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From the minds that brought you the best-selling Baba Lysaga's Nocturnes & Nightmares comes a new darkness for a new year...

Vecna's original manuscript has finally been unearthed. Its whispered secrets worm its way into the unwitting underground organization hell-bent on putting a stop to the Lich King once and for all. Will they succeed in their efforts or will their hubris become their undoing? That is for you and the players to decide!

Hanaptobe, Lady of CursesInside you'll find:

  • 13 new Subclasses. Become the monster to fight the monsters or blur the line between darkness and light.
  • 6 Accursed Lineages, 4 Backgrounds, and a slew of new Feats--many paired specifically to a Lineage for your monstrous creations to take shape.
  • 6 Vassals of Vecna. Each has its own multi-page encounter setup and maps for dealing with them in their own lairs.
  • 12 Vile Curses with progression over time and nuanced ways of finding relief. Complete with instructions for making your own!
  • Over 30 new dangerous denizens and stat blocks for each subclass. Plus, find Basic Templates and Archetypes for easy application onto any existing stat blocks to really up the creep factor for spooky undead sessions.
  • New Spells and Magic Items.

Prepare to embark on an epic journey where the boundaries between heroism and villainy blur, and morality is but a fragile thread. In this immersive guide, you will unlock the secrets of a multiverse where the darkest corners hold the keys to unimaginable power.

Discover the Darkest Secrets: Within these pages, centuries of forbidden knowledge have been meticulously collected. From sinister arcane incantations that resonate with the tormented cries of the fallen to the chilling blueprints for summoning the most nightmarish undead entities, Vecna's book lays bare the secrets that have seduced even the noblest champions into the abyss.

Choose Your Fate: Will you dare to wield the artifacts of ancient malevolence? Can you master the art of cursing your foes, ensnaring them within their own virtuous intentions? Or are you ready to hunt down malevolent villains who wield these sinister powers beyond death itself? The choice is yours, regardless of where your moral compass points.

Tools for Players and Dungeon Masters: For players, this tome provides supernatural options that delve deep into the heart of moral ambiguity. Become an embodiment of darkness or an anti-hero wielding the instruments of chaos. For Dungeon Masters, malicious artifacts and villainous curses await, challenging your players' beliefs and forcing them to confront the seductive allure of dark powers.

A Journey into the Abyss: Join the ranks of those who have dared to tread the path set by Vecna, the ultimate puppet master. His influence is subtle, his schemes are cunning, and his Whispered Vassals carry out his insidious will. Will you descend into the abyss of depravity, or will you rise above it, reshaping the very definitions of good and evil?

Knowledge Beyond Imagination: Explore each chapter's sinister offerings, from accursed subclasses and malevolent backgrounds to hidden arcana, vile curses, and nightmarish undead monstrosities. Delve into the devious counsel for Dungeon Masters and create campaigns that will linger in your players' minds long after the final roll of the dice.

Will You Heed the Whispers? Seifa, Ghost Spymaster

Vecna's Book of Vile Darkness challenges you to confront the shadows of the multiverse. Are you ready to redefine your perception of morality, power, and the very essence of good and evil? Uncover the secrets of Vecna's darkness and embark on adventures that will forever change your Dungeons & Dragons experience.

Get Your Copy Today and Unlock the Darkness!

Reaper Barbarian and Death Knell Bard
New Feats, Spells, and Items
Fear the Curse of Hanaptobe, one of the Six Vassals of Vecna
Find new monstrous statblocks--both humanoid and otherworldly!
New Archetypes make modifying existing creatures easy!
Mind the Whispers (back cover)TableofContents



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Guy A October 19, 2023 7:56 pm UTC
Any chance of this becoming POD? Call me old school or just old, but I really like the feel of a book in my hands and have a hard time "connecting" with the material in PDF format. From what I can see, this would be an excellent paper product.
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Anthony A October 20, 2023 5:13 am UTC
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Books released on DM's Guild have to reach Platinum to be able to go PoD. Or, the seller has to have at least one previous release hit Gold, then PoD becomes an option for all future releases. We got close with Nocturnes & Nightmares before this came out but didn't quite get there in time. We would also love to see this in print, but it'll take quite a few more sales first!
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Zion I October 19, 2023 1:16 am UTC
Is there any use of AI art in this supplement?
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Anthony A October 19, 2023 6:10 pm UTC
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Not at all! Original hand-made and stock art only
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Lucas A October 15, 2023 1:50 am UTC
Do you mind previewing the table of contents?
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Anthony A October 15, 2023 2:25 am UTC
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Refresh the page. It's added to the bottom of the preview images. Thanks for asking!
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JOHN S October 04, 2023 3:59 pm UTC
YES! a roll20 conversion on this would be sweet!!!
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Anthony A October 15, 2023 4:24 am UTC
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Can confirm that both a Fantasy Grounds *and* Roll20 conversion are in the works.
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David S October 03, 2023 10:02 pm UTC
Any plans to make a roll20 conversion?
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Anthony A October 03, 2023 11:25 pm UTC
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They were being discussed earlier today!
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