The book was written by monte cook and published by wizards of the coast in october 2002. If a solar tears the book in two, the book is destroyed for 1d100 years, after. One positive of isolating is that i have time to skim my collection and rediscover books i havent opened or looked at for years, first up looking at the boo. Try not to let the forces of evil portrayed in book of vile darkness overwhelm your game. I have located the relevant material via the internet archive wayback machine. Examples i have seen quite often was that a dm did not tell me whether i hit. Index of feats by sources book of vile darkness book of vile darkness. It included ethical questions that most players might not be comfortable with including in their game and also dealt with aspects of realworld religion and tried to use them in the context of dungeons. Introduction book of vile darkness is a sourcebook of evil. Also included are the new vile feats, for which you have to be evil.
While there are player options, due to its nature and 3e background this book is generally not allowed for player use. And though i have embraced the darkness, i know my understanding of it is not yet complete. The character formally supplicates himself to an archdevil. Rediscovering the 4th edition book of vile darkness youtube. Buy book of vile darkness dungeons and dragons 3rd edition accessory 3rd revised edition by cook, monte isbn. Rules for drug use had, in fact, already been printed, 15 while later material included corrupt spells, 16 vile feats, 16 possession, 17. This supplemental material was both inspired by and converted from monte cooks original book of vile darkness for 3. Below a certain threshold for example, a level 9 party f. A noble warrior must battle dragons and demons while upholding his moral code as he covertly joins a group of villains to rescue his kidnapped father from shathrax, the mind flayer, who threatens to destroy the world. If youre looking for magic items of evil bent, you wont find them here. The creature can use a spelllike ability with greater effect. It contains a large amount of new game materialall of it vile, loathsome, dark, and despicable. Book of vile darkness feats world walker chronicles wiki fandom. Although evil monsters, spells, and magic items have appeared in previous products, this compendium is a collection of the most vile, hideous, and disgusting aspects of evil that might.
The power granted is supernatural rather than extraordinary. Some, including corrupt spells and vile feats, introduced new mechanics. Book of vile darkness the wiki of the succubi succuwiki. For the vile player character, sometimes the feats found in the original player s handbook can seem too tame. Two thousand years ago, nhagruul the foul, a sorcerer who reveled in corrupting the innocent and the spread of despair, neared the end of his mortal days and was dismayed. By crawfords ruling, just laying a single finger, without gloves, on the book for six seconds or less, means. To use this supplement, a dungeon master also needs the players handbook, the dungeon masters guide, and the monster manual. There are several feats that allow one to effectively metamagic spelllike abilities, which could be deadly in the hands of demon or devils. The book of vile darkness is a large, crude and ancient tome, bound in black leather and held together with dull metal bindings. Lets look at my book of vile darkness, then well go through each product and see.
I grabbed volumes 1 and 2 of the book of the damned, and while those are great, im looking for more. The book of vile darkness remains with you only as long as you strive to work evil in the world. To actually communicate by means of the dark speech that is, for a. Examples are corrupt spells and vile feats, which were included in a revamped form in. Obviously, you need book of vile darkness to make use of this book. Savage species is referenced in book of exalted deeds monster chapter. While this content doesnt include anything that is sexual, it does include rituals that require violence, some body horror, mutilation, and self harm. Consult the dungeon master before utilizing any of the resources found in this book. Book of vile darkness is intended for our adult audience. Will there be any feats taken from material outside the core rules. It is designed for those who just want exciting evil mechanics and options for their own campaigns without the setting material, adventures, and other gmfocused material in that. Its spine is in the form of a shrieking face attached to the covers with nails and wire. There is an obvious parallel between this book and its predecessor, the book of vile darkness. The cover is marked with eldritch runes whose truly evil meaning can only be understood by those who have read the entire book.
If you want to go a step further and play a being of holy birth, it has options for you. Book of vile darkness renderrs dnd resource fandom. The book is set up rather like book of vile darkness, with sections ill title discussion, stuff, feats, prestige classes, magic stuff, big huge celestials, and mostly friendly monsters. Be branded by dark forces or speak the most vilest of languages.
The power of the archfiends, the insidiousness of evil magic, and the corruption of some of the feats and magic items in this book are extreme. Any books like the book of vile darkness for dms and players. You may be tempted to unleash elements of this book on your characters time and time again. At 1st level, an ascetic gets a bonus exalted feat. If you fail to perform at least one evil act within the span of 10 days, or if you willingly perform a good act, the book disappears. Printer friendly link this includes the randomly rolled attributes for my party and most of the dmg text content note. This merely means you must be a sorcerer or wizard. Any books like the book of vile darkness for dms and. The book of vile darkness was an artifact that was used as a reference work by evil people. Described as a detailed look at the nature of evil, it was the first dungeons and dragons book. Named after a nifty artifact in the game, this greatlywelcomed tome brings you the ability to play, well, goody little twoshoes. With anthony howell, dominic mafham, barry aird, eleanor gecks.
The original book of vile darkness was one of the few official, licensed dungeons and dragons supplements to come wrapped in plastic with a big red parental advisory sticker on the front. Book of vile darkness dungeons and dragons 3rd edition. Althoughevilmonsters,spells, and magic items have appeared in previous products, this compendium is a collection of the most vile, hideous, and disgusting aspects of evil that might appear in a game. Lets read the book of vile darkness 3e edgy and mature. The book of vile darkness is full of terrible and awful things. Assassin 4, cleric 4, sorcerer 5, wizard 5, components. So my evil necromancer just rolled out of his mind and found the book of vile darkness. Book of vile darkness feats boost spell resistance boost spelllike ability corrupt spell corrupt spelllike ability dark speech deformity clawed hands. The book of exalted deeds was designed to be a counterpoint to the previously published book of vile deeds, and offered new rules for good occurrences, acts, and characters in the game chapter summary. Review of book of vile darkness rpgnet d20 rpg game index. Like most supplemental source books, it included new spells, feats, and magic items. Add empower spell, great cleave and spell penetration. If a vermin is about to attack the character, she may make a charisma check dc 20.
He recorded in its pages every diseased idea, every unhinged thought, and every example of blackest magic he came across or devised. This book i leave as a testament to my service to evil and also as a guide to others who would follow my steps into the vile darkness. These contents exist to understand evils myriad expressions, to learn from them, and to use them. The book of vile darkness is a supplementary book, largely intended for use by the dungeon master. Oct 01, 2002 along with wicked spells, wondrous items, and artifacts, book of vile darkness also provides descriptions and statistics for a host of abominable monsters, archdevils, and demon princes to pit againt the noblest of heroes.
If i carry the book, i need to make a con save every 8 hours or suffer immediate exhaustion, normal destruction rules also apply. Furthermore, if the spell deals damage, half of the damage dealt is vile damage. Along with wicked spells, wondrous items, and artifacts, book of vile darkness also provides descriptions and statistics for a host of abominable monsters, archdevils, and demon princes to pit againt the noblest of heroes. Talk to your dm on their definition of gradual and adapt. The feats section introduces a new feat type, the vile feat, which grants powers for being, well, evil. All social disabled faster rank this page mortalbane book of vile darkness, p. If the check succeeds, that vermin refuses to attack her for 24 hours. Boost spell resistance, by making a deal with an evil power, the character. For example, a violated lightning bolt cast by an 8thlevel wizard deals 8d6 points of damage.
Next is definitions of evil acts, such as theft, lying, betrayal, or murder. It could easily have been called disease mage, diseasologist, rotting warlock, etc. The book of exalted deeds was the flip side of the book of vile darkness and dealt with the extreme elements of the good alignment. Marketed strictly towards us sophisticated adult children, the book is exactly what it says on the cover. Sanctity and sin, two facets central to the book of exalted darkness through sin points and the horrific vilespawn template. As the book of vile darkness was a resource book on the most evil elements of. Plus, there are examples of spells that exist in greyhawk that dont exist in. Taking the feat is enoughwhen you take the feat you learn the dark speech without spending any skill points. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 21, 2009 the cancer mage, like the vile feats, is cause for debate. The book of vile darkness version was renamed to vile darkness in lords of. Apr 16, 2020 the book of vile darkness welcome, friends and fiends, to our lets read of the book of vile darkness. Recently my players came across a book of vile darkness in my campaign.
You cant be restored to life by any means while your soul remains imprisoned. Lets read the book of vile darkness 4e rpgnet forums. The book of true evil is a rulesfocused product that presents the feats, spells, class options, and other mechanical elements from the book of exalted darkness. Book of vile darkness upload your website to get started. The book of vile darkness touches on every evil in the cosmos. Paul bender, eric cagle, michele carter, andy collins, sue cook, daniel cooper, bruce r. Like any inquisitive party, they really wanted to know more of what was inside of the book. The class is a magical one all about rot and disease but i just cant help the feeling that the title cancer was thrown in there just because this is the book of vile darkness. The discussion of corrupt spells on page 78 in the book of vile darkness says corrupt spells have no material components. Both are named after minor artifacts detailed in the dungeon masters guide,artifacts that define the sharp polarity between the most abhorrent pits of evil and the highest peaks of righteousness.
A character can use the lore the book contains to unearth terrible secrets no mortal should know. However, i do not think we are going to support and book of vile darkness stuff for players. Chapter four is all about the feats, and needs little further explanation. Book of vile darkness is an optional supplemental sourcebook for the 3rd edition of the dungeons and dragons role playing game. When buying this material, you will receive the following. It contains a large amount of new game materialall of it vile, loathsome,dark,anddespicable.
The book of vile darkness allows pages to be torn from it, but any evil lore contained on those pages finds its way back into the book eventually, usually when a new author adds pages to the tome. Jul 27, 2020 this supplemental material was both inspired by and converted from monte cooks original book of vile darkness for 3. The character is physically marked forever as a servant of. My undead can carry the book for 2 weeks before being destroyed. My gm did like the idea of creating a special container for the book out of strange materials so he is working that in too, so thanks for the idea. The book of vile darkness does not have much in common with the book of exalted deeds, but they are in the same series, so it is worth mentioning. Book of vile darkness forgotten realms wiki fandom. Before anything else, this book is intended for mature audiences. It includes descriptions of evil acts, what constitutes evil, ideas on making villains, feats and prestige classes.
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