This article is about the third edition sourcebook. For the first edition sourcebook of the same name, see Lords of Darkness 1st edition.
Lords of Darkness is an accessory for 3rd-edition of Dungeons & Dragons®.
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Evil Powers Threaten Faerûn
Sinister cabals plot in shadows, while merciless armies gather for war. Explore the inner workings of infamous factions such as the Red Wizards and the Zhentarim. Discover more recently unveiled enemies, including the shades and the People of the Black Blood. With detailed descriptions of key villains, secret headquarters, and more, this guide covers everything a Dungeon Master needs to conspire against the heroes of the Forgotten Realms game setting.
- 28 villainous groups
- Maps of evil strongholds
- New spells, feats, and magic items
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Contents[]
- Introduction
- Major Organizations
- Minor Organizations
- Appendix: Tools of Evil
Description[]
Lords of Darkness details twenty-eight evil-aligned groups and contains maps of evil strongholds. It also introduces new classes, monsters, spells, feats, and magic items.
Index[]
- Characters
- Darlan Mortem • Idriane Nethis • Nulara Haphet
- Organizations
- People of the Black Blood • Red Wizards • Zhentarim
- Plants
- Redflower
Credits[]
- Designers: Jason Carl, Sean K. Reynolds
- Developer: Richard Baker
- Editor: Michele Carter
- Editorial Assistance: Tom Kristensen
- Managing Editor: Kim Mohan
- Forgotten Realms Creative Director: Richard Baker
- Director of RPG R&D: Bill Slavicsek
- Business Manager: Anthony Valterra
- Project Manager: Justin Ziran
- Art Direction: Robert Raper
- Graphic Design: Robert Campbell
- Interior Artists: Adam Rex, Anthony Francisco, Matt Cavotta, Carl Critchlow, Michael Dubisch, Mike Dutton, Raven Mimura, Puddnhead, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Richard Sardinha, Kalman Andrasofszky
- Cartographers: Dennis Kauth
- Typesetter: Sonya Percival
- Production Manager: Chas DeLong
Appendix[]
External Links[]
- Excerpts: Lords of Darkness (HTML). Excerpts Archive. Wizards of the Coast. (2001-12-01). Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2021-10-22.
- Sean K. Reynolds (2001-11-04). Realms Personality: Ashemmi (HTML). Web Enhancement for Lords of Darkness. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2018-09-08.
- Sean K. Reynolds (2001-11-04). Realms Personality: Malark (HTML). Web Enhancement for Lords of Darkness. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2016-11-01. Retrieved on 2018-09-08.
- Dungeon Masters Guild product page
References[]
- ↑ Jason Carl, Sean K. Reynolds (October 2001). Lords of Darkness. Edited by Michele Carter. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 111. ISBN 07-8691-989-2.
- ↑ Shannon Appelcline. Lords of Darkness (3e). Dungeon Masters Guild. Retrieved on 2015-06-28.
3rd edition and v.3.5
Champions of Ruin • Champions of Valor • City of Splendors: Waterdeep • Dragons of Faerûn • Faiths and Pantheons • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting • The Grand History of the Realms • Lords of Darkness • Lost Empires of Faerûn • Magic of Faerûn • Monsters of Faerûn • Mysteries of the Moonsea • Player's Guide to Faerûn • Power of Faerûn • Races of Faerûn • Serpent Kingdoms • Shining South • Silver Marches • Unapproachable East • Underdark
Adventures
Anauroch: The Empire of Shade • City of the Spider Queen • Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave • Into the Dragon's Lair • Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor • Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land • Sons of Gruumsh • The Twilight Tomb
Adventures
Anauroch: The Empire of Shade • City of the Spider Queen • Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave • Into the Dragon's Lair • Pool of Radiance: Attack on Myth Drannor • Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land • Sons of Gruumsh • The Twilight Tomb