayspring Canyon
to the east of Riften has been the headquarters of the
Dawnguard since its founding. During the Second Era,
they swore to prevent the jarl’s son from escaping, but
were forced to make a living out of something else
when they were said to have killed their prisoner.
Banished from Riften hold, the highly armed
Dawnguard found new work within reach of their
purview—killing vampires. As more and more willing
townspeople and peasants joined the ranks of the
growing force, the vampire menace was put to an
end—at least for a while. With no more imminent
danger from vampires, the Dawnguard eventually
dwindled and died out.
During the Fourth Era, the order once again rose to
prominence from within the newly reclaimed Fort
Dawnguard. Their one goal is to prevent all vampires
from tormenting the living by using sheer force and
will. Members from all walks of life heed the
Dawnguard’s call and make haste to bolster their
ranks. The Dawnguard holds several fortified positions
throughout Skyrim and along the Velothi and Jerall
Mountains, but their glorious main holdout will
forever be the intimidating Fort Dawnguard, safely
tucked away within the lush nature of the Dayspring
Canyon. No longer will the living be used as thralls or
cattle, for a new day dawns over Skyrim.
DAWNGUARD IN YOUR GAME
When there are bloodless corpses littering the desolate
back-alleys of Windhelm or if empty tombs seem no
longer vacant, the Dawnguard is coming to investigate.
Crossbows will be nocked and the sharp silver
weaponry will shimmer in the moonlight as the
Dawnguard attempt to track vampires. Throughout the
province, there are people, nobility, and peasantry alike
that plead for the Dawnguard’s aid. The job is usually
completed with deadly accuracy, but sometimes the
hunters like to drag a vampire or two back home for
interrogation.
The Dawnguard are, however, not senseless killing
machines. Whenever the opportunity arises, their
members study the vague and mysterious past of the
ancient order of vampire hunters and how they came
to be. Not only do they learn a great deal about the
order and how to organize it, but they also gain insight
into the whereabouts of powerful ancient equipment
created by their predecessors. Although the
Dawnguard prefers to remain isolated while remaining
watchful over the turbulent crowds that roam Skyrim’s
larger settlements, they have to keep an ear on the
ground at all times. Since smaller towns and cities
seem to be targets for hungry vampires, the
Dawnguard has to maintain a presence within the
different holds.
As a member of the Dawnguard, you must put
yourself at risk to protect and serve the people of
Skyrim. The vampire menace is not one to take lightly
and many of your brethren will not survive the darkest
of nights. Most of the time, the authorities are willing
to give the order a chance, but it is up to you to prove
yourself. The newly revived Dawnguard must face
internal and external struggle to help it organize and
establish itself as a force to be reckoned with.
DAWNGUARD CHARACTERS
When wanting to become one of the Dawnguard, one
must be of peak physical and mental fitness. Weaklings
will be torn apart by vampires and their remains will
serve in their army of the dead. To prevent disaster,
members are expected to follow meticulous training in
athletics, marksmanship, and various other skills that
may help them survive encounters with vampires.
While the Dawnguard is primarily a militant order,
there is also use for those who can supply or support
the group, often through the scholarly fashions or
through serving the others as a quartermaster. As long
as you can help out, you’re welcome. Those with a
dominant distaste for vampires—or the undead as a
whole—will find great satisfaction in joining this
revived order of hunters, for all are united in the very
same enmity.
DAWNGUARD PERKS
As a member of the Dawnguard, you gain the following
perks.
Equipment. Each member of the Dawnguard receives
a crossbow of your choice, a set of chainmail, and a
shield bearing the Dawnguard crest. Additionally, you
gain a wooden stake, a silver necklace and a free
potion of cure disease, (see Legionnaire’s Guide to
Cyrodiil) with the ability to purchase more.
Food and Lodgings.You can eat and stay at any
outpost belonging to the Dawnguard. The food and
rooms are comparable to modest meals and inns.
Proficiencies. Each member of the Dawnguard gains
proficiency in one crossbow weapon of their choice.
Services of the Circle. Because of your association
with the Dawnguard, you receive a discount on any
guild service you wish to acquire. Upon displaying a
token of your membership, you can also help yourself
to 50 septims worth of supplies (such as bolts or rope)
from a Dawnguard quartermaster each week.
DAWNGUARD ALLIES
As a member of the Dawnguard, you will follow any
orders given by those who stand higher in both rank
and respect. There has never been much room for
bureaucracy within the order, so don’t expect to find a
strict description of job, rank, and function.
Roll or pick from the examples shown on the
Dawnguard Allies table, or use them as a guide to
create your own. These could be main contacts that
hand out missions to the adventuring party, fellow
dawnguard, or low ranking members.
NOTABLE ALLY
Kat Amaeri. A young Nord woman with Breton
heritage that aspires to study vampires. Growing up,
Kat was raised by her father who instilled a great
passion for knowledge and understanding in her. One
horrific night, a vampire came to feed on the family’s
cattle. Kat’s father fended off the attack, attempting to
protect Kat and the rest of the farm, but he himself
was bitten. Kat tried to care for him as long as she
could, but her father couldn’t bear to burden her with
his curse. One morning, just before dawn, her father
left and never returned again. To this day, Kat carries
the letter that he left for her before he disappeared.
Taking after her father, she continued on with her
scholarly pursuits, eventually finding her way within
the Dawnguard. She is a valuable member of the team,
and provides vast amounts of knowledge concerning
vampires, including their unique anatomy and
behaviour. Recently, she has been studying how
vampires have been able to blend into the crowds of
the cities and where they keep and hide their lairs.
Secretly, she believes that vampires are not inherently
evil and hopes to discover a way for the living to
coexist with the vampire kind.
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Your duties with the Dawnguard will have you locating
and hunting vampires throughout the land. In between
assaults, spare time is used to research the first
Dawnguard and improve the order. Fort Dawnguard
may be a powerful stronghold, but that doesn’t mean
it can’t be improved.
The Dawnguard Quests table provides a few ideas and
examples of the type of work you might do for the
order.

Dawnguard Allies The Dawnguard Quests

d6 Description
1 Quartermaster. A really nice figure who is
always handing out more items than they are
supposed to, especially to those they like. They
seldom stop talking about their dysfunctional
marriage. Has a warm toothy smile.
2 Blacksmith. Big and burly, the blacksmith misses
their hometown of Rorikstead, but will make the
best out of their current situation. They are in
charge of crafting and modifying Dawnguard
equipment. Strongly disapproves of ungrateful
members.
3 Trainer. This person is very shady. They are a
criminal sent to Fort Dawnguard as punishment.
Although they seldom talk about themselves and
come off as unreliable, they are a very
experienced combat trainer. Secretly keeps a
rodent as a pet.
4 Interrogator. Claims they are just a civilized
interrogator, but has been seen employing
brutish tactics. They have an intrinsic hate for
vampires and keep jars of vampire dust and
fangs.
5 Veteran. A powerful and experienced member of
the order. They bark orders at new members and
use fear as a teaching method. Although they are
pessimistic through and through, they are also
talented at keeping the other members from
getting complacent. He lost his arm to a
vampire bite.
6 Troll Handler. More familiar with trolls than
anyone else, they train the beasts as weapons
for the order. They deeply care for the well-being
of each and every troll that is handed out to
other members and knows each by name.
Secretly steals from the pantry for special treats
for the trolls.
d6 Description
1 The Red-Eyed Ruler. One of the jarls in the holds
has contracted advanced vampirism and is
desperately looking for a way to cure it. A
servant overheard this and is looking to blow the
whistle, alerting all other citizens and jarls on
this delicate matter.
2 The Welcoming Committee. A fort as ancient as
Fort Dawnguard is bound to be home to secret
passages. A new member accidentally stumbled
upon a hidden pathway leading into a vampire
crypt, waking them all up.
3 Propaganda. An unknown group of people is
spreading stories about the Dawnguard stealing
coin from the townspeople and conspiring with
vampires. These blatant lies have to be stopped
before the order loses the support of their allies.
4 A Dying Wish. A elder veteran member is dying
and wishes for someone to get revenge on a
cunning vampire master he encountered in his
youth. The master vampire resides in a fungal
cavern within the Velothi mountains.
5 Among Us. A Falkreath lord has received an
anonymous tip, stating that someone living in
his castle is a vampire and is planning to murder
him. The lord immediately locked down his
castle, preventing anyone from leaving. The
Dawnguard have been enlisted to identify and
dispose of the culprit.
6 Ancient Technology. A researcher uncovered a
memory stone, belonging to a higher ranking
Dawnguard of old. They state that there is a
sealed Dawnguard armory hidden within the
depths of a notorious Dwemer ruin.

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THE VIGILANTS OF
STENDARR
"Our order was founded after the Oblivion Crisis. We
dedicate our lives to facing the threat of Daedra wherever
they appear."
―Member of the Vigil
Among the most fervent adherents to the doctrines of
the Divines are the Vigilants of Stendarr, a warrior-
priest sect founded after the Oblivion Crisis. The
Vigilants are staunch opponents of all things
unnatural, exterminating Daedra and their worshipers,
witches, the undead, vampires, and lycanthropes, and
seek to destroy them before they can harm others.
Despite being reverent of Stendarr, the Divine of
Merciful Forbearance, the Vigilants seldom offer mercy
to the subjects of their inquisition, but are gentle and
kind to those they deem to be innocent, going so far as
to even offer healing and restoration services to weary
travelers free of charge. Vigilants always travel in pairs
and can sometimes be seen wandering the countryside
on the hunt for evil to purge.
The Vigilants are spread throughout Tamriel, namely
in Skyrim, Hammerfell, Cyrodiil, and High Rock. In the
provinces where the Vigilants are present, they are
centralized in local branches called Halls of the
Vigilant, which serve as headquarters, barracks,
armory, and places of worship for the Vigilants and any
who would wish to pray to the Divines, Stendarr in
particular. Throughout the history of the Vigilants of
Stendarr, the Halls have been attacked in the back-and-
forth struggles between the Vigilants and various
organized threats, such as vampire covens. This has
resulted in the Halls burning down, becoming
abandoned, or worse, before being rebuilt by the
surviving members of the priesthood.
THE VIGILANTS IN YOUR GAME
The Vigilants of Stendarr are a sect of the Imperial
Temple, and while they share a lot in common with
many other followers of the Divines, their reverence is
chiefly dedicated to the namesake’s Divine: Stendarr.
The goals of both organizations are ultimately the
same, however, the differences lie in their praxis, as
the Vigilants are a martial priesthood rather than
simple monks or priests.
If you are looking for greater impact with your
choices regarding the Vigilants of Stendarr, the
Imperial Temple introduced in Legionnaire’s Guide to
Cyrodiil can provide guidance for progression in the
guild. You are likely to take on the Paladin special role.
After gaining the rank of Acolyte, you would progress
through the Vigilants, becoming a Parson, an
Inquisitor, and finally, the Keeper of the Vigil.
As a Vigilant of Stendarr, you seek to prove your
devotion to the preservation of good and the
destruction of evil through your service to the guild
and the community. You forge a path of piety through
violence, cleansing the evils of the world that seek to
prey on innocent mortals. You are expected to act on
behalf of your Hall, mounting expeditions into the
wilderness, seeking daedric artifacts, and hunting
down monsters.
VIGILANTS CHARACTERS
Characters seeking to join the Vigilants of Stendarr are
pious and headstrong individuals. Any character
dedicated to eradicating evil and hunting monsters or
seeking to dedicate service to the Divine of Mercy is
welcome among their ranks. The Vigilants are
benefited by crusaders, priests, warriors, barbarians,
and perhaps wardens who are interested in upholding
the virtues of the Divines. Scholars are of particular
use, as the Vigilants often seek ways to help fight evil
and protect themselves and others, and those skilled in
battle are likewise valued.
VIGILANTS PERKS
As a member of the Vigilants of Stendarr, you gain the
following perks.
Equipment. Each member of the Vigilants of Stendarr
has a symbol of Stendarr, which can be used as a holy
symbol, arcane focus, or druidic focus for the purposes
of spellcasting. Additionally, you have vestments
bearing the emblem of Stendarr and a book containing
prayers and rites dedicated to Stendarr.
Food and Lodgings.You can eat and stay at any
Imperial Temple or guildhall. The food and rooms are
comparable to modest meals and inns.
Proficiencies. Each member of the Vigilants of
Stendarr gains proficiency in the Religion skill, if the
character doesn’t already have it.
Services of Stendarr. Because of your association with
the Temple of Stendarr, you receive a discount on any
guild service you wish to acquire. When you donate to
the Imperial Temple to gain the benefits of a spell, you
pay half the normal cost, assuming the temple has
access to that spell. Additionally, you can gain
proficiency in the History or Nature skills through
training as a downtime activity, as though you were
learning a language. A character can learn only one of
these skills in this way.
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 VIGILANTS ALLIES
Within the Vigilants of Stendarr, you’ll find a devoted
hierarchy of individuals with a variety of roles. Many
may be staunchly faithful to Stendarr, while others
might be more focused on the destruction of daedra.
Roll or pick from the examples shown on the
Vigilants of Stendarr Allies table, or use them as a
guide to create your own. These could be main
contacts that hand out missions to the adventuring
party, fellow adventurers, or low-ranking comrades.
Vigilants of Stendarr Allies
d6 Description
1 Inquisitor. This ardent follower of Stendarr is a
former soldier of the Imperial Legion. They
firmly order around subordinates and are
paranoid about daedra worshipers infiltrating
the order. Though well-intentioned, they can
come off as rude to members of the lower ranks,
as they are focused on the next mission to root
out the evils that plague Tamriel. Slow to trust,
and quick to annoy.
2 Parson. A bit harder in their demeanor, having
witnessed death either at their hands or at the
hands of evil, this figure spends time near the
fire, but close to maps, lists, or texts to study for
upcoming ventures. Eats far more than someone
of their size should be able to.
3 Acolyte. This member is eager to join in the
action of quashing evil. They tend to live
vicariously through the tales their Vigilant
comrades tell, reveling in the glories of slaying
the monsters that prey upon the innocent, or
basking in the splendor of Stendarr’s
benevolence. Has a bit of a lisp.
4 Custodian. The Custodian’s duties are to
maintain the Hall’s library and manage
dangerous artifacts and substances recovered by
other Vigilants while out in the field. They are
often extremely knowledgeable, and can help
other Vigilants in their own research or offer
information that might otherwise be hard to
come by, such as the natures of daedric artifacts
or vampire clans.
5 Chamberlain. This Imperial Temple priest resides
within the Hall, and has the sole duty of
maintaining the altars to the Divines. Rather
than focus upon Stendarr alone, the
chamberlain will also provide guidance in the
light of other Divines as well, and can administer
higher-level healing magic, medical assistance,
and spiritual guidance for others, be they
Vigilants or not.
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6 Divine Worshiper. This individual is a solemn
character, taking the time to visit each altar to
the Divines and making a small prayer. They are
quiet and easily slip into the background, and
take care to avoid drawing attention. This
person is very matter-of-fact about their faith
and how important it is to pray to all the
Divines.
NOTABLE ALLY
Keeper Kimani. The Keeper of the Hall of the Vigilants
in Skyrim, just south of Dawnstar. This heavy-set,
middle aged Redguard woman is very much a
proponent of making use of Restoration magic and
training other Vigilants in its use. While the Vigilants’
main objective is to destroy evil, Kimani fears that the
militant nature of the Vigilants throws the group into a
negative light among locals who do not understand
their intent. As a result, she insists that Vigilants
venturing out into the wilderness either know a
handful of Restoration spells, or carry potions and
scrolls, all of which are for use on travellers
encountered along the road, or upon themselves in
dire situations.
Kimani is a stern and disciplined individual, but cares
deeply for others within the Vigilants. She is a
motherly sort of figure, and always wants to make sure
that everyone in her care is healthy, rested, and fed,
but can be harsh if someone defies the orders of a
superior or acts in a way that unnecessarily poses
danger to themselves or others.
THE VIGILANTS QUESTS
Your work with the Vigilants of Stendarr involves
purging the evils of the world and protecting the
people of Tamriel from harm. You seek to destroy
undead, daedra, and werewolves and remove
supernatural threats and their influences. You root out
cultist organizations and recover dangerous artifacts in
the name of Stendarr.
The Vigilant Quests table provides a few ideas and
examples of the type of work you might do for the
guild.
 The Vigilants Quests
d6 Description
1 Haunting Lights. Traveling merchants and
scouts around Riften have mentioned sightings
of strange magical lights in the woods just
outside the city walls. Fears of a portal to
Infernance are beginning to spread among the
populace.
2 Infernal Alliance. A strange note made of an
unrecognizable organic material was sent to the
Keeper by name. A Dremora by the name of
Sarlek has captured some of your comrades, but
wishes to come to a deal with the Vigilants to
face a greater threat.
3 The Hollow Village. Reports have recently come
to light regarding a small village roughly two
days’ ride from the Hall. The village, which
grows a significant amount of produce, namely
apples, has suddenly stopped sending merchants
to sell their fruits at the nearby city’s market.
Rumors have begun circulating that the village
was visited upon by a monster of some kind,
causing the village to become a ghost town.
4 Blood Child. A vampire child comes to the doors
of the Hall and collapses, crying out for help.
The child is weak and is sobbing about being
unable to play in the sunshine and that they
don’t want to eat any more animals. Closer
inspection reveals that the child has only been a
vampire for several days.
5 Wolf’s Den. Recent patrols have discovered
evidence of a pack of werewolves. The evidence
leads invariably to a crumbling chapel, which is
occupied by monks. The specifics are unclear;
are the monks protecting the werewolves or
under threat from them? Could they be the
beasts themselves?
6 Para Bellum. A large ruin several days from the
Hall has been found to be occupied by a
standing army of undead, their numbers
increasing day by day. They do not move, but
stand at attention in neat regiments on the
grounds of the ruin. Any poor soul unfortunate
enough to venture too close is cut down and
added to the army. It is unknown why these
undead are organizing or what is causing them
to rise from the dead.

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 CHAPTER 2: THE HOLDS OF SKYRIM
T
o many throughout Tamriel, Skyrim is a
frozen, barren wasteland of danger and
death. This is only true for some of the
province, mostly the northernmost portions.
The homeland of the Nords is a varied landscape,
containing the snow capped mountain ranges, dense
pine forests, rolling plains of tundra, treacherous ice
sheets, rushing rivers and lakes, and much more.
Outside of the natural landmarks like the Throat of the
World and populated cities like Windhelm and
Solitude, ancient ruins of both Nordic and Dwemer
origin dot the landscape. Skyrim is a place of
adventure, beauty, and history spanning back to when
the Atmorans first set foot on Tamriel.
The rich history of Skyrim has given birth to many
civilizations and settlements that have weathered the
element and passed the test of time. From nearly
deserted towns struggling to survive the harsh winters,
to booming centers of agriculture and trade, the
following chapter presents you with many interesting
locations within the northern province, ready to be
utilized as either colorful backdrop, or main attraction,
of your future tabletop adventures in the land of
Skyrim.
In the following chapter, you will find information for
a handful of interesting regions for you and your
adventuring companions to discover, or revisit:
◈ The rocky, sulfur-scented lands of Eastmarch
◈ The evergreen region of Falkreath Hold
◈ The seaside beauty of Haafingar
◈ The remote and isolated Hjaalmarch
◈ The snow-capped hold known as The Pale
◈ The dangerous mountains of The Reach
◈ The golden fields of Whiterun Hold
◈ The academic congregation of Winterhold
These are the most prominent locations found in the
province, and in each one of them is included just
enough information to fuel your imagination.
CHAPTER 2: THE HOLDS OF SKYRIM
Other Areas in Skyrim
While this chapter speaks mainly of the Holds of
Skyrim, there are other places to visit. These areas
are not traveled by most, but may be of interest to
adventurers for their unique dangers and locales.
Blackreach
Deep beneath Skyrim, accessible only by certain
elevators of Dwemer make, is the cavern of
Blackreach. This massive cave is home to many
strange sights, including glowing mushrooms the
size of trees, strange “gloomspore” beasts, and
ancient buildings. These ruins were built by both
the Dwemer that colonized the area, and by ancient
vampire clans. Blackreach is a mysterious place ripe
with discovery and adventure.
The Sea of Ghosts
Off of Skyrim’s northern coast lies the dangerous
Sea of Ghosts. While this ocean leads to the
ancestral land of Atmora, navigating it is difficult
and deadly, due in part to ice floes and glaciers.
Islands of murderous reavers sit in this ocean, but
far more dangerous are the rare Sea Giants. Sea
Giant longships will attack other ships, and the
Giants themselves are said to hunt and wrestle with
whales. The Sea of Ghosts is a terrifying and life-
threatening place, and one few dare navigate.
Solstheim
Though technically part of Morrowind in more
recent eras, the island of Solsteim is a place that
shares close historical ties with Skyrim. Broken off
from the mainland during a battle between the
Dragon Priests Miraak and Ahzidal, it is one of the
most dangerous places on Tamriel. Rieklings,
reavers, spriggans, and dangerous Morrowind fauna
stalk the island, and there are few civilized areas for
respite from the brutal wilds. In the 4th Era, half
the island is covered in choking volcanic ash, while
the other is a frozen land. The Skaal, a tribe of
monotheistic Nords who worship the All-Maker, are
one of the few friendly people you may meet on
Solstheim, along with the people of Raven Rock,
one of the only other settlements on the island.
Solstheim is a place of danger, and only the
strongest and most cunning can survive its brutal
conditions.
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 EASTMARCH
Capital: Windhelm
The first of the four Old Holds, Eastmarch is a cold
place of ancient history. The capital city of Windhelm
was built by the hand of Ysgramor himself. The city is
among the oldest in all Tamriel, built as a monument
to man’s achievements and in clear view of the Barrow
of Ygnol, son of Ysgramor. The Palace of Kings, where
Ysgramor ruled, still stands, despite the city being
sacked twice. It will likely stand for the rest of time,
facing the many blizzards and cold snow that the city
endures.
As its name suggests, Eastmarch lays along the
eastern edge of Skyrim, bordering the Velothi
Mountains and Morrowind and containing Dunmeth
Pass. A field of expansive natural hot springs take up
most of the hold, said to have been created during the
hero Wuunding’s battle with a powerful Daedra, where
the former wielded a great flaming hammer.
Darkwater River flows into the hot springs from Lake
Geir, and the village of Darkwater Crossing sits along
its banks. Another village in the hold is Kynesgrove,
south of Windhelm, site of a shrine to the goddess
Kyne. Along Windhelm flows the River Yogrim. Also in
the hold is the Sacellum of Boethiah, shrine to the
titular Daedric Prince. Eastmarch is a place of danger,
ancient tradition, and of boiling heat and freezing cold.
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ADVENTURES IN EASTMARCH
In Eastmarch, you might go on the following
adventures:
Eastmarch Adventures
d4 Description
1 Rumor has it something massive was seen flying
over the Velothi Mountains. Everyone who says
they saw it has a different story, some saying it
was a snow whale, others saying it was a
Dwemer airship, and one person even claims it
was a floating island.
2 Daedra have been appearing all over the hot
springs. At the start there were only Scamps and
the like, but travellers have started spotting
wandering Dremora.
3 A Dunmer fugitive wanted by House Redoran is
hiding out somewhere in the hold. Rumor has it
they have been framed for whatever crime they
committed for political reasons.
4 On the doors to the Palace of Kings, there is a
message written in the blood of 9 soldiers, one
from each hold. It reads: “The jarls have grown
soft, the high king fattens himself upon his
gilded throne. The whole of Skyrim is weakened
by them. Blood must be met for such
indignation. If the jarls and the high king of
Skyrim wish to regain their honor, they will seek
me out in the barrow of Yngol. Should they
cower in fear, more of their pathetic ‘warriors’
will be killed by my hand.”
 FALKREATH HOLD
Capital: Falkreath
Falkreath hold is a southern hold that closely borders
Cyrodiil. It is ripe with game and fishing, and is a well
travelled place due to its border province. The capital
of the hold, the city of Falkreath (sometimes called
Falcrenth) is nestled in the hold’s great Pine Forest. It is
sometimes called “The Heroes’ Graveyard” due to its
large cemetery and history as a site of many major
conflicts. It enjoys great economic boons from lumber
and game from the surrounding forests.
Outside of its capital, Falkreath has two major towns,
Granite Hill and Helgen. The latter is called the
“Gateway to Skyrim” or “The Gateway to the North”, it
is the first town that many would encounter upon
coming into Skyrim. Helgen was destroyed during the
4th Era by Alduin, but it's ruins still stand. On the
border there are the Jerall Mountains, which one must
traverse to enter Cyrodiil. In the middle of the Pine
Forest is Lake Ilinalta, the source of the White River
and ripe with fish. Two other notable landmarks are
the Guardian Stones, three of Skyrim’s standing stones
dedicated to the constellations, and the massive Bleak
Falls Barrow, sitting atop a mountain north of Lake
Ilinalta. Rumor has it that there is also a sanctuary of
the Dark Brotherhood in the area, along with some
kind of hidden ruin called the Twilight Sepulcher.
Falkreath is a misty, forested land of game, lumber, and
travellers.
CHAPTER 2: THE HOLDS OF SKYRIM
ADVENTURES IN FALKREATH
In Falkreath, you might go on the following
adventures:
Falkreath Adventures
d4 Description
1 Each night, a Sovrngarde Hero appears at the
Guardian Stones. They challenge anyone who
comes near to travel to each standing stone and
then return to the Guardian Stones to face them
in battle for a grand reward.
2 Rumor has it there is something big lurking in
Lake Ilinalta. Some say it's a giant fish, others
say it's an Emperor Crab. Whatever it is, it has all
the fishermen so spooked that the hold’s
economy is suffering, and the Jarl is offering a
reward for the lake monster’s head
3 Werebeasts have been spotted all over the hold.
They appear to all be fighting each other in three
main groups, Werewolves, Werebears, and
Werelions. Anyone caught in the crossfire of this
lycanthropic battle royale is torn apart.
4 Several corpses that were going to be buried in
Falkreath cemetery have all gone missing. Most
suspect a grave robber or necromancer to be the
culprit, but the town drunk says differently. They
claim that one body got up and dragged the
others out of town in the dead of night.
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 HAAFINGAR ADVENTURES IN HAAFINGAR
Capital: Solitude In Haafingar, you might go on the following
adventures:
Haafingar is the northwestern-most hold in Skyrim,
and while it is small, it is by no means unimportant.
Sitting along the Karth River, it is a place ripe for trade, Haafingar Adventures
and its southern portion is warm for such a northern
area. It is most famous for its great capital city, d4 Description
Solitude. Not only is it the largest city in all Skyrim, it 1 The Bard’s College has run afoul of a killer
is also a center of foreign trade and holds a long and claiming to be Olaf One-Eye’s ghost. Each week,
storied history. Solitude sits on the Great Arch, a giant a member of the college has been killed, and if
rock outcrop overlooking the Solitude Inlet and Karth the Burning of King Olaf isn’t canceled, the killer
River Delta. Solitude is also home to famous buildings threatens to attack the headmaster next.
like the Bard’s College, Blue Palace, and Castle Dour.
2 Each day at dawn, the Statue of Meridia has shot
Solitude is also the provincial capital for the Empire in
a beam of harmless light at a seemingly random
the region, making it a bustling place of trade, politics,
person in Haafingar. Nobody knows why.
and military might.
3 Strange animals (Vale Beasts) have been spotted
Outside of Solitude, Haafingar has many landmarks. wandering the region. They seem to be coming
The town of Dragon Bridge connects the hold to from the Druudach Mountains.
Hjaalmarch via the titular bridge. You can find
adventure in both Clearpine Forest and the Giant’s 4 Draugr have been seen stalking the roads at
Coastline. Atop Mount Kilkreath stands a grand statue night, carrying the banner of the Wolf Queen,
and temple to the Daedric Prince Meridia. Out in the Potema. Interestingly, the Draugr seem to be
Sea of Ghosts you can find the island of Kyne’s Aegis, from crypts related to the Dragon Priests.
and the mysterious Castle Volkihar, said to house a
terrible clan of vampires. Rumor has it hidden away
somewhere in the southern Druudach Mountains is a
“Forgotten Vale”, a hidden valley holding untold
treasures, strange beasts, and the ruins of a Snow Elf
church. Haafingar is a place of history, political
intrigue, and adventure.

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 HJAALMARCH
Capital: Morthal
Hjaalmarch is a small, isolated place, populated mostly
by a large swamp. Its sole settlement and capital is
Morthal, a small town of little importance outside of
being a hold capital. Morthal, like the rest of the hold,
is an isolated, creepy place, a small town built on the
water and shrouded by mist. Most travelers stay away
from the place entirely. Its citizens are suspicious of
outsiders, and are fearful of the monsters that lurk
about the marsh. The town prefers to keep to itself,
rather than concern itself with the problems of greater
Skyrim.
Hjaalmarch is a hold mostly populated by the
Drajkmyr marsh, a huge, saltwater swamp connected
to the Karth and Hjaal rivers. Nordic ruins are
scattered throughout the bog, and wispmothers and
other monsters roam the swamp, preying on
unfortunate travelers. The hold is small and isolated
due to the Skyborn mountain range, and one of the
shortest routes from central Skyrim runs through the
Labyrinthian, a cursed and abandoned ancient city that
served as the capital of the ancient Dragon Cult, now
populated by frost trolls. The ruin takes its name from
the maze crafted by Shalidor to text new archmages.
Also in the region is Fort Snowhawk, a military
fortification. No other towns exist due to the marsh
and isolated nature of the area. Hjaalmarch is an
unsettling land, quiet and filled with dangers and few
comforts.
CHAPTER 2: THE HOLDS OF SKYRIM
ADVENTURES IN HJAALMARCH
In Hjaalmarch, you might go on the following
adventures:
Hjaalmarch Adventures
d4 Description
1 A brutally injured adventurer stumbles into
town. They claim that they were hired by a mage
that discovered a new section of the
Labyrinthian, but “everything went wrong fast.”
2 Several children have gone missing in the
swamps, around the same time that a
Wispmother has been spotted around the area.
Every child that has disappeared has a deceased
mother.
3 Ice Trolls have been leaving the Labyrinthian en
masse, forming gangs that roam the land and
attack towns. The Labyrinthian is deathly quiet,
not even animals are staying there now.
4 A skald is staying in Morthal, and has promised
a hefty sum to whoever can bring him a great
story or song about Hjaalmarch. Word is, she’s a
very picky judge on stories.
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 THE PALE
Capital: Dawnstar
The Pale is one of the four old holds, and it competes
with Winterhold for the title of the coldest hold. A land
of frozen tundra, it is a brutal environment. Its capital,
Dawnstar, is a port town on the Sea of Ghosts. It stood
as a military garrison town throughout the 3rd era,
facing the mysterious threat of the Ice Tribes in 3E 427.
In the 4th era, it was a town of trade, fishing, and
mining, with abundant quicksilver and iron. It has a
small lighthouse to the east and a small military tower
called the Tower of Dawn overlooking the town.
The Pale is a miserable place to live, with many
residents calling it “the old boot”. The village of
Heljarchen Creek existed until the 4th era, but other
than that there are only a few farms, Fort Dunstad, and
Nightingale Inn. Nordic crypts dot the landscape, and
there are a few Dwemer ruins in the area as well.
Landmarks include Shearpoint Mountain, Lake Yorgrim
(source of the River Yorgrim, and surrounded by
Yorgrim Forest), and the shrine of Mehrunes Dagon, a
huge statue of the titular Daedric Prince. The Pale is a
hard land of freezing cold, ancient history, and trouble.
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ADVENTURES IN THE PALE
In The Pale, you might go on the following adventures:
The Pale Adventures
d4 Description
1 Fishing boats in Dawnstar have been going
missing, their crews turning up on the shore
alive, but with no memory of what happened
after they left port.
2 A strange, blue-skinned warrior has been spotted
wandering the Pale and murdering travelers. He
shouts “For the Ice Tribes!” before attacking.
3 The Pale has gotten strangely warm as of late.
Melting snow has revealed more than a few
hidden caves. Some are filled with Falmer.
Others, nothing but corpses.
4 Strange sounds are coming from the shrine of
Mehrunes Dagon. Any who approach it after
midnight have been found injured at the bottom
of the mountain, their bones crushed. They
claim the statue moved upon their approach,
and then everything went black.
 THE REACH
Capital: Markarth
The westernmost hold of Skyrim, the Reach is the
rugged wilderness that traces across the land like a
scar. From the steepled tops of the Druadach
mountains to the west that borders High Rock, to the
rocky hills that lead out to the plains of Whiterun to
the east, and the mighty Karth Canyon that cuts
through the north to the south of the hold. The capital
city, Markarth, is an ancient Dwemer city. Built with
high walls and refurbished for more typical Nordic
living, it is a mighty keep of brass and stone. Markarth
is also home to a rich silver mine, making it an
economic powerhouse of trade for jewelry and silver
weaponry.
The land has throughout the eras been hotly
disputed, with the blood of Snow Elves, Dwemer,
Reachfolk, and Nords all vying for control. The region
is known for its history of lawlessness, freedom, and
its many, many conflicts for control of it. For the
Reachfolk who constantly batter themselves against
the stalwart Nords who hold power over the region,
they see themselves as the rightful heirs to it. The
Nords, hailing as conquerors and warriors, see no
reason to ceed their claim to the Reach, and they will
die to keep it. The Reach is a hold ripe with adventure,
with Dwemer ruins, Reachfolk tribes, and rocky
landscapes that hide a story around every corner.
CHAPTER 2: THE HOLDS OF SKYRIM
ADVENTURES IN THE REACH
In The Reach, you might go on the following
adventures:
The Reach Adventures
d4 Description
1 A hagraven has taken up residence near one of
the Orc strongholds. Strangely, she seems to be
friendly and has not harmed anyone. Stranger
still, she is under the protection of the Jarl, and
has armed guards stationed near her hut. The
Orcs suspect the Jarl has formed some sort of
agreement with her to drive them out.
2 Long deactivated or dormant Dwemer machines
are beginning to function once again all over
Markarth. Worse still, there are rumblings below
the city, and steam has even blasted through the
ground in scalding geysers on occasion, as if
some great machine is stirring under the very
streets.
3 Two rival tribes of Reachfolk are fighting over a
strange artifact: The head of an antlered
werewolf. Both tribes claim it is a sacred trophy
belonging to one of their briarheart warriors.
Their conflicts have gotten progressively more...
feral.
4 A band of Reachfolk are following a powerful
warrior wielding a fiery sword. The warrior
claims to be the Red Eagle reincarnated, and that
they will reclaim the hold.
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 WHITERUN HOLD
Capital: Whiterun
The central hold of Skyrim, Whiterun is a place of
rolling plains of grassy tundra. The hold is a hub of
trade with many well-maintained roads, many of them
leading to the hold’s capital, the city of Whiterun. This
city is full of history and landmarks, including
Jorrvaskr, the mead hall of the Companions made from
Ysgramor’s own boat, the Skyforge, an ancient place of
metalworking older than the city itself, the
Gildergreen, an old tree planted by followers of
Kynareth when the city was founded. Most famous,
however, is the city’s castle of Dragonsreach, an
ancient fortification built to capture and imprison a
dragon.
Outside of its capital city, Whiterun is dotted with
small farms, most notably the village of Rorikstead.
These farms supply much of Skyrim’s food to the other
holds. The village of Riverwood stands as a barrier
between it and Falkreath, and is built along the White
River, which runs through the hold. There are roads to
nearly every road, including one that connects to
Haafingar through Dragon Bridge. Other notable
landmarks include the Throat of the World, which it
shares with The Rift, and Fort Greymoor, a military
settlement. In the tundra one can easily encounter
giants herding mammoths, wild sabre cats, and other
wildlife. The plains are also populated by ancient
barrows and crypts. Whiterun is a land of adventure
and trade, and in order to get to other holds, you will
likely have to travel through it.
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ADVENTURES IN WHITERUN
In Whiterun, you might go on the following
adventures:
Whiterun Adventures
d4 Description
1 A Greybeard has descended from the Throat of
the World and is staying in Riverwood. He has
not spoken or communicated at all (save for
shouting a Sabre Cat to death), but seems to be
waiting for something or someone.
2 A disgraced, but powerful member of the
Companions is now claiming to be the
Ysgramorine, or Ysgramor reincarnated. They are
gaining a small following, and a reputation for
attacking Mer.
3 The head of Numinex the dragon in
Dragonsreach has begun to move and
occasionally growl in the deepest hours of night.
Farmers have also reported finding strange, deep
holes in their fields, one claiming he saw a large
bone rise from the ground and fly towards the
city of Whiterun.
4 The child of the Jarl has gone missing. At the
same time, a new, dangerous, masked
highwayman has been attacking people all over
Whiterun. Apparently, they have some super
powerful enchanted sword.
 WINTERHOLD
Capital: The city of Winterhold
The northernmost hold in Skyrim, Winterhold, is also
the coldest and least hospitable. Its capital city, also
called Winterhold, is most known for the College of
Winterhold. This school for mages is renowned
throughout Tamriel and is the only institution of
learning for mages in Skyrim. In the 4th era, half of the
city fell into the Sea of Ghosts, but the college was left
mysteriously unharmed.
Few villages exist in Winterhold due to the bitter cold
and inhospitable landscape. Landmarks in the area
include Shalidor’s Fortress of Ice, where the mage
sought solitude from the world, the snow capped
Mount Anthor, where the dragon Numinex did battle
with Olaf One-Eye, and the rocky islands of the Broken
Cape, the spot where Ysgramor and the Five Hundred
Companions first made landfall in Skyrim. There is also
the Shrine of Azura, a towering statue built by the
Dunmer after emigrating to Skyrim. There are also the
ruins of Alftand, a large Dwemer ruin, and Saarthal,
site of the infamous Night of Tears. Winterhold is a
frozen land of secrets and magic, with more stories
than one might think hiding under the ice and snow.
CHAPTER 2: THE HOLDS OF SKYRIM
ADVENTURES IN WINTERHOLD
In Winterhold, you might go on the following
adventures:
Winterhold Adventures
d4 Description
1 The College of Winterhold has been hiring
mercenaries to find a very specific tome: A lost
spellbook of Jagar Tharn, who left it behind
when he was hiding the pieces of the Staff of
Chaos.
2 Rumor has it a Sea Giant raiding ship full of
treasure has been shipwrecked on an ice floe
near the Broken Cape. Many would-be treasure
hunters have gone missing in search of the ship.
3 A college initiate, claiming to be descended from
Shalidor himself, has gone missing near the
Fortress of Ice.
4 Mount Anthor’s peak has been covered by a
terrible snowstorm for the past 3 weeks, even on
clear days. Any who attempt to reach the peak
either never return or come back frostbitten,
confused, and with little memory of what
happened on the mountain.
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 CHAPTER 3: TREASURES
M
agical items in skyrim are harder to find
compared to the other regions of Tamriel,
but they are by no means considered rare.
Most often found deep inside old burials,
these mystical objects that have been imbued with
strange forces will no doubt grant great power to
those who wield, use, or don them.
The following section provides you with a myriad of
magic items for use in your adventures in the province
of Skyrim, and the rest of Tamriel. The list includes
items of all rarities, ranging from common to world-
changing artifacts, which are presented at the end of
the Chapter. Note that Daedric Artifacts are considered
separate from Artifacts. All the items use the magic
items rules found in the core rule books.
MAGIC ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
The following magic items are presented in
alphabetical order.
AKATOSH’S TALON
Weapon (maul), very rare (requires attunement)
Bestowed upon great and renowned warriors within
the ranks of the Imperial Legion. This heavy maul was
blessed by priests of Akatosh in the Cyrodiilic chantries
of the Nine Divines. The dragon god of time himself
shares part of his might with the wielder of this
powerful sharp-edged hammer.
While holding this magic weapon you gain a +2
bonus to attack and damage rolls made using it. When
a target is hit, dragonfire erupts from the weapon,
causing the target to burn for 2d6 fire damage.
While wielding this weapon, you can cast the
Engulfing Breath spell at 3rd level. Once you use this
property, you cannot do so again until the next dawn.
AMULET OF ARTICULATION
Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
While you wear this magical necklace, you gain a +1
bonus to AC. Additionally, you can add half your
proficiency bonus to any skill check you make that
relies on Personality. You can add this bonus even if
you are already proficient in the skill.
The amulet has 3 charges and regains 1d3 charges
daily at dawn. While wearing the amulet, you can use
an action to expend 1 of its charges to cast charm
person from it using your spell save DC.
AMULETS OF THE DIVINES
Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement)
These magic amulets are each blessed with the power
of one of the Nine Divines. Each type of amulet is listed
below:
Amulet of Akatosh (rare). The Divine of Time blesses
you with a small share of borrowed time. On your
turn, you can speak the amulet’s command word to
activate it for one minute. For the duration, you gain
an additional action on each of your turns. This action
can be used only to take the Attack (one weapon
attack only), Dash, Disengage, Hide, or Use an Object
action. Once you activate the amulet, you cannot do so
again until the next dawn.
Amulet of Arkay (rare). The Divine of Life and Death
protects your mortal soul. Whenever you complete a
long rest, you gain temporary hit points equal to your
Endurance modifier + a roll on your largest Hit Die
(minimum 1 temporary hit point).
Amulet of Dibella (rare). The Divine of Love and
Beauty gifts you with a share of her charms. The
amulet has 3 charges. you can expend 1 charge as an
action to cast the spell charm person (save DC 15), on
one creature that you can see without verbal or
somatic components. When the spell ends, the
creature does not become aware that you charmed it.
The amulet regains 1d3 charges each dawn.
Amulet of Julianos (uncommon). The Divine of Wisdom
and Logic blesses you with superior intellect.
Whenever you make a skill check using Intelligence
you can add 1d4 to the result of your roll.
Amulet of Kynareth (uncommon). The Divine of the
Sky and Wind blesses you with incredible speed. Your
walking speed increases by 10 feet while wearing this
amulet.
Amulet of Mara (uncommon). The Divine of Fertility
and Compassion blesses you with her love. Whenever
you regain hit points from a spell or a potion, you
regain 1d4 extra hit points.
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 Amulet of Stendarr (rare). The Divine of Justice and
Charity shields you from harm. As a bonus action, you
can speak the amulet’s command word to activate it
for one minute. For the duration, your armor class is
increased by 1, and any damage that you take is
reduced by 1d4. Once you activate the amulet, you
cannot do so again until the next dawn.
Amulet of Talos (rare). The Divine of War empowers
you with combat prowess. As a bonus action, you can
speak the amulet’s command word to activate it for
one minute. For the duration, you add 1d4 to all of your
attack rolls, and your weapon attacks deal an
additional 1d6 damage. Once you activate the amulet,
you cannot do so again until the next dawn.
Amulet of Zenithar (uncommon). The Divine of
Commerce and Labor blesses you with a silver tongue.
Whenever you make a skill check using Personality you
can add 1d4 to the result of your roll.
ANCIENT HELMET OF THE UNBURNED
Wondrous item, very rare
This helmet appears to be ancient nordic in its
appearance and is sporting two large antlers from both
sides of it. While wearing this ancient helmet, you
become resistant to fire damage and you have
advantage on saving throws against spells and effects
that involve fire damage.
ARCHMAGE'S ROBES
Wondrous item, legendary, (requires attunement by
spellcaster)
These ceremonial robes have been worn by every
archmage of the College of Winterhold since its
founding. While wearing these robes, your maximum
magicka increases by 10. In addition, you add your
spellcasting attribute modifier to the damage of all
your spells, and you gain a +2 bonus to your spell save
DC and spellcasting attack modifier.
ARKAY’S SACRED OIL
Potion, uncommon
Most commonly used by devoted priests of Arkay to
treat the dead, a flask of this sacred oil can be used for
multiple other things as well. You can use an action to
apply the oil in one of the following ways:
Corpse balm. This oil will prevent a corpse from being
revived in any way other than a wish spell.
Turn undead. When applied to a weapon, this oil
forces undead to make a DC 14 Willpower saving throw
or be frightened by you for 1 minute. The oil will last
for up to 5 successful hits or until removed manually.
Healing salve. On use, this oil allows you to regain
2d4 + 2 hit points.
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Blessed ointment. On use, this oil allows you to add
an additional 1d4 to any ability check made within the
next hour.
AURIEL’S SHIELD
Armor (shield), very rare, (requires attunement)
This moonstone shield was used by the elven god
Auriel. While you are attuned to this shield and
wearing it, you gain a +3 bonus to your armor class. In
addition, whenever an attack misses your armor class
by 5 or more, you gain one shield charge. You can have
up to five shield charges stored at a time, and the
shield loses all charges at dawn. As an action, you can
unleash all of the shield’s charges, forcing all creatures
within 10 feet of you to make a DC 17 Agility saving
throw. On a failed save, they take 1d12 force damage
per charge released, and are knocked prone. On a
successful save, they take half as much damage and
are not knocked prone.
BLACK BOOK (EPISTOLARY ACUMEN)
Wondrous item, legendary (daedric artifact of Hermaeus
Mora) (requires attunement)
This dreadful grimoire is covered with the dark eldritch
symbols of Hermaeus Mora, with countless ancient
pages. A low bljack mist emanates from the book at all
times, as well as an eerie drumming.
While attuned to this book, you can spend an hour
over the period of a long rest studying the book’s
contents, as if perfoming a ritual. If this process is
interrupted, you must start over from the beginning.
Doing so causes your mind to be exposed to the
esoteric powers of Apocrypha. You mu0st make a
Willpower saving throw (DC 17) or suffer a random
indefinite madness. On a successful save, you suffer
from a temporary madness and you can choose from
one of the three boons below. Once the boon is
accepted, the Black Book disappears, returning to
Apocrypha.
◈ Dragonborn Force. Grants you the knowledge of the
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah) shout. As an
action, you can use the Unrelenting Force shout as
described in Enemies of Elsweyr. Once you use this
property, you cannot do so again until the next
dawn.
◈ Dragonborn Flame. Grants you the knowledge of
the Fire Breath (Yol Toor Shul) shout. As an action,
you can use the Fire Breath shout as described in
Enemies of Elsweyr. Once you use this property,
you cannot do so again until the next dawn.
◈ Dragonborn Frost. Grants you the knowledge of the
Frost Breath (Fo Krah Diin) shout. As an action, you
can use the Frost Breath shout as described in
Enemies of Elsweyr. Once you use this property,
you cannot do so again until the next dawn.
 While attuned to the Black Book, you can spend ten
minutes reading from the book while performing a
ritual. Upon completion, black tendrils sprout forward
from the book, enveloping you, and transporting you
to Apocrypha.
BLACK BOOK (FILAMENT AND FILIGREE)
Wondrous item, legendary (daedric artifact of Hermaeus
Mora) (requires attunement)
This dreadful grimoire is covered with the dark eldritch
symbols of Hermaeus Mora, with countless ancient
pages. A low black mist emanates from the book at all
times, as well as an eerie drumming.
While attuned to this book, you can spend an hour
over the period of a long rest studying the book’s
contents, as if perfoming a ritual. If this process is
interrupted, you must start over from the beginning.
Doing so causes your mind to be exposed to the
esoteric powers of Apocrypha. You must make a
Willpower saving throw (DC 17) or suffer a random
indefinite madness. On a successful save, you suffer
from a temporary madness and you can choose from
one of the three boons below. Once the boon is
accepted, the Black Book disappears, returning to
Apocrypha.
◈ Secret of Strength. As an action, you gain advantage
on attack rolls for 1 minute. Once you use this
property, you cannot do so again until the next
dawn.
◈ Secret of Arcana. As an action, your spells cost no
magicka for 1 minute. Once you use this property,
you cannot do so again until the next dawn.
◈ Secret of Protection. As an action, you gain
resistance to all damage for 1 minute. Once you
use this property, you cannot do so again until the
next dawn.
While attuned to the Black Book, you can spend ten
minutes reading from the book while performing a
ritual. Upon completion, black tendrils sprout forward
from the book, enveloping you, and transporting you
to Apocrypha.
BLACK BOOK (THE HIDDEN TWILIGHT)
Wondrous item, legendary (daedric artifact of Hermaeus
Mora) (requires attunement)
This dreadful grimoire is covered with the dark eldritch
symbols of Hermaeus Mora, with countless ancient
pages. A low black mist emanates from the book at all
times, as well as an eerie drumming.
While attuned to this book, you can spend an hour
over the period of a long rest studying the book’s
contents, as if perfoming a ritual. If this process is
interrupted, you must start over from the beginning.
Doing so causes your mind to be exposed to the
esoteric powers of Apocrypha. You must make a
Willpower saving throw (DC 17) or suffer a random
indefinite madness. On a successful save, you suffer
from a temporary madness and you can choose from
one of the three boons below. Once the boon is
accepted, the Black Book disappears, returning to
Apocrypha.
◈ Mora’s Agony. As an action, you can summon a 20
feet square of writhing tentacles for 1 minute. The
area is considered difficult terrain and creatures
within the area must succeed on an Endurance
saving throw (DC 17) or be poisoned. Once you use
this property, you cannot do so again until the next
dawn.
◈ Mora’s Grasp. As an action, you can and attempt to
freeze a creature between Oblivion and Tamriel.
The target must succeed on a Willpower saving
throw (DC 17) or become incapacitated, immune to
all damage, and unable to act for 1 minute. Once
you use this property, you cannot do so again until
the next dawn.
◈ Mora’s Boon. As an action, you restore all Health,
Magicka, and any other class resources such as
focus points, stamina, or tactical dice. Once you
use this property, you cannot do so again until the
next dawn.
While attuned to the Black Book, you can spend ten
minutes reading from the book while performing a
ritual. Upon completion, black tendrils sprout forward
from the book, enveloping you, and transporting you
to Apocrypha.
BLACK BOOK (THE SALLOW REGENT)
Wondrous item, legendary (daedric artifact of Hermaeus
Mora) (requires attunement)
This dreadful grimoire is covered with the dark eldritch
symbols of Hermaeus Mora, with countless ancient
pages. A low black mist emanates from the book at all
times, as well as an eerie drumming.
While attuned to this book, you can spend an hour
over the period of a long rest studying the book’s
contents, as if perfoming a ritual. If this process is
interrupted, you must start over from the beginning.
Doing so causes your mind to be exposed to the
esoteric powers of Apocrypha. You must make a
Willpower saving throw (DC 17) or suffer a random
indefinite madness. On a successful save, you suffer
from a temporary madness and you can choose from
one of the three boons below. Once the boon is
accepted, the Black Book disappears, returning to
Apocrypha.
◈ Seeker of Might. You gain a +2 bonus to attacks.
◈ Seeker of Sorcery. All your spells cost 2 less magicka
to cast, to a minimum of 1.
◈ Seeker of Shadows. You gain a +2 bonus to Agility
(Stealth) and Agility (Sleight of Hand) checks.
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 While attuned to the Black Book, you can spend ten
minutes reading from the book while performing a
ritual. Upon completion, black tendrils sprout forward
from the book, enveloping you, and transporting you
to Apocrypha.
BLACK BOOK (UNTOLD LEGENDS: THE
OTHER LIVES OF YSGRAMOR)
Wondrous item, legendary (daedric artifact of Hermaeus
Mora) (requires attunement)
This dreadful grimoire is covered with the dark eldritch
symbols of Hermaeus Mora, with countless ancient
pages. A low black mist emanates from the book at all
times, as well as an eerie drumming.
While attuned to this book, you can spend an hour
over the period of a long rest studying the book’s
contents, as if perfoming a ritual. If this process is
interrupted, you must start over from the beginning.
Doing so causes your mind to be exposed to the
esoteric powers of Apocrypha. You must make a
Willpower saving throw (DC 17) or suffer a random
indefinite madness. On a successful save, you suffer
from a temporary madness and you can choose from
one of the three boons below. Once the boon is
accepted, the Black Book disappears, returning to
Apocrypha.
◈ Bardic Knowledge. As an action, you can summon a
spectral drum that plays a low beat. The drum is
immune to all damage and grants all friendly
creatures of your choice 10 additional movement
speed for 1 minute. Once you use this property, you
cannot do so again until the next dawn.
◈ Black Market. As an action, you can summon a
dremora merchant from Oblivion. The merchant
will purchase any items you wish to sell, giving
viable currency in return. Once the transaction is
complete, the dremora disappears. If the dremora
is summoned during combat, they will refuse to
trade and disappear. Once you use this property,
you cannot do so again until the next dawn.
◈ Secret Servant. As an action, you summon a
dremora butler from Oblivion. The butler will carry
any items you wish, within reason. Once all items
are handed over, the dremora disappears. If the
dremora is summoned during combat, they will
refuse to speak and disappear. Once you use this
property, you cannot do so again until the next
dawn.
While attuned to the Black Book, you can spend ten
minutes reading from the book while performing a
ritual. Upon completion, black tendrils sprout forward
from the book, enveloping you, and transporting you
to Apocrypha.
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BLACK BOOK (WAKING DREAMS OF A
STARLESS SKY)
Wondrous item, legendary (daedric artifact of Hermaeus
Mora) (requires attunement)
This dreadful grimoire is covered with the dark eldritch
symbols of Hermaeus Mora, with countless ancient
pages. A low black mist emanates from the book at all
times, as well as an eerie drumming.
While attuned to this book, you can spend an hour
over the period of a long rest studying the book’s
contents, as if perfoming a ritual. If this process is
interrupted, you must start over from the beginning.
Doing so causes your mind to be exposed to the
esoteric powers of Apocrypha. You must make a
Willpower saving throw (DC 17) or suffer a random
indefinite madness. On a successful save, you suffer
from a temporary madness and you can choose any
two of your Attribute Scores and switch their score
with the other until you finish a long rest or you
perform this ritual again. At a total of five uses, the
Black Book disappears, returning to Apocrypha.
While attuned to the Black Book, you can spend ten
minutes reading from the book while performing a
ritual. Upon completion, black tendrils sprout forward
from the book, enveloping you, and transporting you
to Apocrypha.
BLACK BOOK (THE WINDS OF CHANGE)
Wondrous item, legendary (daedric artifact of Hermaeus
Mora) (requires attunement)
This dreadful grimoire is covered with the dark eldritch
symbols of Hermaeus Mora, with countless ancient
pages. A low black mist emanates from the book at all
times, as well as an eerie drumming.
While attuned to this book, you can spend an hour
over the period of a long rest studying the book’s
contents, as if perfoming a ritual. If this process is
interrupted, you must start over from the beginning.
Doing so causes your mind to be exposed to the
esoteric powers of Apocrypha. You must make a
Willpower saving throw (DC 17) or suffer a random
indefinite madness. On a successful save, you suffer
from a temporary madness and you can choose from
one of the three boons below. Once the boon is
accepted, the Black Book disappears, returning to
Apocrypha.
◈ Companion’s Insight. As a bonus action, you choose
a number of creatures equal to your proficiency
bonus that you can see. For 1 minute, each target
automatically succeeds at saving throws you force
them to make.
◈ Lover’s Insight. You gain advantage on Personality
(Deception) and Personality (Persuasion) checks
against creatures of the opposite sex.
◈ Scholar’s Insight. You gain one additional skill worn by a loved one, and the pair must be attuned to
proficiency of their choice. within 10 feet of each other. While attuned the ring
along with a loved one, you can add your proficiency
While attuned to the Black Book, you can spend ten
bonus to the amount of hit points you heal from spells.
minutes reading from the book while performing a
Additionally, while you are within 30 feet of the
ritual. Upon completion, black tendrils sprout forward
creature attuned to the other ring, you gain a +2 bonus
from the book, enveloping you, and transporting you
to your AC.
to Apocrypha.
BRIAR HEART
BLACKWATER BLADE Wondrous item, very rare (attunement optional)
Weapon (longsword), rare, (requires attunement)
This magical plant can be used as an ingredient for
This longsword is traditionally wielded by the leader of
alchemy, or used in a ritual to become a Briarheart. If
the Blackwater Brigands. When you hit a creature with
mixed into a potion, the potion will cause the drinker
this sword, it must succeed a DC 15 Endurance saving
to regain 2d4+2 magicka points and their armor class
throw or have its speed reduced by 10 feet, while your
and maximum magicka will be increased by 2 for 1
speed increases by 10 feet, for the next minute. You
hour, along with the potion's normal effects. If used in
can’t gain any additional speed from this item for the
a ritual to become a Briarheart, you will be considered
duration.
attuned to the item at the completion of the ritual, as
your heart is replaced with the plant. The ritual is a
BLADE OF SACRIFICE difficult and deadly one, known only to hagravens and
Weapon (dagger), uncommon the most powerful shamans and hags in the reach.
This magical ebony dagger is used in rituals that honor While attuned to the briar heart your creature type is
Boethiah. When you attack with this weapon, any hit changed to undead and you gain the following
you score against a creature that is charmed by you or benefits:
trusts you with its life is a critical hit, and the target
takes an additional 1d6 necrotic damage. ◈ You add your Endurance modifier to your armor
class (minimum of +1).
◈ Your walking speed increases by 10 feet.
BLOODCURSED ELVEN ARROW
◈ You have advantage on death saving throws
Ammunition, very rare
◈ You are immune to poison damage, and you are
This cursed arrow was crafted by soaking an elven immune to the charmed, frightened, and poisoned
arrow in the blood of a Daughter of Coldharbour. conditions. In addition, you cannot gain levels of
When you hit a creature with this arrow, it takes an exhaustion.
additional 3d10 necrotic damage.
If your attunement to the briar heart ever ends or if it
is removed from your chest, you die instantly.
BOLAR’S OATHBLADE
Weapon (katana), uncommon (requires attunement) A creature can remove the heart if they are within 5
feet of you and make an Agility (Sleight of Hand)
This katana has 5 charges. When you hit a creature check, the DC of which is your passive Perception
with this weapon, you can expend 1 charge to force the score. If you can see or hear the creature attempting to
creature to make a DC 15 Willpower saving throw. On a do this, they have disadvantage on the check.
failed save, the creature becomes frightened of you.
While frightened in this way, the creature must take
the Dash action and move away from you by the safest
and shortest available route, unless there is nowhere
to move. Once the target can no longer see or hear you
or is 60 feet away from you, it can make another
Willpower saving throw. On a success, the effect ends.
The katana regains 1d4+1 charges each dawn.

THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY

Ring, rare (requires attunement by a priest of Mara)
These enchanted rings come in pairs, blessed by Mara,
they serve as a symbol of marriage. The rings will
therefore only hold power when properly used in a
ceremony of marriage and until death or divorce.
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 CHAMPION’S CUDGEL
Weapon (maul), rare (requires attunement)
This magic hammer is the weapon of Falx Carius, the
general at Fort Frostmoth. When you hit a creature
with this magic hammer, roll a 1d8 on the Extra
Damage table below. The result of the 1d8 roll
determines the type and amount of extra damage the
hammer does, if any:
Extra Damage
d8 Description
1 No extra damage
2 1d4 fire damage
3 1d4 cold damage
4 1d4 lightning damage
5 1d4 fire damage and 1d4 cold damage
6 1d4 lightning damage and 1d4 fire damage
7 1d4 cold damage and 1d4 lightning damage
8 1d4 cold damage, 1d4 fire damage and 1d4
lightning damage.
DAWNGUARD RUNE AXE
Weapon (handaxe), rare (requires attunement)
A remnant from the ancient Dawnguard, this handaxe
is inscribed with runic magic designed to ward off the
undead. You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls
made with it. When you hit a vampire with this
weapon, the target takes an extra 1d6 slashing damage.
When you hit an undead with this weapon, the target
is marked for 1 minute. When a creature dies while
under this effect, attacks made with this weapon deal
an extra 1d8 radiant damage until the end of your next
turn.
DAWNGUARD RUNE HAMMER
Weapon (maul), rare (requires attunement)
Another piece of ancient Dawnguard equipment, this
hammer is inscribed with runic magic designed to
combat the undead. You gain a +1 bonus to attack and
damage rolls made with it. When you hit a vampire
with this weapon, the target takes an extra 1d6
bludgeoning damage.
The maul has 3 charges, and it regains 1d3 expended
charges daily at dawn. As a bonus action,you can
expend 1 charge to place a rune on a 5-foot square up
to 30 feet away. The rune will trigger if any creature or
object moves within 5 feet of it, forcing all creatures
within 10 feet of the rune to make a DC 15 Agility
saving throw. A creature takes 2d6 fire damage on a
failed save, and half as much on a successful one. The
rune harmlessly fades after an hour has passed, and
placing a new rune causes any existing ones to
disappear.
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DAWNGUARD RUNE SHIELD
Shield, rare (requires attunement)
Yet another reminiscence of the ancient Dawnguard
armory, this steel shield is inscribed with magical
runes that imbue the item with power. This shield
grants its wielder a +2 bonus to AC, which is doubled
against vampires.
The Dawnguard Rune Shield has 3 charges, and it
regains all expended charges daily at dawn. As a
reaction, while holding the shield, you can expend a
charge to power the item and increase your AC by 2
until the start of your next turn. Additionally, when
powered this way, if a creature hits you with a melee
attack, the creature takes 1d4 radiant damage.
DIADEM OF THE SAVANT
Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement by a
spellcaster)
This gold circlet is set with a garnet and two opals that
sheens with magical potential.
The circlet has 3 charges. When you cast a spell of
5th level or lower, you can expend a charge to have
that spell cost no magicka. The circlet regains 1d4 - 1
charges daily at dawn.
DRAGONBANE
Weapon (katana), legendary
Found abandoned in the ancient Blades stronghold of
Sky Haven Temple, Dragonbane is an Akaviri katana
which is especially effective against dragons. Magical
lightning flickers across the blade and helps make it
effective against other types of enemies as well.
You gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made
with this magic weapon. When you hit a creature, it
takes an extra 2d6 lightning damage.
When you hit a dragon with this weapon, the dragon
takes an extra 3d6 slashing damage. For the purpose of
this weapon, "dragon" refers to any creature with the
dragon type.
DRAGON PRIEST MASK
Wondrous item, rarity varies (requires attunement)
These ancient masks were worn by the greatest of the
Dragon Priests, leaders of the ancient Dragon Cult.
Each bears the name of its owner and is enchanted to
grant great boons onto whoever wears it. There are
thirteen masks known to exist, with the two most
powerful being Miraak, which bears the name of the
first dragonborn and Konahrik, the mysterious golden
mask. The remaining eleven masks are powerful in
their own right, each worn by the most powerful
Dragon Priests who ruled over Skyrim.
 Ahzidal (Legendary). This ebony mask bears the name The mask regains 1d4 charges daily at dawn.
of Ahzidal, which means “embittered destroyer” in Additionally, you can expend a charge when casting a
Dovahzul. The mask’s namesake was the first great spell to increase that spell’s level by 1 without spending
enchanter among the Nords, learning magic to take extra magicka.
vengeance upon the elves that burned his home to the
Nahkriin (Legendary). This ebony mask bears the
ground. His fiery anger is reflected in this mask. While
name of Nahkriin, which means “vengeance” in
wearing this mask, you have resistance to fire damage.
Dovahzul. Its namesake guards the portal to Sovngarde
Additionally, whenever you deal fire damage, you can
at Skuldafn, and may have been the personal servant of
deal extra necrotic damage equal to half the damage
Alduin himself. It greatly empower’s the wearers
dealt. When you cast a spell that deals damage, you
abilities with destruction, necromancy, and
can change the damage type to fire for the duration of
conjuration magic. While wearing this mask, you can
the spell. Once used, this ability can't be used again
cast destruction, necromancy, and conjuration spells
until the next dawn.
for a magicka cost equal to half the spell’s level to a
Dukaan (Legendary). This ebony mask bears the name minimum of 1. Additionally, you gain a +1 bonus to
of Dukaan, which means “dishonored” in Dovahzul. your spell save DC and spell attack rolls when casting a
The mask was worn by one of the priests that became destruction, necromancy, or conjuration spell.
a follower of Miraak, and is enchanted with deadly
Otar (Rare). This malachite mask bears the name of
frost magic. While wearing this mask, you have
Otar, or more specifically, Otar the Mad. Once a
resistance to cold damage. Additionally, whenever you
benevolent ruler, this mask’s namesake went
deal cold damage, you can deal extra necrotic damage
completely mad and had to be sealed away by the
equal to half the damage dealt. When you cast a spell
heroes Saerek and Torsten. The mask itself grants
that deals damage, you can change the damage type to
protection from fire, lightning, and ice. While wearing
cold for the duration of the spell. Once used, this
this mask, you gain a +1 bonus to AC and have
ability can't be used again until the next dawn.
resistance to fire, cold, and lightning damage.
Hevnoraak (Rare). This iron mask bears the name of
Rahgot (Legendary). This orichalcum mask bears the
the Dragon Priest Hevnoraak, with “hevno” meaning
name Rahgot, which means “anger” in Dovahzul. The
“brutal” in Dovahzul. The mask’s namesake was
mask’s namesake was a cruel and cunning man,
obsessed with making sure he would be resurrected in
ordering the mass suicide of his worshipers to strike
his undead form, and his mask is enchanted to protect
fear into an army besieging him. The mask itself
the wearer from plague and poisons that may bring
increases the wearer’s speed and athleticism. While
about an early demise. While wearing this mask, you
wearing this mask, when you take the attack action
are immune to poison damage, as well as the poisoned
you can make another attack with a melee weapon as
and intoxicated conditions. You also are immune to
a part of the same action. Additionally, your movement
diseases, and any diseases you have are cured until the
speed is increased by 10 feet and you cannot gain more
mask is removed.
than 5 levels of exhaustion.
Krosis (Very Rare). Green with age, this iron mask
Vokun (Legendary). This steel mask bears the name
bears the name of Krosis, which means “sorrow” in
Vokun, which means “shadow” in Dovahzul. Little is
Dovahzul. The history of its namesake is a mystery,
known about its namesake, befitting the name
with no barrow or tomb to call their own. It empowers
“shadow”. It greatly empowers the wearer's abilities
skills of thievery, assassination, and alchemy.. While
with destruction, necromancy, and conjuration magic.
wearing this mask, you have proficiency in Agility
While wearing this mask, you can cast alteration,
(Stealth), Agility (Sleight of hand), thieves’ tools,
mysticism, and illusion spells for a magicka cost equal
alchemist’s supplies, and poisoner’s kit, and your
to half the spell’s level to a minimum of 1. Additionally,
proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you
you gain a +1 bonus to your spell save DC and spell
make that uses these proficiencies. Additionally, you
attack rolls when casting an alteration, mysticism, or
gain a +1 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with
illusion spell.
ranged weapons and weapons with the finesse
property. Volsung (Very Rare). This corundum mask bears the
name Volsung, with “vol” meaning “horror” in
Morokei (Very Rare). This moonstone mask bears the
Dovahzul. Its namesake was interred at Volskygge, and
name of Morokei, which means “glorious” in Dovahzul.
was a powerful mage. The mask grants a rather odd
Its namesake was a powerful mage, and wielded the
set of abilities to its wearer. While wearing this mask,
legendary Staff of Magnus. The mask itself grants
you add your proficiency bonus to any Personality
additional magicka to its wearer should they become
check you make. In addition, you gain a swim speed
sapped of their energy. This mask has 3 charges. While
equal to your walking speed along with the ability to
wearing this mask, on your turn, you can expend a
breathe underwater, and count as one size larger when
charge to restore 2d4 magicka (no action required).
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 can push, drag, or lift. While wearing this mask, you
have proficiency in persuasion, intimidation,
deception, and performance and your proficiency
bonus is doubled for any ability check you make that
uses these proficiencies. Additionally, as an action, you
can attempt to charm a creature within 10 feet of you
who can hear and see you. The target must make a
DC17 Personality saving throw, and does so with
advantage if you or your companions are fighting it.
On a failed save, the creature becomes charmed by the
wearer for 8 hours. If the target’s saving throw is
successful or the effect ends, the creature is immune
to this effect for the next 24 hours and the target does
not know they were affected by magic.
Zahkriisos (Legendary.) This ebony mask bears the
name of Zahkriisos, which means “sword blood” in
Dovahzul. Fitting its namesake, its wearer was interred
in Bloodskal Barrow, which housed the mysterious
Bloodskal Blade. The mask grants the wearer greater
power with lightning magic. While wearing this mask,
you have resistance to lightning and thunder damage.
Additionally, whenever you deal lightning or thunder
damage you can deal additional necrotic damage equal
to half the damage dealt. When you cast a spell that
deals damage you can change the damage type to
lightning or thunder for the duration of the spell. Once
used, this ability can't be used again until the next
dawn.
DWEMER MITER
Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
This odd dwemer helmet was used for thought
projection over long distances, but it grants a small
amount of power to those that wear it. While wearing
this helm, you can use an action to cast detect
thoughts (save DC 13). As long as you maintain
concentration on the spell, you can use a bonus action
to send a telepathic message to a creature you are
focused on. It can use a bonus action to reply while
your focus on it continues. In addition, you can cast
message from this item at will without verbal, somatic,
or material components.
FIRE SALTS
Wondrous item, uncommon
This collection of small, red-hot crystals is the essence
of a fire atronach. Fire salts can be used in any of the
following ways, and the salts are consumed after
taking effect:
◈ You can use the fire salts to coat one weapon or up
to three pieces of ammunition. Applying the salts
takes an action. A creature hit by the weapon or
ammunition takes 2d4 fire damage, and then the
salts dissolve. Once applied, the fire salts last for 1
minute before dissolving.
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◈ You can use an action to hurl the fire salts up to 30
feet away. When the fire salts land, they explode
into a roaring fire that fills a 5 feet cube. Any
creature in the fire’s space when it appears or that
ends its turn there must make a DC 13 Agility
saving throw or take 1d6 fire damage. The fire lasts
10 minutes unless it is extinguished, and will ignite
any flammable objects it touches.
◈ You can mix fire salts into a potion. This will cause
the potion to give whoever drinks it resistance to
fire damage but vulnerability to cold damage for
the next 10 minutes, on top of the potion’s existing
effects.
FIRSTBLADE
Weapon (shortsword), melee weapon, very rare (requires
attunement)
You gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made
with this weapon. It has the reach property. When you
hit with a melee attack using this weapon, a tentacle
sprouts from the blade to lash at the target, dealing an
extra 1d12 necrotic damage and the target’s movement
speed is reduced by 5 feet until the end of its next turn,
and, until the start of your next turn, you can take the
disengage action as a bonus action.
FROSTHEART BLOSSOM
Wondrous Item, uncommon
This rare herb grows along the 7.000 steps of the
Throat of the World and has potent healing traits.
When consumed, it grants resistance to cold damage, a
number of temporary hit points equal to your level +
your endurance modifier and it heals for 3d8 + 3 hit
points. Additionally, it cures all curses and diseases
when consumed.
FROST SALTS
Wondrous item, uncommon
This collection of small, cold, blue crystals is the
essence of a frost atronach. Frost salts can be used in
any of the following ways, and the salts are consumed
after taking effect:
◈ You can use the frost salts to coat one weapon or
up to three pieces of ammunition. Applying the
salts takes an action. A creature hit by the weapon
or ammunition takes 2d4 cold damage, and then
the salts dissolve. Once applied, the frost salts last
for 1 minute before dissolving.
◈ You can use an action to hurl the frost salts up to
30 feet away. When the frost salts land, they
explode into a chilling blast. Each creature within 5
feet of where the salts landed must make a DC 13
Agility saving throw, or take 1d8 cold damage. In
addition, all nonmagical flames within 10 feet of
where the salts landed are extinguished.
◈ You can mix frost salts into a potion. This will
cause the potion to give whoever drinks it
resistance to cold damage but vulnerability to fire
damage for the next 10 minutes, on top of the
potion’s existing effects.
THE GAULDUR AMULET
Wondrous Item, very rare (requires attunement)
Renowned Archmage Gauldur owned this carefully
crafted amulet during the First Era. His three sons
grew power hungry and killed their father in his sleep
in order to divide his fragmented amulet among them.
Restored during the Fourth Era, the amulet once again
holds its undivided potential.
While attuned to the amulet, you gain the following
benefits:
◈ Fortify Magicka. Your magicka maximum is
increased by 10.
◈ Fortify Health. Your hit point maximum is
increased by 20.
◈ Fortify Stamina. Your Endurance attribute score is
increased by 2.
GHOSTBLADE
Weapon (any blade), very rare (requires attunement)
This ethereal weapon can pass through solid objects
and structures that are less than 6 inches thick,
including cover, and it deals force damage instead of
its normal damage. In addition, when you use this
blade to attack a creature wearing armor, you treat
their armor class as if they were unarmored.
GLOVES OF THE PUGILIST
Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
These fur and leather gloves glow red with arcane
power. When you wear these gloves, you gain a +1
bonus to attack and damage rolls made with unarmed
strikes, and any damage you deal with an unarmed
strike is considered magical for the purposes of
overcoming resistance and immunity to nonmagical
attacks and damage.
HARKON’S SWORD
Weapon (katana), rare, (requires attunement)
This katana is wielded in battle by the vampire lord
Harkon, and its hilt is adorned with symbols of Molag
Bal. When attuned to this item, you gain a +1 bonus to
attack and damage rolls made with it, and it deals an
additional 1d6 necrotic damage on a hit. If you are a
vampire, you regain hit points equal to the necrotic
damage dealt, and you can make an additional attack
with this weapon as a bonus action if you hit a
creature with it on your turn.
HOARFROST
Weapon (war pick), very rare (requires attunement)
When you hit with an attack using this magic pick, the
target takes an extra 1d6 cold damage, and it has its
movement speed halved until the end of its next turn.
When you attack a creature with this weapon and roll
a 20 on the attack roll, it is frozen (see Legionnaire's
Guide to Cyrodiil) in ice until the end of its next turn.
IRONHAND GAUNTLETS
Wondrous item, uncommon (requires attunement)
While you wear both of these iron gauntlets, you have
proficiency with all melee weapons that have the two-
handed or versatile properties, and any non-magical
melee weapon with those properties that you wield
with two hands counts as magical for the purposes of
overcoming resistance and immunity to nonmagical
attacks and damage.
KINDLEPITCH
Wondrous item, very rare
This vial of highly flammable, sticky powder is known
to be very volatile when it is disturbed. As an action,
you can throw this flask up to 60 feet, shattering on
impact. When the flask shatters or is violently shaken,
each creature within 20 feet of it must make a DC 16
Agility saving throw. On a failed save, a target takes
2d6 fire damage plus 2d6 thunder damage, and starts
burning (see Legionnaire’s Guide to Cyrodiil). On a
successful save, a target takes half as much damage
and is not subjected to the burning condition.
Structures and objects that are not being worn or
carried take twice as much damage, and are set on fire.
The ground within 10 feet of where the flask was is
also set on fire for 1 minute or until extinguished, and
any creature starting their turn in this fire takes 1d4
fire damage.
MERIDIA’S BRILLIANCE
Wondrous item, rare
This orb of blue crystal shimmers in the light of
Magnus and gives off a comforting aura.
The orb has 3 charges. While holding this orb, you
can use an action to speak a command word for the
orb to gain the effects of the daylight spell.
Alternatively, you can use an action to expend a charge
and cause a flash of brilliant sunlight to be produced
by the orb. Each creature other than you in a 30 foot
radius centered on the orb must make a DC15
Endurance saving throw. On a failure, a target takes
4d10 radiant damage and is blinded. On a success, a
creature takes half damage but suffers no other effect.
A blinded creature can repeat the saving throw at the
start of each of its turns, ending the effect on a
success. Undead and oozes have disadvantage on this
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 saving throw. Magical darkness within the radius
created by spells under 5th level is also dispelled. The
orb regains 1d4-1 charges daily at dawn.
MIRAAK’S ROBES
Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement)
These robes have 3 charges. While wearing these robes,
you can use a reaction when you take damage, you can
expend a charge to make the robes spray horrid
tendrils in all directions. Each creature within 5 feet of
you must succeed on a DC 15 Willpower saving throw
or take 2d10 psychic damage and be frightened of you
for 1 minute. On a success, it takes no damage and
can’t be frightened this way for 1 hour. The robes
regain 1d4-1 charges daily at dawn.
MIRAAK’S STAFF
Staff, very rare (requires attunement)
As an action, you can spray venomous tentacles at a
target within 30 feet of you. Make a ranged spell attack
against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d10
poison damage and 2d10 necrotic damage and must
succeed on a DC 15 Endurance saving throw or be
poisoned. On a success they can’t be poisoned in this
way for 1 hour. A poisoned creature can repeat the
saving throw at the start of each of its turns, ending
the effect on a success.
NERVESHATTER
Weapon (maul), very rare (requires attunement)
Forged in the Shivering Isles from both madness ore
and amber, the horrific maul known as Nerveshatter
allows its wielder to harness daedric power. You gain a
+3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this
magic maul. Nervsehatter has 6 charges, and regains
all expended charges daily at dawn. You can use the
charges in the following way while holding it:
◈ Weakness to Shock. On a hit, you can choose to
expend one charge. The target creature must
succeed on a DC 16 Endurance saving throw or
become vulnerable to lightning damage for 1
minute. If the creature was resistant to lightning
damage, it instead loses its resistance. When a
creature succeeds on this saving throw, it is
immune to this effect for the next hour. Creatures
that are immune to lightning damage
automatically succeed on the saving throw.
◈ Shocking strike. As a bonus action, you expend 2
charges to overcharge Nerveshatter. For 1 minute,
the weapon deals an extra 2d6 lightning damage to
any target it hits.
◈ Lightning Bolt. As an action, you expend 3 charges
to cast the lightning bolt spell (spell save DC 16) at
3rd level.
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NETHERROOT
Wondrous item, rare
This strange plant is only found in blackreach, and is
filled with necrotic energy. When mixed into a potion,
it causes the potion to give the drinker enhanced
power in necromantic spells, on top of the potion’s
normal effects. For the next 10 minutes, whenever you
cast a necromancy spell, you cast the spell as if it was
cast one level higher, for example, if you cast a 3rd
level spell, it will be cast as a 4th level spell without
any extra magicka being spent. In addition, all spells
you cast that deal necrotic damage deal one extra die
of damage.
NIGHTINGALE BLADE
Weapon (shortsword), very rare (requires attunement)
This magic shortsword is one of the weapons of the
Nightingales, guardians of the Twilight Sepulcher. You
gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with
this weapon. It has 3 charges. When you hit a creature
with this weapon, you can expend 1 charge to quickly
curse the creature until the end of your next turn.
While cursed, the target has disadvantage on all attack
rolls and saving throws, and if they attempt to hit you
with an attack roll and miss, you regain hit points
equal to half the damage the attack would have dealt.
The blade regains 1d3 expended charges daily at the
stroke of midnight.
NIGHTINGALE BOW
Weapon (shortbow), legendary, (requires attunement)
This ebony bow belongs to members of the Nightingale
Trinity, the three chosen thieves of Nocturnal. You gain
a +3 to attack rolls made with this magic bow, any
arrow you fire from it deals an additional 1d6 lightning
damage and 1d6 cold damage, and on a critical hit, the
target’s speed is halved until the start of your next
turn. Any attack roll you make against a target that
cannot see or hear you with this bow is a critical hit on
a roll of 19 or 20.
POTION OF BLOOD
Potion, rare
This potion appears as a dark crimson liquid. Vampires
are known to carry vials of these potions with them
and drink them as a ration as to not need to seek out
prey and feed off of humanoids. Not merely the blood
of a hapless innocent, this particular brew magically
prolongs the blood from soiling.
When you drink this potion, if you are a vampire, you
treat this potion as if it were a single day’s ration or
feeding. Drinking this potion staves off gaining an
increased stage of vampirism.
 RED EAGLE’S BLADE
Weapon (longsword), legendary (requires attunement)
This ancient Reachman longsword is wreathed in fire.
It was the weapon of the legendary Reachman Faolan,
or “Red Eagle.” The sword has two forms, and what
form it starts in depends on the person who attunes to
it. Red Eagle or any of his direct descendants will
access the sword’s second form, Bane, immediately,
while all other creatures that attune to it will access
the sword’s first form, Fury. In order to access the
second form without being Red Eagle or one of his
descendants, you must use this blade to slay Red Eagle
himself and become the new Red Eagle, or you must
slay 1,000 creatures in one day with it while nude.
Fury. You can use a bonus action to speak this magic
sword's command word, causing flames to erupt from
the blade. These flames shed bright light in a 40-foot
radius and dim light for an additional 40 feet. While
the sword is ablaze, it deals an extra 2d6 fire damage
to any target it hits. The flames last until you use a
bonus action to speak the command word again or
until you drop or sheathe the sword. In addition, you
gain a +2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with
this weapon, you are resistant to fire damage while
holding it, and if you strike an Imperial or enemy of
the Reach with this sword, it deals 1d10 extra slashing
damage.
Bane. Bane is the same as Fury, but with the
following changes:
◈ It deals 4d6 extra fire damage while ablaze.
◈ It has a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls.
◈ It deals an additional 2d10 slashing damage to an
Imperial or enemy of the Reachmen. When you
attack such a creature that has at least one head
with this weapon and roll a 20 on the attack roll,
you cut off one of the creature's heads. The
creature dies if it can't survive without the lost
head. A creature is immune to this effect if it is
immune to slashing damage, doesn't have or need
a head, has legendary actions, or the GM decides
that the creature is too big for its head to be cut
off with this weapon. Such a creature instead takes
an extra 6d8 slashing damage from the hit.
RUEFUL AXE
Weapon (greataxe), very rare (requires attunement)
Clavicus Vile created this ebony axe as a “cure” for the
lycanthropy that had afflicted the daughter of
Sebastian Lort. You gain a +2 bonus to attack and
damage rolls made with this magic axe. On a critical
hit, the axe deals an extra 2d6 necrotic damage, and
the target’s speed is halved until the end of their next
turn. Against Lycanthropes and members of the
wielder’s family, the axe deals an additional 1d12
slashing damage.
RUIN’S EDGE
Weapon (longbow), legendary (requires attunement)
This dark and twisted bow is a signature weapon of the
unforgiving region that is Dementia. You gain a +3
bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this
magic longbow. The bow holds 5 charges and it regains
all expended charges daily at dawn. On a hit, you can
choose to expend one charge to apply a random effect
to the attack. Roll a d6, the target creature must
succeed on a DC 15 Willpower saving throw or suffer
one of the following random effects:
Random Effects
d6 Effect
1 Ruin’s Burden. The target’s movement is halved
until the end of its next turn.
2 Ruin’s Fury. The target must use its action on its
next turn to attack the nearest creature that it
can see or hear.
3 Ruin’s Fear. The target becomes frightened by
you until the end of its next turn.
4 Ruin’s Silence. The target is unable to produce
any sounds until the end of its next turn.
5 Ruin’s Paralysis. The target is paralyzed until the
end of its next turn.
6 Ruin’s Sorrow. The target gains disadvantage on
all attack rolls until the end of its next turn.
SANGUINE ROSE
Staff, very rare
When holding this staff, you can use an action to
expend 1 of its 5 charges to cast the heroes’ feast or
summon daedra spells from it using your spell save DC.
The staff can also be used as a magic quarterstaff.
The staff regains 1d4 + 1 expended charges daily at
dawn.
SHADOWREND
Weapon (greatsword or greataxe), legendary (requires
attunement)
This ebony weapon can only be obtained from the
Grove of Reflections in the Shivering Isles. In order to
attune to it, you must fight a shadowy duplicate of
yourself who has identical statistics and equipment to
you. Once the duplicate is defeated, Shadowrend will
appear before you in the form of either a greatsword
or a greataxe (your choice). While attuned to this
weapon, you gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage
rolls made with it, and any creature you hit with it
becomes vulnerable to damage from spells and other
magical effects until the end of your next turn.
Curse. When you attempt to unattune to
Shadowrend, another shadowy duplicate of yourself
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 will appear before you. It is statistically identical to
you, has duplicates of all your equipment, and has 50
temporary hit points. The duplicate is hostile and will
stop at nothing to kill you. If it kills you, it takes your
soul to the Grove of Reflections to devour it.
SHIELD OF YSGRAMOR
Armor (shield), legendary, (requires attunement)
This shield was carried into battle by the Nord hero
Ysgramor, leader of the 500 Companions. While
attuned to this shield and wearing it, you gain a +3
bonus to your armor class, and you have resistance to
damage from spells. In addition, you gain temporary
hit points equal to twice your proficiency bonus at the
end of every long rest, even if you are not wearing the
shield.
STAFF OF SHEOGORATH
Staff, legendary, (requires attunement)
This staff is the symbol of the office of Sheogorath
himself in the Shivering Isles, and carries the authority
of his voice, both literally and figuratively. This staff
can be wielded as a magic quarterstaff that grants a +2
bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. It also
has the following additional properties:
Hold. You can use an action to invoke the voice of
Sheogorath, telling everyone to stop moving. When
you do so, choose a point within 150 feet of you that
you can see. Each creature within 20 feet of that point
will have the spell hold monster (spell save DC 16) cast
on them. The spell lasts for 1 minute and does not
require concentration. Any creature under the effects
of the spell is immune to all damage.
Release. You can use an action to invoke the voice of
Sheogorath, telling a creature to move. Choose one
creature you can see that is grappled, restrained,
paralyzed, petrified, stunned, or in difficult terrain.
That creature has any of the previously listed
conditions on it removed, and has the spell freedom of
movement cast on it.
When one of these properties is used, it can't be used
again until the next dawn.
STENDARR’S HAMMER
Weapon (maul), legendary (requires attunement by a
humanoid of any Lawful alignment)
Rumored to have been wielded by the God of Justice
himself, this ebony and sapphire hammer is said to
weigh an immense amount. Welding such a weapon is
undoubtedly taxing on mortals.
You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made
with this magic maul. This maul has 3 charges, and it
regains all expended charges daily at dawn. While
wielding the maul, you can expend one charge, as well
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as one Hit Die, in order to empower the maul. The next
time you hit a target with the maul, you deal an
additional 4d6 force damage, and the target must
succeed on a DC 17 Willpower saving throw or be
dazed (see Legionnaire's Guide to Cyrodiil) until the start
of its next turn.
When you attack with this weapon and roll a 20 on
the attack roll, the target takes an extra 3d6 force
damage and, if it is Large or smaller, it is pushed back
from you by 10 feet.
Additionally, any attacks made with this maul deal
double damage to objects and structures on a hit.
STONEMELT POTION
Potion, very rare
This caustic potion dissolves stone like melting butter,
but is harmless to all other things. As an action, you
can throw this flask up to 60 feet, shattering on
impact. Make a ranged attack against a stone object or
structure, treating the stonemelt potion as an
improvised weapon. On a hit, the flask shatters, and
the object or structure takes 8d6 acid damage, and the
acid spreads to other parts of the structure, slowly
melting it and causing it to take the damage again at
the end of each round. This lasts for 1 minute, at which
point the stonemelt potion is used up.
STORMFANG
Weapon (greatsword), very rare (requires attunement)
This magic claymore was wielded by Ulfgar the
Unending, the 500-year-old Nord who fought the
Nerevarine in order to go to Sovngarde. When you hit
with an attack using this weapon, the target takes an
extra 1d6 lightning damage, and any time the target
casts a spell before the end of its next turn, it takes 1d4
lightning damage.
SUNHALLOWED ELVEN ARROW
Ammunition, very rare
This blessed arrow was crafted by the Chantry of Auri-
El to be used with Auriel’s Bow. When you hit a
creature with this arrow, it takes an additional 3d10
radiant damage.
TARGE OF THE BLOODED
Armor (shield), uncommon
While holding this spiked shield, it counts as a
shortsword but it lacks the finesse property. In
addition, hitting a creature with it gives that creature
the bleeding condition (see Legionnaire's Guide to
Cyrodiil).
 VISAGE OF MZUND to fill the Phial with a new liquid, the previous liquid
Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement) has to be removed. As an action, you can regain 4d4 + 4
hit points when you drink an ounce of liquid from the
This ancient Dwemer helmet has spent most of its vial.
existence deep beneath the earth. When attuned to it,
you gain +1 bonus to your AC and you make strength
saving throws with advantage.
WUUTHRAD
Weapon (greataxe), legendary (requires attunement by a
Breath of Nchuak. While wearing this helmet, you can non-Elf humanoid)
use an action to cause a large cloud of steam to burst
Known as “Storm’s Tears” in Atmoran, this legendary
forth from you in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that
axe was wielded by Ysgramor during his conquest of
area must make a DC 15 Agility saving throw, taking
Skyrim in the late Merethic Era. With Wuuthrad in his
4d6 fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a
hands, Ysgramor and his Five Hundred Companions
success. This damage cannot be blocked or resisted in
slaughtered an untold number of elves, which
any way. After using this ability, it must recharge for 1
culminated in the founding of the First Empire of the
minute before it can be used again.
Nords. You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls
made with this magic weapon.
VOID SALTS
Wondrous item, rare Blade of Ysgramor. When you hit an elf with this
weapon, the elf takes an extra 3d6 slashing damage.
This collection of gray powder stinks of ozone and is For the purpose of this weapon, "elf" refers to any
the essence of a storm atronach. Void salts can be used creature of a “Mer” race, including Falmer and
in any of the following ways, and using it causes it to Orsimer.
disappear:
◈ You can use the void salts to coat one weapon or ZEPHYR
up to three pieces of ammunition. Applying the Weapon (shortbow), very rare, (requires attunement)
salts takes an action. A creature hit by the weapon
This magic Dwemer bow has a near unmatched draw
or ammunition takes 2d4 lightning damage, and
speed, allowing for lightning fast shooting. You gain a
must succeed a DC 14 Endurance saving throw or
+2 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this
be paralyzed until the end of your next turn. After
magic weapon. In addition, you can make one attack
hitting a creature, the salts dissolve. Once applied,
with it as a bonus action on each of your turns.
the void salts last for 1 minute before dissolving.
◈ You can use an action to hurl the void salts up to
30 ft. away. When the void salts land, they explode
into a burst of thunder and lightning. Each
creature within 10 feet of where the salts landed
must make a DC 14 Agility saving throw or take 1d4
thunder damage plus 1d4 lightning damage. Any
creature wearing or carrying metal objects has
disadvantage on this saving throw and takes twice
the amount of lightning damage rolled.
◈ You can mix void salts into a potion. This will
cause the potion to give whoever drinks it
resistance to thunder and lightning damage for the
next 10 minutes, on top of the potion’s existing
effects.

THE WHITE PHIAL

Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement by
spellcaster)
This ancient relic, said to contain the first snow to ever
fall from the Throat of the World, is highly sought after
by powerful alchemists. While attuned, the White Phial
grants its user the ability to amplify and purify any
liquid it contains. TheAt dawn, the Phial regainswill
generate 1d3 + 1 ounces of the liquid it currently
contains, and can hold up to a pint of liquid. In order

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ARTIFACTS
This section lists a handful of the most powerful items
found in Skyrim and the rest of Tamriel, most of them
provided by Daedric Princes, or the divines themselves.
See the 5e Core Rules for the rules on artifacts and the
relevant Artifact Properties tables to determine the
random properties assigned to each artifact.
AURIEL’S BOW
Weapon (longbow), artifact (Auri-El), (requires
attunement)
This unassuming moonstone longbow is actually the
ancient weapon of Auriel, the elven form of the god
Akatosh. It harnesses the power of the mer god
channeled through the sun. It is said that Auri-El used
this very bow to shoot Lorkhan’s heart into the ocean.
The Chantry of Auri-El crafted sunhallowed arrows to
make the bow even more powerful, and it is said that
the bow can call upon the sun itself to strike down
foes, or block out the sun under the correct
circumstances.
Random Properties. The bow has the following
randomly determined properties:
◈ 2 minor beneficial properties
◈ 1 major beneficial property
◈ 2 minor detrimental properties
Arrows of Light. While you are attuned to this bow, it
deals an 2d6 additional radiant damage on a hit, and
all arrows shot from it emit bright light in a 5 feet
radius for 1 minute. This light is considered sunlight for
all purposes.
Aetherial Artillery. The bow has 6 charges, and regains
1d4+2 charges daily at dawn. You can spend the
charges in the following ways when you hit a creature
with an arrow fired from it:
◈ You can spend 1 charge to force the target and all
creatures within 10 feet of the target to make a DC
18 Endurance saving throw. On a failed save, a
creature is blinded for 1 minute. A blinded creature
can make this saving throw again at the end each
of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
◈ You can spend 2 charges to deal 2d6 radiant
damage to all creatures within 10 feet of the
target.
◈ You can spend 3 charges to mark the target with
Auriel’s light, creating a small orb of brilliant
sunlight above the target’s head for the next
minute. While marked in this way, the target takes
1d8 radiant damage at the end of each of their
turns, and emits bright light in a 15-foot radius and
dim light for an additional 15 feet. The light is
considered sunlight for all purposes.
Shoot the Sun. While the sun is out, you can use your
action to shoot the sun with Auriel’s Bow. When you
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do this, you can choose to cause either of the
following effects to take place:
◈ You block out the sun temporarily. For the next 24
hours, the entirety of Nirn is plunged into
darkness, and no natural sunlight is generated. If
you perform this action with a bloodcursed arrow,
the sun is blocked out for an additional 1d4+2 days.
◈ You call upon the power of the sun to strike down
your foes. Choose any number of creatures within
60 feet of you, all of those creatures must make a
DC 18 Endurance saving throw, taking 4d6 radiant
damage on a failed save, and half as much damage
on a success. If you perform this action with a
sunhallowed arrow, the damage is increased to 8d6
radiant damage on a failed save, and half as much
on a success.
Once you use this property, you cannot do so again
until the next dawn.
Destroying the Bow. In order to destroy Auriel’s Bow,
you must somehow cut off Nirn from Aetherius. Then,
you must take the bow to the depths of Coldharbour in
Oblivion, and leave it there for 100 years, where it will
slowly lose all of its power until it is nothing but an
ordinary longbow.
CUIRASS OF SAVIOR’S HIDE
Armor (Leather), legendary (daedric artifact of Hircine)
(requires attunement)
This leather armor is fortified with ringmail in strategic
locations and coated in the fur of some unidentifiable
animal.
While wearing this armor, you gain a +3 bonus to
your AC.
Daedric Attunement. In order to attune this item, the
Savior’s Hide must be donned under the light of
Secunda and an offering of raw meat from wild game
must be presented. The Savior’s Hide is automatically
attuned if given by Hircine.
Resist Magic and Poison. While When worn, you’re
wearing this armor,e you have advantage on saving
throws against spells, and other magical effects, being
poisoned, and grants resistance to damage from
magical sources and poison damage.
Hircine’s Favor. If the Savior’s Hide was granted to
you by Hircine you gain this additional trait: As an
action, you can use the Savior’s Hide to detect all living
creatures within 60 feet. It cannot be used in this way
again until the next dawn. Additionally, your
proficiency bonus is doubled on Willpower (Survival)
checks to track prey or avoid a pursuer.
Daedric Binding. Should you displease Hircine or
commit any wrongdoing to his faithful, Hircine will
violently strip the Savior’s Hide from you, causing you
to take 8d6 force damage that presents itself as a series
of ravaging claw wounds. This damage cannot be
blocked or resisted in any way.
Destroying the Savior’s Hide. To destroy the Savior’s
Hide, the cuirass must be brought to Hircine’s Hunting
Grounds and presented before Hircine himself. Hircine
will grant the request provided the creature is able to
escape the Hunting Grounds alive, as the Hounds of
Hircine will begin hunting the creature. Should a
successful escape be made, Hircine will return the furs
to his back from whence they came, leaving behind
simple leather and chainmail.
THE EBONY MAIL
Armor (breastplate), legendary (daedric artifact of
Boethiah) (requires attunement)
The Ebony Mail is a pitch-black breastplate adorned
with a chain shirt and brilliant gold filigree. Legends
speak of the history of this cuirass curiass dates back
before recorded history, sometime after the death of
Lorkhan during the Dawn Era. It is say that the blood
of the Heart of Lorkhan is the origin of ebony, which
the armor is crafted from.
An artifact of the Daedric Prince Boethiah, Ebony
Mail has been passed on from champion to champion
either through loss of favor with the Prince or through
single combat.
While wearing this armor, you gain a +3 bonus to
your AC, as well as to have resistance to fire damage
and you have advantage on saving throws against
spells.
Daedric Attunement. To attune to this item, you must
bathe the armor in the blood of a fallen enemy for one
hour.
Muffled Movement. While attuned to this artifact you
have advantage on Agility (Stealth) checks. Wearing
this breastplate does not impose disadvantage on
Agility (Stealth) checks. Additionally, this armor
imposes disadvantage on Willpower (Perception)
checks that require hearing to detect you.
Daedric Binding. Should you lose the favor of
Boethiah, the armor will be forcefully withdrawn,
leaving you without armor. Boethiah has a penchant
for reclaiming her artifact at the most inopportune
moments.
Destroying the Ebony Mail. To destroy the Ebony Mail,
the breastplate must be anointed with holy oils from
the Tribunal Temple and gifted to the bearer’s worst
enemy. If the enemy accepts and attempts to don the
armor, it becomes a regular breastplate and the Ebony
Mail is destroyed. The Ebony Mail will reconstitute
itself in Boethiah’s realm of Attribution’s Share after
1d10 x 10 years.
KONAHRIK
Wondrous item, artifact (requires attunement)
In the cold ancient city of the north, the greatest of its
kind, lies the shrine honoring those who revered the
dragons. Their shrine was once whole but has been
shattered from time. Before the great rebellion, the
priests of dragons reigned. Their influence was a fist of
iron not to be challenged. They had the patronage of
the mightiest of creatures and the most powerful of
artifacts. None more so were their masks of power.
Each granting them incredible abilities, their power
was unmatched.
In their capital, later known as Labyrinthian, they
converged to counsel each other. Here their shrine
stood, even after the Nordic uprising, slowly crumbling
and fading away. However, hidden inside was a mask
of even greater power. None but the priests knew of its
existence and all knowledge of it seems to be lost from
time. The mask itself also seems to be lost though not
in any space but time itself. It is said to find the mask,
known as Konahrik, one must gather the masks of
Hevnoraak, Krosis, Morokei, Nahkriin, Otar, Rahgot,
Vokun, and Volsung at the shrine in Labyrinthian and
adorn a ninth unknown mask. Only then will Konahrik
be revealed.
Random Properties. The mask has the following
randomly determined properties:
◈ 1 minor beneficial
◈ 1 minor detrimental
Magic Mask. The mask grants a +2 bonus to your
Armor Class.
Life Saver. When your hit points are reduced to half
your maximum hit points or less, you can use your
reaction to cast the fire shield and heal spells on you.
Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until
the next dawn.
Master of the Priests. As an action, you can summon
a spectral dragon priest in an unoccupied space within
10 feet of you. The dragon priest rolls its own initiative
and will fight for you and your allies until 1 minute
passes or it dies, at which point it fades away into
nothingness. The wearer can issue commands to the
dragon priest and it will follow them to the best of its
ability as long as the command is combat oriented,
such as “attack that creature” or “cast a spell.” If the
dragon priest is unable to fight hostile creatures or is
not issued a command it will take the dodge action on
each of its turns. Once you use this property, you
cannot do so again until the next dawn.
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 Destroying the Mask. The mask is caught in the web
of time and fate and thus cannot be destroyed by
normal means. If shattered, melted, or otherwise
damaged to the point it could be considered
dysfunctional it vaporizes only to reappear in a random
area of Nirn after 1d4 days seemingly unharmed. The
only true way of ridding its existence from Mundus is
to prevent its craft in the first place.
LORD’S MAIL
Armor (breastplate), artifact (Kynareth), (requires
attunement)
This mithral and ebony breastplate was created by the
Goddess Kynareth to be worn in battle by Morihaus, a
demigod hero of the Alessian Rebellion. Prized by the
imperial legion, it is rumored that Kynareth will only
let those who are worthy wear the cuirass, and when
she wishes, she can make the armor disappear to be
found by someone more worthy.
Random Properties. The Lord’s Mail has the following
randomly determined properties:
◈ 2 minor beneficial properties
◈ 2 major beneficial properties
Protection of Kynareth. The Lord’s Mail was made by
Kynareth, and those who wear it are under her
protection. While you wear this armor, you gain a +3
bonus to your armor class, you are immune to the
poisoned condition, you resist poison damage and
damage from spells and other magical effects, and you
have advantage on saving throws against spells. In
addition, you can cast heal on yourself without
expending any magicka. Once you do so, you cannot do
so again until the next dawn.
Power of Morihaus. The power of Kynareth’s first
champion lies in this armor. As a bonus action, you can
tap into the Power of Morihaus. When you do so, your
Strength and Endurance scores increase by 2, you deal
an additional 1d12 radiant damage with weapon
attacks, and you gain 10 temporary hit points at the
start of each of your turns. In addition, you sprout
spectral wings and horns, giving you a flying speed
equal to your walking speed. This transformation lasts
for one minute, or until you end it as a bonus action.
Once you use this property, you cannot do so again
until the next dawn.
Destroying the Lord’s Mail. In order to destroy the
Lord’s Mail, the mail has to bear witness to the
slaughter of 500 minotaurs and 500 worshippers of
Kynareth. Then, a temple of Kynareth must be defiled
during a time of drought. Within the defiled temple,
the Lord’s Mail must be bathed in the blood of all 1,000
of the slain individuals. Once the armor has been
bathed in blood, the name of Morihaus must be cursed
and the mail be smashed to pieces with an ebony
hammer.
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MACE OF MOLAG BAL
Weapon (mace), legendary (daedric artifact of Molag Bal)
(requires attunement)
This brutal looking ebony mace is the weapon of Molag
Bal, the Daedric Prince of domination and
enslavement, and the father of all vampires. Forged by
an enslaved Orsimer blacksmith in the depths of
Coldharbour, it is a weapon of great and terrible
power. Molag Bal will often give this weapon to his
mortal champions, and its strength has twisted many
into corrupted killers who commit atrocities in the
name of the Lord of Domination.
Daedric Attunement. In order to attune to the mace,
you must use it to force a person to submit to your
will. Once they grovel before you and you are able to
force them to carry out your every whim, you must kill
them and bathe the mace in their blood. Once this is
done, the mace attunes to you instantly.
Properties of the Mace. In the hands of one attuned to
it, the mace grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage
rolls made with it. It scores a critical hit on a roll of 19
or 20, and deals an extra 2d10 necrotic damage to living
creatures. When a creature is slain by the mace, you
regain hit points equal to your Endurance modifier
(minimum of 1 hit point) and the creature’s soul is
trapped in a soul gem if you are carrying any.
Strikes of Coldharbour. The mace has 5 charges. As a
bonus action, you can spend 1 charge to imbue the
mace with terrible power. While the mace is imbued,
the next time you hit a creature with it you add one of
the following additional effects to the attack:
◈ Shrouded Plains. The creature takes an additional
2d6 force damage, and for the next minute,
whenever it expends magicka to cast a spell, it
must succeed a DC 18 Willpower saving throw, or
it fails to cast the spell while still expending
magicka. You then gain a number of magicka
points equal to the magicka the creature spent, as
their mind succumbs to your power.
◈ Fist of Stone. The creature takes an additional 4d6
bludgeoning damage, and it must succeed on a DC
18 Endurance saving throw, or have its speed
reduced by 10 feet, and your speed increases by 10
feet for the next minute.
◈ Black Garrison. The creature takes an additional
2d6 necrotic damage, and it must succeed a DC 18
Strength saving throw, or have its Strength score is
reduced by 2, while your Strength score is
increased by 2 for 1 minute, as you tear the might
from their being and add it to your own.
A creature can only have one of these effects active at
a time. The mace regains 1d4+1 charges every day at
dusk.
Daedric Binding. While you are attuned to the Mace
of Molag Bal, you are beholden to the desires of the
Lord of Domination, the lust of conquest is irresistible.
You must kill at least one creature every week with the
mace, or it will place a curse on you and begin to take
your power for itself. While cursed by the mace, you
cannot end your attunement with it, and if you are
ever separated from it, it will reappear within 5 feet of
you after 1d10 minutes. In addition, when the mace
curses you, and each week you go without killing a
creature with the mace, your Strength and Endurance
scores are reduced by 2. Should either your Strength or
Endurance scores be reduced to zero, the mace
violently rips your soul from your body to be enslaved
in Coldharbour, killing you instantly. While cursed this
way, when you kill a creature with the mace, your
Strength and Endurance scores are increased by 2, and
the curse ends when your Strength and Endurance
scores are returned to normal. There is no other way to
remove the curse, you must conquer, subjugate, and
murder, or die.
Destroying the Mace of Molag Bal. To destroy the
Mace of Molag Bal, it must be brought to Coldharbour,
and all slaves and souls shriven in the entire plane
must be freed. Once they are all freed, each one must
then attempt to break the mace. They cannot be
ordered, forced, or charmed into trying to break the
mace, they must do so of their own free will. When the
final slave attempts to destroy the mace, it will shatter
into fragments.
As long as Molag Bal lives, the mace will be forged
anew in Coldharbour after 10d10 + 50 years.
MIRAAK
Wondrous item, artifact (requires attunement)
One of the most powerful dragon priests in the ancient
times was also a dragonborn. His name was Miraak
and the island of Solstheim was his domain. So
powerful was he that he grew jealous of the dragons
he worshiped, though he knew even he was powerless
compared to them. He turned to a being known as the
Woodland Man, Herma-Mora, or Hermaeus Mora.
With the Prince’s near infinite knowledge, Miraak was
provided with the key to fight the dragons. However, it
still was not enough and he was driven into
Hermaeous Mora’s realm and trapped for hundreds of
years. While he still survives in that world of infinite
words, his name and legacy has seemingly been lost to
history.
His mask, sharing his name, is a portion of Miraak’s
power. It grants him a connection to his master and
his realm as well as abilities bestowed upon him. Due
to Miraak’s survival there is no doubt he still possesses
his prized treasure.
Random Properties. The mask has the following
randomly determined properties:
◈ 1 minor beneficial
◈ 1 minor detrimental
Knowledge of the Infinite Library. Upon attuning to
the mask, you can choose 3 skills or tools. As long as
the mask is worn, you have proficiency in the chosen
skills or tools and your proficiency bonus is doubled for
any ability check that uses the chosen proficiencies.
Connection to Apocrypha. You can cast the gate spell
without expending material components or magicka,
but you can only create a portal to Apocrypha or from
Apocrypha to Nirn. Once you use this property, you
cannot do so again until the next dawn.
Hermaeus Mora’s Blessing. While attuned to the
mask, you know the eldritch blast cantrip, the mora’s
grasp spell, the mora’s agony spell, and the arcane hand
spell.
Maddening Power. As an action, you can invoke fear
in a target up to 60 feet away. Undead and constructs
are immune to this effect. The target must make a
DC17 Willpower saving throw. On a failure, it becomes
frightened of you. A frightened creature can repeat the
saving throw at the start of each of its turns, ending
the effect on a success. On a success, they are immune
to this effect for 24 hours.
Destroying the Mask. Miraak is a horrid creation of
the Prince of Forbidden Knowledge. His craftsmanship
proves impervious to all damage. No mortal can
comprehend how the mask can be destroyed leaving it
up to Hermaeus Mora himself to be able to destroy it.
THE SKELETON KEY
Wondrous item (thieves’ tools), legendary (daedric artifact
of Nocturnal) (requires attunement)
This highly advanced lockpick is a daedric artifact
associated with the Prince Nocturnal. To use the
Skeleton Key, you must have proficiency with thieves’
tools and must be attuned to it. Whether attuned or
not, the Skeleton Key functions as a normal set of
Thieves’ Tools and provides advantage to all associated
checks.
Daedric Attunement. To attune the Skeleton Key, a
ritual is required that involves a raven feather and
stolen topaz or emerald with a collective value of at
least 250 Septims.
Unlock Object. The Skeleton Key can grant an
automatic success on one attempt to unlock any
locked mundane or magical object, be it a door, a
chest, manacles, portal, or something similar. Once
you use this property, you can’t do so again until the
next dawn.
Unlock Potential. The Skeleton Key can also be used to
unlock the potential of a wielder. This requires an
hour-long ritual in complete darkness. When
completed, you gain +2 to your proficiency bonus for
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 the next 1d4 + 1 days. When you use this property, roll a
d20. On a 1, the Skeleton Key disappears. Every time
you use this property again, the result required for
disappearing increases by 1. For example, if you use
this feature three weeks in a row, a fourth attempt
would result in the disappearance of the key on a roll
of 4 or lower. After using this ability, it must recharge
for 1 minute before it can be used again.
Daedric Binding. While the artifact itself is immune to
damage and cannot be broken by normal means,
Nocturnal will frequently determine that the Skeleton
Key is no longer suited to its wielder, causing it to
either disappear or be hunted by the Nightingales, who
will return the Skeleton Key to the Twilight Sepulcher.
Destroying the Skeleton Key. To destroy the Skeleton
Key, it must be used in a place severed from
Nocturnal’s influence, such as the Colored Rooms of
Meridia, and made to unlock an object never intended
to be unlocked, to be determined by the GM. When
this occurs, the Skeleton Key will remain destroyed for
1d10 x 100 years, and will reform at the Twilight
Sepulcher.
THE WABBAJACK
Weapon (quarterstaff), artifact (Sheogorath) (requires
attunement)
This daedric staff was created by Sheogorath, the
Daedric Prince of Madness. Its top end features three
carved faces with wide open mouths. The staff is as
unpredictable as its creator, and its magic is incredibly
chaotic; none can claim to know what will happen
when it is used. Sheogorath only gifts this strange and
wild artifact to those he considers worthy, such people
are almost always utterly insane.
Daedric Attunement. Unless you have been chosen by
Sheogorath to wield the Wabbajack, you must make a
DC 17 Willpower saving throw when you attune to it.
On a successful save, you take 78 psychic damage. On a
failed save, you must roll on the indefinite madness
table 3 times, ignoring repeated results. This madness
cannot be cured until you are no longer attuned to the
Wabbajack.
Properties of the Wabbajack. In the hands of one who
is attuned to it, the Wabbajack can be wielded as a
spellcasting focus and as a +3 magic quarterstaff,
which deals an additional 2d12 damage on a hit, the
damage type of this extra damage is determined by
rolling on the table below.
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Random Damage
d8 Description
1 Acid
2 Cold
3 Fire
4 Force
5 Lightning
6 Poison
7 The target is healed instead
8 Thunder
Random Properties. The Wabbajack has the following
random properties. These properties change every 4d12
hours, or every time you say the words “cheese,”
“fork,” or “king.”
◈ 1 minor beneficial property
◈ 1 major beneficial property
◈ 1 minor detrimental property
◈ 1 major detrimental property
The major detrimental property is suppressed for
anyone chosen by Sheogorath to wield the Wabbajack,
except on Turdas.
Chaotic Casting. The Wabbajack has 10 charges.
When casting a spell through the Wabbajack, you can
expend 2 charges to cause an additional random effect
to happen along with the spell. When you do so, roll
on the Chaotic Casting table at the end of the item
description. If the effect you rolled cannot work with
the spell you cast, roll again.
The Wabbajack regains 2d4+2 charges exactly 3
minutes and 7 seconds after you finish a long rest. If
you are chosen by Sheogorath to wield the Wabbajack,
using Chaotic Casting only costs 1 charge.
Warp Reality. As an action, you can expend 4 charges,
or 2 charges if you are chosen by Sheogorath to wield
the Wabbajack, to target one creature you can see,
hear, or smell and unleash Sheogorath’s maddening
will upon it. When you do so, roll 1d4. A roll of 1 is the
Fringe table, 2 is the Mania table, 3 is the Dementia
table, and on a 4 you roll 2d4s for two effects, ignoring
4s and repeated results on the d100 tables. If an effect
cannot occur, reroll on the same table. The Fringe,
Mania, and Dementia tables are listed at the end of the
item description.
Daedric Binding. If Sheogorath no longer desires for
you to wield the Wabbajack, you must make a DC 25
Willpower saving throw every day at exactly 12:47. On a
failed save, the Wabbajack disappears, you are no
longer attuned to it, and you must roll on the long
term madness table 5 times. This madness lasts until
cured by remove curse or similar magic.
 Destroying the Wabbajack. In order to destroy the
Wabbajack, you must travel to the Shivering Isles. You
then need to find two stones, one plucked from the
Emean sea and one plucked from the Enjaen sea. These
stones must depict laughing and screaming faces. Once
you have the stones, you must perform a ritual starting
on the 23rd of Sun's Dawn at exactly 2:42, but only
during a year which ends with the number 3, 4, 7, or 9.
During the ritual, you must bathe the Wabbajack in the
blood of a person who’s first, last, and middle names
are all pronounced the same but spelled differently.
The blood must be poured over the two stones from
earlier, which also must be dipped in vinegar and the
saliva of a noble line’s fifth youngest son’s cousin twice
removed. After the Wabbajack has been bathed in
blood, you must perform a sequence of comedic and
tragic dances with it under the light of the moons
while the song of your people is played slightly off key
by a registered bard. Finally, once the dances are
completed, you must genuinely attempt to eat it with
a full wheel of eidar cheese on the side. Once you fail
to do so, you must become frustrated and break the
Wabbajack over your knee in anger while an Argonian
concubine laughs at your misfortune. Upon breaking it
over your knee, the Wabbajack is destroyed, but you
must roll once on each of the three Warp Reality tables
as the chaotic energy of the staff is unleashed. You are
considered the target for all three reality warping
effects.
As long as Sheogorath lives, the Wabbajack will
reform in the hands of the most insane person in the
Shivering Isles exactly 48 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 7
hours, 46 minutes and 2 seconds after it is destroyed,
unless that person has touched a fork in the same
week it is to reform, in which case the reforming
process is delayed by 1 week and 18 seconds.
Chaotic Casting Table
d100 Chaotic Casting Effect
01–02 Roll on this table two more times, rerolling
this result and repeated results on the two
subsequent rolls.
03–04 Any creature affected by the spell also has the
spell hideous laughter cast on them using your
spell save DC. This effect lasts for 1 minute.
05–06 The spell’s damage type changes (roll on the
Random Damage table under Properties of the
Wabbajack to determine the new damage
type).
07–08 Any creature affected by the spell is turned
into a goat, as if by the polymorph spell, this
effect lasts for 1 hour.
09–10 Any creature affected by the spell is turned
into a mammoth, as if by the polymorph spell,
this effect lasts for 1 hour.
11–12 100 Septims explode out of the Wabbajack. You
and each creature within 10 feet of you must
make an Agility saving throw against your
spell save DC, taking 4d12 bludgeoning damage
on a failed save, and half as much damage on
a success.
13–14 1d6+1 mudcrabs (Monsters of Murkmire)
appear within 30 feet of you. They are hostile
to all living creatures, including each other.
15–16 All creatures affected by the spell become
frenzied (see Legionnaire’s Guide to Cyrodiil).
17–18 Nothing happens, but you and any creature
who witnessed the spell being cast are
convinced something did, and that it was
probably really impressive.
19–20 A Dremora Markynaz (Legionnaire’s Guide to
Cyrodiil) appears within 5 feet of you. It is
friendly to you, and will attempt to kill any
creature hostile to you with extreme prejudice.
The Dremora disappears after 1 minute.
21–22 All creatures affected by the spell are
teleported to a random empty space 30 feet
away from where they currently are.
23–24 The Wabbajack fires 5d10+10 wheels of eidar
cheese at the target of the spell at an
incredibly high speed. The target must make a
DC 17 Agility saving throw or take 4d8
bludgeoning damage.
25–26 All creatures affected by the spell also have the
reduce effect of the enlarge/reduce spell on
them for 1 round.
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 Chaotic Casting Table
d100 Chaotic Casting Effect
27–28 All creatures affected by the spell also have the
enlarge effect of the enlarge/reduce spell on
them for 1 round.
29–30 All creatures that witnessed the spell being
cast now have the song Ragnar the Red stuck
in their head for the next 1d4+1 days.
31–32 In addition to the spell you cast, you cast
stinking cloud centered on yourself without
expending any magicka.
33–34 In addition to the spell you cast, you cast plant
growth without expending any magicka. (No
action required).
35–36 The Wabbajack becomes immobile, like an
active immovable rod, for the next minute.
37–38 The Wabbajack flies 60 feet in a random
direction. You must make a DC 15 Strength
(Athletics) check to hold onto it, if you do so,
you are pulled along with it.
39–40 Without expending any magicka, you cast
levitate on any one creature affected by the
spell.
41–42 All creatures who witnessed the spell being
cast must make a Willpower saving throw
against your spell save DC or be frightened of
you for 1 minute.
43–44 You must succeed a Willpower saving throw
against your spell save DC or be frightened of
the Wabbajack for 1 minute.
45–46 All creatures who witness the spell being cast
can only speak Impish for the next minute
47–48 The next time you try to cast a spell, you will
cast banishment on yourself without
expending any magicka instead.
49–50 All creatures who witness the spell being cast
lose all memory of how to speak their native
language for the next minute.
51–52 All creatures affected by the spell say “Man, I
sure could go for a nice tankard of
Honningbrew Mead right about now” in
Tamrielic, regardless of whether or not they
can speak the language or if they are incapable
of speaking.
53–54 The target of the spell takes 3d10 slashing
damage and loses a leg if it has one.
55–56 All creatures affected by the spell take 3d6
necrotic damage and suffer one level of
exhaustion.
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Chaotic Casting Table
d100 Chaotic Casting Effect
57–58 All creatures who witness the spell being cast
must succeed a Willpower saving throw
against your spell save DC, or become hostile
to all living creatures for 1 minute.
59–60 The target of the spell recites the entirety of
“N’Gasta Kvata Kvakis” for the next minute,
even if it is physically incapable of speech. Any
creature who listens to the entire recitation
will go deaf for 6d10+10 days.
61–62 Roll on the short term madness table. All
creatures who witness the spell being cast are
afflicted with the madness you rolled unless
they succeed an Intelligence saving throw
against your spell save DC.
63–64 All creatures affected by the spell are knocked
prone.
65–66 You also cast the spell feeblemind on the target
of the spell, without expending any magicka.
67–68 All creatures affected by the spell regain all of
their hit points.
69–70 You also cast guardian of faith centered on a
space within 5 feet of you without expending
any magicka. It considers all living creatures
to be hostile to you.
71–72 All creatures who witnessed the spell being
cast hear a voice in their head, which says
"While in town the baker gives you a
sweetroll. Delighted, you take it into an alley
to enjoy, only to be intercepted by a gang of
three kids your age. The leader demands the
sweetroll, or else he and his friends will beat
you and take it." in their native language.
73–74 All soil within 100 feet of you becomes infertile
for the next 9d10+10 years.
75–76 The target of the spell’s firstborn child dies on
their 10th birthday. This effect is retroactive.
77–78 All creatures who witness the spell being cast
must succeed a Personality saving throw
against your spell save DC or spend their
action and bonus action next turn singing a
song praising your name.
79–80 One random creature other than yourself who
witnessed the spell being cast becomes
convinced you committed some heinous act
against them.
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d100 Chaotic Casting Effect
81–82 A Dark Seducer and a Golden Saint
(Legionnaire's Guide to Cyrodiil) appear within
15 feet of you, and they then try to fight each
other to the death. They both disappear when
either one of them dies or a minute passes.
83–84 For the next minute, all creatures that see you
believe you are Emperor Uriel Septim VII, even
if he has not been born yet or is currently
deceased.
85–86 The target of the spell ages 1d20-10 years. If a
negative number is rolled, the target becomes
younger.
87–88 All creatures affected by the spell have their
melee weapons (if any) turned into dinner
forks. The weapons change back to normal
after hitting a creature with them.
89–90 All creatures affected by the spell believe that
every creature other than them is a Sload for
the next minute.
91–92 All humanoid creatures affected by the spell
are now infected with wereboar lycanthropy.
None of them are aware of this.
93–94 All creatures who witness the spell being cast
become convinced that you have infected
them with Sanguinare Vampiris.
95–96 All creatures affected by the spell gain a
permanent +1 to each of their attributes.
97–98 All creatures who witness the spell being cast
must succeed a Willpower saving throw
against your spell save DC, or become friendly
to all living creatures for 1 minute.
99–00 All creatures who witnessed the spell being
cast are instantly transported to the Gates of
Mania and Dementia in the Shivering Isles.
Fringe Table
d100 Fringe Effect
01–02 A khajiit calling himself M’aiq the Liar appears
to give the target questionable information.
03–04 A courier appears with a letter for the target.
Coincidentally, the courier is nude.
05–06 All 36 Lessons of Vivec fall from the sky on the
target’s head with a note attached to Lesson
36 that says “Study up, N’wah!” on it in
Dunmeris.
07–08 The target begins to loudly preach a sermon
about Talos, regardless of whether or not they
can speak.
09–10 A dead Redguard falls from the sky within 5
feet of the target, wearing a robe that says “I
went to the cloud district and all I got was this
lousy robe!” on it.
11–12 A pirate captain bursts out of the nearest wall,
screaming something about fishy sticks before
giving the target a piece of breaded fish, and
then disappears.
13–14 The target now has a tattoo of a Dreugh eating
a horker sandwich.
15–16 A talking mudcrab merchant appears and
attempts to sell you and the target his wares.
17–18 A female Argonian in a servant’s outfit appears
and begins to attempt to seduce the target.
19–20 A guar appears 30 feet away from the target,
and will continue to follow the target from
exactly 30 feet away until it is killed.
21–22 The target becomes 1d10+1 inches shorter.
23–24 The target becomes 1d10+1 inches taller.
25–26 The target grows a beard. If it already has a
beard, its beard doubles in size.
27–28 The target now knows everything about a
Breton peasant called Maurice.
29–30 For the next minute, the target loudly states
obvious facts as if they were saying something
only a highly educated person would know in
Aldmeris. The target does this even if it is
incapable of speech.
31–32 For the next 3d10 days, the target thinks that
everyone but them hates eating cheese but
fakes liking it to be polite.
33–34 The next creature capable of speech the target
meets will mistake them for a casual
acquaintance and attempt to make small talk.
35–36 Confetti falls on the target, and cheering is
heard.
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 Fringe Table
d100 Fringe Effect
37–38 An archmage falls from the sky and lands
within 30 feet of the target, dying instantly.
39–40 A Golden Saint and a Dark Seducer
(Legionnaire's Guide to Cyrodiil) appear within
30 feet of the target. The moment they appear,
they will begin to have a dancing competition
and consider the target the judge.
41–42 The target will reflexively say “Body’s still
warm. Looks like there’s a killer about.” in
Tamrielic the next time they find a dead
creature, regardless of whether or not they are
capable of speech.
43–44 A centaur appears, cries out “Oh no, not
again!” in Tamrielic, and then disappears.
45–46 The target learns what happened to the
Dwemer, but then forgets what happened 1
second later.
47–48 In exactly thirty seconds, the target explodes
in a shower of gore, and then reforms on the
spot as if nothing happened.
49–50 The target can now speak, read, and write a
language that no other being knows.
51–52 The target has a brief vision of being bound in
a prison cart somewhere snowy.
53–54 The target loses all memory of the past 10
seconds, but figures whatever happened
during that time probably wasn’t that
important.
55-56 The target now believes its name is whatever
its name is spelled backwards.
57–58 For the next 1d4 + 1 minutes, the target loudly
narrates their every action, even if they are
incapable of speech.
59–60 3 Nirnroots sprout within 5 feet of the target.
61–62 2d20+20 wheels of cheese appear within 5 feet
of the target.
63–64 Two scholars appear, and demand that the
target settle a debate that they are having over
whether something is pronounced “chim” or
“kim”. No matter what answer is given, they
will continue to argue about it. They both
disappear after 10 minutes.
65–66 The target believes that all freshwater is
saltwater for the next 5d10 minutes.
67–68 The target believes all saltwater is freshwater
for the next 5d10 minutes.
69–70 The target appears to be two-dimensional for
the next 2d8 + 4 days.
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Fringe Table
d100 Fringe Effect
71–72 The target becomes convinced that a part of
their body has a mind of its own and is
plotting to kill them.
73–74 The target is spun around 180 degrees.
75–76 The target can no longer comprehend the
concept of the number 349.
77–78 The nearest goblin (Legionnaire's Guide to
Cyrodiil) is teleported to a space within 60 feet
of the target. It is not hostile, and is really just
confused about how it got here.
79–80 For the next 3d10 + 5 days, ethereal laughter
can be heard every time the target finishes a
sentence. If the target cannot speak, this
happens every time the target makes any kind
of noise.
81–82 For the next 1d6 hours, you and the target
swap positions via teleportation at the end of
every minute.
83–84 The target’s eyes become cat-like. If they are
already cat-like, they become human-like.
85–86 Half of the target’s body becomes the ideal of
beauty for their race, while the other half
becomes horribly ugly.
87–88 The target is sent 3d20 minutes into the
future.
89–90 The target’s body is mirrored. Features on the
left of its body are now on the right, and vice-
versa.
91–92 The target, and all other creatures within 60
feet of it, say “Honningbrew mead? That stuff
is garbage, you deserve only the finest Black-
Briar mead!” in Tamrielic, regardless of
whether or not they can speak the language or
if they are incapable of speaking.
93–94 The target’s mind is split into two different
and distinct personalities which vie for
control, and the target must roll a 1d2 every
day at 11:57 to determine which personality is
dominant for the next 24 hours. This effect can
be ended by remove curse or similar magic.
95–96 The target becomes an expert on a niche, near
useless topic, like making flower crowns or
the mating habits of mudcrabs.
97–98 The target becomes convinced rocks are edible
for 1d6 months.
99–00 3d20+20 commoners appear within 100 feet of
the target. They are indifferent to the target,
deal magical damage, and act as any normal
commoner would.
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d100 Mania Effect
01–02 The target is turned into a Dark Seducer
(Legionnaire's Guide to Cyrodiil) that is hostile
to you. Reducing the Dark Seducer to 0 hit
points ends this effect.
03–04 The target is turned into a Golden Saint
(Legionnaire's Guide to Cyrodiil) that is friendly
to you. Reducing the Golden Saint to 0 hit
points ends this effect.
05–06 The target’s highest attribute score is
increased to 30 for 2d10+10 days
07–08 The next attack roll the target makes will be a
critical hit, no matter what.
09–10 The target regains all hit points.
11–12 The target regains 10 hit points per round for
3d6+2 rounds.
13–14 The target is placed under the effects of the
holy aura spell.
15–16 The target becomes resistant to all damage for
2d4 days.
17–18 The target becomes immune to all conditions
for 2d4 days.
19–20 10d10+50 Septims appear within 5 feet of the
target.
21–22 The target is placed under the enlarge effect of
the enlarge/reduce spell for 1 minute.
23–24 The target reads your mind and learns
everything about you.
25–26 The target hears spectral cheering, giving
them advantage on all saving throws, ability
checks, and attack rolls they make for the next
minute.
27–28 The target is affected by the haste spell.
29–30 The target is force fed a sweetroll launched
from the Wabbajack. This sweetroll gives them
the nutrients they need for the next 1d4
weeks.
31–32 An identical duplicate of the target appears. It
considers the original its lord and master and
will defend the target with its life.
33–34 The target now holds the deed to a piece of
property in a faraway land.
35–36 For the next 1d4+1 weeks, the target is under
the effects of the fly spell.
37–38 The target grows wings and gains a flight
speed of 30 feet.
39–40 A magic item of the GM’s choice appears 5 feet
away from the target.
Mania Table
d100 Mania Effect
41–42 The target now has an idea for a book. If they
write this book, it will sell very well and make
the target rich. This happens even if the target
is illiterate.
43–44 The target gains a swim speed of 30 feet and
can breathe underwater.
45–46 The target gains a climbing speed of 60 feet.
47–48 The target becomes proficient in a skill of its
choice.
49–50 For the next 2d6+2 days, the target can cast
the spell invisibility on itself, requiring no
magicka or material components. Willpower is
their spellcasting ability for this spell.
51–52 The target gains telepathy with a range of 30
feet.
53–54 A Dark Seducer (Legionnaire's Guide to Cyrodiil)
appears within 30 feet of the target. Until
killed, it will defend the target with its life
from all harm.
55-56 The target’s firstborn child will become a
legendary hero. This effect is retroactive.
57–58 The target can no longer be harmed by
consuming food or drink that would be
poisonous to it.
59–60 One of the target’s allies falls madly in love
with it.
61–62 The target’s movement speeds are all doubled.
63–64 The target no longer ages, and cannot be aged
magically. When they reach an age when a
member of their race would typically die, they
will rapidly age until turning to dust.
65–66 The target is now immune to all diseases, and
any diseases it has are cured instantly.
67–68 The next time the target falls to 0 hit points, it
will instead regain all hit points and magicka.
69–70 Every time the target eats a meal, they gain
3d4 temporary hit points.
71–72 For 2d6 weeks, the target can reroll any rolls
of 1 when it rolls a d20.
73–74 If the target dies, they will be restored to life 2
minutes and 18 seconds later. This happens
only once.
75–76 The target gains the benefits of a long rest.
77–78 The target learns one language of its choice.
79–80 The target’s armor class increases by 1.
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 Mania Table
d100 Mania Effect
81–82 The target is now famous, known far and wide
for no particular reason.
83–84 For the next 1d4 rounds, the target is immune
to all damage and conditions, and cannot die.
85–86 The target innately knows if a creature is
plotting to kill it.
87–88 A part of the target’s appearance that it
dislikes is changed to suit the target’s
preferences.
89–90 The target learns the spell guidance. It’s
spellcasting ability for this is its choice.
91–92 You cast heal on the target, without expending
any magicka.
93–94 The target no longer needs to breathe to
survive.
95–96 The target no longer needs to eat or drink to
survive.
97–98 The target becomes immortal unless killed. It
no longer ages, cannot die of old age, and is
immune to poison and disease.
99–00 3d20+20 commoners appear within 100 feet of
the target. They are friendly to the target, deal
magical damage, and will stop at nothing to
help the target in whatever way they can.
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Dementia Table
d100 Mania Effect
01–02 The target becomes a Lich (Legionnaire's Guide
to Cyrodiil) that is hostile to you.
03–04 The target rolls on the short term madness
table.
05–06 The target rolls on the long term madness
table.
07–08 The target rolls on the indefinite madness
table.
09–10 12 Scamps appear within 5 feet of the target
and are hostile to it.
11–12 The target becomes a Golden Saint
(Legionnaire's Guide to Cyrodiil) that is hostile
to you. Reducing the Golden Saint to 0 hit
points reverts the target to normal.
13–14 The target is poisoned until it kills another
creature.
15–16 You cast fireball at 9th level centered on the
target, without expending any magicka.
17–18 One of the target’s limbs (if it has any) will
gain a mind of its own, with Intelligence,
Willpower, and Personality attributes identical
to the target. The limb is hostile to the target
and will plot to kill it.
19–20 2 Dark Seducers (Legionnaire's Guide to
Cyrodiil) appear next to the target. One
attempts to kill the target, while the other
attempts to capture the target and bring it
back to the Shivering Isles.
21–22 The target is petrified.
23–24 The target is reduced to 0 hit points.
25–26 The target’s head explodes in a shower of gore,
and then it sprouts a new head of a random
creature, with a new personality typical of
that creature. A remove curse spell or similar
magic causes the target’s head to explode
again, and they regain their original head.
27–28 You cast feeblemind on the target, without
expending any magicka.
29–30 In exactly 1 year, 2 months, 23 days, 18 hours,
42 minutes, and 6 seconds, the target will die
gruesomely if it has not already been killed.
31–32 The target is turned into a rat for 6 months.
33–34 The target’s highest attribute score is reduced
to 1 for 2d10+10 days.
35–36 The target becomes infected with Sanguinare
Vampiris.
37–38 The target is afflicted with a random form of
lycanthropy.
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d100 Mania Effect
39–40 The target turns into a Spriggan that is on fire.
Putting out the fire ends this effect.
41–42 The target is turned into a Dark Seducer
(Legionnaire's Guide to Cyrodiil) that is friendly
to you. Reducing the Dark Seducer to 0 hit
points ends this effect.
43–44 The target is turned into a goat, a pig, and a
cow. The target can be returned to normal if
all three animals are brought within 5 feet of
each other, and remove curse or similar magic
is cast on them.
45–46 The target turns into a Flamespear Dragon
(Enemies of Elsweyr) that is hostile to you.
47–48 The target becomes vulnerable to all damage
for 1 minute.
49–50 The target loses the ability to distinguish
inanimate objects from people for 1d10+5 days.
51–52 The target becomes a goat immune to all
damage except for poison damage. The target
can only be restored to normal by being
reduced to 0 hit points.
53–54 The target turns into a cooked chicken. They
are restored to normal the moment any
creature attempts to eat them without
knowing they are not actually a cooked
chicken.
55–56 The target becomes deathly allergic to all
foods except for Kwama eggs.
57–58 The target’s mouth becomes sealed shut for
1d4+4 hours.
59–60 Unbreakable chains restrain the target. The
chains can only be removed if they are soaked
in boiled goblin blood.
61–62 The target’s limbs are replaced with replicas
made of cloth for 1d10 rounds.
63–64 The target must slavishly obey your
commands for 1d10+1 days.
65–66 The target turns into an exact duplicate of
you, and has duplicates of all your equipment.
The target is hostile to you and considers itself
the original. The target is returned to normal
when they are reduced to 0 hit points.
67–68 The target turns into a troll for 1d4 years.
69–70 The target dies and then rises again as an
undead version of itself. If the target is
undead, it turns to dust.
71–72 The target no longer has object permanence.
Dementia Table
d100 Mania Effect
73–74 The target forgets how to speak all languages
it knows. Remove curse or similar magic ends
this effect.
75–76 You cast reverse gravity centered on the target
without expending any magicka.
77–78 The target is launched 5d10+10 feet in a
random direction.
79–80 The target grows wings and then flies
uncontrollably skyward at a rate of 60 feet per
round. At the end of each round, the rate
increases by 10 feet. Dispel magic or a similar
spell ends this effect.
81–82 The target is turned inside-out. All of its
equipment is inside its ribcage and skull, and
its organs are outside. Remove curse or heal
can undo this effect.
83–84 The target contracts Corprus, even if the
divine disease does not exist yet.
85–86 The target becomes the race it despises the
most. If they hate their own race they become
a caricature of their race.
87–88 The target is petrified, but instead of being
turned to stone they are a statue made of
cheese.
89–90 You conjure a Xivilai (Legionnaire's Guide to
Cyrodiil) 120 feet away from the target that
walks at half its speed towards them to kill
them.
91–92 The target’s speed is reduced to 0 for 1d4
hours.
93–94 The target becomes obsessed with Akaviri
culture to the point that they ignore all other
things, including eating and personal hygiene.
95–96 The next time the target attempts to eat fruit,
they will shout “Have you heard of the High
Elves?!”, and then slam the food into their face
while groaning in pain. The target will then
die.
97–98 The target becomes convinced that they are a
fictional character.
99–00 3d20+20 commoners appear within 100 feet of
the target. They are hostile to the target, deal
magical damage, and will stop at nothing to
kill the target.
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 CHAPTER 4: FRIENDS & FOES

T
he treacherous lands of skyrim are filled Giant MONSTROSITIES
to the brim with intimidating creatures, from Giant Matriarch Hagraven
blood-starved vampires, to fearsome dragons Grahl
of incredible might, ready to swoop down at Sea Giant OOZES
a moment’s notice and bring an adventurer’s story to Udyrfrykte Void Rot
an end. However, the friendly characters and
interesting fauna that populate the northern province HUMANOIDS PLANTS
make for enthralling experiences and can give your Alchemist Gloomspore Senche
games some extra fluff, especially for parties that Alik’r Warrior Gloomspore Wolf
appreciate the attention to detail. College Acolyte
UNDEAD
Companion Circle Initiate
The following chapter brings a wide array of stat Bloodknight
Dawnguard Hunter
blocks for the creatures of the north, ready to be Blood Scion
Dawnguard Scout
thrown in your own version of Skyrim, and are Briarheart Elk-Eye
Dragonborn
arranged in alphabetical order. For guidance on how to Briarheart Wildling
Falmer
use a creature’s stat block, consult the introduction of Death Hound
Falmer Chitin Whisperer
the 5e Core Rules. Dragon Priest
Falmer Duskslicer
Draugr
Falmer Shaman
Draugr Death Overlord
Falmer Warmonger
STAT BLOCKS BY CREATURE Feral Falmer
Draugr Scourge
TYPE Draugulf
Forsworn
Hulking Draugr
Greybeard
ABERRATIONS CONSTRUCTS Nighthollow Vampire
Half-Sea Giant Raider
Shade Ash Spawn Undead Giant
Half-Sea Giant Stormcaller
Shade Colossus Gargoyle Vampire
Jarl
Voidmother Dwarven Arquebus Vampiric Bear
Lorekeeper
Dwarven Ballistae Vampiric Sabre Cat
Psijic Monk
BEASTS Dwarven Centurion Vampiric Senche-Raht
Reachfolk
Chaurus Dwarven Colossus Reach Witch
Chaurus Hatchling Dwarven Sentry Riekling
Chaurus Hunter Dwarven Sphere Riekling Chief
Chaurus Reaper Dwarven Spider Riekling Rider
Chub Loon Stone Husk Riekr
Frostbite Spider Swarm of Dwarven Spiders Riekr Chieftain
Great Bear
Riekr Wildmage
Mammoth FEY
Skald
Sabre Cat Burnt Spriggan
Stormcloak Snow-
Shellbug Leimenid
Hammer
Snow Whale Nereid
Stormcloak Stormblade
Snow Wolf
ELEMENTALS Thalmor Agent
Vale Deer
Ash Guardian Thalmor Justiciar
Vale Sabre Cat
Thalmor Soldier
Venomspit Spider
GIANTS Vateshran
CELESTIALS Armored Troll Vigilant
Sovngarde Hero Frost Troll Witchblade
Frost Giant

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 ASH GUARDIAN
Ash Guardians are a creation of the Telvanni mages on
Solsteim. They are similar to a storm atronach, but
ASH SPAWN attack with choking ash and fiery embers rather than
Ash Spawn are terrible creatures native to Solsteim. electricity. They are unstable, aggressive creatures, and
These wretched creations began appearing after Red will even attack their summoners and creators unless
Mountain's eruptions, rising up from the ash to attack they are fed a Heart Stone.
travelers with hot embers and ashen weaponry. They
have a humanoid form, but it is unclear if they are type Ash Guardian
of undead or their own, strange creation. Some arise Large Elemental, Unaligned
on their own, while others climb from the remains of Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
dead men and mer. Whatever they are, they are Hit Points 142 (15d10 + 60)
aggressive and dangerous things who will kill a person Speed 30 ft.
as soon as look at them.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
17 (+3) 14 (+2) 19 (+4) 10 (+0) 16 (+3) 5 (–3)
Ash Spawn
Medium Construct, Unaligned
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
Armor Class 13 (natural armor) from nonmagical weapons
Hit Points 19 (3d8 + 6) Condition Immunities exhaustion, paralyzed, poisoned,
Speed 30 ft. prone
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
STR AGI END INT WIL PER Languages —
15 (+2) 13 (+1) 14 (+2) 8 (–1) 14 (+2) 9 (–1) Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4

Damage Resistances fire
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Ashen Movement. The ash guardian can walk across water
and ignores difficult terrain.
Heated Body. A creature that touches the ash guardian or
hits it with a melee attack while within 5 ft. of it takes 7
Proficiency Bonus +2
(2d6) fire damage.

Ashes to Ashes. When the ash spawn dies, it and its ash
sword disintegrate into a pile of ash.
llumination. The ash spawn sheds bright light in a 5-foot
radius and dim light for an additional 10 ft.
Innate Spellcasting. The ash spawn's innate spellcasting
ability is Willpower (spell save DC 12, +4 to hit with spell
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
requiring no material components:
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt
1/day each: hellish rebuke, scorching ray
Actions
Multiattack. The ash guardian makes two attacks: one
with its bash and one with its ash spray.
Ash Spray. Ranged Spell Attack:+7 to hit, range 30 ft., one
target. Hit: 11 (2d10) fire damage. If the target is a
creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Agility saving throw
or take 3 (1d6) fire damage at the start of its next turn.
Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 6 (1d12)
fire damage.

Actions Eruption (Recharge 5–6). The ash guardian erupts in a

Multiattack. The ash spawn makes two attacks with its
ash sword.
Ash Sword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire
damage.
burst of searing embers. Each creature within a 15–foot
radius of the ash guardian must make a DC 14 Agility
saving throw, taking 27 (5d10) fire damage on a failed
save, or half as much on a successful one. If the saving
throw fails by 5 or more, the creature takes 7 (2d6) fire
damage at the start of its next turn.

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 BURNT SPRIGGAN
Though it is unclear how exactly a spriggan becomes a
burnt spriggan, what is clear is that the fires of their
rage give pause to even the most hardy challengers.
Rather than use the nature magic seen in their more
natural counterparts, burnt spriggans make use of fire
magic, leaving trails of smoke and wanton destruction
in their wake.

Burnt Spriggan
Medium Fey, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Speak With Plants and Beasts. The spriggan can
Hit Points 78 (12d8 + 24) communicate with beasts and plants as if they shared a
Speed 30 ft. language.

Actions
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
14 (+2) 13 (+1) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) Multiattack. The spriggan makes two claw attacks.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

Skills Animal Handling +6, Nature +5, Perception +6,
Stealth +4
Damage Immunities fire
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Faerie
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Ashen Stride. Once on her turn, the spriggan can use 10
feet of her movement to step magically into one pile of
ash within her reach and emerge from a pile of ash
within 60 feet of the first pile of ash, appearing in an
unoccupied space within 5 feet of the second pile of ash.
Both piles of ash must be large or bigger.
Death Burst. When the spriggan dies, it explodes in a
burst of ash and flame. Each creature within 10 ft. of it
must make a DC 15 Agility saving throw, taking 14 (4d6)
fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
a successful one. The explosion ignites flammable objects
in that area that aren't being worn or carried.
Heated Body. A creature that touches the spriggan or hits
it with a melee attack while within 5 ft. of it takes 3 (1d6)
fire damage.
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) fire
damage. If the target is a flammable object that is not
being worn or carried, it is ignited.
Immolating Burst (1/day). The spriggan unleashes an
inferno all around it. Each creature within 20 ft. of the
spriggan must make a DC 15 Agility saving throw. On a
failed save, a target takes 21 (6d6) fire damage, and will
be set on fire. Until a creature takes an action to douse
the fire, the target takes 4 (1d8) fire damage at the start
of each of its turns. On a successful save, a target takes
half as much damage and is not set on fire.
Wildfire Blast (Recharge 5–6). The spriggan blasts fire and
ash in a 15 foot cone. Each creature in that area must
make a DC 15 Endurance saving throw. On a failed save, a
target takes 14 (4d6) fire damage, and is blinded for 1
minute. On a successful save, a target takes half as much
damage and is not blinded. A blinded creature can repeat
the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending
the effect on itself on a success.

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 CHAURUS Chaurus
Medium Beast, Unaligned
Found deep underground, the chaurus are a species of
hostile carnivorous insect that are often farmed by the Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
feral Falmer in Skyrim. They possess a bite that can Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
chew through steel and an acidic poison saliva that Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft., climb 30 ft.
they lob at prey. Their chitin is pliable and is used in a
variety of ways by Falmer, from weapons, to armor, to STR AGI END INT WIL PER
housing. 13 (+1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 1 (–5) 11 (+0) 6 (–2)

Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive

CHAURUS HUNTER Perception 12
Languages —
At adulthood, chaurus can pupate into chaurus
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
hunters, gaining the mobility that only newly-grown
wings can afford. In addition to its bite and spit
Tunneler. The chaurus can burrow through solid rock at
attacks, the hunter gains a powerful sting that can
half its burrow speed and leaves a 5-foot-diameter tunnel
poison prey, slowly rendering it incapable of escape.
in its wake.

Spider Climb. The chaurus can climb difficult surfaces,

including upside down on ceilings, without needing to
make an ability check.

Actions
Multiattack. The chaurus makes two bite attacks.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.

Acid Spit. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30 ft.,

one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) acid damage.

Chaurus Hunter
Medium Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Actions
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Multiattack. The chaurus makes three attacks: two with
Speed 10 ft., climb 10 ft., fly 50 ft.
its forelimbs and one with its bite. Alternatively, it uses
its Acid Spit twice.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
12 (+1) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 1 (–5) 16 (+3) 6 (–2) Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4) acid
Skills Perception +5 damage.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive
Forelimbs. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Perception 15
target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Languages —
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Acid Spit. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30 ft.,
one target. Hit: 10 (3d6) acid damage.
Spider Climb. The chaurus can climb difficult surfaces,
Sting. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
including upside down on ceilings, without needing to
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, and the target
make an ability check.
must make a DC 13 Endurance saving throw, taking 10
Keen Smell. The chaurus has advantage on Willpower (3d6) acid damage and is poisoned on a failed save, or
(Perception) checks that rely on smell. half as much damage and isn’t poisoned on a successful
one. While poisoned in this way, the target takes 3 (1d6)
acid damage at the start of each of its turns. It can repeat
the saving throw at the end of its turns, ending the effect
on a success.

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 CHAURUS REAPER Chaurus Hatchling
Small Beast, Unaligned
Chaurus Reapers are a larger variety of chaurus, and
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
the danger they pose is likewise larger. With the cruel
Hit Points 7 (2d6)
ability to impregnate prey with chaurus eggs, they
Speed 20 ft., burrow 10 ft., climb 20 ft.
possess a staying power unlike other similar creatures.
This ability to lay eggs can also prove a danger mid-
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
combat as the Reaper is capable of birthing allies in the
11 (+0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 1 (–5) 11 (+0) 6 (–2)
form of chaurus hatchlings.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive
Perception 10
CHAURUS HATCHLING Languages —
Chaurus hatchlings, are, as the name suggests, the Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
infant form of a Chaurus. These larval beings are
smaller and more centipede-like than their older Tunneler. The chaurus can burrow through solid rock at
counterparts. They tend to feed upon corpses and half its burrow speed and leaves a 2 1/2-foot-diameter
scraps left behind by their elders and Falmer handlers. tunnel in its wake.

Spider Climb. The chaurus can climb difficult surfaces,

including upside down on ceilings, without needing to
make an ability check.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Chaurus Reaper
Large Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 19 (natural armor) Actions
Hit Points 82 (11d10 + 22)
Multiattack. The chaurus makes three attacks: two with
Speed 30 ft., burrow 10 ft., climb 30 ft.
its bite and one with its pincer. Alternatively, it uses its
Acid Spit twice.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
16 (+3) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 3 (–4) 14 (+2) 6 (–2) Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) acid
Senses darkvision 60 ft., tremorsense 60 ft., passive damage. If the target is a Large or smaller creature, it is
Perception 15 grappled (escape DC 15). Until this grapple ends, the
Languages — chaurus can bite only the grappled creature and has
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 advantage on attack rolls to do so.

Pincer. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

Tunneler. The chaurus can burrow through solid rock at
half its burrow speed and leaves a 5-foot-diameter tunnel
in its wake.
Spider Climb. The chaurus can climb difficult surfaces,
including upside down on ceilings, without needing to
make an ability check.
Egg Bearer (1 /Day). When the chaurus deals damage from
its pincer attack, it also leaves 1d4 eggs inside its target’s
wound. The target must have a passive Perception of 16
or higher to notice the eggs. The eggs hatches in 1d4
days, dealing 11 (2d10) slashing damage for each egg if
still inside the target. The eggs hatch Chaurus Hatchlings
with 5 hit points and a size of tiny.
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing.
Acid Spit. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 30 ft.,
one target. Hit: 14 (4d6) acid damage. If the chaurus is
grappling a creature, it can't target a creature other than
the one grappled and it has advantage on attack rolls it,
ignoring the disadvantage from being within 5 ft.
Mother's Call (1/Day). The chaurus lays 2d8 eggs in a
space within 10 ft. of it that immediately hatch into
Chaurus Hatchlings with 5 hit points and a size of tiny.
Acid Spray (Recharge 5–6). The chaurus spits acid in a line
that is 30 feet long and 5 feet wide, each creature in that
line must make a DC 15 Agility saving throw, taking 21
(6d6) acid damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one. If the chaurus is grappling a
creature the acid spray only affects it and it has
disadvantage on the saving throw.

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DRAGON PRIEST
Long ago in the Merethic Era, the Dragon Cult was
dominant over the sons of Atmora, creating a feudal
society serving the mighty dragons, with their Priests
operating between them. The Dragon Priests were
tyrannical, much like their Dov masters. In the time
since the Dragon Cult’s decline, the Dragon Priests
have lingered in their tombs, retaining their power
through the worship of their draugr servants.
Intelligent and fearsome combatants, the Dragon
Priests float along the ground and are draped in
ancient finery and ornamentation befitting their
station. These masked and frightful undead are highly
powerful spellcasters, wielding not only dangerous
magic, but a potent thu’um, as well. Despite lying
dormant for thousands of years, the devotion their
draugr have for their Priests has not waned, and
Dragon Priests have no qualms with sending their
draugr servants to wear down an enemy before
engaging themselves.
Beware facing a Dragon Priest unprepared, unless
you wish to join the ranks of their draugr servants,
forever compelled to serve the despotic undead
sorcerer.
Loyal servants to the dragons of Skyrim, the Dragon
Priests were once the prominent leaders of the Dragon
Cult. At one time, they commanded great armies
dedicated to serving the dragons. For their service, the
dragon priests were granted eternal life.
Speakers to the Dragons. The Dragon Priests were the
direct servants to their dragon lords and served as
speaker between the dragons they worshiped, and the
men who followed. In their time, the dragons of
Skyrim were worshiped as gods, believed to be the kin
of Akatosh himself. Dragons, being dragons, embraced
their role as god-kings over men. They granted a small
amount of power to the dragon priests in exchange for
their absolute obedience. In turn, the dragon priests
ruled men as equals to the kings. Dragons could not be
bothered with ruling over hordes of small, soft
creatures that worshiped them.
Corruption of Power. On behalf the dragons, the
priests demanded tribute to please them, and set down
laws and codes of living that kept peace between
dragons and men. In Tamriel, the dragons and their
priests were hardly considered benevolent. A
combination of ambitious dragon priests, nefarious
dragons, and weak kings allowed the dragon priests to
rule with an iron fist, making virtual slaves of the rest
of the population.
Dragon War. When the populace rebelled, the dragon
priests retaliated. When the dragon priests could not
collect the tribute or control the masses, the dragons'
response was swift and brutal. So it was the Dragon
74 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
War began. At first, men died by the thousands. The
ancient texts reveal that a few dragons took the side of
men. Why they did this is not known. The priests of
the Nine Divines claim it was Akatosh himself that
intervened. From these dragons, men learned magics
to use against dragons. The tide began to turn and
dragons began to die, as well. The war was long and
bloody. The dragon priests were overthrown and
dragons were slaughtered in large numbers. The
surviving dragons scattered, choosing to live in remote
places away from men. The dragon cult itself adapted
and survived. They built the dragon mounds,
entombing the remains of dragons that fell in the war.
They believed that one day the dragons would rise
again and reward the faithful.
Immortal Servants. The ancient priests of the dragon
cult insisted that their followers be buried with them.
These men and women were buried, seemingly
willingly, and over the thousands of years that had
passed, became the wretched things known as the
draugr. Speaking only in the tongue of dragons, the
draugr adherents of the dragon priest continue their
worship in death, defending the priest chambers with
an unmatched ferocity. Every day, different sets of
draugr awaken, and shamble their way to the
sarcophagus of their priest. Here, they would prostrate
themselves and transfer a flow of life force between
the adherent and their master. This eternal wellspring
that the draw from each day rekindles nightly as they
rest in their niches. The second eternal life was only
promised to those who ascended to priesthood, but
the lesser functionaries contributed to their life force
to sustain them for eternity.
Dragon Cult Masks. Legend holds that the highest
ranking dragon priests were granted magical masks –
strange artifacts that defy the laws of time, and grant
their wearers powerful enchantments. Each priest
received their own mask, forged from unique
materials, and were given magical properties, perhaps
related to the dragon they served or augmenting the
talents the priest. The mask is given the same draconic
name as the priest who wears it.
Undead Nature. A dragon priest doesn't require air,
food, drink, or sleep.
Dragon Priest
Medium Undead, Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 0 ft., fly 40 ft. (hover)
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
18 (+4) 12 (+1) 17 (+3) 18 (+4) 18 (+4) 16 (+3)
Saving Throws End +8, Int +9, Wil +9, Per +8
Skills Arcana +9, History +9, Perception +9, Religion +9
Damage Resistances cold
Damage Immunities necrotic, poison; bludgeoning,
piercing, and slashing from nonmagical weapons
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened,
paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 19
Languages Dovahzul, Nordic, Tamrielic
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Disintegration. If the dragon priest dies, its body
disintegrates into dust, leaving behind its weapons and
anything else it was carrying.
Dragon's Blessing. The dragon priest is immune to dragon
shouts from draugr or dragon priests.
Magic Resistance. The dragon priest has advantage on
saving throws against spells and other magical effects.
Ruler of the Death. While within 30 feet of the dragon
priest, any draugr makes saving throws with advantage
and regains 1d6 hit points whenever it starts its turn
there.
Spellcasting. The dragon priest is a 12th-level spellcaster.
Its spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17,
+9 to hit with spell attacks). The dragon priest has the
following mage spells prepared and has 73 magicka
points:
Cantrips (at will): chill touch, fire bolt, minor illusion, ray of
frost, shocking grasp
1st level (2 magicka): burden, burning hands, charm person,
shield, soul trap
2nd level (3 magicka): Baronoff's bloody icicle, hold person,
scorching ray, stormhand
3rd level (5 magicka): animate dead, dispel magic, lightning
bolt, vampiric touch
4th level (6 magicka): blight, fire shield, ice storm
5th level (7 magicka): black winter, geas
6th level (9 magicka): wizard rend
Turn Resistance. The dragon priest has advantage on
saving throws against any effect that turns undead.
Actions
Draining Touch. Melee Spell Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 18 (4d6 + 4) necrotic damage, the dragon
priest regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt.
Dragon Shout (Recharge 6). The dragon priest uses one of
the following dragon shouts.
Breath of Time (Amativ Bok Tiid). The dragon priest
exhales a breath that bends time itself in a 30-foot cone.
Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 16
Endurance saving throw. On a failed save, the creature’s
age increases by 2d10 years.
Dismay (Faas Ru Maar). The dragon priest speaks a force
of terror. Every creature in a 30-foot cone must succeed
on a DC 16 Willpower saving throw or drop whatever it
is holding and become frightened for the duration. The
frightened creature must take the Dash action and
move away from the dragon priest by the safest
available route on each of its turns, unless there is
nowhere to move. If the creature ends its turn in a
location where it can’t see the dragon priest, it can
make a Willpower saving throw. If a creature’s saving
throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the
creature is immune to the dragon priest’s Dismay for
the next 24 hours.
Elemental Breath (Frin Krah Nos). The dragon priest
chooses to exhale either a gout of flames, a burst of ice,
or a blast of electricity in a 30-foot cone. Each creature
in that line must make a DC 16 Agility saving throw,
taking 56 (16d6) fire, cold, or lightning damage on a
failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). The dragon priest
exhales a blast of force in a 30-foot cone. Each creature
in that cone must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw.
On a failed save, a creature takes 28 (8d6) force damage,
is knocked back 20 feet and falls prone. On a successful
save, the creature takes half as much damage and isn’t
knocked back
Legendary Actions
The dragon priest 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 priest regains spent legendary
actions at the start of its turn.
Attack. The dragon priest makes one attack with its
Draining Touch.
Cantrip. The dragon priest casts a cantrip.
Command Draugr. The dragon priest targets one friendly
draugr it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can
see or hear the dragon priest, the target can make one
Melee Weapon Attack using its reaction and has
advantage on the attack roll.
Recharge Thu’um (Costs 2 Actions). The dragon priest
can make a roll to recharge its Dragon Shouts action.
On a successful roll, the dragon priest can immediately
use a Dragon Shout action. The Dragon Shout can’t be
the same as the previous shout used.
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 Draugr
Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
DRAUGR
Resting and waiting in many barrows and burial
Armor Class 15 (armor scraps) grounds of ancient Nords, the draugr are the undead
Hit Points 22 (3d8 + 9) guardians from long ago. Most draugr are thought to
Speed 30 ft. have been workers or commoners who were bound to
a particular Dragon Priest and so defend the Priest
STR AGI END INT WIL PER even in death. Draugr bear the slightest resemblance to
15 (+2) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 7 (–2) 12 (+1) 5 (–3) how they looked in life, however their skin sags, giving
them a skeletal and starved appearance. The skin on
Skills Athletics +4, Perception +3 their faces has curled back to give many a frozen grin
Damage Resistances cold as the skull’s teeth show through, and their empty eye
Damage Immunities poison sockets glow with an eerie blue light.
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Unlike the lowly zombie, draugr appear to maintain
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
some semblance of intelligence and veils of their
Languages Dovahzul, Nordic
previous life. Using the dragon language, draugr can
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
communicate simple thoughts with each other,
making them much more dangerous foes. Their
Dragon's Blessing. The draugr is immune to dragon shouts
undead minds preserve the ability to cast spells or
from other draugr.
wield the weapons they did in life. Many will employ
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the draugr to 0 hit military tactics and traps in their barrows to elimate
points, it must make a Endurance saving throw with a DC graverobbers. Some Draugr will rush graverobber with
of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or sword and axe, others will fire longbows from afar, and
from a critical hit. On a success, the draugr drops to 1 hit others still will employ ice magic to destroy their foes.
point instead. Many speak in Dovahzul, and some can even use the
Thu'um. Draugr have even been seen cleaning and
Actions maintaining their barrows, patching up broken areas,
Multiattack. The draugr makes two attacks. fixing traps, and even restocking chests if they have
been looted.
Handaxe. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach
5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing Eternal Keepers. In the nordic barrows of Skyrim,
damage. draugr can be found serving their masters long into
their second life. Usually associated with the dragon
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 80/320
cult, these draugr are the soldiers and servants of the
ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage.
powerful dragon priests. When their master died, they
were buried with them. These followers rise from their
resting place each day, transferring the lingering life
energies into the dragon priest, and defending the
barrow from uninvited adventurers. Other draugr,
those with no master, have similar eternal duties.
Tasked with protecting family heirlooms or buried
treasure, the draugr are relentless guardians.
Curse of the All-Maker. The draugr of Solstheim have
a different, tragic history of blasphemy and retribution.
A tribe of Skaal warriors were trapped on the island.
With no food, and a particularly brutal winter, the tribe
was forced to feast on the flesh of their dead. The All-
Maker witnessed this grim act and cursed them to
walk the land for eternity with an unquenchable
hunger for flesh.
Undead Nature. A draugr doesn't require air, food,
drink, or sleep.

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 DRAUGR DEATH OVERLORD
The Death Overlords are among the most terrifying of
the Draugr, thought to have been only the most
formidable of combatants. They wield the most deadly
of weapons, often made of ebony, and possess an
incredibly potent thu’um they use to deter and
eliminate intruders.

Draugr Death Overlord

Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 18 (plate) Actions
Hit Points 119 (14d8 + 56)
Multiattack. The draugr makes two greataxe attacks.
Speed 30 ft.
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
STR AGI END INT WIL PER target. Hit: 11 (1d12 + 5) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold
20 (+5) 15 (+2) 18 (+4) 8 (–1) 15 (+2) 6 (–2) damage.

Dragon Shout (Recharge 6). The draugr uses one of the

Skills Athletics +9, Perception +6
Damage Resistances cold
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Dovahzul, Nordic
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Dragon's Blessing. The draugr is immune to dragon shouts
from other draugr.
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the draugr to 0 hit
points, it must make a Endurance saving throw with a DC
of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or
from a critical hit. On a success, the draugr drops to 1 hit
point instead.
Chill of the Grave. The draugr and every friendly undead
within 20 feet of it deal an additional 1d6 cold damage
(included in the attack). Additionally, the draugr can
extinguish all nonmagical flames within this radius as a
bonus action.
Turning Defiance. The draugr and any other friendly
undead within 30 feet of it have advantage on saving
throws against effects that turn undead
following dragon shouts.
Disarm (Zun Haal Viik). The draugr uses its voice to
create a shout in a 30-foot cone that defies steel. Every
creature within the cone must make a DC 16 Strength
saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is unable to
keep a grip on any object it is holding in its hands and
the object is thrown back 20 feet. On a successful save,
the creature continues to hold on to the objects in their
hands, but they have disadvantage on any rolls made
using the object, such as weapon attacks, until the end
of their next turn.
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). The draugr exhales a
blast of force in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that
cone must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw. On a
failed save, a creature takes 28 (8d6) force damage, is
knocked back 20 feet and falls prone. On a successful
save, the creature takes takes half as much damage and
isn’t knocked back.
Frost Breath (Fo Krah Diin). The draugr exhales an icy
blast in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must
make a DC 16 Endurance saving throw, taking 36 (8d8)
cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a
successful one. Additionally, 1d4 frost wyrms appear in
an unoccupied space within the area of the Frost Breath
and act as allies of the draugr. The wyrms remain for 1
hour, until the draugr dies, or the draugr dismisses
them as a bonus action.

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 DRAUGR SCOURGE
These draugr are common among the defenders of
Nordic barrows. With a highly ferocious offensive
presence, they employ both strength-of-arm and
remedial uses of the thu’um, and can easily overpower
unprepared would-be grave robbers.

Draugr Scourge
Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 18 (plate) Actions
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
Multiattack. The draugr makes three longsword attacks
Speed 30 ft.
or two ice spike attacks.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
18 (+4) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 7 (–2) 16 (+3) 5 (–3) target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4)
slashing damage if used with two hands.
Skills Athletics +7, Perception +6
Ice Spike. Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one
Damage Resistances cold
target. Hit: 3 (1d6) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) cold
Damage Immunities poison
damage.
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16 Dragon Shout (Recharge 6). The draugr uses one of the
Languages Dovahzul, Nordic following dragon shouts.
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Disarm (Zun Haal Viik). The draugr uses its voice to
create a shout in a 30-foot cone that defies steel. Every
Dragon's Blessing. The draugr is immune to dragon shouts
creature within the cone must make a DC 14 Strength
from other draugr.
saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is unable to
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the draugr to 0 hit keep a grip on any object it is holding in its hands and
points, it must make a Endurance saving throw with a DC the object is thrown back 20 feet. On a successful save,
of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or the creature continues to hold on to the objects in their
from a critical hit. On a success, the draugr drops to 1 hit hands, but they have disadvantage on any rolls made
point instead. using the object, such as weapon attacks, until the end
of their next turn.
Innate Spellcasting. The draugr's innate spellcasting
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). The draugr exhales a
ability is Willpower (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell
blast of force in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
cone must make a DC 14 Strength saving throw. On a
requiring no material components:
failed save, a creature takes 14 (4d6) force damage, is
Cantrips (at will): ray of frost, shocking grasp, thaumaturgy knocked back 20 feet and falls prone. On a successful
3/day each: fog cloud, gust of wind, sleet storm save, the creature takes takes half as much damage and
1/day each: fear, slow isn’t knocked back.
Conjure Atronach (1/Day). The draugr conjures a frost
atronach that obeys its commands. The atronach
disappears after 1 hour, when it drops to 0 hit points, or
if the draugr is incapacitated.

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 DRAUGULF
Within the tombs and barrows of ancient Nords, on
occasion a wolf will be interred to serve as an undead
Draugulf, relentlessly patrolling and guarding the
remains of their masters.
HULKING DRAUGR
This variety of draugr are particularly sturdy and are
capable of bringing the mightiest of warriors low with
their enhanced strength, sharpened axes, and feral
claws.

Draugulf Hulking Draugr

Medium Undead (Draugr), Unaligned Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Armor Class 15 (armor scraps)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5) Hit Points 60 (8d8 + 24)
Speed 40 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
12 (+1) 15 (+2) 13 (+1) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 6 (–2) 18 (+4) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 7 (–2) 12 (+1) 5 (–3)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4 Skills Athletics +6, Perception +3

Damage Resistances cold Damage Resistances cold
Damage Immunities poison Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages — Languages Dovahzul, Nordic
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Keen Hearing and Smell. The draugulf has advantage on
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
smell.
Pack Tactics. The draugulf has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the draugulf's allies is
within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the draugulf to 0 hit
points, it must make a Endurance saving throw with a DC
of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or
from a critical hit. On a success, the draugulf drops to 1
hit point instead.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a
creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving
throw or be knocked prone.
Dragon's Blessing. The draugr is immune to dragon shouts
from other draugr.
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the draugr can move up to
its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the draugr to 0 hit
points, it must make a Endurance saving throw with a DC
of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or
from a critical hit. On a success, the draugr drops to 1 hit
point instead.
Reckless. At the start of its turn, the draugr can gain
advantage on all Melee Weapon Attack rolls it makes
during that turn, but attack rolls against it have
advantage until the start of its next turn.
Savage Attacks. When the draugr scores a critical hit with
a Melee Weapon Attack, it can roll one of the weapon’s
damage dice one additional time and add it to the extra
damage of the critical hit.

Actions
Multiattack. The draugr makes three attacks: two with its
claws and one with its battleaxe.

Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4)
slashing damage if used with two hands.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.

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 DWEMER
ANIMUNCULI
The last remnants of the Dwemer across the face of
Tamriel, the little understood, and impossibly difficult
to replicate, the animunculi are automatons of the
Deep Elves design. Ever present in the ruins of Dwemer,
the animunculi are ever vigilant watchers and
guardians of the secrets of their former creators. The
predominant factor that any would be adventurer or
looter will undoubtedly face within the ruins of a
Dwemer city, the animunculi do not take kindly to
non-Dwemers invading their space.
DWARVEN ARQUEBUS
Seemingly an advancement unique to Resdayn Dwemer
ruins, these animunculi are visually similar to Dwarven
Spheres, however they are equipped with some form of
electric projectile weapon that is also capable of
spewing jets of fire.
DWARVEN BALLISTA
Dwarven Ballistae are slow-moving animunculi with
the sole purpose of delivering heavy ranged attacks,
either for siege or anti-infantry purposes. Resembling a
typical ballista, a Dwemer Ballista features a dome
meant to protect the intricate mechanisms and
machinery hidden within.
DWARVEN CENTURION
Of the common animunculi encountered among the
depths of Dwemer ruins, the Centurion is among the
most deadly. Standing nearly twelve feet tall, this stout
and sturdy machine bears a humanoid shape, albeit
with one arm ending in a greatsword and the other
ending in a hefty maul. Being powered by steam, the
Centurion is capable of weaponizing its steam, blasting
ill-fated foes with scalding vapor.
DWARVEN COLOSSUS
The Dwarven Colossus is truly massive in size,
dwarfing other animunculi by comparison. Perhaps the
most destructive of Dwarven machines, the Colossus is
clearly made for war, featuring an anti-infantry
flamethrower and razor-sharp rotating blades made for
cutting through swathes of enemies.
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Dwarven Arquebus
Medium Construct (Animunculi), Unaligned
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
14 (+2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 3 (–4) 14 (+2) 5 (–3)
Saving Throws Agi +4
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened,
frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands the languages of its creature but
can’t speak
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Immutable Form. The animunculi is immune to any spell
or effect that would alter its form.
Repairable. As long as it has at least 1 hit point remaining,
the animunculi regains 1 hit point when a mending spell
is cast on it.
Actions
Multiattack. The animunculi makes two attacks: one with
its lightning cannon and one with its armbow.
Lightning Cannon. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range
30 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) lightning damage.
Armbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft.,
one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Flamethrower (Recharge 6). The animunculi blasts fire in a
15-foot line that is 5 feet wide. Each creature in that line
must make a DC 13 Agility saving throw, taking 17 (5d6)
fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a
successful one.
Shell Defense. The animunculi withdraws into its shell.
Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has
advantage on Strength and Endurance saving throws.
While in its shell, the animunculi is prone, it can’t take
reactions, and the only actions it can take is either
Disengage or use a bonus action to emerge.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a
creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving
throw or be knocked prone.
Dwarven Ballista Dwarven Centurion
Medium Construct (Animunculi), Unaligned Large Construct (Animunculi), Unaligned
Armor Class 17 (natural armor) Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 36 (8d8) Hit Points 142 (15d10 + 60)
Speed 20 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
14 (+2) 8 (–1) 10 (+0) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 5 (–3) 18 (+4) 10 (+0) 18 (+4) 7 (–2) 12 (+1) 5 (–3)

Damage Immunities poison Damage Resistance fire

Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened,
frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages understands the languages of its creature but
can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Animunculi Weakness. The ballista cannot right itself if
knocked prone.
Immutable Form. The animunculi is immune to any spell
or effect that would alter its form.
Repairable. As long as it has at least 1 hit point remaining,
the animunculi regains 1 hit point when a mending spell
is cast on it.
Siege Monster. The ballista deals double damage to
objects and structures.
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened,
frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages understands the languages of its creature but
can’t speak
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Immutable Form. The centurion is immune to any spell or
effect that would alter its form.
Repairable. As long as it has at least 1 hit point remaining,
the centurion regains 1 hit point when a mending spell is
cast on it.
Actions
Multiattack. The centurion makes two attacks: one with
its armblade and one with its hammerfist.

Actions Armblade. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Bolt. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 120/320 ft.,
one target. Hit: 16 (3d10) piercing damage. Hammerfist. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the
Spear Launcher. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 90
target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed
ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) piercing damage, and the
on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
target is knocked prone.
Whirl (Recharge 5–6). The centurion can use its action to
Explosive Bolt (Recharge 6). The ballista launches an
spin at the waist, targeting creatures of its choice within
explosive charge at a point within 120 feet of it. Each
10 feet of it. Each target must make a DC 13 Agility saving
creature within 20 feet of that point must make a DC 11
throw, taking 9 (1d10 + 3) bludgeoning damage and 14
Agility saving throw, taking 17 (5d6) fire damage on a
(2d10 + 3) slashing damage on a failed save, or half as
failed save, or half as much on a successful one.
much on a successful one.

Steam Blast (Recharge 6) . The centurion exhales scalding

steam in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must
make a DC 16 Endurance saving throw, taking 35 (10d6)
fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
a successful one. Being underwater doesn’t grant
resistance against this damage.

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 Dwarven Colossus
Huge Construct (Animunculi), Unaligned
Armor Class 20 (natural armor) Rotary Armblade (Recharge 6). The colossus makes a
Hit Points 213 (16d12 + 108) sweep with its rotary armblade, and each creature within
Speed 30 ft. 10 feet of it must make a DC 16 Agility saving throw. A
creature takes 19 (3d8 + 6) slashing damage on a failed
STR AGI END INT WIL PER save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
23 (+6) 8 (–1) 22 (+6) 3 (–4) 18 (+4) 5 (–3)
Flamethrower (Recharge 5–6). The colossus blasts fire in a
30-foot line that is 15 feet wide. Each creature in that line
Damage Resistances fire, lightning; bludgeoning, piercing must make a DC 16 Agility saving throw, taking 35 (10d6)
and slashing from nonmagical attacks fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
a successful one.
Damage Immunities poison, psychic
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, Legendary Actions
frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
The colossus can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14
the options below. Only one legendary action option can
Languages understand the languages of its creatore but
be used at a time and only at the end of another
can’t speak
creature's turn. The colossus regains spent legendary
Challenge 16 (15,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
actions at the start of its turn.

Immutable Form. The colossus is immune to any spell or
effect that would alter its form.
Magic Resistance. The colossus has advantage on saving
throws against spells and other magical effects.
Repairable. As long as it has at least 1 hit point remaining,
the colossus regains 1 hit point when a mending spell is
cast on it.
Siege Monster. The colossus deals double damage to
objects and structures.
Actions
Multiattack. The colossus makes two attacks.
Flame Cannon. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 60
ft. one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) fire damage.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft. One
target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) bludgeoning damage, and the
target is knocked prone.
Slam Attack. The colossus makes a slam attack.
Steam Burst (Costs 2 Actions). The colossus exhales
scalding steam in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that
area must make a DC 18 Endurance saving throw, taking
21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one. Being underwater doesn’t
grant resistance against this damage.
Command Animunculi. The colossus targets one ally it
can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can see the
colossus, the target can make one weapon attack as a
reaction and gains advantage on the attack roll.
Reactions
Unyielding. When the colossus is subjected to an effect
that would move it, knock it prone, or both, it can use its
reaction to be neither moved nor knocked prone.

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 DWARVEN SENTRY
These small spherical animunculi feature basic
defensive hardware, allowing their allies to do the
heavy lifting while they support from safety. Usually
simple guards made to defend against intruders, their
shape can make it difficult to dispatch them.
DWARVEN SPHERE
Often found still patrolling their ruined homes, these
machines are capable of folding themselves into a
mobile sphere shape, expanding themselves when
engaging in combat. Featuring a shield, mounted
crossbow, and a bladed arm, these constructs are
steadfast guardians and combatants, dissuading
intruders from venturing into their territory.

Dwarven Sentry Dwarven Sphere

Small Construct (Animunculi), Unaligned Medium Construct (Animunculi), Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 5 (1d6 + 1) Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
9 (–1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 5 (–3) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 3 (–4) 14 (+2) 5 (–3)

Skills Perception +4 Skills Perception +4

Saving Throws Agi +4 Saving Throws Agi +4
Damage Immunities poison Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened,
frightened, paralyzed, poisoned frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages understands the languages of its creature but Languages understands the languages of its creature but
can’t speak can’t speak
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Immutable Form. The animunculi is immune to any spell Animunculi Role. The animunculi has one of the following
or effect that would alter its form. traits of your choice:

Repairable. As long as it has at least 1 hit point remaining,
the animunculi regains 1 hit point when a mending spell
is cast on it.
Actions
Electric Shock. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30
ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) lightning damage.
Protective Barrier. The sentry targets an animunculi it can
see within 30 feet of it and creates a defensive barrier for
the construct, granting it a +2 to its AC until the start of
the sentry’s next turn. Should this line of sight between
the two cease, the animunculi loses this bonus before the
sentry’s next turn.
Archer. The animunculi gains the use of its armbow
attack.
Defender. The animunculi gains the use of its shield and
gains a +2 to its AC
Immutable Form. The animunculi is immune to any spell
or effect that would alter its form.
Repairable. As long as it has at least 1 hit point remaining,
the animunculi regains 1 hit point when a mending spell
is cast on it.
Actions
Multiattack. The animunculi makes two attacks.

Shell Defense. The animunculi withdraws into its shell.
Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has
advantage on Strength and Endurance saving throws.
While in its shell, the animunculi is prone, it can’t take
reactions, and the only actions it can take is either
Disengage or use a bonus action to emerge.
Armblade. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Armbow (Archer Only). Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit,
range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing
damage.
Shell Defense. The animunculi withdraws into its shell.
Until it emerges, it gains a +4 bonus to AC and has
advantage on Strength and Endurance saving throws.
While in its shell, the animunculi is prone, it can’t take
reactions, and the only actions it can take is either
Disengage or use a bonus action to emerge.

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 DWARVEN SPIDER
Vaguely arachnid in appearance, this construct appears
to be a utility machine, repairing and maintaining the
complex mechanisms found and often still functioning
within Dwemer ruins. When in large numbers, their
presence can swiftly become dangerous, as their
sharpened legs and electrical tools cna quickly
overwhelm the unprepared.

Dwarven Spider Swarm of Dwarven Spiders

Small Construct (Animunculi), Unaligned Large Swarm of Small Constructs (Animunculi), Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 23 (5d6 + 5) Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
9 (–1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 5 (–3) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 5 (–3)

Damage Immunities poison Damage Immunities poison

Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened, Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened,
frightened, paralyzed, poisoned frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands the languages of its creature but Languages understands the languages of its creature but
can’t speak can’t speak
Challenge 1/2 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Death Burst. When the animunculi dies, it explodes in a
burst of electrical discharge. Each creature within 5 feet
of the animunculi must succeed on a DC 10 Agility saving
throw or take 4 (1d8) lightning damage.
Immutable Form. The animunculi is immune to any spell
or effect that would alter its form.
Repairable. As long as it has at least 1 hit point remaining,
the animunculi regains 1 hit point when a mending spell
is cast on it.
Death Burst. When the swarm is either reduced to half of
its hit points or it dies, it explodes in a burst of electrical
discharge. Each creature within 5 feet of the swarm must
succeed on a DC 10 Agility saving throw or take 12 (3d8)
lightning damage.
Immutable Form. The animunculi swarm is immune to
any spell or effect that would alter its form.
Deafening Clatter. Creatures are deafened while in the
swarm’s space.

Spider Climb. The animunculi can climb difficult surfaces,
including upside down on ceilings, without needing to
make an ability check.
Tinkerer. The animunculi has a built-in set of Tinkerer’s
Tools, and can use it to repair other animunculi.
Actions
Foreleg. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.
Repair. The animunculi restores 11 (2d8 + 2) hit points to
one construct or object within 5 feet of it.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space
and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any
opening large enough for a Small humanoid. The swarm
can’t regain hit point or gain temporary hit points.
Actions
Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one
target in the swarm’s space. Hit: 11 (2d8 + 2) slashing
damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage if the swarm has
half of its hit points or fewer.

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 FALMER Falmer
Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral Evil
Hidden beneath Nirn’s surface in the caverns of
Skyrim, the remnants of a once great culture are Armor Class 12
reduced to blind and feral beasts, less than a shadow Hit Points 13 (3d8)
of their former glory. The Falmer are all that remains of Speed 30 ft.
the fabled Snow Elves, who occupied much of Skyrim
prior to the arrival of Ysgramor. STR AGI END INT WIL PER
10 (+0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 7 (–2) 12 (+1) 6 (–2)
After their defeat at the hands of the Nords, the
Snow Elves sought refuge with the Dwemer. The Deep
Skills Animal Handling +3, Perception +3, Stealth +4
Elves gave them the asylum they needed, but at a
Damage Resistances cold
terrible price. They enslaved the Snow Elves, and forced
Condition Immunities blinded
them to eat a fungus that blinded them. After
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
centuries of blindness and slavery, the Falmer turned
passive Perception 13
from a proud civilization into wretched, eyeless things,
Languages Falmeris
scuttling about underground and raiding the surface
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
on dark, moonless nights.
The Falmer are more goblin than elf, featuring eyeless Ambusher. The Falmer has advantage on attack rolls
faces and keen senses of hearing and smell. They don against any creature it has surprised.
armor made from the chitin of giant insects, and are
Blind Senses. The Falmer can't use its blindsight while
terrifying to face for someone unprepared for the
deafened and unable to smell.
encounter
Keen Hearing and Smell. The Falmer has advantage on
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
FALMER CHITIN WHISPERER smell.
These Falmer are responsible for handling and training Actions
the various chaurus and other creatures a clan may
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
find useful. They often make use of venom extracted
one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, and the
from their pets, or will employ chaurus to perform
target must succeed on a DC 13 Endurance saving throw
complex combat maneuvers.
or take 3 (1d6) acid damage.

Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320

FALMER DUSKSLICER
The duskslicers are particularly skilled at stealth in the
vast areas underneath Tamriel. Capable of climbing in
and out of shadows and striking with a merciless
efficiency, the duskslicers often serve as scouts or
hunters for their tribe.
ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, and the
target must succeed on a DC 13 Endurance saving throw
or take 2 (1d4) poison damage and its speed is reduced by
10 feet until the end of their next turn.

FALMER SHAMAN
These magically-inclined Falmer serve as witchdoctors
for their tribe, and prefer to attack using magic as
opposed to strength of arm, but aren’t afraid to get in
close for a kill. Often seen summoning powerful
weapons and tossing spells to help allies and hinder
foes, the shamans are not a foe to face lightly.

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 Falmer Chitin Whisperer
Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 14 (chitin armor) Extract Poison. As a bonus action, the Falmer can target
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) one friendly chaurus or spider within 5 ft. of it, the
Speed 30 ft. Falmer then extracts a small bottle of poison from the
creature and applies it to its weapons, the next weapon
STR AGI END INT WIL PER attack the Falmer makes deal an additional 2 (1d4) acid
12 (+1) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 7 (–2) 14 (+2) 6 (–2) damage if the target was a chaurus or poison damage if
the target was a spider.
Skills Animal Handling +6, Perception +4, Stealth +5
Actions
Damage Resistances cold
Condition Immunities blinded Multiattack. The Falmer makes two attacks.
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
passive Perception 14
one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, and the
Languages Falmeris
target must succeed on a DC 13 Endurance saving throw
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
or take 3 (1d6) acid damage.

Ambusher. The Falmer has advantage on attack rolls Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320
against any creature it has surprised. ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage, and the
target must succeed on a DC 13 Endurance saving throw
Blind Senses. The Falmer can't use its blindsight while
or take 2 (1d4) poison damage and its speed is reduced by
deafened and unable to smell.
10 feet until the end of their next turn.
Sicc 'Em!. As a bonus action, the Falmer targets one
Reactions
friendly beast it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target
can see or hear the Falmer, the target can use its reaction Mer's Best Friend. When being targeted by an attack, the
to make one attack or to take the Dodge or Hide action. Falmer can choose a friendly beast within 5 ft. of it, the
chosen creature takes the attack instead of the Falmer.
Keen Hearing and Smell. The Falmer has advantage on
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
smell.

Falmer Shaman
Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Spellcasting. The Falmer is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its
Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 14, +6 to
Speed 30 ft. hit with spell attacks). The Falmer has the following
mage spells prepared and has 57 magicka points:
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, poison spray, prestidigitation,
8 (–1) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 9 (–1) 16 (+3) 8 (–1)
ray of frost
1st level (2 magicka): healing word, mage armor, magic
Skills Animal Handling +6, Arcana +2, Nature +2, Stealth +5
missile, shield
Damage Resistances cold
2nd level (3 magicka): darkness, misty step
Condition Immunities blinded
3rd level (5 magicka): counterspell, haste, sleet storm
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
4th level (6 magicka): greater invisibility, ice storm
passive Perception 13
5th level (7 magicka): cone of cold
Languages Falmeris
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Bound Weapons. The Falmer summons a daedric weapon
as a bonus action that uses its spellcasting modifier for
Ambusher. The Falmer has advantage on attack rolls attacks and damage rolls.
against any creature it has surprised.
Actions
Blind Senses. The Falmer can't use its blindsight while
Bound Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
deafened and unable to smell.
ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
Keen Hearing and Smell. The Falmer has advantage on
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
one target. Hit: 2 (1d6 - 1) bludgeoning damage, or 3 (1d8 -
smell.
1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.

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Falmer Duskslicer
Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 16 (chitin armor) by another creature within range when it is not in dim
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) light or darkness. It then has advantage on the first melee
Speed 30 ft. attack it makes before the end of its turn.

Dark Ambush. The Falmer has advantage on attack rolls

STR AGI END INT WIL PER
against any creature it has surprised and if the Falmer is
12 (+1) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 8 (–1) 16 (+3) 6 (–2)
hidden from a creature when it cast a spell on it, the
creature has disadvantage on any saving throw it makes
Skills Animal Handling +5, Perception +5, Stealth +8
against the spell this turn.
Damage Resistances cold
Condition Immunities blinded Innate Spellcasting. The Falmer's innate spellcasting
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), ability is Willpower (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell
passive Perception 15 attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
Languages Falmeris requiring no material components:
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Falmer: message, minor illusion, poison spray, ray of cold
3/day each: darkness, invisibility, spider climb
Blind Senses. The Falmer can't use its blindsight while
1/day each: fear, hold person, nondetection
deafened and unable to smell.
Actions
Keen Hearing and Smell. The Falmer has advantage on
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or Multiattack. The Falmer makes two attacks.
smell.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Freezing Strike (1/Turn). The Falmer deals an extra 10 (3d6) one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, and the
cold damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack target must succeed on a DC 14 Endurance saving throw
and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target or take 3 (1d6) acid damage.
is within 5 ft. of an ally of the Falmer that isn't
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 80/320
incapacitated and the Falmer doesn't have disadvantage
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) piercing damage, and the
on the attack roll.
target must succeed on a DC 14 Endurance saving throw
Shadow Step. When the Falmer is in dim light or darkness, or take 2 (1d4) poison damage and its speed is reduced by
as a bonus action it can teleport up to 60 feet to an 10 feet until the end of their next turn.
unoccupied space it can see that is also in dim light or
darkness. Additionally, it can teleport into a shadow cast

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 FALMER WARMONGER
Proficient with bow or with sword, the Falmer
warmongers are hardy tribal warriors with a penchant
for weaponizing the poisons and acids extracted from
their domesticated chaurus. Their ability to work
themselves into a frenzy makes them particularly
dangerous in the narrow caves and corridors in which
they lurk.

Falmer Warmonger
Medium Humanoid, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 18 (hardened chitin armor, shield) Battle Command. As a bonus action, the Falmer targets
Hit Points 97 (13d8 + 39) one ally it can see within 30 feet of it. If the target can
Speed 30 ft. see or hear the Falmer, the target can use its reaction to
make one melee attack or to take the Dodge or Hide action.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
18 (+4) 15 (+2) 17 (+3) 9 (–1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2)
Actions
Multiattack. The Falmer makes three attacks.
Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +5, Perception +5, Stealth +5
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Damage Resistances cold
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10 + 4)
Condition Immunities blinded
slashing damage if used with two hands, plus 4 (1d8) acid
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
damage.
passive Perception 15
Languages Falmeris Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 150/600
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage plus 3
(1d6) poison damage and the target's speed is reduced by
Ambusher. The Falmer has advantage on attack rolls 10 feet until the end of their next turn.
against any creature it has surprised.
Acidic Whirlwind (Recharge 5–6). Each creature within 10
Blind Senses. The Falmer can't use its blindsight while feet of the Falmer must make a DC 16 Agility saving
deafened and unable to smell. throw, taking 18 (4d8) slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) acid
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
Keen Hearing and Smell. The Falmer has advantage on
successful one.
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
smell. Fury of the Betrayed (1/Day). The Falmer hones its senses
and concentrates in its fury. For a minute, its blindsight
Cold Cloak. At the start of each of the Falmer's turns, each
range is doubled, it gains immunity against the deafened
creature of the Falmer's choice within 5 feet of it takes 10
condition and every weapon attack against a humanoid
(3d6) cold damage.
or animunculi deals an additional 3 (1d6) damage.
Venomous Wound. When the Falmer rolls a 20 in an attack
roll, the target becomes vulnerable to poison and acid
damage until the end of their next turn.

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 FERAL FALMER GARGOYLE
These rare Falmer are even more monstrous than a These magical constructs are statues given life by
normal Falmer. Driven completely mad by disease and skilled mages and are typically used as the defenders of
isolation, they attack other Falmer and form packs. treasures or special locations. They seem to like to wait
They get rid of what little clothing they have, until the right moment to burst from their frozen
sharpening their fingernails into claws. They attack stations to attack unwary interlopers. Their use is
anyone outside of their pack, even other Falmer. relatively common, dating all the way back to the
Curiously, they still ally with Chaurus creatures, and Ayleids.
will not attack them.
The inanimate gargoyles that perch atop great
buildings are inspired by these malevolent creatures of
elemental earth that resemble grotesque, fiendish
Feral Falmer statues. A gargoyle lurks among masonry and ruins, as
Medium Humanoid, Typically Chaotic Evil
still as any stone sculpture, and delights in the terror it
Armor Class 13 creates when it breaks from its suspended pose, as
Hit Points 22 (5d8) well as the pain it inflicts on its victims.
Speed 35 ft., climb 35 ft.
Animate Stone. Gargoyles cling to rocky cliffs and
mountains, or roost on ledges in underground caves.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
They haunt city rooftops, perching vulture – like
17 (+3) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 4 (–3) 13 (+1) 2 (–4)
among the high stone arches and buttresses of castles
and cathedrals, and they can hold themselves so still
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5, Survival +3
that they appear inanimate. Able to maintain this state
Damage Resistances cold
for years, a gargoyle makes an ideal sentry.
Condition Immunities blinded
Senses blindsight 120 ft. (blind beyond this radius), Deadly Reputation. Gargoyles have a reputation for
passive Perception 13 cruelty. Statues carved into the likenesses of gargoyles
Languages — appear in the architecture of countless cultures to
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 frighten away trespassers. Although such sculptures
are only decorative, real gargoyles can hide among
Ambusher. The Falmer has advantage on attack rolls them to ambush unsuspecting victims. A gargoyle
against any creature it has surprised. might alleviate the tedium of its watch by catching and
tormenting birds or rodents, but its long wait only
Blind Senses. The Falmer can't use its blindsight while
increases its craving for harming sentient creatures.
deafened and unable to smell.
Cruel Servants. Gargoyles are easily inspired by the
Keen Hearing and Smell. The Falmer has advantage on
cunning of an intelligent master. They enjoy simple
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
tasks such as guarding a master's home, torturing and
smell.
killing interlopers, and anything else that involves
Actions minimum effort and maximum pain and carnage.
Gargoyles sometimes serve daedra or vampires for
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
their propensity for wanton chaos and destruction.
target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a
Powerful spellcasters can also easily enlist gargoyle
creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Endurance saving
guardians to keep watch over their gates and walls.
throw or contract helljoint disease. Until the disease is
Gargoyles have the patience and fortitude of stone, and
cured, the target has disadvantage on Agility saving
will serve even the cruelest master for years without
throws and their speed is reduced by half.
complaint.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Elemental Nature. A gargoyle doesn't require air, food,
target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.
drink, or sleep.

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 Gargoyle
Medium Construct, Chaotic Evil
GIANTS
The giants of Tamriel are huge humanoid figures found
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) often in Skyrim and nearby areas. They are shrewd and
Hit Points 52 (7d8 + 21) suspicious, often brandishing their weighty weapons in
Speed 30 ft. an attempt to ward off pesky unwanted guests. Most
giants are relatively isolationist, preferring to live by
STR AGI END INT WIL PER themselves or with immediate family rather than
15 (+2) 11 (+0) 16 (+3) 6 (–2) 11 (+0) 7 (–2) organize into tribes or societies. Giants are commonly
seen with herds of woolly mammoths, which they use
Skills Perception +2 as a primary resource for food, clothing, and shelter.
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing Often a giant will mark their territory by painting rocks
from nonmagical attacks or other nearby landmarks with symbols or sigils,
Damage Immunities poison warning outsiders to turn back or face the giant’s
Condition Immunities exhaustion, petrified, poisoned wrath.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages understands the languages of its creator but
can't speak FROST GIANT
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
The frost giants, though similar in size and demeanor
to other giants, seem to more closely resemble trolls
False Appearance. While the gargoyle remains motionless,
than anything else. Covered in thick fur and their
it is indistinguishable from an inanimate statue.
heads crowned with stout horns, the frost giants are
Charge. If the gargoyle moves at least 20 ft. straight capable of quickly healing from their wounds. Though
toward a target and then hits it with a claw attack on the rarely seen in Tamriel, they are sometimes found on
same turn, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) slashing Solstheim or in the hidden places among the
damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a mountains of Skyrim.
DC 12 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Actions
Multiattack. The gargoyle makes two attacks: one with its
bite and one with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4)
necrotic damage, the gargoyle regains hit points equal to
the necrotic damage dealt.
GIANT
Giants by and large are incredibly strong, able to tear
trees out of the ground, smashing armored
combatants to a pulp, and swinging their makeshift
cudgels with enough force to topple entire buildings.
When made to be hostile, the thundering steps of an
approaching giant herald death and dismemberment
for any unfortunate soul caught in their warpath.

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Frost Giant Giant
Huge Giant, Neutral Huge Giant, Neutral
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Armor Class 12 (natural armor)
Hit Points 195 (17d12 + 85) Hit Points 147 (14d12 + 56)
Speed 40 ft., climb 40 ft. Speed 40 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
24 (+7) 12 (+1) 20 (+5) 7 (-2) 14 (+2) 7 (-2) 22 (+6) 10 (+0) 18 (+4) 9 (-1) 14 (+2) 7 (-2)

Skills Athletics +11, Perception +6, Survival +6 Skills Animal Handling +5, Athletics +9, Perception +5
Damage Immunities cold Damage Resistances cold
Senses passive Perception 16 Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Giantish Languages Giantish
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Ice Walk. The Frost Giant can move across and climb icy Mammoth Friend. The Giant is allies with any mammoth
surfaces without needing to make an ability check. it meets. In addition, when it performs a Willpower
Additionally, difficult terrain composed of ice or snow (Animal Handling) check on a mammoth, its proficiency
doesn't cost it extra movement. bonus is doubled.

Snow Camouflage. The Frost Giant has advantage on Actions

Agility (Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.
Multiattack. The Giant makes two melee attacks, or uses
Regeneration. The Frost Giant regains 5 hit points at the skyward launch and makes one melee attack.
start of its turn. If the Frost Giant takes fire damage, this
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
trait doesn't function at the start of the Frost Giant's next
target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.
turn. The Frost Giant dies only if it starts its turn with 0
hit points and doesn't regenerate. Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. If the target
Actions of this attack is prone, it must use all of its movement to
Multiattack. The Frost Giant makes two melee attacks, or get up rather than half of its movement.
uses skyward launch and makes one melee attack.
Skyward Launch (Recharge 5–6). The Giant makes a
Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 10 ft., greatclub attack. If the attack hits and the target is large
one target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage. or smaller, it must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw.
On a failed save, the Giant launches the target 30 ft. into
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
the air. When the target lands, it takes 10 (3d6)
target. Hit: 17 (3d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage, and 3 (1d6)
bludgeoning damage from falling and is knocked prone.
cold damage. If the target of this attack is prone, it must
use all of its movement to get up rather than half of its
movement.
Skyward Launch (Recharge 5–6). The Frost Giant makes a
greatclub attack. If the attack hits and the target is large
or smaller, it must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw.
On a failed save, the Frost Giant launches the target 30 ft.
into the air. When the target lands, it takes 10 (3d6)
bludgeoning damage from falling and is knocked prone.

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 GIANT MATRIARCH
While most giants in Tamriel are solitary creatures, on
occasion they can form social groups with their own
hierarchies. A common feature is the matriarch, a
leading female giant who commands the utmost
respect from her kin, and even more so from regular-
sized folk who wander into her territory, should they
be allowed to live. Capable of launching creatures into
the air and rallying other giants to their cause, the
matriarchs are towering, deadly, and temperamental.

Giant Matriarch
Huge Giant, Neutral
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Hit Points 178 (17d12 + 68) target. Hit: 20 (3d8 + 7) bludgeoning damage.
Speed 40 ft.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 17 (3d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage. If the target
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
of this attack is prone, it must use all of its movement to
24 (+7) 10 (+0) 18 (+4) 9 (–1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1)
get up rather than half of its movement.

Skills Animal Handling +6, Athletics +11, Insight +6, Skyward Launch (Recharge 5–6). The giant makes a
Perception +6 greatclub attack. If the attack hits and the target is large
Damage Resistances cold or smaller, it must make a DC 15 Strength saving throw.
Senses passive Perception 16 On a failed save, the giant launches the target 30 ft. into
Languages Giantish the air. When the target lands, it takes 10 (3d6)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 bludgeoning damage from falling and is knocked prone.

Battle Cry (3/Day). Each creature of the giant's choice that

Mammoth Friend. The giant is allies with any mammoth
is within 30 feet of it, can hear it, and not already
it meets. In addition, when it performs a Willpower
affected by Battle Cry gain advantage on attack rolls until
(Animal Handling) check on a mammoth, its proficiency
the start of the giant's next turn. The giant can then
bonus is doubled.
make one attack as a bonus action.
Matriarchal Presence. The giant and every friendly
Reactions
creature within 30 ft. of it has advantage on saving
throws against being charmed, frightened, paralyzed, Protect the Matriarch!. When a creature the giant can see
poisoned, stunned, or put to sleep. targets it with an attack, the giant chooses another giant
within 5 feet of it. The two giants swap places, and the
Actions chosen giant becomes the target instead.
Multiattack. The giant makes two melee attacks, or uses
skyward launch and makes one melee attack.

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 SEA GIANT
While most giants reside inland, the sea giants operate
primarily out at sea, travelling in enormous longships
and raiding the shores of northern Skyrim. Sea giants
are thought to be more intelligent than their
landbound cousins with a penchant for cruelty in equal
measure. As if their stature and violent tendencies
weren’t daunting enough, many have the ability to
summon the power of sea storms, using lightning and
ice to fry and freeze their foes.

Sea Giant
Huge Giant, Neutral Evil
Armor Class 14 (hide armor) Cantrips (at will): create or destroy water, shocking grasp
Hit Points 230 (20d12 + 100) (11th level), ray of frost (11th level)
Speed 50 ft., climb 40 ft., swim 50 ft. 3/day each: call lightning, ice storm, lightning bolt
1/day each: chain lightning, control water
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
29 (+9) 14 (+2) 20 (+5) 16 (+3) 18 (+4) 18 (+4)
Actions
Multiattack. The giant makes two greataxe attacks.
Saving Throws Str +13, End +9, Wil +8, Per +8
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10 ft.,
Skills Athletics +13, Intimidation +12, Perception +8,
one target. Hit: 28 (3d12 + 9) slashing damage.
Survival +8
Damage Resistances cold Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +13 to hit, reach 10
Senses passive Perception 18 ft. or range 60/240 ft., one target. Hit: 19 (3d6 + 9) piercing
Languages Giantish, Tamrielic damage, or 22 (3d8 + 9) piercing damage if used with two
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 hands to make a melee attack. If the giant hits a creature
with a ranged attack using this action, one creature of
Brave. The giant has advantage on saving throws against the giant's choice within 5 feet of the target must make a
being frightened. DC 16 Endurance saving throw, or take 10 (3d6) cold
damage.
Grappler. The giant has advantage on attack rolls against
any creature grappled by it. Shocking Sweep (Recharge 5–6). The giant swings its
greataxe in a wild arc while imbuing it with shock magic.
Hold Breath. The giant can hold its breath for up to 30
Each creature of the giant's choice within 10 feet of it
minutes.
must make a DC 18 Agility saving throw, taking 19 (3d12)
Ice Walk. The giant can move across and climb icy slashing damage and 31 (7d8) lightning damage on a
surfaces without needing to make an ability check. failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Additionally, difficult terrain composed of ice or snow
Reactions
doesn't cost it extra movement.
Fight or Die (3/day). Whenever a friendly creature that is
Innate Spellcasting. The giant's innate spellcasting ability
not another sea giant within 30 feet of the giant that can
is Willpower (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell
hear it misses with an attack, the giant can yell horrible
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
threats to allow that creature to reroll the attack roll.
requiring no material components:

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 UNDEAD GIANT GLOOMSPORE
These spirits are the spectral remains of long-dead Nightmarish creatures that roam the darkness of
giants, having lost none of their strength and combat Blackreach, no one is entirely sure if the Gloomspore
prowess in death. entities found within the subterranean network of
caverns are land creatures that have been exposed to
Undead Giant the strange spores emitted from the fungal forests
Huge Undead (Giant), Typically Neutral from the caves, transfiguring them into twisted,
Armor Class 12 (natural armor) chitinous versions of their former selves, or are a
Hit Points 136 (13d12 + 52) rather mocking mimicry of life brought about by the
Speed 40 ft. several fungi that populate Blackreach.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER

22 (+6) 10 (+0) 18 (+4) 9 (–1) 14 (+2) 7 (–2) GLOOMSPORE SENCHE
This strange mobile fungus assumes the form of a large
Skills Animal Handling +5, Athletics +9, Perception +5 cat, strikingly similar in shape to the Senche-Tigers or
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing saber cats that roam other parts of Tamriel, and
from nonmagical attacks possessing similar traits. Believed to have been the
Damage Immunities cold, necrotic, poison result of wayward experiments by mages with a focus
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, grappled, on fungus, the Gloomspore Senche is agile, fearsome,
paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, restrained and smelly.
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Giantish
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 GLOOMSPORE WOLF
Incorporeal. The giant can move through other creatures The mushrooms and lichen that form this canid
and objects as if they were difficult terrain. It takes 5 creature provide interesting abilities of which their
(1d10) force damage if it ends its turn inside an object. fleshy counterparts are ill-possessed, such as an eerie
howl and a penchant for exploding in fungal spores
Actions upon death.
Multiattack. The giant makes two melee attacks, or uses
chilling stomp and makes one melee attack.

Greatclub. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 10 ft., one

target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 16 (3d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. If the target
of this attack is prone, it must use all of its movement to
get up rather than half of its movement.

Chilling Stomp (Recharge 5–6). The giant makes a stomp

attack against one creature within range. Regardless of
whether the attack hits or not, the target and each
creature within 5 ft. of the target other than the giant
must make a DC 15 Endurance saving throw, or take 10
(3d6) cold damage.

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Gloomspore Senche Gloomspore Wolf
Large Plant, Unaligned Large Plant, Unaligned
Armor Class 12 Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 51 (6d10 + 18) Hit Points 51 (6d10 + 18)
Speed 40 ft. Speed 50 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
17 (+3) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 3 (–4) 13 (+1) 8 (–1) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 3 (–4) 13 (+1) 7 (–2)

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6 Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Senses passive Perception 13
Languages — Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Keen Smell. The senche has advantage on Willpower
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Pounce. If the senche moves at least 20 ft. straight toward
a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the
same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 13 Strength
saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone,
the senche can make one bite attack against it as a bonus
action.
Plant Camouflage. The senche has advantage on Agility
(Stealth) checks made to hide in any terrain with ample
obscuring plant life.
Death Burst. When the senche dies, it erupts into spores
with a deafening boom. Each creature within 5 ft. of it
must make a DC 13 Endurance saving throw, taking 10
(3d6) thunder damage and is deafened on a failed save.
On a successful save, the creature takes half as much
damage and isn't deafened.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage.
Thunderous Roar (Recharge 5–6). The senche emits a
deafening roar in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that
area must make a DC 13 Endurance saving throw, taking
10 (3d6) thunder damage and being deafened on a failed
save. On a successful save, the creature takes half as
much damage and isn't deafened.
Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
smell.
Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the wolf's allies is
within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Plant Camouflage. The wolf has advantage on Agility
(Stealth) checks made to hide in any terrain with ample
obscuring plant life.
Death Burst. When the wolf dies, it explodes in a burst of
spores. Each creature within 5 ft. of it must make a DC 13
Endurance saving throw, taking 10 (3d6) poison damage
and becoming frightened of the closest creature until the
end of their next turn on a failed save.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a
creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving
throw or be knocked prone.
Frightful Howl. Each creature of the wolf's choice that is
within 30 feet of the wolf and can hear it must succeed
on a DC 13 Willpower 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 wolf's
Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.

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HAGRAVEN
Witches are fearsome on their own. But when a witch
delves deeper into old hedge magics and forgotten arts,
the witch can become a Hagraven, resulting in
physiological changes like tufts of feathers, birdlike
digitigrade legs, and a lengthening of the nose into a
beaklike protrusion. The magic that Hagravens weave
is wild, cruel, and unpredictable.
Hagraven
Medium Monstrosity (Shapechanger), Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor)
Hit Points 135 (18d8 + 54)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 20 (+5) 18 (+4) 14 (+2)
Saving Throws Int +9, Wil +8, Per +6
Skills Arcana +9, Deception +6, Insight +8, Medicine +8,
Nature +9, Perception +8, Stealth +6
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages Daedric, Dugutach, one other language,
Tamrielic
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Corvid Commander. The hagraven can verbally
communicate with any raven it sees, and ravens can
communicate back. Ravens will follow any command the
hagraven gives to them to the best of their ability.
Mimicry. The hagraven can mimic animal sounds and
humanoid voices. A creature that hears the sounds can
tell they are imitations with a successful DC 16 Willpower
(Insight) check.
Shapechanger. The hagraven can use its action to
polymorph into a raven, or back into its true form. Its
statistics, other than its size, 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.
Spellcasting. The hagraven is an 11th-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 17, +9 to
hit with spell attacks). The hagraven has the following
mage spells prepared and has 73 magicka points:
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Variant: Strange Boons. Often, hagravens act as
matriarchs of Reachmen clans, such hagravens will
often receive daedric boons in the form of innate
spellcasting. To use such a hagraven, add the
following feature to their statblock:
Innate Spellcasting. The hagraven's innate
spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 16, +8
to hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the
following spells, requiring no material components:
Cantrips (at will): animal friendship, animal
messenger, bane, disguise self, hellish rebuke, speak
with animals
3/day each: counterspell, dominate beast, slow
1/day each: eyebite, insect plague (takes the form of
ravens rather than insects)
Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, prestidigitation, ray of frost,
spare the dying
1st level (2 magicka): burning hands, feather fall, healing
word, identify
2nd level (3 magicka): alter self, enlarge/reduce, misty step,
scorching ray
3rd level (5 magicka): bestow curse, fireball, mass healing
word, sleet storm
4th level (6 magicka): ice storm, polymorph, wall of fire
5th level (7 magicka): mass cure wounds, scrying
6th level (9 magicka): freezing sphere
Actions
Multiattack. The hagraven makes two claw attacks, or
uses one of its at-will spells and makes a claw attack.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage. If the target is a
creature, it must succeed on a DC 16 Intelligence saving
throw or be cursed with rotskull for 1 hour. While cursed
in this way, the target's proficiency bonus is reduced to 0.
The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each
of its turns, ending the effect on a success.
Reactions
Rise Again (2/day). When a humanoid that is within 30 ft.
of the hagraven dies, the hagraven can revive it with half
of its hit points.
Unkind Escape (3/day). As a reaction to taking damage,
the hagraven reduces the damage to 0, and turns into a
swarm of ravens that is immune to all damage types. It
can then fly up to 40 ft. without provoking opportunity
attacks. After taking this reaction, it returns to its normal
form.
 HALF-GIANTS
Half-Giants are the result of a Giant or Sea Giant
having a child with any of the races of men. Their
Giant blood makes them taller than the races of men,
but they are still much smaller than their Giant kin.
Giant blood can last through multiple generations,
resulting in family lines of Half-Giants. Famed Half-
Giants include the mighty chief Sinmur the Terrible
and Lyris Titanborn, a member of the Five Companions.
The most common type of Half-Giant are Half-Sea
Giants, which accompany Sea Giants on raids.

HALF-SEA GIANT RAIDER

While smaller than a typical giant, the Half-Sea Giants
are the result of intermingling between Sea Giants and
the smaller races, easily towering over others at nearly
nine feet tall. With their size, tenacity, and cruel
cunning, the half-sea giant raiders use the fury of the
sea to topple and wash away their foes.

Half-Sea Giant Raider

Medium Humanoid (Half-Giant), Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield) it can push, drag, or lift and for the purpose of shoving
Hit Points 90 (12d8 + 36) and grappling.
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
Hold Breath. The half-sea giant can hold its breath for 10
minutes.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
18 (+4) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 13 (+1) 10 (+0) Actions
Multiattack. The half-sea giant makes two attacks.
Skills Athletics +10, Intimidation +3
Damage Resistances cold Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Senses passive Perception 11 target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 15 (2d10 + 4)
Languages Giantish, Tamrielic slashing damage if used with two hands.
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5
ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the half-sea giant can move
damage.
up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Brave. The half-sea giant has advantage on saving throws
one target. Hit: 9 (2d4 + 4) bludgeoning damage. If the
against being frightened.
target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
when the half-sea giant hits with it (included in the attack).
Reactions
Boarder. Climbing costs no extra movement.
Half-Giant's Endurance (1/Day). When the half-sea giant
Giant Ancestry. The half-sea giant counts as one size takes damage, it can reduce the damage by 9 (1d12 + 3).
larger when determining its carrying capacity, the weight

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 HALF-SEA GIANT
STORM CALLER
These Half-Sea Giants are capable of weaving violent
magic to overpower their enemies, summoning
storms, calling lightning, and conjuring powerful
winds to aid them and their allies.

Half-Sea Giant Stormcaller

Medium Humanoid (Half-Giant), Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 14 (hide armor) hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30) spells, requiring no material components:
Speed 30 ft., swim 30 ft.
Cantrips (at will): create or destroy water, gust of wind, ray
of frost, shocking grasp, thunderwave
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
3/day each: call lightning, fog cloud, sleet form
16 (+3) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 17 (+3) 10 (+0)
2/day each: control water, ice storm, lightning bolt
1/day each: cone of cold
Skills Arcana +5, Athletics +9, Intimidation +3
Damage Resistances cold Actions
Senses passive Perception 13
Pike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
Languages Giantish, Tamrielic
target. Hit: 14 (2d10 + 3) piercing damage.
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Conjure Storm (1/Day). The half-sea giant uses its action
Brave. The half-sea giant has advantage on saving throws to start a ritual to alter the weather, as if its
against being frightened. concentrating on a spell, the ritual lasts 10 minutes, but
for each other creature that uses this action within 10
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage
feet of the creature that started the ritual the duration is
when the half-sea giant hits with it (included in the attack).
reduced by a minute, the half-sea giant can't move or
Boarder. Climbing costs no extra movement. take any action, bonus action on reaction for the
duration, or the ritual fails, if the ritual is not interrupted
Giant Ancestry. The half-sea giant counts as one size
for the duration, the creature that started the ritual casts
larger when determining its carrying capacity, the weight
control weather.
it can push, drag, or lift and for the purpose of shoving
and grappling. Reactions
Hold Breath. The half-sea giant can hold its breath for 10 Half-Giant's Endurance (1/Day). When the half-sea giant
minutes. takes damage, it can reduce the damage by 9 (1d12 + 3).

Innate Spellcasting. The half-sea giant's innate

spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 14, +6 to

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 NEREIDS
In the pristine places where water flows clear, nereids
can sometimes be seen frolicking under waterfalls or
dancing along the water’s surface. Appearing as lithe,
shrouded women, the nereids guard their homes
jealously, using the water they protect as a weapon
against intruders.
Leimenid
Medium Fey, Any Chaotic Alignment
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 117 (18d8 + 36)
Speed 30 ft., 40 ft. fly (hover), swim 60 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
12 (+1) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 16 (+3) 19 (+4)
Skills Deception +8, Insight +7, Persuasion +8
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities cold
Condition immunities charmed, grappled, restrained
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Fey, Nedic, Tamrielic, Yoku
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Amphibious. The leimenid can breathe air and water.
Cold Aura. Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet
of the leimenid takes 3 (1d6) cold damage.
Death Burst. When the leimenid dies, it explodes in a
burst of jagged ice. Each creature within 5 feet of it must
make a DC 15 Agility saving throw, taking 22 (5d8)
slashing damage on a failed save, or half as much damage
on a successful one.
Innate Spellcasting. The leimenid's innate spellcasting
ability is Personality (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell
attacks). She can innately cast the following spells,
requiring no material components:
LEIMENID
These frost nature spirits are relatively uncommon, but
seem to appear in the coldest areas of northern Skyrim
and sometimes inhabit forgotten ruins. They are
thought to be frost-based variants of the aquatic
nereids, and employ freezing magic to dissuade
trespassers.
Cantrips (At will): create or destroy water, detect magic, fog
cloud, friends, misty step, purify food and drink, shape water
3/day each: charm person, freezing sphere, wall of ice
1/day each: gaseous form, ice storm
Magic Resistance. The leimenid has advantage on saving
throws against spells and other magical effects.
Misty Form. The leimenid can occupy another creature's
space and vice versa. In addition, if air can pass through a
space, the leimenid can pass through it without squeezing.
Actions
Multiattack. The leimenid makes two claw attacks.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold
damage.
Frost Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit, range 120 ft., one
target. Hit: 17 (5d6) cold damage and the target's speed is
havled until the start of the leimenid's next turn.
Freezing Breath (Recharge 6). The leimenid exhales chill
wind in a 60-foot cone. Each creature in that area must
make a DC 17 Endurance saving throw, taking 44 (8d10)
cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on
a successful one
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 Nereid
Medium Fey, Any Chaotic Alignment
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) Magic Resistance. The nereid has advantage on saving
Hit Points 117 (18d8 + 36) throws against spells and other magical effects.
Speed 30 ft., 40 ft. fly (hover), swim 60 ft.
Watery Demise. If the nereid dies, her body disintegrates
into a burst of water and foam, leaving behind only
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
equipment the nereid was wearing or carrying.
12 (+1) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 10 (+0) 16 (+3) 19 (+4)
Actions
Skills Deception +8, Insight +7, Persuasion +8
Multiattack. The nereid makes two claw attacks.
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical attacks Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Damage Immunities cold target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) slashing damage plus 3 (1d6) cold
Condition immunities charmed, grappled, restrained damage.
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 13
Water Jet. The nereid magically shoots water in a 60-foot
Languages Fey, Nedic, Tamerielic, Yoku
long, 5 feet wide line. Each creature in that line must
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
make a DC 15 Agility saving throw. On a failure, a target
takes 21 (6d6) bludgeoning damage and, if it is large or
Amphibious. The nereid can breathe air and water.
smaller, is pushed up to 20 feet away from the nereid and
Emissary of the Sea. The nereid can communicate simple knocked prone. On a success, a target takes half the
ideas with amphibious and water-breathing beasts. They damage, but is neither pushed nor knocked prone.
understand the meaning of her words, and she can
Water Geyser (Recharge 6). Scalding water erupts from a
understand them in return.
point on the ground the nereid can see within 100 feet of
Innate Spellcasting. The nereid’s innate spellcasting ability it, creating a 20-foot-high, 5-foot-radius geyser. Each
is Personality (spell save DC 16, +8 to hit with spell creature in the geyser’s area must make a DC 14 Agility
attacks). She can innately cast the following spells, saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save,
requiring no material components: or half as much damage on a successful one.

Cantrips (at will): create or destroy water, detect magic, fog

cloud, friends, misty step, purify food and drink, shape water
3/day each: charm person, control water, cone of cold, water
breathing, water walk
1/day each: gaseous form, maelstrom

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 REACHFOLK Reachfolk
Medium Humanoid (Reachfolk), Any Non-Lawful Alignment
The people of the Reach in the west of Skyrim and the
eastern portion of High Rock are a cultural outlier, Armor Class 14 (hide armor)
neither Breton or Nord. They prefer to live in nomadic
tribal societies, opting to live with and rely upon nature Hit Points 22 (4d8 + 4)
for their subsistence. Wary of outsiders, Reachfolk are Speed 30 ft.
sometimes seen as uncivilized, violent barbarians, living
in the mud and eating bark rather than adopting a more STR AGI END INT WIL PER
“advanced” social structure. 13 (+1) 15 (+2) 13 (+1) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 10 (+0)
The Reachfolk revere a variety of spirits, many of
whom are considered evil by other Tamrielic cultures. Skills Nature +2, Perception +6, Stealth +4, Survival +6
They appear to use every part of every animal they Senses passive Perception 16
hunt, often wearing nothing more than simple hide or Languages Dugutach and Tamrielic
pelt clothing in a way other groups might consider Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
“immodest.” Some of the members of a higher social
group will wear ornate headdresses crowned with the Wild Tactics. The reachfolk has advantage on an attack
antlers of an elk or the fangs of a predator. roll against a creature if at least one of the reachfolk's
allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't
Reachfolk, when in groups, are extremely dangerous incapacitated. In addition, if the reachfolk starts its turn
to intruders, tending to converge upon interlopers within 5 ft. of an ally that isn't incapacitated, its
with the utmost prejudice. movement speed increases by 5 ft. until the start of its
next turn.

BRIARHEART ELK-EYE Actions

The Briarhearts who utilize strategy atop their furious
combat skills are referred to as “elk-eyes,” opting to
use ranged weapons to harry enemies while their allies
engage in melee. The term “elk-eye” is thought to refer
to Hircine, creating a spiritual connotation to these
combatants’ abilities. Tough to fight and tougher to
kill, Briarheart elk-eyes have mastered archery and
using their environment, capable of disappearing into
the underbrush without a trace.
Multiattack. The reachfolk makes two ranged attacks, or
it makes one attack with its handaxe and one with its
shortsword.
Handaxe. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach
5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing
damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320
ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,

one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

BRIARHEART WILDLING
Some Reachmen, when they have proven themselves
worthy, undergo a complex ritual under the oversight
of a Hagraven, replacing their beating, fleshy hearts
with a Briarheart, the fruit of a rare and mysterious
tree native to the Reach. This transformation, if done
correctly, produces fighters of unparalleled frenzy and
skill. Their new heart grants them uncanny survival
skills and a natural resilience that makes them difficult
to kill. Rarely are these fighters seen alone, as they are
often accompanied by a variety of allies, making them
all the more dangerous.

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 Briarheart Elk-Eye
Medium Undead (Reachfolk), Any Non-Lawful Alignment
Armor Class 17 (hide armor) Innate Spellcasting. The briarheart's innate spellcasting
Hit Points 120 (16d8 + 48) ability is Willpower (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell
Speed 40 ft.. attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
requiring no material components:
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Cantrips (at will): cure wounds, guidance, hunter's mark
15 (+2) 20 (+5) 17 (+3) 10 (+0) 17 (+3) 15 (+2)
1/day each: dispel magic, locate creature, pass without trace

Saving Throws Str +6, Agi +9, End +7 Unnatural Vitality. The briarheart's AC includes its
Skills Acrobatics +9, Athletics +6, Perception +11, Stealth Endurance modifier.
+13, Survival +11
Wild Tactics. The briarheart has advantage on an attack
Damage Immunities poison
roll against a creature if at least one of the briarheart's
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened,
allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't
poisoned
incapacitated. In addition, if the briarheart starts its turn
Senses passive Perception 21
within 5 ft. of an ally that isn't incapacitated, its
Languages Dugutach, Tamrielic
movement speed increases by 5 ft. until the start of its
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
next turn.

Briar Heart. The briarheart's heart has been replaced with
a magical briar heart, which now functions as its normal
heart. If the heart is removed, the briarheart dies
instantly. The heart can be removed if a creature makes a
DC 23 Agility (sleight of hand) check while it is within 5
ft. of the briarheart. If the briarheart can see or hear the
creature making the check, it is made at disadvantage.
Heartless Accuracy. As a bonus action, the briarheart can
add 1d10 to its next attack or damage roll with a ranged
weapon.
Actions
Multiattack. The briarheart makes three attacks with its
longbow or two attacks with its shortsword. If all of the
briarheart's attacks with its longbow hit, it can make one
additional weapon attack.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 150/600
ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 8 (1d6 + 5) piercing damage.

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Briarheart Wildling
Medium Undead (Reachfolk), Any Non-Lawful Alignment
Armor Class 17 (hide armor) Wild Tactics. The briarheart has advantage on an attack
Hit Points 127 (17d8 + 51) roll against a creature if at least one of the briarheart's
Speed 40 ft. allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't
incapacitated. In addition, if the briarheart starts its turn
STR AGI END INT WIL PER within 5 ft. of an ally that isn't incapacitated, its
20 (+5) 15 (+2) 17 (+3) 10 (+0) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) movement speed increases by 5 ft. until the start of its
next turn.
Saving Throws Str +8, Agi +5, End +6
Actions
Skills Acrobatics +5, Athletics +11, Perception +9, Stealth
+5, Survival +9 Multiattack. The briarheart makes one attack with its
Damage Immunities poison serrated longsword and 2 with its battleaxe, or it makes
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, two ranged attacks.
poisoned
Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Senses passive Perception 19
target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 16 (2d10 + 5)
Languages Dugutach, Tamrielic
slashing damage if used with two hands.
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Serrated Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach
Briar Heart. The briarheart's heart has been replaced with 5 ft., one target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 16
a magical briar heart, which now functions as its normal (2d10 + 5) slashing damage if used with two hands. If the
heart. If the heart is removed, the briarheart dies target is a creature other than an undead or a construct,
instantly. The heart can be removed if a creature makes a it must succeed on a DC 15 Endurance saving throw or
DC 23 Agility (sleight of hand) check while it is within 5 start bleeding.
ft. of the briarheart. If the briarheart can see or hear the
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5
creature making the check, it is made at disadvantage.
ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) piercing
Heartless Strength. A weapon deals one extra die of its damage.
damage when the briarheart hits with it (included in the
attack).
Reactions
Parry. The briarheart adds +3 to its AC against one melee
Unnatural Vitality. The briarheart's AC includes its
attack that would hit it. To do so, the briarheart must see
Endurance modifier.
the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

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 FORSWORN
Commonly known as the Madmen of the Reach, the
Forsworn are a sect of Reachfolk who believe
themselves to be the natural inheritors of the Reach
and frequently employ insurgent and guerrilla tactics
alongside infiltration to further their agenda. In
combat, they demonstrate more fervor than their less
radical brethren, displaying an unparalleled ferocity
and frenzy in the face of their enemies.
REACH WITCH
The witches of the Reach seek the arcane powers
granted by a strong connection with nature. They gain
Forsworn
Medium Humanoid (Reachfolk), Any Non-Lawful Alignment
Armor Class 13 (hide armor)
Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
16 (+3) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 8 (–1) 12 (+1) 10 (+0)
Skills Nature +1, Religion +1, Stealth +3, Survival +3
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Dugutach, Tamrielic
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Rampage. When the forsworn reduces a creature to 0 hit
points with a melee attack on its turn, the forsworn can
take a bonus action to move up to half its speed and
make a shortsword attack.
Wild Tactics. The forsworn has advantage on an attack
roll against a creature if at least one of the forsworn's
allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't
incapacitated. In addition, if the forsworn starts its turn
within 5 ft. of an ally that isn't incapacitated, its
movement speed increases by 5 ft. until the start of its
next turn.
Actions
Multiattack. The forsworn makes three ranged attacks, or
it makes one attack with its battleaxe and two with its
shortsword.
Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3)
slashing damage if used with two hands.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing
damage.
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
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a complex understanding of spellcraft, making them
excellent support for their tribalistic allies. Weaving
spells to create icy storms, lightning strikes, and other
daunting effects, they are a disquieting enemy even on
their own.
Reach Witch
Medium Humanoid (Reachfolk), Any Non-Lawful Alignment
Armor Class 14 (hide armor)
Hit Points 55 (10d8 + 10)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
9 (–1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 11 (+0)
Saving Throws Int +6, Wil +4
Skills Arcana +6, History +6, Nature +6
Senses passive Perception 11
Languages Dugutach, Tamrielic
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Spellcasting. The witch is a 9th-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 14, +6 to
hit with spell attacks). The witch has the following mage
spells prepared and has 57 magicka points:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, poison spray, prestidigitation,
ray of frost
1st level (2 magicka): burning hands, cure wounds, identify,
shield
2nd level (3 magicka): acid arrow, flaming sphere
3rd level (5 magicka): counterspell, fireball, slow
4th level (6 magicka): death ward, ice storm
5th level (7 magicka): cone of cold
Wild Tactics. The witch has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the witch's allies is
within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't
incapacitated. In addition, if the witch starts its turn
within 5 ft. of an ally that isn't incapacitated, its
movement speed increases by 5 ft. until the start of its
next turn.
Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing
damage.
Ray of Frost (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range
60 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d8) cold damage, and the
target's speed is reduced by 10 ft. until the start of the
witch's next turn.
Conjure Daedra (1/day). The witch conjures a Daedra of
CR 5 or lower that obeys its commands. The daedra
disappears after 1 hour, when it drops to 0 hit points, or if
the witch is incapacitated.
 VATESHRAN
Among the most important figures in Reachmen
culture is the Vateshran, the storykeepers and
taletellers of the Reach. Most Reachfolk are illiterate,
and so much of their histories are oral, passed from
Vateshran to Vateshran for generations. In combat, the
Vateshran has an uncanny ability to tell stories of valor
to their allies, seeming to induce a terrible battle fervor
that gives many would-be enemies reason to flee.
Vateshran
Medium Humanoid (Reachfolk), Any Non-Lawful Alignment
Armor Class 17 (hide armor)
Hit Points 18 (4d8)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
14 (+2) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 15 (+2)
Skills History +7, Performance +6, Religion +5
Senses passive Perception 12
Languages Dugutach and Tamrielic
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Spirit Queen's Lore. The vateshran's AC includes its
Intelligence modifier.
Wild Tactics. The vateshran has advantage on an attack
roll against a creature if at least one of the vateshran's
allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't
incapacitated. In addition, if the vateshran starts its turn
within 5 ft. of an ally that isn't incapacitated, its
movement speed increases by 5 ft. until the start of its
next turn.
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage, or 6 (1d8
+ 2) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.
Rhyme of Old Elk-Eye (Recharge 5–6). The vateshran recites
a rhyme related to Hircine. Each creature of the
vateshran's choice that is within 30 feet of it, can hear it,
and not already affected by the Rhyme of Old Elk-Eye
gains advantage on attack rolls until the start of the
vateshran's next turn. The vateshran can then take the
Dodge or Disengage action as a bonus action.
Tale of Faolan (1/day). The vateshran tells a tale of the Red
Eagle. Each creature allied to the vateshran within 30 ft.
of it that can hear the tale gains 10 temporary hit points.
WITCHBLADE
Witchblades are the shamanic warriors of the
Reachmen, pairing strength of arm with spiritual
power - a potent mix when travelling the steppes of
the Reach. Capable of casting a variety of nature-based
spells, the Witchblade is a worthy opponent by
themselves, making them all the more fearsome when
joined with their allies.
Witchblade
Medium Humanoid (Reachfolk), Any Non-Lawful Alignment
Armor Class 16 (hide armor, shield)
Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
15 (+2) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 17 (+1) 11 (+0)
Saving Throws Str +4, End +4, Wil +5
Skills Medicine +7, Nature +5, Perception +5, Religion +3,
Survival +5
Senses passive Perception 15
Languages Dugutach and Tamrielic
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Battle Shaman. Whenever the witchblade casts a spell
that does not deal damage, it can make a weapon attack
as a bonus action.
Spellcasting. The witchblade is an 8th-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 13, +5 to
hit with spell attacks). It has the following warden spells
prepared and has 44 magicka points:
Cantrips (at will): druidcraft, guidance, produce flame
1st level (2 magicka): cure wounds, entangle, healing word
2nd level (3 magicka): hold person, flame blade, spike growth
3rd level (5 magicka): dispel magic, protection from energy,
sleet storm
4th level (6 magicka): blight, dominate beast
Wild Tactics. The witchblade has advantage on an attack
roll against a creature if at least one of the witchblade's
allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't
incapacitated. In addition, if the witchblade starts its turn
within 5 ft. of an ally that isn't incapacitated, its
movement speed increases by 5 ft. until the start of its
next turn.
Actions
Multiattack. The witchblade makes two melee weapon
attacks.
Reach Sickle. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4)
poison damage.
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 GOBLIN-KEN Riekling
Small Humanoid (Goblin-Ken), Typically Neutral
A race that is widespread in Tamriel, the Goblin-ken are
no foreigners to Skyrim, though much like the rest of Armor Class 12
the inhabitants of the cold region, there are clear Hit Points 13 (3d6 + 3)
differences present in those that reside in the cold Speed 30 ft.
north, both physically and mentally.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Much tougher than their cousins, the Riekling and
14 (+2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 7 (–2) 10 (+0) 8 (–1)
Riekr goblins that inhabit the land are found from
Wrothgar to Solstheim, and are capable of weapon
Damage Resistances cold
usage, and animal taming.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Goblin
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
RIEKLING
Rieklings are much shorter than their Riekr cousins, Pack Tactics. The riekling has advantage on an attack roll
but are every bit as vicious. Occupying Solstheim and against a creature if at least one of the riekling's allies is
the eastern portions of Skyrim, the Rieklings are within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
known for their mischief and the danger they pose to
unwary travelers. Though a mild nuisance alone, a Actions
group can pose a significant threat. They appear to Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5
favor rough knapped stone tools and weapons, and ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing
often adorn themselves in the claws, hides, or bones of damage.
the creatures they have hunted. Despite a clear
relationship to the more common and widespread
goblins, some Nords have postulated that the Rieklings
are what remains of the once glorious Falmer race. Riekling Chief
Small Humanoid (Goblin-Ken), Typically Neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide armor)
RIEKLING CHIEF Hit Points 71 (13d6 + 26)
Riekling chiefs, through some tribal system or another, Speed 30 ft.
have achieved the highest position in Riekling tribes,
and use their influence to aid their tribe-mates in STR AGI END INT WIL PER
16 (+3) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 7 (–2) 10 (+0) 8 (–1)
combat. The chief’s commands are eagerly and
opportunistically heeded by the chief’s underlings.
Skills Insight +2, Perception +2
Damage Resistances cold
RIEKLING RIDER Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Goblin
Rieklings often domesticate tusked bristlebacks as Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
beasts of burden, transport, or even as battle mounts.
Those Riekr who ride into battle do so armed with Pack Tactics. The riekling has advantage on an attack roll
spears and the foul-tempered tusks of their sturdy against a creature if at least one of the riekling's allies is
steeds. within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage

when the riekling hits with it (included in the attack).

Actions
Multiattack. The riekling makes two spear attacks.

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.

or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing
damage, or 12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage if used with two
hands to make a melee attack.

Call to Attack (2/Day). Up to three allied rieklings within

60 feet of this riekling that can hear it can each use their
reaction to make one weapon attack.

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 RIEKR
The Riekr, are a race thought to be related to the
goblins native to central and southern Tamriel. Their
skin tends to be a light shade of blue or white and they
organize themselves into tribal structures. The Riekr
have strange customs, having been reported being seen
regurgitating food into bowls to be traded to other
Riekr tribes. They are capable of Tamrielic speech, but
often lack the training or enthusiasm to properly
communicate with it.
RIEKR CHIEFTAIN
The chieftains of Riekr tribes are often spellcasters
surpassing the skill of their wildmages, wielding
symbols or weapons that represent their status among
the tribe. When in combat, they appear to prefer ice-
based magic.
RIEKR WILDMAGE
Wildmages among the Riekr are formidable opponents,
slinging wild magic in jealous defense of their tribes.
Wildmages tend to be respected members of the tribe
and often have the ear of the chieftain.

Riekling Rider Riekr

Small Humanoid (Goblin-Ken), Typically Neutral Medium Humanoid (Goblin-Ken), Typically Neutral
Armor Class 14 (hide armor) Armor Class 13 (padded armor)
Hit Points 44 (8d6 + 16) Hit Points 13 (3d8)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
14 (+2) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 7 (–2) 10 (+0) 8 (–1) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 7 (–2) 14 (+2) 8 (–1)

Skills Animal Handling +2 Damage Resistances cold

Damage Resistances cold
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages Goblin
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Pack Tactics. The riekling has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the riekling's allies is
within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12
Languages Goblin
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Spellcasting. The riekr is a 2nd-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 12, +4 to
hit with spell attacks). The riekr has the following mage
spells prepared and has 6 magicka points:

Charge. If the riekling moves at least 30 ft. straight
toward a target and then hits it with a spear attack on
the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) piercing
damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a
DC 13 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Saddle Rider. The riekling has advantage on saving throws
made to avoid falling off its mount. If the riekling falls off
its mount and descend no more than 10 feet, it can land
on its feet if it is not incapacitated. Mounting or
dismounting a creature costs the riekling only 5 feet of
movement, rather than half its speed.
Actions
Multiattack. The riekling makes two attacks.
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost
(see "Actions" below)
1st level (2 magicka): expeditious retreat, fog cloud, grease
Actions
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage plus 2 (1d4) cold
damage.
Ray of Frost (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +4 to hit, range
60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d8) cold damage, and the
target's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the
riekr's next turn.

Spear. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.

or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing
damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two
hands to make a melee attack.

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 Riekr Chieftain Riekr Wildmage
Medium Humanoid (Goblin-Ken), Typically Neutral Medium Humanoid (Goblin-Ken), Typically Neutral
Armor Class 13 (padded armor) Armor Class 13 (padded armor)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft. Speed 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
12 (+1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 7 (–2) 16 (+3) 8 (–1) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 7 (–2) 16 (+3) 8 (–1)

Damage Resistances cold Damage Resistances cold

Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Goblin Languages Goblin
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Tribal Arcana. When the riekr casts a spell that causes
damage or that forces other creatures to make a saving
throw, it can choose itself and any number of allies to be
immune to the damage caused by the spell and to
succeed on the required saving throw.
Tribal Arcana. When the riekr casts a spell that causes
damage or that forces other creatures to make a saving
throw, it can choose itself and any number of allies to be
immune to the damage caused by the spell and to
succeed on the required saving throw.

Arcane Advantage. Once per turn, the riekr can deal an Spellcasting. The riekr is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its
extra 7 (2d6) damage to a creature it hits with a spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 13, +5 to
damaging spell attack if that target is within 5 feet of an hit with spell attacks). The riekr has the following mage
ally of the riekr and that ally isn't incapacitated. spells prepared and has 27 magicka points:

Spellcasting. The riekr is a 7th-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 13, +5 to
hit with spell attacks). The riekr has the following mage
spells prepared and has 38 magicka points:
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost
(see "Actions" below), shocking grasp
1st level (2 magicka): expeditious retreat, fog cloud, healing
word
2nd level (3 magicka): misty step, scorching ray
3rd level (5 magicka): call lightning, haste
3rd level (5 magicka): ice storm
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage, or 5 (1d8
+ 1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands, plus 3
(1d6) cold damage.
Cantrips (at will): mage hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost
(see "Actions" below), shocking grasp
1st level (2 magicka): expeditious retreat, fog cloud, healing
word
2nd level (3 magicka): misty step, shatter
3rd level (5 magicka): call lightning, stinking cloud
Actions
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage, or 5 (1d8
+ 1) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.
Ray of Frost (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range
60 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d8) cold damage, and the
target's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the
riekr's next turn.

Ray of Frost (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +5 to hit, range

60 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d8) cold damage, and the
target's speed is reduced by 10 feet until the start of the
riekr's next turn.

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 TROLL ARMORED TROLL
Trolls seem to be the perfect specimen for survival in Trolls are fearsome on their own. However, a troll in
Skyrim: tough, strong, covered in fur from head to toe, spiked armor is another matter entirely. Tamed and
and incredibly deadly. These ape-like creatures have trained by the Dawnguard, it pairs savage strength
powerful bodies, razor sharp claws and they sport a with the protection of armor, and are capable of
third eye, though it is unknown if this aids their impressive amounts of destruction.
awareness in any way shape or form. Their diet
consists of anything they can catch and devour. They
can be found throughout Tamriel, mostly in caves and Armored Troll
forested areas, although they come in many species Large Giant, Typically Chaotic Neutral
that populate less common habitats. They are Armor Class 18 (Spiked Armor)
sometimes known to live together in primitive Hit Points 105 (10d10 + 50)
societies, and sometimes work with other trollkin. Speed 30 ft., 20 ft. climb
Although trolls are not notably intelligent, they are
capable of understanding language. Troll fat is STR AGI END INT WIL PER
commonly used in alchemy, and their unique three 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 20 (+5) 9 (–1) 10 (+0) 7 (–2)
eye-socket skulls make for prized hunting trophies.
Regeneration. Smashing a troll's bones and slashing Saving Throw End +8
through its thick hide only makes it angry. A troll's Skills Perception +3
wounds close quickly. If the monster loses an arm, a Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
leg, or even its head, those dismembered parts can Languages Trollkin
sometimes act with a life of their own. A troll can Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
even reattach severed body parts, untroubled by its
momentary disability. Armored. he troll has disadvantage on Agility (Stealth)
checks.
Acid and Fire Weakness. While they are a resilient
species which can prove difficult to put down, their Keen Smell. The troll has advantage in Willpower
furred appearance can be their downfall, as if it set (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
alight, they will find a swift death at the hands of what Regenerate. The troll regains 15 hit points at the start of
once was a benefit for surviving the cold climate. Only its turn, If the troll takes acid or fire damage, this trait
acid and fire can arrest the regenerative properties of a doesn't function at the start of the troll's next turn. The
troll's flesh. The trolls, enraged, will attack individuals troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and
making acid and fire attacks against them above all doesn't regenerate.
other prey.
Tamed. The troll has been tamed, and will not attack
unless commanded to by its master, or it sees its master
being attacked.

Actions
Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one with
either its bite or its hurl spiked ball attack, and two with
its bladed gauntlets.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.

Bladed Gauntlets. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5

ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) bludgeoning damage plus
7 (2d6) slashing damage.

Hurl Spiked Ball. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range

30/60 ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning
damage plus 4 (1d8) piercing damage.

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 FROST TROLL is a tangle of icy spikes, which are sometimes torn off
and thrown. Its feet seem ideal for crushing smaller
Inhabiting the snow-capped peaks and barren tundras creatures, and its fists capable of tearing a would-be
of Tamriel, frost trolls are brutish predators. In the monster slayer limb from limb.
snow, they are hard to spot for their white fur, and
harder to kill, as they possess a natural regenerative
ability.
Grahl
Large Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil
GRAHL Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
The grahl are a rare breed of giant, perhaps similar to Hit Points 105 (10d10 + 50)
frost giants or ogres. The grahl is characterized by its Speed 30 ft., 20 ft. climb
large elephant-like tusks lodged in a snarling
monstrous face. It bears tufts of white fur over the STR AGI END INT WIL PER
blue skin on its shoulders, groin, and arms and its back 18 (+4) 13 (+1) 20 (+5) 7 (–2) 10 (+0) 7 (–2)

Frost Troll Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4

Large Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil Damage Resistances Cold, Lightning, Poison
Condition Immunities Paralysis
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Hit Points 105 (10d10 + 50)
Languages Trollkin
Speed 30 ft., 20 ft. climb
Challenge 7 (2,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Charge. If the grahl moves at least 20 feet straight toward
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 20 (+5) 9 (–1) 10 (+0) 7 (–2)
a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the same
turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) slashing damage. If
Saving Throw End +8
the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 15
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +7
Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.
Damage Resistances Cold
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Keen Smell. The grahl has advantage on Willpower
Languages Trollkin (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Icy Blood Regenerate. The grahl regains 10 hit points at the
start of its turn, If the grahl takes fire damage, this trait
Keen Smell. The troll has advantage in Willpower
doesn't function at the start of the grahl's next turn. The
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.
grahl dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and
Regenerate. The troll regains 15 hit points at the start of doesn't regenerate.
its turn, If the troll takes acid or fire damage, this trait
Icicle Regrowth. The grahl has twenty-four icicles
doesn't function at the start of the troll's next turn. The
protruding form its back. Used icicles regrow when the
troll dies only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and
grahl finishes a long rest.
doesn't regenerate.
Snow Camouflage. The grahl has advantage on Agility
Snowy Camouflage. The troll has advantage on Agility
(Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.
(Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.

Actions Actions
Multiattack. The grahl makes three attacks: one with
Multiattack. The troll makes three attacks: one with
either its tusk or its throw icicle, and two with its claws.
either its bite or its snowball, and two with its claws.
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) slashing damage.
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage.
Hurl Icicle. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 30/60
Snowball. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 60 ft.,
ft., one creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage.
one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) cold damage.

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 UDYRFRYKTE
A creature of myth, the Udyrfrykte is often the subject
of Nordic tales of bravery and revenge, usually said to
attack unnamed mead halls before being slain by a
valiant hero. The Udyrfrykte seems similar to a troll at
first glance--assuming it isn’t invisible-- but fights with
an almost intelligent ferocity. According to the legends,
the Udyrfrykte seems to use the remains of its slain
foes (which it eats, of course) as improvised weapons,
further catching would-be heroes off-guard and
lending to the creature’s terrifying presence.

Variant: Invisibility. The udyrfrykte magically turns

invisible until it attacks, or until its concentration
ends (as if concentrating on a spell). Any equipment
the udyrfrykte wears or carries is invisible with it.

Udyrfrykte
Large Giant, Typically Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 17 (natural armor) trait doesn't function at the start of the udyrfrykte's next
Hit Points 190 (18d10 + 90) turn. The udyrfrykte dies only if it starts its turn with 0
Speed 30 ft., 20 ft. climb hit points and doesn't regenerate.

Surprise Attack. If the udyrfrykte surprises a creature and

STR AGI END INT WIL PER
hits it with an attack during the first round of combat,
21 (+5) 14 (+2) 20 (+5) 7 (–2) 13 (+1) 7 (–2)
the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.

Skills Perception +5, Stealth +6 Actions

Damage Immunities Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Multiattack. The udyrfrykte can use its Frightful Presence
from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
and makes three attacks: one with its bite, and two with
Damage Resistances Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison
its severed Nord leg. It uses its slam attack twice if it is
Condition Immunities Poisoned
not holding its severed Nord leg.
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages Trollkin Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Challenge 13 (10,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5 target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) piercing damage.

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

Ambusher. In the first round of a combat, the udyrfrykte
target. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
has advantage on attack rolls against any creature it
surprised. Severed Nord Leg. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5
ft., or range 30/60 ft., one target. Hit: 18 (2d12 + 5)
Keen Senses. The udyrfrykte has advantage on Willpower
bludgeoning damage.
(Perception) checks.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the udyrfrykte's
Pounce. If the udyrfrykte moves at least 20 feet straight
choice that is within 60 feet of the udyrfrykte and aware
toward a creature and then hits it with a severed Nord
of it must succeed on a DC 13 Willpower saving throw or
leg attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on
become frightened for 1 minute. A creature can repeat
a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the
the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending
target is prone, the udyrfrykte can make one bite attack
the effect on itself on a success. If a creature's saving
against it as a bonus action.
throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature
Regenerate. The udyrfrykte regains 15 hit points at the is immune to the udyrfrykte's Frightful Presence for the
start of its turn, If the udyrfrykte takes fire damage, this next 24 hours.

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 SOVNGARDE HERO
Those who die in glorious battle and follow Shor are
reborn in the halls of Sovngarde, where they war, feast,
and drink for eternity in the splendor of their god.
Sovngarde heroes are often honorable fighters of near
legendary status, and despite their mortal demise, they
can pose noble and formidable adversaries if
challenged.

Sovngarde Hero
Medium Celestial (Nord), Any Alignment
Armor Class 19 (half plate, shield) Dragon Shouts (Recharge 6). The hero uses one of the
Hit Points 144 (17d8 + 68) following dragon shouts.
Speed 30 ft.
Dragonrend (Joor Zah Frul). The hero's voice lashes out
at the soul of a dragon it can see within 500 ft. of it,
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
forcing the creature to land. The dragon’s flying speed is
20 (+5) 16 (+3) 18 (+4) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 15 (+2)
reduced to 0 and it is stunned until the start of the hero's
next turn. If the dragon is currently flying, it falls to the
Saving Throws Str +9, Agi +7, End +8
ground. At the end of each of the dragon's turns, it must
Skills Acrobatics +11, Athletics +13, Intimidation +6,
make a DC 16 Endurance saving throw. After failing three
Performance +6
of these saving throws, it's flying speed is reduced to 0 for
Damage Resistances cold
the next minute. After succeeding on three of these
Condition Immunities exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed,
saving throws, the dragon recovers and the effect ends.
petrified, poisoned
Frost Breath (Fo Krah Diin). The hero exhales a breath
Senses passive Perception 12
of winter in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that cone
Languages Dovahzul, Nordic, and Tamrielic
must make a DC 16 Agility saving throw, taking 18 (4d8)
Challenge 12 (8,400 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a
successful one.
Brute. A melee weapon deals one extra die of its damage
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). The hero exhales a
when the hero hits with it (included in the attack).
blast of force in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that
Legendary Resistance (3/day). If the hero fails a saving cone must make a DC 16 Strength saving throw. On a
throw, it can choose to succeed instead. failed save, a creature takes 14 (4d6) force damage, is
knocked back 20 feet, and falls prone. On a successful
Magic Resistance. The hero has advantage on saving
save, the creature takes half as much damage, isn’t
throws against spells and other magical effects.
knocked back, and isn't knocked prone.
Magic Weapons. The hero's weapon attacks are magical.
Legendary Actions
Actions The hero can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the
Multiattack. The hero makes three weapon attacks or options below. Only one legendary action option can be
uses a shout and makes one weapon attack. used at a time and only at the end of another creature's
turn. The hero regains spent legendary actions at the
Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
start of its turn.
target. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 16 (2d10 + 5)
Attack. The hero makes a weapon attack.
slashing damage if used with two hands.
Thu'um Meditation. The hero rolls to recharge its dragon
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600 shouts.
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage. Warcry. The hero targets one enemy it can see within 30
feet of it. If the target can see and hear it, the target
Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
must succeed on a DC 16 Willpower saving throw or be
one creature. Hit: 10 (2d4 + 5) bludgeoning damage. If the
frightened until the end of hero's next turn.
target is a Medium or smaller creature, it must succeed
on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

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Stone Husk STONE HUSK
Large Construct, Unaligned Created by an old vampire and werewolf alliance called
Armor Class 17 (natural armor) the Grey Host, the stone husks are towering slate gray
Hit Points 157 (15d10 + 75) constructs with a latticed hollow where its chest
Speed 30 ft. should be. When active, the stone husks are difficult
enemies to dispatch, with an arcane beam that heals
STR AGI END INT WIL PER any damage it takes, and powerful limbs that can
22 (+6) 9 (–1) 20 (+5) 3 (–4) 11 (+0) 1 (–5) shake the foundations of the oldest tombs and citadels.
If paired with a properly prepared reliquary, it is said
Damage Resistances force; bludgeoning, piercing, and that the stone husks can give birth to the long-dead,
slashing from nonmagical attacks brought back among the living from whatever afterlife
Damage Immunities poison, psychic to which they had been blessed with or cursed.
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened,
paralyzed, petrified, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages understands the languages of its creator but
can't speak
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4

Immutable Form. The stone husk is immune to any spell

or effect that would alter its form.

Magic Resistance. The stone husk has advantage on saving

throws against spells and other magical effects.

Magic Weapons. The stone husk's weapon attacks are

magical.

Actions
Multiattack. The stone husk makes two slam attacks.

Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 19 (3d8 + 6) bludgeoning damage.

Feed (Recharge 5–6). The stone husk unleashes a beam of

magical energy from its core in a line that is 100 feet long
and 5 feet wide, . Each creature in the line must make a
DC 17 Agility saving throw, taking 21 (6d6) force damage
on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful
one. If one or more creatures fail the saving throw, the
stone husk regains a number of hit points equal to half of
the force damage dealt.

Core Slam (1/Day). The stone husk removes its core and
slams it into the ground, creating a deadly burst of
magical energy. Each creature within 15 feet of the stone
husk must make a DC 17 Endurance saving throw, taking
39 (6d12) force damage on a failed save, and half as much
damage on a successful one.

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VAMPIRE
Vampires are thought to be the unholy spawn of Molag
Bal and can be traced back to the first vampire, Lamae
Beolfag. They possess uncanny abilities, ranging from
mind control to the ability to change into a cloud of
mist, to even changing form into a monstrous vampiric
behemoth. However, these benefits come with a
handful of severe drawbacks.
Awakened to an endless night, vampires hunger for
the life they have lost and sate that hunger by drinking
the blood of the living. Vampires abhor sunlight, for its
touch burns them. They never cast shadows or
reflections, and any vampire wishing to move
unnoticed among the living keeps to the darkness and
far from reflective surfaces.
Dark Desires. Whether or not a vampire retains any
memories from its former life, its emotional
attachments wither as once-pure feelings become
twisted by undeath. Love turns into hungry obsession,
while friendship becomes bitter jealousy. In place of
emotion, vampires pursue physical symbols of what
they crave, so that a vampire seeking love might fixate
Vampire
Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor)
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30)
Speed 35 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
16 (+3) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 13 (+1) 14 (+2)
Saving Throws Agi +6, Wil +4
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +6
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages the languages it knew in life
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Vampire Weaknesses. If the vampire takes at least 15 fire
damage from a single attack or spell, it cannot reduce a
creature’s maximum hit points with its bite or regain hit
points until the end of its next turn. Additionally, the
vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn
in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on
attack rolls and ability checks.
Innate Spellcasting. The vampire's innate spellcasting
ability is Personality (spell save DC 13, +5 to hit with spell
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
requiring no material components:
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on a young beauty. A child might become an object of
fascination for a vampire obsessed with youth and
potential. Others surround themselves with art, books,
or sinister items such as torture devices or trophies
from creatures they have killed.
Born from Death. Most of a vampire's victims become
vampire spawn—ravenous creatures with a vampire's
hunger for blood, under the control of the vampire
that created them. If a true vampire allows a spawn to
draw blood from its own body, the spawn transforms
into a true vampire, no longer under its master's
control. Few vampires are willing to relinquish their
control in this manner. Vampire spawn become free-
willed when their creator dies.
Chained to the Grave. Every vampire remains bound
to its coffin, crypt, or grave site, where it must rest by
day. If a vampire didn't receive a formal burial, it must
lie beneath a foot of earth at the place of its transition
to undeath. A vampire can move its place of burial by
transporting its coffin or a significant amount of grave
dirt to another location. Some vampires set up
multiple resting places this way.
Undead Nature. Neither a vampire nor a vampire
1/day each: charm person, detect life, fear, invisibility (self
only)
Actions
Multiattack. The vampire makes two attacks, only one of
which can be a bite attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the
vampire, incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3)
piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. The
target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount
equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire
regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction
lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if
this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. If the
target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 12
Endurance saving throw or be cursed with vampirism.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
Instead of dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the
target (escape DC 13).
Vampiric Drain. The vampire targets a creature within 10
ft. of it, the creature must succeed on a DC 13 Endurance
saving throw or take 9 (2d8) necrotic damage, the
vampire regains hit points equal to that amount.
 BLOODKNIGHT
Among the most ferocious of vampires are the
Bloodknights. Having absorbed power from fallen
allies, Bloodknights are more feral and bestial than
their more human kin, and are typically employed as
personal guards for Vampire Lords.

Bloodknight
Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 17 (half plate) Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45) willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the
Speed 35 ft., climb 35 ft. vampire, incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4)
piercing damage plus 3 (1d6) necrotic damage. The
STR AGI END INT WIL PER target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount
18 (+4) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 13 (+1) 14 (+2) equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire
regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction
Saving Throws Str +7, End +6 lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if
Skills Athletics +7, Perception +4 this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. If the
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 12
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered Endurance saving throw or be cursed with vampirism.
Damage Immunities poison
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Condition Immunities poisoned
creature. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) Slashing damage. Instead of
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target
Languages the languages it knew in life
(escape DC 13).
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Blood Tether (Recharge 5–6). The vampire tethers itself to
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the vampire can move up a creature, draining blood from it on every turn, one
to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see. creature within 5 ft. of the vampire must succeed on a DC
17 Endurance saving throw or take 21 (6d6) necrotic
Vampire Weaknesses. If the vampire takes at least 15 fire
damage and be connected by a tether to the vampire, for
damage from a single attack or spell, it cannot reduce a
a minute, the creature takes 10 (3d6) necrotic damage at
creature’s maximum hit points with its bite or regain hit
the start of each of its turns as long as it's within line of
points until the end of its next turn. Additionally, the
sight of the vampire and it maintains concentration, as if
vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn
it was a spell. While this effect is active, the vampire can
in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on
pull the tether, ending the effect and dealing 17 (5d6)
attack rolls and ability checks.
necrotic damage and pulling the creature 15 ft. to it, if the
Actions creature ends within 5 ft. of the vampire it can use a
bonus action to make a claws attack. While tethered the
Multiattack. The vampire makes three attacks, only one
vampire can't recharge this ability. Whenever the creature
of which can be a bite attack.
takes necrotic damage from this effect the vampire
regains hit points equal to half of the damage dealt.

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 BLOOD SCION
Every now and again, a vampire is created with the
ability to change shape into a monstrous vampiric
ideal, a hulking and horned creature of the night.
Though rare, the death they leave in their wake is
legendary, and their command over the night’s
creatures, such as swarms of bats, is the subject of
many a horror tale shared by the people of Tamriel.

Blood Scion
Medium Undead (Shapechanger), Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor)
Hit Points 110 (13d8 + 52)
Speed 40 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
18 (+4) 18(+4) 18 (+4) 13 (+1) 15 (+2) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws Agi +8, Wil +6
Skills Perception +6, Stealth +12
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages the languages it knew in life
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Shapechanger. If the vampire isn't in sunlight, it can use
its action to polymorph into its Blood Scion form or a
Medium cloud of mist, or back into its true form.
While in Blood Scion form, the vampire knows the
location of living creatures up to 60 ft. away that aren't
undead or constructs. Its statistics are unchanged.
Anything it is wearing transforms with it, but nothing it
is carrying does. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
While in mist form, the vampire can't take any actions,
speak, or manipulate objects. It is weightless, has a flying
speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can enter a hostile
creature's space and stop there. In addition, if air can
pass through a space, the mist can do so without
squeezing, and it can't pass through water. It has
advantage on Strength, Agility, and Endurance saving
throws, and it is immune to all nonmagical damage,
except the damage it takes from sunlight.
Actions
Multiattack. The vampire makes three attacks, only one
of which can be a bite attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
willing creature, or a creature that is grappled by the
vampire, incapacitated, or restrained. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4)
piercing damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage. The
target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount
equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire
regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction
lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if
this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0. If the
target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a DC 16
Endurance saving throw or be cursed with vampirism.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) slashing damage. Instead of
dealing damage, the vampire can grapple the target
(escape DC 16). While in its Blood Scion form the vampire
regains hit points equal to half the damage dealt.
Vampiric Drain. The vampire targets a creature within 10
ft. of it, the creature must succeed on a DC 15 Endurance
saving throw or take 13 (3d8) necrotic damage, the
vampire regains hit points equal to that amount.
Summon Bat Swarm (1/Day). The vampire magically
summons 2d4 swarms of bats in a space within 30 ft. of
the vampire, acting as allies of the vampire and obeying
its spoken commands. The beasts remain for 1 hour, until
the vampire dies, or until the vampire dismisses them as
a bonus action.

Innate Spellcasting. The vampire's innate spellcasting

ability is Personality (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
requiring no material components:
1/day each: charm monster, detect life, fear, invisibility (self
only)

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Death Hound DEATH HOUND
Medium Undead, Neutral Evil Death Hounds are the most common form of guard
Armor Class 14 (natural armor) animal used by vampires in Tamriel, typically by those
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12) who have rooted themselves in a keep or lair. Death
Speed 50 ft. Hounds maintain the senses they possessed in life,
along with unnatural powers granted by vampirism.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
17 (+3) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 7 (–2) NIGHTHOLLOW VAMPIRE
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4 The Nighthollow Vampire Clan is among the oldest and
Damage Resistances cold, necrotic purest of vampire bloodlines. It is said that in times
Damage Immunities poison past, the Nighthollow vampires feasted upon the
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned darkness beneath the world, transforming their
Senses passive Perception 13 vampirism into something even more deadly. Their
Languages — powers are as much attributed to Namira as they are
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 to Molag Bal, a puzzling rumor for scholars to work
out. Verbal histories tell of tales when the Nighthollow
Keen Hearing and Smell. The death hound has advantage clan fought with the Dwemer for control over a “dark
on Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or heart,” resulting in the Aetherium Wars that caused
smell. Dwemer decline in Skyrim.

Pack Tactics. The death hound has advantage on an attack Typical Nighthollow vampires have bizarre powers
roll against a creature if at least one of the death hound's that manipulate darkness, such as the ability to step
allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't through shadows to stride over long distances, and the
incapacitated. ability to use the Void as a form of offense.

Cold as the Grave. At the start of each of the death

hound's turns, each creature of the death hound's choice
within 5 feet of it takes 3 (1d6) cold damage.

Actions
Multiattack. The vampire makes three attacks, only one
Freezing Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 2 (1d4)
cold damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed
on a DC 13 Endurance saving throw or have their speed
halved until the end of their next turn.

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 Nighthollow Vampire
Medium Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) 1/day each: charm person, darkness, detect life fear,
Hit Points 75 (10d8 + 30) invisibility (self only).
Speed 35 ft
Void Step. When the vampire is in dim light or darkness,
as a bonus action it can teleport up to 60 ft. to an
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
unoccupied space it can see that is also in dim light or
16 (+3) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 13 (+1) 16 (+3)
darkness. Additionally, it can teleport into a shadow cast
by another creature within range when it is not in dim
Saving Throws Agi +6, Wil +4
light or darkness. The vampire then has advantage on the
Skills Perception +4, Stealth +9
first melee attack it makes before the end of its turn.
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered Actions
Damage Immunities poison
Multiattack. The vampire makes two attacks, only one of
Condition Immunities poisoned
which can be Energy Drain.
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages the languages it knew in life Energy Drain. One willing creature, or a creature that is
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 grappled by the vampire, incapacitated, or restrained.
within 5 ft. of the vampire must succeed on a DC 14
Vampire Weaknesses. If the vampire takes at least 15 fire Endurance saving throw or take 13 (3d8) necrotic damage.
damage from a single attack or spell, it cannot reduce a The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount
creature’s maximum hit points with its bite or regain hit equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the vampire
points until the end of its next turn. Additionally, the regains hit points equal to that amount. The reduction
vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if
in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on this effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.
attack rolls and ability checks.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus
vampire can take the Hide action as a bonus action. 3 (1d6) necrotic damage. Instead of dealing damage, the
vampire can grapple the target (escape DC 14).
Innate Spellcasting. The vampire's innate spellcasting
ability is Personality (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell Void Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +6 to hit, range 120 ft., one
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells, target. Hit: 10 (3d6) necrotic damage.
requiring no material components:

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 VAMPIRIC BEAR
On occasion, vampire clans will make use of bears
tainted with vampirism as a sort of wild watchdog,
expanding and maintaining the clan’s local influence
by bootstrapping the bear’s natural territorial nature.
VAMPIRIC SABRE CAT
Saber cats, given their natural agility, strength, and
predatory instincts, make for even more dangerous
foes once infected with vampirism, gaining a
newfound thirst for blood far outstriping that of
untainted saber cats.

Vampiric Bear Vampiric Sabre Cat

Large Undead, Neutral Evil Large Undead, Neutral Evil
Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 76 (8d10 + 32) Hit Points 68 (8d10 + 24)
Speed 50 ft., swim 35 ft. Speed 50 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER STR AGI END INT WIL PER
22 (+6) 12 (+1) 18 (+4) 2 (–4) 14 (+2) 7 (–2) 20 (+5) 16 (+3) 16 (+3) 3 (–4) 13 (+1) 8 (–1)

Skills Perception +5 Skills Perception +3, Stealth +5

Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered
Damage Immunities poison Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages — Languages —
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3

Vampire Weaknesses. If the vampire takes at least 15 fire
damage from a single attack or spell, it cannot reduce a
creature’s maximum hit points with its bite or regain hit
points until the end of its next turn. Additionally, the
vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn
in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on
attack rolls and ability checks.
Vampire Weaknesses. If the vampire takes at least 15 fire
damage from a single attack or spell, it cannot reduce a
creature’s maximum hit points with its bite or regain hit
points until the end of its next turn. Additionally, the
vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn
in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on
attack rolls and ability checks.

Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Willpower Keen Smell. The sabre cat has advantage on Willpower
(Perception) checks that rely on smell. (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions Pounce. If the sabre cat moves at least 20 ft. straight

Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its
bite and one with its claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 10 (1d8 + 6) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6)
necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is
reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage
taken, and the bear regains hit points equal to that
amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a
long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point
maximum to 0.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
toward a creature and then hits it with a claw 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 sabre cat can make one bite attack against it
as a bonus action.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 10 (1d10 + 5) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6)
necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is
reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage
taken, and the sabre cat regains hit points equal to that
amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a
long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point
maximum to 0.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) slashing damage.

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 VAMPIRIC SENCHE-RAHT
Though uncommon, some of the largest of Khajiiti
furstocks give in to the unnatural powers that
vampirism grants. Already physically mighty, the
addition of vampiric skills and cunning makes a
Senche-Raht all the more formidable.

Vampire Senche-raht
Large Undead, Typically Neutral Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Pounce. If the senche moves at least 20 ft. straight toward
Hit Points 60 (8d10 + 16) a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on the
Speed 40 ft., climb 20 ft. same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength
saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone,
STR AGI END INT WIL PER the senche can make one bite attack against it as a bonus
17 (+3) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) action.

Innate Spellcasting. The senche's innate spellcasting

Skills Athletics +6, Intimidation +6, Perception +5
Damage Resistances necrotic; bludgeoning, piercing, and
slashing from nonmagical attacks that aren't silvered
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages the languages it knew in life
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Vampire Weaknesses. If the vampire takes at least 15 fire
damage from a single attack or spell, it cannot reduce a
creature’s maximum hit points with its bite or regain hit
points until the end of its next turn. Additionally, the
vampire takes 20 radiant damage when it starts its turn
in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has disadvantage on
attack rolls and ability checks.
ability is Personality (spell save DC 14, +6 to hit with spell
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
requiring no material components.
1/day each: charm person, detect life, fear, invisibility (self
only)
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6)
necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is
reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage
taken, and the senche regains hit points equal to that
amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a
long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit point
maximum to 0.

Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) slashing damage.

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 VOIDSTUFF
There are places beyond Mundus, Aetherius and
Oblivion that not even supernatural beings can
comprehend. Known as the Void, these dimensions are
often to be rumored to be the locations where Gods
not only are born, but also shape and craft entirely
new worlds. It is believed that this Void is the realm of
the daedric prince, Namira, the Lady of Decay.
VOIDMOTHER
While some Reach witches end up becoming
Hagravens, other still become Voidmothers when
tapping into the power of the Dark Heart or given
Namira’s blessing. Able to draw power from the Void
itself, this creature sits somewhere between specter
and human, casting powerful spells and turning its
prey into shades of their former selves.

Rarely, creatures of the Void manage to cross the

barrier between their dimensions and the already VOID ROT
mentioned realms, usually manifesting as twisted
beings that have been corrupted by Namira’s energy. Slithering viscous masses of Void energy tend to lurk
where the veil between Mundus and the Void is
weakened. Despite having no visible organs, they
SHADE pursue prey with a slow and unnerving efficiency,
preferring to latch onto creatures and absorbing them
As if a living shadow, the shade is capable of weaving into its form.
in and out of shadows, striking at foes with smoky
tendrils of pure malice. The shade is able to make both
melee and ranged attacks, leaving any living creature
struck feeling drained and weary.

SHADE COLOSSUS
These hulking creatures usually serve Voidmothers.
They resemble giant undead, comprised of bones and
rent flesh and clouded in inky black mist from the
Void. The Shade Colossi seem to pull at animus, as if
forming a gravitational well that siphons energy from
the living.

Shade
Medium Aberration, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the shade
Hit Points 65 (10d8+20) can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
Speed 30 ft.
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the shade has
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Willpower
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.
13 (+1) 14 (+2) 14 (+2) 6 (–2) 17 (+3) 7 (–2)
Actions
Skills Stealth +7
Shadowstrike. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
Damage Resistances Acid; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and
one target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) necrotic damage.
Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities Necrotic, Poison Void Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack. +5 to hit, range 120 ft., one
Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, target. Hit: 17 (5d6) necrotic damage.
Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained
Crushing Tendrils (Recharges on a Short or Long Rest). The
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
shade lashes out tendrils of inky darkness. Each creature
Languages Tamrielic and one other language
within 10 ft. of the shade must make an Agility saving
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
throw or take 10 (3d6) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (1d8)
necrotic damage and is knocked prone if the creature is
Incorporeal Movement. The shade can move through
Medium or small, or half as much on a success.
other creatures and objects as if they were difficult
terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn
inside an object.

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 Shade Colossus
Large Aberration, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor) terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn
Hit Points 102 (12d10+36) inside an object.
Speed 30 ft.
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the shade
can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
18 (+4) 9 (–1) 17 (+3) 6 (–2) 13 (+1) 7 (–2) Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the shade has
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Willpower
Damage Resistances Acid; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and (Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Actions
Damage Immunities Necrotic, Poison
Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, Multiattack. The shade makes two slam attacks.
Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained
Void Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
target. Hit: 17 (4d6 + 3) necrotic damage.
Languages Tamrielic and one other language
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Shadow Spray (Recharge 5–6). The shade billows out a void
in a 15-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a
Consume Life. As a bonus action, the shade can target one DC 16 Endurance saving throw, taking 24 (7d6) necrotic
creature it can see within 5 feet of it that has 0 hit points damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a
and is still alive. The target must succeed on a DC 10 successful one. On a failed save, the target's Endurance
Endurance saving throw against this magic or die. If the score is reduced by 1d4. The target dies if this reduces its
target dies, the shade regains 10 (3d6) hit points. Endurance to 0. Otherwise, the reduction lasts until the
target finishes a short or long rest.
Incorporeal Movement. The shade can move through
other creatures and objects as if they were difficult

Voidmother
Medium Aberration, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class 16 (natural armor) Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the shade
Hit Points 83 (15d8+15) can take the Hide action as a bonus action.
Speed 30 ft., 40 ft. Fly (hover)
Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the shade has
disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Willpower
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.
11 (+1) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 15 (+2) 16 (+3) 18 (+4)
Actions
Damage Resistances Acid; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and
Multiattack. The voidmother uses void bolt twice.
Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks
Damage Immunities Necrotic, Poison Void Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 120 ft., one
Condition Immunities Exhaustion, Frightened, Grappled, target. Hit: 17 (5d6) necrotic damage.
Paralyzed, Petrified, Poisoned, Prone, Restrained
Life Drain. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
creature. Hit: 21 (4d8 + 3) necrotic damage. The target
Languages Tamrielic and one other language
must succeed on a DC 14 Endurance saving throw or its
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the
damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target
Incorporeal Movement. The shade can move through
finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces
other creatures and objects as if they were difficult
its hit point maximum to 0.
terrain. It takes 5 (1d10) force damage if it ends its turn
inside an object. Create Shade. The voidmother targets a humanoid within
10 feet of it that has been dead for no longer than 1
Innate Spellcasting. The voidmother's innate spellcasting
minute and died violently. The target's spirit rises as a
ability is Personality (spell save DC 15, +7 to hit with spell
shade in the space of its corpse or in the nearest
attacks). It can innately cast the following spells,
unoccupied space. The shade is under the voidmother's
requiring no material components:
control. The voidmother can have no more than seven
At will: detect magic shades under its control at one time.
3/day each: charm person, darkness, fear, ray of enfeeblement
One with Shadows. While the voidmother is in dim light
1/day each: blight, hold monster
or darkness, she can become invisible. She remains so
until she moves or takes an action or reaction.

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Void Rot
Medium Ooze, Unaligned
Armor Class 8 the tether lasts for a minute or until the tether is
Hit Points 68 (8d8 + 32) destroyed.
Speed 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
Actions
STR AGI END INT WIL PER Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
15 (+2) 7 (–2) 18 (+4) 6 (–2) 7 (–2) 3 (–4) target. Hit: 9 (2d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage plus 3 (1d6)
necrotic damage.
Damage Resistances slashing
Engulf. The void rot moves up to its speed. While doing
Damage Immunities necrotic
so, it can enter Large or smaller creatures' spaces.
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, deafened,
Whenever the void rot enters a creature's space, the
exhaustion, frightened, prone
creature must make a DC 12 Agility saving throw.
Senses blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages — On a successful save, the creature can choose to be
Challenge 4 (1,100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 pushed 5 feet back or to the side of the void rot. A
creature that chooses not to be pushed suffers the
Amorphous. The void rot can enter a hostile creature's consequences of a failed saving throw.
space and stop there. It can move through a space as
narrow as 1 inch wide without squeezing. On a failed save, the void rot enters the creature's
space, and the creature takes 10 (3d6) necrotic damage
Death Burst. When the void rot dies, it explodes in a burst and is engulfed. The engulfed creature can't breathe, is
of void energy. Each creature within 5 ft. of it must make restrained, and takes 10 (3d6) necrotic damage at the
a DC 12 Agility saving throw, taking 7 (2d6) necrotic start of each of the void rot's turns. When the cube
damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a moves, the engulfed creature moves with it.
successful one.
An engulfed creature can try to escape by taking an
Shadow Stealth. While in dim light or darkness, the void action to make a DC 12 Strength check. On a success, the
rot can take the Hide action as a bonus action. creature escapes and enters a space of its choice within 5
Void Form. A creature that touches the void rot or hits it feet of the void rot.
with a Melee Weapon Attack while within 5 feet of it takes
Void Residue (Recharges 6). The void rot leaves a 15-feet
3 (1d6) necrotic damage.
wide pool of void matter on the ground centered on itself,
Void Shield (2/Day). As a bonus action the void rot tethers any creature that starts its turn in it or moves to it for
itself to a creature, the creature gains a +2 bonus to AC the first time in their turn takes 10 (3d6) necrotic damage,
while tethered to the creature, the tether has 20 hit the pool is considered difficult terrain. The pool lasts for
points and 13 AC and is 30 ft. long, if the creature and the a minute.
void shield are farther apart than 30 ft. the effect ends,

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 MISCELLANEOUS BONE WOLF
Bone wolves are the raised and animated remains of
CREATURES wolves, used as guards or experiments by wayward
These are the entities that give life to the landscapes of necromancers.
Skyrim, while some of them may seem inoffensive,
others are deadly in combat even for seasoned
adventurers, and may require and entire party to take Bear Cub
down. Small Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 10
Hit Points 3 (1d4 + 1)
BEAR CUB Speed 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.
A young and carefree bear, they are often caught
during this stage of their lives to be used as pets, be it STR AGI END INT WIL PER
for purposes of entertainment or for use in battle. 4 (–3) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 2 (–4) 12 (+1) 5 (–3)

Senses darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 11

BONE HAWK Languages —
Challenge 0 (0 or 10 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
The bone hawk is often seen orbiting locations heavily
tainted by evil magic, such as necromancers’ towers,
Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Wisdom
vampires’ lairs, or ancient tombs.
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Bone Wolf target. Hit: 1 piercing damage.
Medium Undead, Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor) Bone Hawk
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2) Tiny Undead, Unaligned
Speed 40 ft.
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1)
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Speed 10 ft., fly 60 ft.
12 (+1) 15 (+2) 12 (+1) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 6 (–2)

STR AGI END INT WIL PER

Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4 6 (–2) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 2 (–4) 14 (+2) 6 (–2)
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Damage Immunities poison
Skills Perception +4
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Damage Immunities poison
Languages —
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 14
Languages —
Keen Hearing and Smell. The bone wolf has advantage on
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
smell.
Dive Attack. If the bone hawk is flying and dives at least
Pack Tactics. The bone wolf has advantage on an attack 30 feet straight toward a target and then hits it with an
roll against a creature if at least one of the bone wolf’s attack, the attack deals an extra 3 (1d6) damage to the
allies are within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t target.
incapacitated.
Flyby. The bone hawk doesn’t provoke opportunity
Actions attacks when it flies out of an enemies reach.

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a
creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Endurance saving
throw or be paralyzed until the start of its next turn. A
creature reduced to 0 hit points by this attack dies and
rises as a zombie in 1d4 rounds.
Keen Sight. The bone hawk has advantage on Willpower
(Perception) checks that rely on sight.
Actions
Talons. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

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 CHUB LOON Chub Loon
A common sight along Tamriel's northern shores, the Small Beast, Unaligned
loon is a bird-like creature that lacks the ability to fly. Armor Class 11
It spends its time hunting for small fish and avoiding Hit Points 4 (1d6 + 1)
predators such as wolves and saber cats. The chub Speed 20 ft., swim 40 ft.
loon toddles along the ground awkwardly and
unsteadily, but is known for its graceful swimming. It STR AGI END INT WIL PER
is incredibly delicious when used in cooking recipes 6 (–2) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 2 (–4) 10 (+0) 4 (–3)
that utilize moon-sugar glaze and citrus.
Occasionally, one may encounter a rarer type of chub Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
loon that hails from the continent of Atmora, distinctly Languages —
marked by it’s white feathers, and strikingly colored Challenge 0 (0 or 10 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
blue palmates and beak.
Hold Breath. The chub loon can hold its breath for 20
minutes.
DIRE WOLF Actions
Much larger than their brethren, dire wolves can be Beak. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
found nearly anywhere in Tamriel. They often appear in target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage.
packs, and their aggressiveness can be incessant. The
Skaal have a deep appreciation for the wolf’s speed,
agility, and effectiveness at hunting, and thus they are Dire Wolf
seen as one of the most blessed creations of the All- Large Beast, Unaligned
Maker. Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 37 (5d10 + 10)
Elk Speed 50 ft.
Large Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 10 STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Hit Points 13 (2d10 + 2) 17 (+3) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 7 (–2)
Speed 50 ft.
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
STR AGI END INT WIL PER Senses passive Perception 13
16 (+3) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 2 (–4) 10 (+0) 6 (–2) Languages —
Challenge 1 (200 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages — Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on an attack roll

Charge. If the elk moves at least 20 feet straight toward a
against a creature if at least one of the wolf's allies is
target and then hits it with a ram attack on the same
within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't
turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage. If the
incapacitated.
target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength
saving throw or be knocked prone. Actions
Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a
Ram. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.
throw or be knocked prone.
Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
prone creature. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage. ELK
Often found wandering all around Skyrim, especially
the areas around Wrothgar, the elks have been a
reliable food source even for the earliest settlers of
Skyrim. Not excelling in combat, these creatures often
prefer to flee than to fight back.

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 FROSTBITE SPIDER
Frostbite spiders are notorious for their size and for
their venom that is capable of freezing bodily fluids in
place. A single bite from a frostbite spider can prove
fatal without ample preparation or expedient care, as it
slows and eventually paralyzes potential prey.
HORKER
Often found bathing or relaxing in the proximity of the
cold waters of the northern areas of Skyrim, especially
around Solstheim. Horkers are large, smooth-skinned,
tusked creatures that can be easily outrun on land, but
can still pose a threat if encountered underwater.

GREAT BEAR
Bears are ferocious creatures, undoubtedly, but even a Frostbite Spider
typical black bear will flee from a Great Bear. Capable Medium Beast, Unaligned
of standing to heights of nearly ten feet, it is no Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
wonder the Nordic people have traditionally revered Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6)
such creatures for their strength and endurance, even Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
attributing the bear totem to Tsun, a Shieldthane of
the deity Shor.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
14 (+2) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 2 (–4) 11 (+0) 4 (–3)

Skills Stealth +7
Great Bear Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive
Huge Beast, Unaligned Perception 10
Languages —
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Hit Points 63 (6d12 + 24)
Speed 40 ft., swim 30 ft.
Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces,
including upside down on ceilings, without needing to
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
make an ability check.
22 (+6) 10 (+0) 18 (+4) 2 (–4) 13 (+1) 7 (–2)
Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows
Skills Perception +3 the exact location of any other creature in contact with
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 the same web.
Languages —
Web Walker. The spider ignores movement restrictions
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
caused by webbing.
Keen Smell. The bear has advantage on Willpower Actions
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Actions creature. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target
must make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 9
Multiattack. The bear makes two attacks: one with its
(2d8) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much
bite and one with its claws.
damage on a successful one. If the poison damage
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but
target. Hit: 15 (2d8 + 6) piercing damage. poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points, and is
paralyzed while poisoned in this way.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 20 (4d6 + 6) slashing damage. Frostbite Venom. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range
60 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (2d8) poison damage, and the
target's speed is reduced by 10 ft. until the end of the
spider's next turn.

Web (Recharge 5–6). Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit,

range 30/60 ft., one creature. Hit: The target is restrained
by webbing. As an action, the restrained target can make
a DC 12 Strength check, bursting the webbing on a
success. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed
(AC 10; hp 5; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to
bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).

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 HUSKY RABBIT
A type of dog native to the region, they resemble their Fairly common animals in the region, rabbit serve
lupine cousins fairly closely in body structure, as the mostly as prey for the larger animals in the forests.
harsh climate forces them to have a thicker fur, and Their first instinct is to run away from any sort of
more efficient mechanisms for hunting. However, they danger.
tend to be much more docile due to human
conditioning.
Husky
Medium Beast, Unaligned
MAMMOTH
Armor Class 12
Mammoths are large, furry creatures, usually herded
Hit Points 5 (1d8 + 1)
by Giants. They are often hunted for their meat and
Speed 40 ft.
tusks, which are made of precious ivory. One should
not take these mighty beasts or their Giant shepherds
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
lightly, as they are very formidable foes if driven to
13 (+1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 7 (–2)
battle.
Skills Perception +3
Senses passive Perception 13
Horker Languages —
Large Beast, Unaligned
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Armor Class 10
Hit Points 22 (3d10 + 6) Keen Hearing and Smell. The husky has advantage on
Speed 15 ft., swim 40 ft. Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER

Actions
15 (+3) 8 (–1) 14 (+2) 3 (–4) 11 (+0) 4 (–3) Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) piercing damage. If the target is a
Senses passive Perception 10 creature, it must succeed on a DC 11 Strength saving
Languages — throw or be knocked prone.
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Hold Breath. The horker can hold its breath for 10 minutes. Mammoth
Huge Beast, Unaligned
Actions
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Tusks. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Hit Points 126 (11d12 + 55)
target. Hit: 7 (2d4 + 2) piercing damage. Speed 40 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER

24 (+7) 9 (–1) 21 (+5) 3 (–4) 11 (+0) 6 (–2)
Rabbit
Tiny Beast, Unaligned Senses passive Perception 10
Armor Class 13 Languages —
Hit Points 1 (1d4 - 1) Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Speed 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.
Trampling Charge. If the mammoth moves at least 20 feet
STR AGI END INT WIL PER straight toward a creature and then hits it with a gore
1 (–5) 17 (+3) 9 (–1) 2 (–4) 11 (+0) 4 (–3) attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a
DC 18 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the
Skills Perception +2, Stealth +5 target is prone, the mammoth can make one stomp
Senses passive Perception 12 attack against it as a bonus action.
Languages —
Actions
Challenge 0 (0 or 10 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Gore. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one
Escape. The rabbit can take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide target. Hit: 25 (4d8 + 7) piercing damage.
action as a bonus action on each of its turns.
Stomp. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
prone creature. Hit: 29 (4d10 + 7) bludgeoning damage.

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 SABRE CAT Sabre Cat
Sabre cats are terrifying apex predators that stalk the Large Beast, Unaligned
wilds of Skyrim. Sporting two long, razor sharp fangs, Armor Class 12
they tear into whatever prey they come across, Hit Points 52 (7d10 + 14)
including travelers. Speed 40 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER

SHELLBUG 18 (+4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 8 (–1)
These large insects are docile creatures, known for
their sturdy natural armor and slow movement. Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6
Senses passive Perception 13
Languages —
TUSKED BRISTLEBACK Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

One of the definitive fauna of Solstheim, these large

Keen Smell. The sabre cat has advantage on Willpower
boars sport sharped tusks that make them deadly in
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.
combat. The Rieklings have learned how to tame them,
and even have the ability train them in mounted Pounce. If the sabre cat moves at least 20 feet straight
combat, allowing them greater mobility when facing toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on
enemies. It is said that slaying a bristleback when both the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14
moons are full can curse the slayer with bad luck for Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target
an entire year. is prone, the sabre cat can make one bite attack against it
as a bonus action.
Shellbug Actions
Large Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 24 (natural armor) Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Hit Points 7 (1d10 + 2) target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Speed 5 ft. Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
13 (+1) 1 (–5) 15 (+2) 1 (–5) 3 (–4) 1 (–5)

Senses passive Perception 6

Tusked Bristleback
Medium Beast, Unaligned
Languages —
Armor Class 11 (natural armor)
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Hit Points 11 (2d8 + 2)
Speed 40 ft..
Defensive Wall. Any creature standing within 5 ft. of the
shellbug has the benefits of half cover. STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Nigh Impenetrable. The shellbug automatically succeeds 13 (+1) 11 (+0) 12 (+1) 2 (–4) 9 (–1) 5 (–3)
on any saving throws against spells or effects that would
do damage to it. Any creature that tries to hit the Senses passive Perception 9
shellbug with an attack roll does so at disadvantage, Languages —
unless they are using a melee weapon that deals piercing Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
damage.
Charge. If the bristleback moves at least 20 feet straight
Actions toward a target and then hits it with a tusk attack on the
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one same turn, the target takes an extra 3 (1d6) slashing
target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage. damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a
DC 11 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Relentless (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). If the

bristleback takes 7 damage or less that would reduce it to
0 hit points, it is reduced to 1 hit point instead.

Actions
Tusk. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) slashing damage.

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 SNOW WHALE
The snow whales of Skyrim are a seldom seen species
of flying whales thought to live among the tallest
peaks where clouds often obscure them from view. As
they swim through the air, they are capable of
releasing a snowy powder from their blowholes, which
can cause a distinct and uncharacteristic euphoria in
those exposed. Nordic tradition dictates that only
applications of a specially-made horseradish can
reverse the effects, and Nord warriors have been
known to spread this root paste on their shields, which
they bite upon exposure to the whales’ “Joy-Snow.” SNOW WOLF
Whether this is a reliable technique is not known. Snow wolves, seen most often in the tundras of
Skyrim, snow wolves possess all the features of their
Snow Whale more common brown and grey cousins, however their
Gargantuan Beast, Unaligned coats are white as hoarfrost and their bites carry the
Armor Class 15 (natural armor) chill of the North.
Hit Points 162 (12d20 + 36)
Speed 0 ft., fly 30 ft., swim 60 ft. Snow Wolf
Medium Beast, Unaligned
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
19 (+4) 8 (–1) 17 (+3) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 7 (–2)
Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14)
Speed 50 ft.
Skills Perception +4
Damage Resistances cold
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Senses blindsight 120 ft., passive Perception 14
18 (+4) 15 (+2) 15 (+2) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 7 (–2)
Languages —
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +4
Damage Resistances cold
Echolocation. The whale can't use its blindsight while
Senses passive Perception 13
deafened.
Languages —
Hold Breath. The whale can hold its breath for 30 minutes Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Keen Hearing. The whale has advantage on Willpower

Keen Hearing and Smell. The wolf has advantage on
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing.
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
Actions smell.

Multiattack. The whale makes two Body Slam attacks.
Body Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 21 (5d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.
Joy-Snow (Recharge 6). The whale launches a white mist
from it's blowhole, covering a 60 ft. radius around it with
joyful substance. The joy-snow stays for a minute or until
a wind of moderate or greater speed (at least 10 miles per
hour) disperses it. Any creature that starts its turn inside
of it must succeed a DC 16 Endurance saving throw or
become jolly and harmless, a creature affected by the joy-
snow is unable to harm any creature, as if charmed by
them. Creatures are affected even if they hold their
breath or don't need to breathe. The creature is immune
to being frightened and forgets any hostile intention for
the duration of the effect. A creature can repeat the
saving throw at the end of each of its turns while outside
of the mist, ending the effect on itself on a success. Snow
whales are immune to this effect.
Pack Tactics. The wolf has advantage on an attack roll
against a creature if at least one of the wolf's allies is
within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.
Snow Camouflage. The wolf has advantage on Agility
(Stealth) checks made to hide in snowy terrain.
Actions
Freezing Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) piercing damage plus 3 (1d6)
cold damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed
on a DC 13 Endurance saving throw or have their speed
halved until the end of their next turn.
Frostbite (Recharge 5–6). The wolf uses its Freezing Bite,
on a hit it deal an additional 7 (2d6) cold damage and the
target must succeed a DC 14 Endurance saving throw or
be chilled for a minute, instead of having their speed
halved. If the target rolls a 1 on their saving throw they
instead are frozen.

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 VALE SABER CAT
In the hidden places of Skyrim, deep underground or in
locales lost to time, Vale saber cats featuring strange
bioluminescent markings make their home. Similar to the
saber cats that roam the wilds of Skyrim, Cyrodiil, and other
northern areas, these predators bear two long fangs upwards
of six inches in length, and the size and strength to be deadly
for the unprepared.

Vale Sabre Cat

Large Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 12
Hit Points 52 (7d10 + 14)
Speed 40 ft.
VALE DEER
Found in the expanses of the fabled Blackreach or the
STR AGI END INT WIL PER mysterious Forgotten Vale, Vale deer are skittish
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 3 (–4) 12 (+1) 8 (–1) creatures bearing strange bioluminescent markings
upon their hides. They are wary and frightful, and react
Skills Perception +3, Stealth +6 quickly to danger, typically to avoid becoming the prey
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 of a prowling Vale saber cat.
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Vale Deer
Medium Beast, Unaligned
Bioluminescence. The sabre cat sheds dim light in a 5-foot
Armor Class 13
radius.
Hit Points 4 (1d8)
Keen Smell. The sabre cat has advantage on Willpower Speed 50 ft.
(Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pounce. If the sabre cat moves at least 20 feet straight STR AGI END INT WIL PER
11 (+1) 16 (+3) 11 (+0) 2 (–4) 14 (+2) 5 (–3)
toward a creature and then hits it with a claw attack on
the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target
Languages —
is prone, the sabre cat can make one bite attack against it
Challenge 0 (0 or 10 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
as a bonus action.

Vale Camouflage. The sabre cat has advantage on Agility
(Stealth) check made to hide in vale terrain.
Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) piercing damage.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Bioluminescence. The deer sheds dim light in a 5-foot
radius.
Vale Camouflage. The deer has advantage on Agility
(Stealth) check made to hide in vale terrain.
Actions
Hoof. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 2 (1d4) bludgeoning damage.

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 VENOMSPIT SPIDER
These small arachnids occupy many nooks and
crannies of Tamriel, often lying in wait for prey to
ensnare, poison, and devour.

Venomspit Spider
Small Beast, Unaligned
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 18 (4d6 + 4)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER

14 (+2) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 2 (–4) 11 (+0) 4 (–3)

Skills Stealth +7
Senses blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft., passive
Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Spider Climb. The spider can climb difficult surfaces,

including upside down on ceilings, without needing to
make an ability check.

Web Sense. While in contact with a web, the spider knows

the exact location of any other creature in contact with
the same web.

Web Walker. The spider ignores movement restrictions

caused by webbing.

Actions
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one Bite.
Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature.
Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target must
make a DC 11 Constitution saving throw, taking 13 (3d8)
poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage
on a successful one. If the poison damage reduces the
target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for
1 hour, even after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed
while poisoned in this way.

Venom. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 90 ft., one

target. Hit: 13 (3d8) poison damage.

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 NON-PLAYER
CHARACTERS
The lands of Skyrim are not only populated by wild
creatures and monstrosities, were it not for the many
characters of diverse backgrounds that are present in
the province, the northern region would have no
semblance of civilization. These NPCs represent the
bulk of humanoids that adventurers are likely to
encounter in their travels.

ALCHEMIST
Alchemists are known to use natural ingredients to
produce unnatural effects in the form of potions,
poultices, or poisons. These effects often have practical
use in combat as explosions or noxious gas.

Alchemist
Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Alignment
Armor Class 13 (padded armor) Actions
Hit Points 38 (7d8 + 7)
Multiattack. The alchemist makes two attacks, only one
Speed 30 ft.
of which can be Experimental Vial.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5
11 (+1) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 10 (+0) ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing
damage.
Skills Arcana +5, Nature +5
Fire Bomb. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 20/60
Senses passive Perception 11
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (2d6) fire damage.
Languages any one language (usually Tamrielic)
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3 Experimental Vial. The alchemist throws a vial of a
experimental potion to a creature within 30 ft, the effect
Experimental Elixir (3/Day). As a bonus action the is determine at random by rolling 1d4.
alchemist administers an elixir to itself or a willing
1. Acid. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Agility saving
creature within 5 ft. of it. The target drinks the elixir as
throw or take 14 (4d6) acid damage or half as much on
part of this action. The elixir's effect is determine at
a successful saving throw.
random by rolling 1d4. Reroll if the target is already
2. Restraining goo. The target must succeed on a DC 13
affected by the potion.
Agility saving throw or be restrained until the end of
1. healing. The target regains 2d4+2 hit points. the alchemist's next turn.
2. fortify armor. The target gains a ´+1 bonus to AC for 1 3. Thunderous blast. Every creature in a 10-foot radius
minute. around the target must succeed on a DC 13 Agility
3. fortify weapon. The target deals an additional d4 saving throw or take 7 (2d6) thunder damage, be
damage on one weapon damage roll in each turn for 1 pushed by 10 ft. and be deafened until the end of the
minute. alchemist's next turn. a creature that succeeds on the
4. transformation. The target's body is transformed as if saving throw takes half damage and isn't pushed or
by the alter self spell. The target determines the deafened.
transformation caused by the spell, the effects of which 4. Poison. The target must succeed on a DC 13 Endurance
last for 1 minute. saving throw or take 7 (2d6) poison damage and be
poisoned until the end of the alchemist's next turn or
half as much and not be poisoned on a successful
saving throw.

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 College Acolyte
ALIK’R WARRIOR Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Alignment

These Redguard warriors are native to the Alik’r Desert Armor Class 12
in the north of Hammerfell. Toned and strengthened Hit Points 22 (5d8)
by the harsh environments they’re used to, Alik’r Speed 30 ft.
warriors are not to be trifled with.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
9 (–1) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 17 (+3) 12 (+1) 11 (+0)
COLLEGE ACOLYTE
Saving Throws Int +5, Wil +3
Students of the College of Winterhold often have
Skills Arcana +5, History +5
experience in multiple schools of magic and
Senses passive Perception 11
occasionally travel to remote locations to further their
Languages Tamrielic and one other language
study. Valuable allies and concerning foes, an acolyte
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
of the College, despite not being a fully realized mage,
is plenty capable of defending themselves.
Spellcasting. The acolyte is a 4th-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to
hit with spell attacks). The acolyte has the following
mage spells prepared and has 17 magicka points:

Cantrips (at will): fire bolt, light, prestidigitation, ray of frost

1st level (2 magicka): burning hands, healing word, identify,
shield
2nd level (3 magicka): invisibility, levitate

Actions
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach
5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing
damage.

Alik’r Warrior
Medium Humanoid (Redguard), Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 14/16 (studded leather, shield (defender only)) Second Wind (1/Short Rest). On the warrior's turn, they
Hit Points 98 (15d8 + 30) can use a bonus action to regain hit points equal to 1d10 +
Speed 30 ft. 10.

Actions
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
16 (+3) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 10 (+0) Multiattack. The warrior makes two melee attacks or two
ranged attacks. If it has a dagger drawn, it can also make
Skills Athletics +6, Perception +4, Religion +3 a dagger attack.
Senses passive Perception 14
Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Languages Common and Yoku
target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Dagger. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft. or
Adrenaline Rush (1/Long Rest). When the warrior uses this range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage.
trait, its combat awareness increases for the next minute.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 150/600
The warrior gains a +10 bonus to its initiative, its speed is
ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.
increased by 10 feet, and it can add a d4 to all of its attack
and damage rolls. Additionally, at the start of combat, Reactions
when the warrior rolls initiative, it can use its reaction to
Adrenaline Rush (1/Long Rest). When the warrior rolls
immediately use this trait.
initiative, it can use its reaction to immediately use its
Adrenaline Rush trait.
Martial Role. The warrior has one of the following traits
of your choice: Protection (Defender Only). The warrior imposes
disadvantage on the attack roll of a creature within 5 feet
Archer. The warrior gains a +2 bonus to ranged attack
of it whose target isn’t the warrior. The warrior must be
rolls (included in the attack).
able to see the attacker.
Defender. The warrior gains the Protection reaction
below, and uses a shield.

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 COMPANION CIRCLE INITIATE
If not found in the mead hall Jorrvaskr in Whiterun,
the Companions can be found out in the wilds of
Skyrim, toppling bandit camps or defending
homesteads from wayward giants. Thought of as a
parallel to the Imperial Fighters’ Guild, The
Companions lend their services for glory and renown
for their order. Even with their clear camaraderie and
Companion Circle Initiate
Medium Humanoid (Any Race, Shapeshifter), Any Non-Evil Alignment
Armor Class 16 (breastplate) in humanoid form, 16
(natural armor) in lycanthrope form
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45)
Speed 30 ft. (40 ft. in lycanthrope form)
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
17 (+3) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 12 (+1) 10 (+0)
Skills Perception +7
Senses passive Perception 17
Languages Tamrielic (can't speak in lycanthrope form)
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
Shapechanger. The werewolf can use its action to
polymorph into a wolf-humanoid lycanthrope or back
into its true form, which is humanoid. Its statistics, other
than its AC and speed, are the same in each form. Any
equipment it is wearing or carrying melds into its new
form, but is dropped within 5 feet of it if it dies.Keen
Hearing and Smell. The companion has advantage on
Willpower (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
smell.
Martial Advantage (Humanoid Form Only). Once per turn,
the companion can deal an extra 7 (2d6) damage to a
creature it hits with a weapon attack if that creature is
within 5 ft. of an ally of the companion that isn't
incapacitated.
Regeneration. The werewolf regains 10 hit points at the
start of its turn. If the werewolf takes damage from a
silvered weapon or a spell, this trait doesn't function at
the start of the werewolf’s next turn. The werewolf dies
only if it starts its turn with 0 hit points and doesn't
regenerate.
Actions
Multiattack. In humanoid form, the companion makes
three melee attacks. In lycanthrope form, the companion
makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its
claws.
Bite (Lycanthrope Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to
hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing
134 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
clout, few are aware of the fact that many
Companions are werewolves, and it is whispered in
dark corners in the late hours of night that it is a rite
of passage for Companions to be infected with
lycanthropy.
damage. If the target is a humanoid, it must succeed on a
DC 14 Endurance saving throw or be cursed with
werewolf lycanthropy.
Claws (Lycanthrope Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6
to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing
damage.
Battleaxe (Humanoid Form Only). Melee Weapon Attack: +6
to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing
damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3) slashing damage if used with two
hands.
Totem of Hircine (Recharge 5–6) (Lycanthrope Form Only).
The companion invokes one of the following totems of
Hircine by howling.
Totem of Fear. The companion howls a terrifying growl.
Each creature in a 30-foot cone must succeed on a 14
Willpower saving throw or drop whatever it is holding
and become frightened for a minute. While frightened
by this effect, a creature must take the Dash action and
move away from the companion by the safest available
route on each of its turns, unless there is nowhere to
move. If the creature ends its turn in a location where
it doesn't have line of sight to you, the creature can
repeat the saving throw. If a creature's saving throw is
successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is
immune to the companion's Totem of Fear for the next
24 hours.
Totem of Brotherhood. The companion summons 1d4
dire wolves in a space within 30 ft., acting as allies to
the companion and obeying its spoken commands. The
wolves remain for a minute, until the companion dies,
or until the companion dismisses them as a bonus action.
Totem of the Hunt. The companion knows the location of
any living creature within 30 ft. that aren't undead or
constructs for the next minute.
Reactions
Parry (Humanoid Form Only). The companion adds 2 to its
AC against one melee attack that would hit it. To do so,
the companion must see the attacker and be wielding a
melee weapon.
 DAWNGUARD HUNTER
These hunters tend to move either solitary or in pairs,
relying on their tracking and intuition to locate and
vanquish the foul bloodsucking terrors of the night. As
if their silvered weapons weren’t enough to get the job
done, their specialized exploding crossbow bolts
certainly tilt combat with vampires in the hunter’s
favor.

Dawnguard Hunter
Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Non-Evil Alignment
Armor Class 16 (breastplate) Ice Bolt. An explosive bolt of ice, which forces the target
Hit Points 112 (15d8 + 45) and all creatures within 10 ft. of it to make a DC 15
Speed 30 ft. Agility saving throw or take 7 (2d6) cold damage and
have their speed reduced by 10 feet.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER Shock Bolt. An explosive bolt of shock, which forces the
18 (+4) 17 (+3) 16 (+3) 10 (+0) 15 (+2) 13 (+1) target and all creatures within 10 ft. of it to make a DC
15 Agility saving throw or take 7 (2d6) lightning
Saving Throws End +6, Wil +5, Per +4 damage. If a creature fails the saving throw and casts a
Skills Investigation +3, Perception +5, Stealth +6, Survival +5 spell before the end of its next turn, it takes an
Senses passive Perception 15 additional 7 (2d6) lightning damage.
Languages Tamrielic
Silvered Weapons. The dawnguard's maul and crossbow
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
bolts are silvered.

Crossbow Expert. The dawnguard's mastery of its Vampire Hunter. The dawnguard's weapon attacks deal an
weapons enables it to ignore the loading property of additional 7 (2d6) damage to vampires, and it has
crossbows, and it does not make ranged attack rolls advantage on saving throws made against innate spells
against creatures within 5 ft. of it at disadvantage. cast by vampires.

Explosive Bolts (1/day each). The dawnguard carries 3 Actions

magical crossbow bolts, and it can use one in place of a
Multiattack. The warrior makes two melee attacks or two
normal crossbow bolt when it makes an attack with its
Multiattack. The dawnguard makes three melee attacks
heavy crossbow. Whether or not the bolt hits, it creates
or two ranged attacks.
an additional effect that depends on what bolt is used:
Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range
Fire Bolt. An explosive bolt of fire, which forces the target
100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage.
and all creatures within 10 ft. of it to make a DC 15
Agility saving throw or take 14 (4d6) fire damage. Maul. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

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 DAWNGUARD SCOUT
Employed by the Dawnguard to monitor for the
movements of vampires, the scouts use specialized
Dawnguard crossbows to deliver silvered bolts into the
mottled flesh of their enemies. When a vampire is
downed, a silvered battle axe is usually used to sever
the beast’s head. Just to be sure.
DRAGONBORN
A rare occurrence, a Dragonborn is a man, mer, or
beastfolk born with the soul and blood of a dragon.
Called Dovahkiin in the dragon language, Dovahzul,
they possess incredible power on their own. Upon
slaying a Dragon, a Dragonborn can consume its very
soul and take its power, using the soul to gain
understanding of the Dragon language and use the
Thu'um as the Dov do.

Dawnguard Scout It is said that Dragonborn are blessed by Akatosh

Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Non-Evil Alignment himself with their legendary power. The first
Dragonborn recorded was Miraak, a Dragon Priest with
Armor Class 15 (studded leather)
untold magic power. More famously, Tiber Septim was
Hit Points 65 (10d8 + 20)
a Dragonborn, who is part of the line of Dragonborn
Speed 30 ft.
Emperors. Alessia created this line when she made a
pact with Akatosh, blessing her bloodline with Dragon
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
blood and souls. In the 4th Era, the Last Dragonborn
16 (+3) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 11 (+0)
came to Skyrim and did battle with many terrible foes,
including the vampire Lord Harkon, Miraak, and Alduin
Skills Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +5
himself.
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Tamrielic Dragonborn are not all the same. Some are mighty
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 warriors, others powerful mages, and others still
cunning tricksters. Whatever form a Dragonborn can
Crossbow Expert. The dawnguard's mastery of its be found in, one thing is for certain: They are among
weapons enables it to ignore the loading property of the most powerful mortals to walk Tamriel.
crossbows, and it does not make ranged attack rolls
against creatures within 5 ft. of it at disadvantage.

Silvered Weapons. The dawnguard's battleaxe and

crossbow bolts are silvered.

Vampire Hunter. The dawnguard's weapon attacks deal an

additional 3 (1d6) damage to vampires, and it has
advantage on saving throws made against innate spells
cast by vampires.

Actions
Multiattack. The dawnguard makes two battleaxe attacks
or two hand crossbow attacks. If it has both weapons
drawn, it can make two attacks with its battleaxe and
one with its hand crossbow.

Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10 + 3)
slashing damage if used with two hands.

Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range

30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

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Dragonborn
Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Alignment
Armor Class 19 (half plate, shield)
Hit Points 237 (25d8 + 125)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
20 (+5) 18 (+4) 20 (+5) 18 (+4) 15 (+2) 16 (+3)
Saving Throws Str +11, Agi +10, End +11
Skills Acrobatics +10, Arcana +10, Athletics +17, Intimidation
+15, Perception +8, Religion +10, Sleight of Hand +10, Stealth
+10
Damage Resistances damage from dragon shouts
Senses passive Perception 18
Languages Dovahzul, Tamrielic, and one other language
Challenge 18 (20,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +6
Draconic Resistance. The dragonborn has advantage on all
saving throws against dragon shouts.
Legendary Resistance (3/day). If the dragonborn fails a saving
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Weapons. The dragonborn's weapon attacks are magical.
Might of Akatosh. A weapon deals two extra dice of its damage
when the dragonborn hits with it (included in the attack).
Spellcasting. The dragonborn is a 10th-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 18, +10 to hit
with spell attacks). The dragonborn has the following
spellsword spells prepared and has 27 magicka points:
Cantrips (at will): eldritch blast, minor illusion, prestidigitation,
true strike
1st level (2 magicka): charm person, cure wounds, heroism,
protection from evil and good, shield
2nd level (3 magicka): branding smite, invisibility, scorching ray
3rd level (5 magicka): counterspell, remove curse
Warrior of the Dovah. When the dragonborn uses its action to
use a dragon shout, it can make one weapon attack as a
bonus action.
Actions
Multiattack. The dragonborn uses its frightful presence, and
then makes three weapon attacks.
Longbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, range 150/600 ft.,
one target. Hit: 17 (3d8 + 4) piercing damage.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 18 (3d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 21 (3d10 + 5)
slashing damage if used with two hands.
Shield Bash. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
target. Hit: 12 (3d4 + 5) bludgeoning damage, If the target is
Large or smaller, it must succeed on a DC 19 Strength saving
throw or be knocked prone.
Frightful Presence. Each creature of the dragonborn's choice
that is within 30 feet of the dragonborn and aware of it must
succeed on a DC 19 Willpower 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
dragonborn's Frightful Presence for the next 24 hours.
Dragon Shouts (Recharge 5–6). The dragonborn uses one of the
following dragon shouts.
Become Ethereal (Feim Zii Gron). The dragonborn speaks to
the void, changing its form. Until the end of its next turn,
the dragonborn gains the effects as though it had cast the
etherealness spell and is immune to all damage except
psychic.
Fire Breath (Yol Toor Shul). The dragonborn exhales fire in a
30-foot cone. Each creature in that cone must make a DC 19
Agility saving throw, taking 42 (12d6) fire damage on a failed
save, or half as much on a successful one.
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). The dragonborn exhales a
blast of force in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that cone
must make a DC 19 Strength saving throw. On a failed save,
a creature takes 28 (8d6) force damage, is knocked back 20
feet and falls prone. On a successful save, the creature takes
takes half as much damage and isn’t knocked back.
Whirlwind Sprint (Wuld Nah Kest). As a bonus action, the
dragonborn causes the thu’um to rush it forward, carrying it
in its wake with the speed of a tempest. The dragonborn
moves up to its speed without expending any movement,
and any opportunity attacks made against it have
disadvantage until the end of its turn.
Reactions
Consume Dragon Soul. When a dragon within 60 ft. of the
dragonborn dies or when the dragonborn ends its turn within
60 ft. of a dragon that has been killed within the last hour, the
dragonborn can consume the soul of the dragon. When it
does so, its Dragon Shout ability is recharged instantly, and it
regains 22 (5d8) hit points. A dragon that has had its soul
consumed can only be restored to life via the wish spell.
Legendary Actions
The dragonborn 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 dragonborn regains spent legendary actions at the start of
its turn.
Attack. The dragonborn makes a weapon attack.
Cast a Spell (Costs 1-3 actions). The dragonborn expends a
spell slot to cast a 1st-, 2nd-, or 3rd-level spell that it has
prepared. Doing so costs 1 legendary action per level of the
spell.
Recharge Thu'um (Costs 2 Actions). The dragonborn can
make a roll to recharge its Dragon Shouts action. On a
successful roll, the dragonborn can immediately use a
Dragon Shout action. The Dragon Shout can’t be the same as
the previous shout used.
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 GREYBEARD Jarl
Founded by Jurgen Windcaller, the Greybeards are an Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Non-Evil Alignment
ancient order of monks who reside in High Hrothgar, Armor Class 15 (breastplate)
atop the Throat of the World. There, they study the Hit Points 71 (11d8 + 22)
Thu'um. They believe "the Voice" is a gift from the Speed 30 ft.
goddess Kyne to be used not as one would use a sword
or sharpened rock, but as a way to better oneself and
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
understand the world. 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 11 (+0) 15 (+2)
The Greybeards believe in using the Voice to attain
enlightenment, rather than as a tool of war. This Saving Throws Str +5, End +4
doesn't mean that they teach pacifism, only that the Skills Insight +2, Intimidation +4, Persuasion +4
Voice can be used for more than just simple violence. Senses passive Perception 10
They believe that those who can wield the Voice should Languages Tamrielic, any one language
only use it for combat in times of true need. Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Actions
JARL Multiattack. The jarl makes two melee attacks.
As the head of a large settlement, the Jarl’s job is
Greataxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
demanding, both physically and mentally. More often
target. Hit: 9 (1d12 + 3) slashing damage.
than naught, engaging in battle with a Jarl is
tantamount to engaging the entire town, as the Jarl Leadership (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). For 1
commands great respect among their subjects. minute, the jarl can utter a special command or warning
whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30
ft. of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The
creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and
PSIJIC MONK understand the jarl. A creature can benefit from only one
Monks of the Psijic Order are nearly thought of as Leadership die at a time. This effect ends if the jarl is
myth, so rarely do they venture outside of Artaeum. incapacitated.
Possessing esoteric magical knowledge, a Psijic uses
Reactions
the magic of time and space, paired with other rare
and seldom-known magical techniques. Parry. The jarl adds 2 to its AC against one melee attack
that would hit it. To do so, the jarl must see the attacker
and be wielding a melee weapon.
SKALD
“Skald” is a word that comes from old Nordic, and
refers to jolly music-makers performing in taverns, on
the road, or even in the heat of battle. They make use
of melody magic to aid their allies, inspire dread in
their foes, and line their pockets with gold.

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Greybeard
Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Typically Neutral
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 104 (11d8 + 55)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
9 (–1) 12 (+1) 20 (+5) 18 (+4) 19 (+4) 17 (+3)
Saving Throws End +9, Int +8, Wil +8, Per +7
Skills Arcana +8, History +8, Medicine +8, Nature +8, Religion
+8
Senses passive Perception 14
Languages Speaks Dovahzul and Tamrielic, but rarely does so
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Combined Voices. If the Greybeard is within 15 ft. of one or
more other Greybeards, the saving throw DC for its dragon
shouts, minor thu'um, and might of the voice is increased
by 2.
Legendary Resistance (3/day). If the Greybeard fails a saving
throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Magic Resistance. The Greybeard has advantage on saving
throws against spells and other magical effects.
Actions
Minor Thu'um. The Greybeard speaks a minor word of power
at a creature it can see within 60 ft. of it. That creature must
succeed a DC 17 Strength saving throw, or take 15 (6d4)
force damage.
Might of the Voice (Recharges after a short or long rest). The
Greybeard unleashes the unbridled destructive power of
their voice. Each creature within 30 ft. of the Greybeard,
except for other Greybeards, takes 21 (6d6) thunder damage
and must make a DC 17 Endurance saving throw. On a failed
save, a creature suffers an effect based on its current hit
points:
50 hit points or fewer: deafened and vulnerable to force
damage for 1 minute.
40 hit points or fewer: blinded, deafened, and vulnerable to
force damage for 10 minutes.
30 hit points or fewer: blinded, deafened, stunned, and
vulnerable to force damage for 1 hour.
20 hit points or fewer: killed instantly.
Dragon Shout (Recharge 5–6). The Greybeard uses one of the
following dragon shouts.
Disarm (Zun Hal Viik). One creature of the Greybeard's
choice that it can see within 30 feet of it must make a DC
17 Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is
unable to keep a grip on any object it is holding in its
hands and the object is thrown back 15 feet. On a
successful save, the creature continues to hold on to the
objects in their hands, but they have disadvantage on any
rolls made using the object, such as weapon attacks, until
the end of their next turn
Fire Breath (Yol Toor Shul). The Greybeard exhales an
inferno of fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that cone
must make a DC 17 Agility saving throw, taking 21 (6d6)
fire damage on a failed save, or half as much on a
successful one.
Frost Breath (Fo Krah Diin). The Greybeard exhales a breath
of winter in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that cone
must make a DC 17 Agility saving throw, taking 18 (4d8)
cold damage on a failed save, or half as much on a
successful one.
Ice Form (Iiz Sien Nus). One creature of the Greybeard's
choice that it can see within 90 feet of it must succeed on
a DC 17 Endurance saving throw or take 18 (4d8) cold
damage and be encased in a shell of ice. The encased
creature is immobilized and can't speak, hear, move, or
take any actions. The creature takes this damage again at
the start of its turn while encased. The creature restrained
by this spell must make another Endurance saving throw
at the end of each of their turns to try and break free. If it
successfully saves against this effect three times, the
effect ends. If it fails its save three times, the frost hardens
and the creature is subjected to the petrified condition.
The successes and failures don’t need to be consecutive;
keep track of both until the target collects three of a kind.
While the effect is active, the frost shell has an AC of 10
and has 30 hit points. When the frost shell reaches 0 hit
points, the shell breaks, ending the effect. A dispel magic
spell can also end the effects.
Unrelenting Force (Fus Ro Dah). The Greybeard exhales a
blast of force in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that cone
must make a DC 17 Strength saving throw. On a failed
save, a creature takes 14 (4d6) force damage, is knocked
back 20 feet, and falls prone. On a successful save, the
creature takes half as much damage, isn’t knocked back,
and isn't knocked prone.
Whirlwind Sprint (Wuld Nah Kest). As a bonus action, the
Greybeard causes the thu’um to rush it forward, carrying
it in its wake with the speed of a tempest. The Greybeard
moves up to its speed without expending any movement,
and any opportunity attacks made against it have
disadvantage until the end of its turn.
Legendary Actions
The Greybeard 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 Greybeard regains spent legendary actions at the
start of its turn.
Minor Thu'um. The Greybeard uses minor thu'um.
Thu'um Meditation. The Greybeard rolls to recharge dragon
shout.
Word of Power (Costs 2 actions). The Greybeard utters a
stunning word. Each creature of the Greybeard's choice
within 10 feet of it that can hear the magical utterance
must succeed on a DC 17 Endurance saving throw or be
stunned until the end of the Greybeard's next turn.
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 Psijic Monk
Medium Humanoid (Altmer), Typically Neutral Good
Armor Class 16 (natural armor) saving throw, or an ability check, the monk can roll a d20
Hit Points 83 (15d8 + 15) and choose to use this roll in place of the attack roll,
Speed 30 ft. saving throw or ability check.

Actions
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
10 (+3) 15 (+2) 13 (+1) 19 (+4) 18 (+4) 12 (+1) Multiattack. The monk uses eldritch blast three times..

Eldritch Blast (Cantrip). Ranged Spell Attack: +8 to hit,

Saving Throws Int +8, Wil +8, Per +5
Skills Arcana +8, History +8, Investigation +8, Religion +8
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 18
Languages Aldmeris, Daedric, Tamrielic
Challenge 10 (5,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
range 120 ft., One creature. Hit: 9 (1d10 + 4) force damage.
Quarterstaff. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
One target. Hit: 3 (1d6) bludgeoning damage, or 4 (1d8)
bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.

Mind Blast (Recharge 5–6). The monk magically emits

Innate Spellcasting (Psionics). The monk’s innate
psychic energy in a 60-foot cone. Each creature of the
spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 16, +8 to
monk’s choosing in that area must succeed on a DC 16
hit with spell attacks). It can innately cast the following
Intelligence saving throw or take 31 (6d8 + 4) psychic
spells, requiring no components:
damage and be stunned for 1 minute. A creature can
Cantrips (At will): eldritch blast, mage hand repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns,
3/day each: blur, detect magic, detect thoughts, see ending the effect on itself on a success.
invisibility, scrying, sending, shield, thunderwave
Warp Reality (3/Day). As a bonus action on their turn, the
1/day each: plane shift, teleport, slow, time stop
monk can warp reality, undoing damage dealt to
Limited Telepathy. The monk can magically transmit themselves or another creature that they can see within
simple messages and images to any creature within 120 20 feet of them. The targeted creature regains 10 hit points.
feet of it that can understand a language. This form of
Reactions
telepathy doesn’t allow the receiving creature to
telepathically respond. Shield (3/Day). An invisible barrier of magical force
appears and protects the monk. Until the start of their
Mystic Defense. While the monk is wearing no armor and
next turn, the monk has a +5 bonus to its AC, including
wielding no shield, its AC includes its Willpower modifier.
against the triggering attack, and they take no damage
Portent (Recharges after a Short or Long rest). When the from magic missile.
monk or a creature it can see makes an attack roll, a

Skald
Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Any Alignment
Armor Class 14 (chain shirt) hit with spell attacks). The skald has the following bard
Hit Points 55 (10d8 + 10) spells prepared and has 32 magicka points:
Speed 30 ft.
Cantrips (at will): message, prestidigitation, vicious mockery
1st level (2 magicka): bane, healing word, heroism,
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
thunderwave
15 (+2) 13 (+1) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 11 (+0) 16 (+3)
2nd level (3 magicka): enhance ability, heat metal, shatter
3rd level (5 magicka): bestow curse, speak with dead
Saving Throws Str +4, Per +5
Skills Athletics +4, History +3, Performance +5, Religion +3 Taunt (2/day). The skald can use a bonus action on its
Senses passive Perception 10 turn to target one creature within 30 feet of it. If the
Languages any 4 languages target can hear the skald, the target must succeed on a
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 DC 13 Personality saving throw or have disadvantage on
ability checks, attack rolls, and saving throws until the
Horn of Battle (2/day). The skald uses a bonus action to start of the skald's next turn.
blow a horn. One creature the skald can see adds 1d4 to
Actions
its damage rolls until the end of the skald's next turn
Battleaxe. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
Spellcasting. The skald is a 6th-level spellcaster. Its
target. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) slashing damage, or 7 (1d10 + 2)
spellcasting ability is Personality (spell save DC 13, +5 to
slashing damage if used with two hands.

140 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
 STORMCLOAK SNOW-HAMMER
These Stormcloak soldiers are wild and formidable
fighters, happily throwing themselves at their enemies,
both in an attempt to break their lines and their
resolve. Armed to the teeth with greathammers,
handaxes, a Snow-Hammer finds the frenzy of combat
exhilarating.

Stormcloak Snow-Hammer
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Any Alignment
Armor Class 14 lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if the snow-hammer is
Hit Points 58 (9d8 + 18) knocked unconscious or if its turn ends and he hasn't
Speed 30 ft. attacked a hostile creature or taken damage since its last
turn.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
Unarmored Defense. While the snow-hammer is wearing
17 (+3) 14 (+2) 15 (+2) 9 (–1) 11 (+0) 10 (+0)
no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its
Endurance modifier.
Skills Athletics +5, Intimidation +2
Damage Resistances cold Actions
Senses passive Perception 10
Multiattack. The snow-hammer makes two warhammer
Languages Nordic, Tamrielic
attacks. If it has a handaxe drawn, it can also make a
Challenge 4 (1,10 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
handaxe attack.

Aggressive. As a bonus action, the snow-hammer can Warhammer. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
move up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage, or 8 (1d10
see. + 3) bludgeoning damage if used with two hands.

Brave. The snow-hammer has advantage on saving
throws against being frightened.
Reckless. At the start of its turn, the snow-hammer can
gain advantage on all Melee Weapon Attack rolls it makes
during that turn, but attack rolls against it have
advantage until the start of its next turn.
Rage (1/Day). As a bonus action, the snow-hammer can
enter a primal rage, gaining advantage on Strength
checks and saving throws, a +2 bonus to the damage rolls
of his weapon attacks and resistance to bludgeoning,
piercing and slashing damage. The snow-hammer's rage
Handaxe. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach
5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing
damage.
Battlecry. The snow-hammer targets one creature it can
see within 60 feet of it. If the target can hear the snow-
hammer, the target must succeed on a DC 13 Willpower
saving throw or be frightened until the end of the snow-
hammer's next turn. If a creature's saving throw is
successful the creature is immune to the snow-hammer's
Battlecry for the next 24 hours.

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 STORMCLOAK STORMBLADE
Stormcloak Stormblades, often more decorated
soldiers, possess a steely resolve in the face of combat,
often using their frenzied fervor to inspire their allies.

Stormcloak Stormblade
Medium Humanoid (Nord), Any Alignment
Armor Class 16 (breastplate)
Hit Points 97 (13d8 + 39)
Speed 30 ft.
STR AGI END INT
18 (+4) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 14 (+2)
Saving Throws Str +7, Agi +5, End +6
Skills Athletics +7, Intimidation +5
Damage Resistances cold
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages Nordic, Tamrielic
Challenge 6 (2,300 XP) Proficiency Bonus +3
and slashing damage. The stormblade's rage lasts for 1
minute. It ends early if the stormblade is knocked
unconscious or if its turn ends and he hasn't attacked a
hostile creature or taken damage since its last turn.
WIL PER
11 (+0) 15 (+2)
Actions
Multiattack. The stormblade makes two melee attacks, it
then uses Battlecry.
Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,
one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) slashing damage.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Battlecry. The stormblade targets one creature it can see

Aggressive. As a bonus action, the stormblade can move
up to its speed toward a hostile creature that it can see.
Brave. The stormblade has advantage on saving throws
against being frightened.
Tackle. If the stormblade moves at least 30 ft. straight
toward a target and then hits it with a greatsword attack
on the same turn, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6)
slashing damage. If the target is a creature, it must
succeed on a DC 15 Strength saving throw or be knocked
prone. If the target is prone, the stormblade can make
two unarmed strike attack against it as a bonus action.
Rage (1/Day). As a bonus action, the stormblade can enter
a primal rage, gaining advantage on Strength checks and
saving throws, a +2 bonus to the damage rolls of his
weapon attacks and resistance to bludgeoning, piercing
within 60 feet of it. If the target can hear the stormblade,
the target must succeed on a DC 15 Willpower saving
throw or be frightened until the end of the stormblade's
next turn. If a creature's saving throw is successful the
creature is immune to the stormblade's Battlecry for the
next 24 hours.
For Skyrim (1/Day). Each creature of the stormblade's
choice that is within 30 feet of it, can hear it, and not
already affected by this effect can use its reaction to
move up to half their movement speed and do one
weapon attack, additionally they gain advantage on
attack rolls until the start of the stormblade's next turn.
The stormblade can then make one attack as a bonus
action.

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Thalmor Agent THALMOR AGENT
Medium Humanoid (Altmer), Typically Lawful Evil More subtle than their other Thalmor allies, the agents
Armor Class 13 of the Thalmor are capable of uncanny feats of
Hit Points 33 (6d8 + 6) ingenuity, diplomacy, and stealth, manipulating their
Speed 30 ft. way into advantageous positions over their enemies or
the subjects of their inquisition.
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
10 (+0) 16 (+3) 12 (+1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 16 (+3)
THALMOR JUSTICIAR
Skills Deception +5, Insight +4, Investigation +6, Compared to their underlings, Thalmor Justiciars are
Perception +6, Persuasion +5, Stealth +5 frightening to behold in their calm, cold demeanor and
Senses passive Perception 16 the imperious respect they command from other
Languages Altmeris, Tamrielic, and one other language members of the Aldmeri Dominion. Skilled spellcasters
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 and combatants, they tend to summon Daedra to fight
for them while they strike from afar with magic.
Aggressive. As a bonus action, the stormblade can move
Cunning Action. On each of its turns, the thalmor can use
a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. THALMOR SOLDIER
Sneak Attack (1/Turn). The thalmor deals an extra 7 (2d6) Forming the bulk of the Dominion’s military arm,
damage when it hits a target with a weapon attack and Thalmor soldiers are slow to trust and quick to punish.
has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is Used as guards, footsoldiers, and infantry, the soldiers
within 5 ft. of an ally of the thalmor that isn't of the Thalmor are capable of casting low-level spells
incapacitated and the thalmor doesn't have disadvantage while using their numbers to overwhelm and subdue
on the attack roll. an enemy.
Spellcasting. The thalmor is a 3rd-level spellcaster. Its
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 12, +4 to
hit with spell attacks). The thalmor has the following
mage spells prepared and has 16 magicka points:

Cantrips (at will): message, minor illusion, true strike

1st level (2 magicka): charm person, disguise self, sleep
2nd level (3 magicka): hold person, silence

Superiority (2/day). As a bonus action, the thalmor forces

one creature that can hear and understand it to make a
DC 13 Willpower saving throw, as it uses boasts and
insults to demoralize its foe. On a failed save, the target
has disadvantage on its next attack roll against the thalmor.
Actions
Multiattack. The thalmor makes two weapon attacks.

Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5

ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing
damage.

Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 80/320

ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.

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 Thalmor Justiciar
Medium Humanoid (Altmer), Typically Lawful Evil
Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) 6th level (9 magicka): chain lightning
Hit Points 105 (14d8 + 42) The thalmor casts these spells on itself before combat.
Speed 30 ft.
Superiority (2/day). As a bonus action, the thalmor forces
one creature that can hear and understand it to make a
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
DC 14 Willpower saving throw, as it uses boasts and
10 (+0) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 19 (+4) 15 (+2) 16 (+3)
insults to demoralize its foe. On a failed save, the target
has disadvantage on its next attack roll against the thalmor.
Saving Throws Int +7, Wil +5
Skills Arcana +7, History +7, Insight +8, Intimidation +9, War Magic. When the thalmor uses its action to cast a
Investigation +10, Religion +7 spell, it can make one weapon attack as a bonus action.
Senses passive Perception 12
Actions
Languages Altmeris, Tamrielic, and one other language
Challenge 8 (3,900 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2 Multiattack. The thalmor uses shockbolt twice, or makes
two attacks with its bound longsword.
Bound Weapons. The thalmor summons a daedric weapon
Bound Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5
as a bonus action that uses its spellcasting modifier for
ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d8 + 4) slashing damage, or 9 (1d10
attacks and damage rolls.
+ 4) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Discern Lie. The thalmor knows when it hears a creature
Dagger. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
speak a lie in a language it knows.
ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing
Spellcasting. The thalmor is a 11th-level spellcaster. Its damage.
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 15, +7 to
Shockbolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +7 to hit, range 100 ft., one
hit with spell attacks). The thalmor has the following
target. Hit: 10 (4d4) lightning damage.
mage spells prepared and has 75 magicka points:
Summon Storm Atronach (1/day). The thalmor attempts to
Cantrips (at will): light, message, prestidigitation, shocking
magically summon a storm atronach with a 50 percent
grasp, ray of frost
chance of success. If the attempt fails, the thalmor takes
1st level (2 magicka): mage armor, magic missile, shield,
5 (1d10) psychic damage. Otherwise, the summoned
thunderwave
atronach appears in an unoccupied space within 60 feet
2nd level (3 magicka): detect thoughts, hold person, see
of its summoner and acts as an ally of its summoner. It
invisibility, shatter
remains for 10 minutes, until it or its summoner dies, or
3rd level (5 magicka): counterspell, lightning bolt, slow
until its summoner dismisses it as an action.
4th level (6 magicka): arcane eye, dimension door
5th level (7 magicka): geas

Thalmor Soldier
Medium Humanoid (Altmer), Typically Neutral Good
Armor Class 15 (chain shirt) hit with spell attacks). The thalmor has the following
Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) mage spells prepared and has 6 magicka points:
Speed 30 ft.
Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, fire bolt, prestidigitation
1st level (2 magicka): charm person, healing word, shield
STR AGI END INT WIL PER
12 (+1) 15 (+2) 14 (+2) 16 (+3) 13 (+1) 15 (+2) Superiority (2/day). As a bonus action, the thalmor forces
one creature that can hear and understand it to make a
Skills Athletics +3, Insight +3, Intimidation +4 DC 13 Willpower saving throw, as it uses boasts and
Senses passive Perception 11 insults to demoralize its foe. On a failed save, the target
Languages Altmeris and Tamrielic has disadvantage on its next attack roll against the thalmor.
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Actions
Bound Weapons. The thalmor summons a daedric weapon Multiattack. The thalmor makes two weapon attacks.
as a bonus action that uses its spellcasting modifier for
Bound Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5
attacks and damage rolls.
ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) slashing damage, or 8 (1d10
Spellcasting. The thalmor is a 1st-level spellcaster. Its + 3) slashing damage if used with two hands.
spellcasting ability is Intelligence (spell save DC 13, +5 to

144 S H A D O W S OV E R S K Y R I M
 VIGILANT
Staunch warrior-priests of Stendarr, the Vigilants
deliver the ultimate judgment upon witches, Daedra
worshipers, vampires, and all the other foul things that
prey upon innocent mortals. “Stendarr's Mercy be
upon you,” their mantra begins, “for the Vigil has none
to spare.”

Vigilant
Medium Humanoid (Any Race), Typically Lawful Neutral
Armor Class 14 (chain shirt)
Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8)
Speed 30 ft.

STR AGI END INT WIL PER

16 (+3) 12 (+1) 12 (+1) 13 (+1) 16 (+3) 13 (+1)

Skills Medicine +7, Persuasion +3, Religion +5

Senses passive Perception 13
Languages any two languages
Challenge 3 (700 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2

Divine Smite (1/Turn). When the vigilant hits a creature

with a melee weapon attack, it can expend magicka to
deal radiant damage to the target, in addition to the
weapon's damage. The extra damage is 9 (2d8) for a 1st
level spell, plus 1d8 for each spell level higher than 1st.
The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is an undead,
lycanthrope or daedra.

Spellcasting. The vigilant is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its

spellcasting ability is Willpower (spell save DC 13, +5 to
hit with spell attacks). The vigilant has the following
priest spells prepared and has 27 magicka points:

Cantrips (at will): light, sacred flame, thaumaturgy

1st level (2 magicka): cure wounds, guiding bolt, sanctuary
2nd level (3 magicka): lesser restoration, spiritual weapon
3rd level (5 magicka): beacon of hope, dispel magic

Actions
Multiattack. The vigilant makes two attacks.

Mace. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one

target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

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