The book also contains rules for building up relationships with other . An alternative art cover with a distinctive design and soft-touch finish is available exclusively in game stores now. About Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos (D&D/MTG Adventure Book) Rollicking campus adventures for the world's greatest roleplaying game. In the only to learn the most elusive secrets. Spell Level Spells WITHERBLOOM TRINKETS 1st Cure Wounds, Inflict Wounds d6 Trinket 2nd Lesser Restoration, 1 A black bird-shaped mask, trimmed with glowing Wither and Bloom (in this book) green thread 2 A set of rabbit bones 3rd Revivify, Vampiric Touch 3 A pair of thick knee-high waders, stained with muck 4th Blight , Death Ward and moss 4 A slimy green tentacle, which occasionally wriggles 5th Antilife Shell, Greater Restoration 5 A notebook containing waterproof paper Consider customizing how your spells look when 6 A necklace of five small vials, each filled with lumi-you cast them. If you make an Intelligence (Arcana) without a spell slot if you are holding the primer.or an Intelligence (Nature) check while holding theprimer, you can expend 1 charge to give yourself Your spellcasting ability for this spell is your choicea ld4 bonus to the check, immediately after youroll the d20. Grandloft and makeup salons, voice rehearsal booths, mir-teems with balconies, loges, booths, daises, and rored rehearsal spaces, and spa facilities. Her research extendsa pack of hungry groffs and shepherded them back to the vital functions of fractal creatures and otherto Widdershins Hall, offering a lecture on proper artificial life-forms, leading her to teach courses at Quandrix College as well.herb-gathering practices during the journey. using fire, lightning, and earth.STUDIES AND PHILOSOPHY SCHOLARS OF PRISMARIPrismari College is dedicated to the arts. Passed. propriate starting level for the adventure, as shown in the Adventure Levels table. Your studies focus on language, Suggested Characteristics. The primer has the druid or wizard spell list. In than for defeating monsters. A Student Die gained from an Exam is a d4 the SESSION ZERO player can roll and add to an ability check that the character makes, provided the check uses one of the If youre interested in using these rules in your two skills featured in the Exam. Many students and faculty, sometimes serving as willingreturn to whatever home they came from, putting subjects for experiments or demonstrations, andwhat they have learned to use in their communities.Some mages travel the multiverse in search of ev- occasionally even helping out in a duel or a moreer-greater magic, continuing their research in some serious combat situation. Box 43 Newport, NP19 4YH, UK.CONTENTSWelcome to Strixhaven 4 Shuvadri Glintmantle .58 Ch 6: A Reckoning in Ruins 156 157About This Book 5 Tilana Kapule 58 Running This Adventure 157 158Orientation 5 Urzmaktok Grojsh 59 A Sinister Shadow 159Strixhavens World 6 Zanther Bowen 59 A Brief Distraction 160 165Ch. In addition, if you have the Spellcasting or Pact Magic feature, the spells on the Quandrix Spells 2 Two weeks ago, I was enthralled with my latest table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting project. Some students, having chosen tive campuses. Wither and BloomSTRIXHAVEN SPELLS Warlock, WizardCollege Cantrips 1st-Level Spell Transmutation Artificer * Bard, Sorcerer, WizardLorehold Choose two from Choose one 1st- Conjuration Artificer * level cleric or wizard Sorcerer, Wizard light, sacred flame, and thaumaturgy. Wondrous Item, CommonWITHER AND BLOOM2nd-Level Necromancy This metal bottle carries delicious, warm coffee. Each of these mascots is dethird of their classes in other colleges, continuing tailed in chapter 7.the breadth of their first-year education and looking STRIXHAVEN MASCOTSfor places where the perspectives of other disci-plines can bring new insight to their studies. ters first year, you make college-related decisions The easiest explanation is that you met as first-year for your character, such as a background choice. Each dean is an esteemed professor wholege might have one counselor who focuses on the embraces one side of their schools philosophicalunpredictable, war-filled chaos of historical reality dichotomy. Its traditional name the results of his cruelty to help future lives.comes from the prominence of vampires within the VALENTIN, DEAN OF THE VEINcollege, whose conceptions of draining life through Dean Valentin (neutral vampire) is ancient and drinks the blood of living creatures throughout thethe vein have long proven an important counter-weight to the growth philosophy of Witherbloom. preferring to let the deans of the colleges speak inSNARLS AND STAR ARCHES their stead. These forces might linger on your body or in your clothes as dec- of artisans tools or a musical instrument (one of orative elements after your spells are dissipated, your choice), a school uniform, and a pouch con- as sparks dance in your hair and your touch leaves taining 10 gp tracings of frost on whatever you touch.FEATURE: PRISMARI INITIATE BUILDING A PRISMARI CHARACTERYou gain the Strixhaven Initiate feat (presented later Any class or subclass that wields elemental forces of cold, fire, lightning, and wind can be a good fit inin the chapter) and must choose Prismari within it. CHAPTER 1 LIFE AT STRIXHAVEN 9CHOOSING A COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION-Before starting their second year of studies, stu The day-to-day functioning of Strixhaven relies ondents choose one of the five colleges Lorehold, hundreds of laborers, clerks, coaches, administra-Prismari, Quandrix, Silverquill, or Witherbloom to tors, and others. The Loreholdof Lorehold College, reading every book on the col-leges recommended reading list for prospective stu- Personality Traits table suggests a variety of traitsdents. CH..Represented by: Hasbro. check succeeds or fails. bayou. In general, a character ABILITY CHECKScan approach Studying in any way they desire, with Each Exams Testing phase consists of two abilitythat phase then culminating in a single ability check checks, with specifics (including the DC) noted in the encounter. Students ish trudges and groffs are described in chapter 7). They burn perpetually the ground, stands a smaller university landmark:with magical flame, symbolizing the path toward Bows End Tavern, which serves as a hangout forlearning and an escape from ignorance. Upon choosing a college, a their lives to the universitys operations, numerousstudent is assigned two professors to serve as coun- automatons and artificial life-forms various kindsselors to help the student plan a course of studies.The two deans of the college assign these two coun- of Constructs serve in various roles, includingselors, who represent the poles of the colleges phil-osophical opposition. DEAD LANGUAGES SOCIETY Skills: Athletics, History Member: Drazhomir Yarnask, Quentillius A. Melentor III These linguistics lovers take advantage of Strixhav- ens deep repository of tomes written in ancient and near-extinct languages, teaching themselves these tongues and often translating their favorite works. Embed Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos to websites for free. WELCOME TO STRIXHAVEN 5STRIXHAVEN S WORLD a place of great magic, such as the site of a greatStrixhaven bills itself as the premier institution of mages birth or the location of a time-lost spell.magical learning in the world, but the question that Other folk believe these arches are connected withraises for your campaign is this which world? Though the curric- you delve into more abstract studies of metaphysics,ulum of Prismari College attracts many outgoing arcana, or logic.and driven artists, the school has no shortage ofshy scholars and lackadaisical blowhards among Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Nature Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisans toolsits ranks. By design, the two counselors .campus guides and library assistantstend to offer conflicting advice, forcing the student All these operations are managed by an admin-.to navigate opposing principles For example, a istration overseen by the ten deans, two in eachstudent pursuing historical studies in Lorehold Col- college. exceptional teaching. Before you finish your3 charges, and it regains ld3 expended charges next long rest, you can cast the chosen spell oncedaily at dawn. You may use themasters of the magic of words. over the centuries, the area has come to intensifyOne water structure holds a secret: a mysterious any growth magic cast within it.. CHAPTER 1 | LIFE AT STRIXHAVENSILVERQUILL COLLEGE SCHOLARS OF SILVERQUILLSilverquill is the College of Eloquence, and its The Silverquill Scholars table offers examples ofmagesstylish, intimidating, and driven are the scholars in Silverquill College. Are deep patternsfar and wide across the world, gathering relics of hidden in historical texts, or is time a series of coin-bygone ages and learning dead languages to unpack cidence and happenstance?the secrets of history. most beautiful thing imaginable. If youd like to determine yourSpells reveals some spells that were developed at characters height or weight randomly, consult the the university. ance found between them is far more eloquent than The colleges perspective of shadow focuses on even their words can describe.the power of language to stab, to expose stingingtruths, and to obfuscate secrets. She advocates enthusiastically for Uvilda believes that good art comes from the the importance of both passion and disciplinedhead. Before you finish youradvantage on the roll if the toy is on your person. The former might of their arguments. "Have you met Colwanda yet? is a question that older Characters have ample opportunity to meet Dean Lorehold students love to ask second-year students,Tullus in the adventure presented in chapter 5. new to the college. description. See below for more information.) an ancient object or device from the smallest scrap, but he can also produce a second, identical version Augusta believes that history repeats itself as an for his personal collection. Professors convey fantastic secrets to eager students, and life on campus is frenetic. Does literature selflessly Dean Shaile Talonrook (lawful good owlin Silver-better society or selfishly advance ones own goals? Necessary cookies can be opted out through your browser settings. 1 I love brewing up a new recipe, even if some mightSkill Proficiencies: Nature, Survival be repulsed by my choice of ingredients. The fundamental argu- Silverquill faculty. Doing sothe university. of someone who has lived and died (or who will Few know that archaics existence is linked to a one day live and die) as an Oracle. All New Spells From Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos. Skills: Athletics, Medicine Member: Greta GorunnINTRAMURAL GYMNASTICS CLUB These bodybuilders support each other in develop-Skills: Acrobatics, Performance ing strong muscles and even stronger friendships.Member: Zanther Bowen STRIXHAVEN SHOW BAND ASSOCIATIONThese graceful gymnasts work to hone their craft,and they compete against each other in dazzling Skills: Sleight of Hand, Performance Member: Aurora Luna Wynterstarr, Rubinafloor routines. Battle of StrixhavenCh. They Theory d8 Scholar Substancedwell in the overlap between the theoretical and the Theory 1 Abstractor, using magic to stretch the Substancenatural from the fabric of their robes to the nature possibilities of space Theoryof their spells, they make use of repeated elements, Substance 2 Augmenter, making creatures and Theory-clever symmetries, and surprising geometry to ex things larger Substance.press the complex truths they study 3 Fractalologist, creating beautiful illu-STUDIES AND PHILOSOPHY sory patternsThe studies undertaken within Quandrix College -4 Mana scholar, studying snarls, leyinclude mathematics, physics, logic, statistics, meta- lines, and star archesphysics, and various fields of theoretical magic. Through the books multiyear campaign, players begin as first-year students who study, socialize, and adventure their way to graduation. Some faculty members value research more than MAGICAL STUDY teaching, while others make education their highest The fundamental work of Strixhaven University priority. If one of them catches your eye, choose that college. The Items for Sale table.chosen creature has advantage on the next attackroll, ability check, or saving throw it makes within 1 MAGIC ITEMS FOR SALEminute. light of inspiring wordsRADIANCE AND SHADOW 7 Vainglory, wielding the power of a per-The two deans of Silverquill are called the Dean fectly crafted compliment to enhanceof Radiance and the Dean of Shadow, highlighting a persons best qualitiesthe colleges use of metaphor in describing its philo- 8 Warsinger, stirring hearts through po-sophical differences. But being accepted to College DescriptionStrixhaven University is a special honor, the dream Lorehold Explores the past and preserves its lessonsof many young students. Sheforces of the multiverse, waiting to be discovered loves to share her wild theories with anyone whoby those with the intellectual fortitude to delve into will listen.those secrets. Similarly, if you are uncomfort- Players should note any Student Dice they gain able engaging with the roleplaying encounters these and the skills those dice can apply to on their tracking sheet. your bones? This represents acoworker with whom the character is often sched-uled and with whom they can easily form a connec-tion (see the Relationship rules later in this chapter).JOB OPTIONSStudent characters can find work at the places be-low. Otherwise, you can Rather than playing the four adventures as a cam- find the stat block in the Monster Manual. He offers his students standing bounties on campus.on any of his unsolved equations. If the stat block appears in chapter 7, the text tells you. acter aced the Exam, having gotten all the ques- During the Studying phase, each character must tions correct. umn notes which side of the perfection-expressionThe curriculum overlaps with Lorehold in the field conflict a scholar more likely aligns with.of art history and with Silverquill in the literary arts,and some students divide their time between Pris- PRISMARI SCHOLARSmari and one of those other schools to pursue these d12 Scholar Principleinterdisciplinary fields. DISTINGUISHED SOCIETY OF FINEARTISTS Skills: Performance or Sleight of Hand Member: Cadoras Damellawar, Nora Ann Wu These painters, sculptors, printmakers, and mosaic artists gather to create fine works and to discuss the latest techniques and trends in the world of art.44 CHAPTER | SCHOOL IS IN SESSIONDRAGONCHESS CLUB LIVE-ACTION ROLEPLAYING GUILDSkills: Deception, Investigation Skills: Animal Handling, Performance Member: Cadoras Damellawar, RosimyffenbipMember: Bhedum Rampart Sooviij, Tilana Kapule Rosie WuzfeddlimsThese experts in the game of dragonchess discuss These storytelling enthusiasts engage in a mix ofthe latest in strategy, compete against one another,and test out homemade variations of game rules. Available to buy now at your local game store, bookstores, or online retailers. Her vampire attracts students from across Strixhavenstudents and colleagues alike hang on her every purely for his lessons value as performance art. Youathleticism of Prismari performance. No successful ability checks means a char-time. Just add Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos of That D&D place to My Favorites. Encounter over forty magical, mysterious creatures and NPCs in the bestiary. option for each Strixhaven college, linking a char- HEIGHT AND WEIGHT acter to one of the five colleges. students, perhaps living in the same residence hall or taking the same classes, or united by a common extra- From the start, your character is making decisions curricular interest. EXTRACURRICULAR OPTIONS Student characters can join any of the following Ex- tracurriculars. They create spells table to randomly determine the scholarly focus of afrom spoken-word battle poetry or magical mani- Silverquill student or faculty member. Dimensions : 0.59 x 8.5 x 10.98 inches. The or individually, as described below. Pre-order Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos: https://dndbeyond.link/shchaos Share purchased content with your party when you subscribe: https://dndbeyond. For instance, Campus Kerfuffle, the adven- ture in this chapter, takes place during the char- The adventures assume youre playing a Strix- acters first year at the university. CHAPTER | LIFE AT STRIXHAVENtreatment of animals, but that hasnt stopped her out getting your hands dirty which is the first thingfrom using his discoveries for her research. Mages who adopt this view wieldnegative energy and practice necromancy. But danger lurks even here. Strixhaven University does987654321 K not take responsibilityfor any injury of any nature sustained in the course of anything, magical or otherwise.DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, D&D, Wizards of the Coast, the dragon ampersand, Dungeon Master, Player's Handbook , Monster Manual, Dungeon Master's Guide, Strixhaven, Magic: TheGathering, the planeswalker symbol, all other Wizards of the Coast product names, and their respective logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast in the USA and other countries..All characters and their distinctive likenesses are property of Wizards of the Coast The materials described in this statement are protected under the copyright laws of the UnitedStates of America and around the world under international intellectual property treaties. CHAPTER 2 | CHARACTER OPTIONSSILVERY BARBS and regain a number of hit points equal to the rolllst-Level Enchantment plus your spellcasting ability modifier. Today we'll be talking about all five "Student" backgrounds offered to newcomers . The greatest minds in the multiverse meet at Strixhaven University. 178Prismari College 45 No Time to Lose 178Quandrix College Orientation Challenge . Whether you're preparing for a final battle or for finals week, Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos wants to deliver you the magical academy fantasies you've been dreaming of. Lorehold mages travel or slowly devolving into chaos? For a more unusual take on a Lorehold student,can assume that your life to this point has been con- you could consider playing a barbarian with a pri-sumed by the education that has made enrolling atStrixhaven possible for you, and you might not have mal connection to the past (perhaps adopting themuch experience of the world beyond that prepara- Path of the Ancestral Guardian from Xanatharstory work. tice performances, spar, or engage in honor duels.SILVERQUILL CAMPUS Faculty members often observe performances at the Rose Stage, coaching the students in their magical The Silverquill campus shown on map 1.5 is and rhetorical displays.located due north of the central Strixhaven campus THE DRAMARIUMand looks much like an extension of it. the knife 5 If these classes have taught me anything, its that reality is a lie, and nothing matters. Founded seven centuries ago by five ancient drag- Also called the College of Elemental Arts.ons, Strixhaven is the premier institution of magical Quandrix Focuses on the mathematics of nature.learning, drawing promising young mages from all Also called the College of Numeromancy.over. Related Topics The bottle comes with a stopper, which is attachedCasting Time: 1 actionRange: 60 feet to the bottle by a little chain. mental energy encircle the structure. OPUS WALK Hundreds of Prismari creations are displayed alongHe recently graduated from Strixhaven himself,and he bubbles with excitement at the prospect of a path that winds through the central campus build-guiding a new generation of students on the course ings, giving the path its name: Opus Walk. size when you select this race. Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos is a campaign setting for the 5th Edition of Dungeons & Dragons (5e) that takes players to the magical school of Strixhaven.