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Cult of the Dragon is a 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory for the Forgotten Realms.

No longer can the members of one of the most infamous clandestine organizations in all the Realms lurk in their comfortable shadows. No more can these men, women, dragons, dracoliches, and ... others ... scheme to subjugate all that is good and true while the rest of Faerûn waits unaware. For centuries has the evil secret society founded by the mad mage and Chosen of Mystra, Sammaster, labored secretly—well, no more!

This 128-page book lays bare the secrets of Sammaster and the secret society he created over 400 years ago. Herein is written the story of Sammaster's life, his triumphs, and his ultimate fall from grace, along with the history of the Cult of the Dragon, beginning with the its foundation based on an obscure line in a tome of ancient prophecy. Learn of the Cult's most powerful current cells, their leaders, the dragons and dracoliches that work with them (or for them), and their goals. Discover the many foes the Cult has earned over four centuries of treachery and industrious malevolent dealings. Also included are the details of some of the spells and magical items of the Cult and its dragons and dracoliches, including the one item that no Cult member will ever admit the existence of, much less claim to possess.

Read about the many magical variant and hybrid creatures that the Cult uses to exercise its will across the face of Faerûn. And finally, decide the best way to incorporate the Cult into a Forgotten Realms campaign by browsing the numerous adventure hooks for just the right scenario to tempt and terrify players of any gaming style.

Description[]

Cult of the Dragon is the 11th book in the FOR series. It delves into the lore, organization, and activities of its namesake, the Cult of the Dragon.

The sourcebook provides detailed information about the origins, beliefs, and goals of the Cult of the Dragon. It explores the hierarchy and internal structure of the cult, including key figures, ranks within the organization, and various sects or factions that exist within it.

It provides insight into the various activities the cult undertakes to further its goals, including rituals, recruiting methods, alliances with evil dragons, and conflicts with other factions and organizations in the Realms. It includes detailed descriptions of notable members of the cult, as well as stats for various NPCs and monsters associated with the cult, such as dracoliches and cult fanatics. It also provides information on unique magical items and artifacts that are linked to the cult

Cult of the Dragon offers Dungeon Masters ideas for integrating the Cult of the Dragon into their campaigns, including adventure hooks, plot ideas, and guidance on how to use the cult as a long-term adversary for player characters.

Contents[]

  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: History
  • Chapter 2: The Cult Today
  • Chapter 3: Foes of the Cult
  • Chapter 4: The Magic and Monsters of the Cult
  • Chapter 5: Cult Campaigns and Adventures
  • Epilogue
  • Appendix 1: Dragon Deities
  • Appendix 1: School of Incantation

Index[]

Click here for page index

Characters[]

Algashon NathaireAurgloroasaBelhuar ThantarthElminsterEssarlymMaglasMaenoth SilverswordMalygrisMnethosSammasterSussethilasisVeshal QuestaShhuusshuru

Creatures[]

animal skeletonblue dragonboggartbombardier beetlebone lurkerchimeradinosaurdracimeradracohydradracolichdragon-kindragonneelectric eelfiredrakefire lizardfirenewtfire toadflumphfrost manghastghost dragongiant skunkgiant sluggoblinhell houndhoar foxhumanice lizardice toadju-ju zombielesser undead dragonlichmantidrakemonster zombienymphpyroliskretch plantsalamandershockerstone giantstorm gianttaerumplebyur-histachiiuropygusvampirevapor ratvoltwitherstenchwolverinewyvern drake

Items[]

Armor
evil dragon armorwing armor
Books
The Chronicle of Years to ComeTome of the Dragon
Jewelry
amulet of draconic mightamulet of supremacycirclet of the wyrmring of dragons
Potions
potion of longevity
Weapons
diamond staff of Chomylladragon fangsdragon's toothDragonslairlorestaff of Uvarean
Other
focus objecthoardstone

Locations[]

AnaurochBaldur's GateBerduskChondathDalelandsFaerûnHeartlandsHillsfarIriaeborMarsemberMulhorandMyth Drannorthe NorthSaerloonScornubelSembiaShadowdaleSilverymoonTorilWaterdeep (Nimoar's Hold) • Yartar

Magic[]

Arcane Spells[]

1st Level
burnishcommand undeadenlarge skeletonhoard servantscale shiftshadow scryspectral earsundead servantVenom's brambletangle
2nd Level
aerial accelerationanimate skeletonsattract ghoulaura of terrorbecome bonescalmdeath armordragonbanefind familiar (necromancer)handprotection from deathbaneresist turningsharpwingsspectral eyesspelltouchtrain vegetationVenom's thicketgrowth
3rd Level
animate zombiesblast jewelbloodburncharmthwartclutch wardfind humanoid familiarghastly handshoard armormaladweomerpseudodragonputrefactionray of paralysisscalespraysharptoothsquaring the circleundead lieutenancyundead summoning Iundead torchvenomdust
4th Level
empower skeletonfiretrailfocus fearforcefendgloomhoardguardprotection from deathbane, 10' radiusRary's spell enhancerSammaster's lashshadow serpentsundead summoning IIwingbind
5th Level
breathblockdeathmaster's vialfear auralower resistancepierce magic resistanceRary's superior spell enhancerrazorfangsshadow dragonskeletal spellcraftthriceundead summoning III
6th Level
alter breath weapondispel possessiondweomerburstproject shadowRary's urgent utteranceshatterboneundead summoning IV
7th Level
contact archetypedoor of deathimproved thriceMordenkainen's penultimate cogitationpersistencesemipermanencystealspellundead summoning Vzone perilous
8th Level
bonemeltcold curtaindeath matrixskeletal guardspellcasterthrice supremeundead aidesundead summoning VIunlife
9th Level
absorptionAlgarth's embattlementcombinedeath wardpierce any shieldSammaster's conjunctiontriad gemunbindingundead summoning VII
Spell Series
augmentationdilationfar reaching

Divine Spells[]

1st Level
eternal sleep
2nd Level
ecdysis
3rd Level
dire chant

Organizations[]

Cult of the DragonHarpersSeven SistersZhentarim

Religion[]

AzuthMystraSavrasSharessNull

Years[]

800 DR902 DR1351 DR1355 DR1370 DR

Miscellaneous[]

Concepts
metamagic • the Weave
Gemstones
sapphire
Languages
Auld Wyrmish
Titles
Chosen of Mystraincantatrix

Gallery[]

Credits[]

  • Design: Dale Donovan
  • Additional and Original Design: L. Richard Baker III, Eric L. Boyd, Timothy B. Brown, Monte Cook, Nigel Findley, Ed Greenwood, Lenard Lakofka, David Kelman, Bill Muhlhausen, Robert S. Mullin, Bruce Nesmith, Jeffrey Pettengill, Jon Pickens, and James M. Ward
  • Development & Editing: Julia Martin
  • Cover Illustration: Clyde Caldwell
  • Interior Illustrations: Glen Michael Angus
  • Art Direction: Dana Knutson and Dawn Murin
  • Typesetting: Angelika Lokotz
  • Research, Inspiration, & Additional Contributions: Robert L. Nichols & Craig Sefton
  • Special Acknowledgment: Gregory Detwiler, Ed Greenwood, Jamie Nossal, Cindy Rick, Carl Sargent, Steven Schend, and the stories of Clark Ashton Smith & Edgar Allan Poe

Appendix[]

See Also[]

References[]

  1. Dale Donovan (January 1998). Cult of the Dragon. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 28. ISBN 0-7869-0709-6.

Connections[]

2nd edition sourcebooks
Anauroch · Arabian Adventures · Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue · The Bloodstone Lands · Calimport · Cities of Bone · City of Delights · The City of Ravens Bluff · Cloak & Dagger · The Code of the Harpers · The Complete Sha'ir's Handbook · Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves · Cormyr · Corsairs of the Great Sea · Cult of the Dragon · The Dalelands · Demihuman Deities · Draconomicon · Drizzt Do'Urden's Guide to the Underdark · The Drow of the Underdark · Dwarves Deep · Elminster's Ecologies · Elminster's Ecologies Appendix I · Elminster's Ecologies Appendix II · Elves of Evermeet · Empires of the Shining Sea · The Fall of Myth Drannor · Forgotten Realms Adventures · The Forgotten Realms Atlas · Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition · Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition (revised) · Gateway to Ravens Bluff, the Living City · Giantcraft · Gold & Glory · The Great Glacier · Hall of Heroes · Heroes' Lorebook · The Horde · Horde Campaign · Inside Ravens Bluff, the Living City · Land of Fate · Lands of Intrigue · Maztica Campaign Set · Menzoberranzan · Monstrous Compendium Al-Qadim Appendix · Monstrous Compendium Kara-Tur Appendix · The Moonsea · Netheril: Empire of Magic · The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier · Old Empires · Pages from the Mages · Pirates of the Fallen Stars · Player's Guide to the Forgotten Realms Campaign · Port of Ravens Bluff · Powers & Pantheons · Prayers from the Faithful · Realmspace · The Ruins of Myth Drannor · The Ruins of Undermountain · The Ruins of Undermountain II: The Deep Levels · Ruins of Zhentil Keep · Ruined Kingdoms · Sea of Fallen Stars · Secrets of the Magister · The Seven Sisters · Skullport · The Vilhon Reach · Villains' Lorebook · Volo's Guide to All Things Magical · Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate II · Volo's Guide to Cormyr · Volo's Guide to the Dalelands · Volo's Guide to the North · Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast · Volo's Guide to Waterdeep · Warriors and Priests of the Realms · Wizards and Rogues of the Realms
2nd edition adventures
The Accursed Tower · Assassin Mountain · Black Courser · Blood Charge · Book of Lairs · Caravans · Doom of Daggerdale · A Dozen and One Adventures · Endless Armies · Fires of Zatal · For Duty & Deity · Four from Cormyr · Golden Voyages · Haunted Halls of Eveningstar · Hellgate Keep · How the Mighty Are Fallen · The Jungles of Chult · Kidnapped · Marco Volo: Arrival · Marco Volo: Departure · Marco Volo: Journey · Nightmare Keep · Nightwatch in the Living City · The Return of Randal Morn · Reunion · Ronin Challenge · The Secret of Spiderhaunt · Secrets of the Lamp · Shadowdale · Storm Riders · The Sword of the Dales · Tantras · Test of the Samurai · Undermountain: Maddgoth's Castle · Undermountain: Stardock · Waterdeep · Wyrmskull Throne
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