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Belaphoss is a demon that serves Demogorgon. It Tyranthraxus, also called the Possessing Spirit and
considers itself the greatest servitor of the Prince of the Flamed One, seeks to rule the world through the
Demons and thus a rival for Demogorgon's power. bodies of others. Similar to the Earthmother, it uses
Eltab was once bound beneath the city of Eltabbar in magical pools as windows into the world to spread its
Thay, caged even by the layout of the city's streets and influence.
canals, which formed a glyph of imprisonment. The Zargon, the Returner, also called the Invincible Tyrant,
demon is now loose in the world, seeking revenge. is said to be an undying and unkillable evil. Some
Errtu the balor has plagued Drizzt Do'Urden for more stories claim Zargon was the original master of the
than a century, largely over possession of an artifact Nine Hells. Others claim him to be a powerful Demon
called the Crenshinibon. Having lost the last battle Prince exiled from the Abyss. Perhaps neither of these
and been banished from the world, the balor now stories are true, but it can surely be said that Zargon
seeks indirect means of revenge. is a power that inspires madness and terror.
Gargauth is a mysterious infernal power who seeks
godhood while trapped in the world within a OTHERWORLDLY PATRON
magical shield.
Lorean is a cambion who collects warlocks like one Warlocks in the Forgotten Realms have the following
Otherworldly Patron option, in addition to those in the
might collect butterflies. His favorite collection,
the Troil Thirteen, includes warlocks of blood Player's Handbook.
descent from the thirteen who first made a pact THE UNDYING
with Asmodeus.
Malkizid is a solar who fell from grace when he Death holds no sway over your patron, who has un-
betrayed the Seldarine. Ever since then, Malkizid has locked the secrets of everlasting life, although such a
delighted in every wrong he can do to elves, but he prize- like all power- comes at a price. Once mortal,
gains the greatest pleasure when he manipulates the the Undying has seen mortal lifetimes pass like the sea-
elves into harming each other. sons, like the flicker of endless days and nights. It has
Wendonai is the balor lord who first tempted the dark the secrets of the ages to share, secrets of life and death.
elves to summon demons in the ancient wars between Beings of this sort include Vecna, Lord of the Hand and
the elf peoples. It also turned them to the worship of the Eye; the dread Iuz; the lich-queen Vol; the Undying
Lolth and continued to advise and tutor them for long Court of Aerenal; Vlaakith, lich-queen of the githyanki;
after the Descent. and the deathless wizard Fistandantalus.
In the Realms, Undying patrons include Larloch the
THE GREAT OLD ONE Shadow King, legendary master of Warlock's Crypt, and
Gilgeam, the God-King of Unther.
Beyond the planes known to great wizards and sages
lies the Far Realm of the Great Old Ones, beings outside
EXPANDED SPELL LIST
time, space, and sanity. That realm is reachable by pro-
The Undying lets you choose from an expanded list of
fane rituals and in the dreams of some of those drawn to
spells when you learn a warlock spell. The following
those entities' power. Some of the blasphemous names spells are added to the warlock spell list for you.
associated with that place and its madness include the
following:
UNDYING EXPANDED SPELLS
Dendar the Night Serpent, Eater of the World, is said
Spell Level Spells
to be the spawn of the first nightmare, devourer of
1st false life, ray of sickness
foul visions, and harbinger of the end of the world.
2nd blindness/deafness, silence
Her warlocks frequently dream of Dendar's hiss and
3rd feign death, speak with dead
the dry rasp of her scales when they first realize their
4th aura of life, death ward
potential.
Ghaunadaur, That Which Lurks, Underdark god 5th contagion, legend lore
of aberrations, also known as the Elder Eye. It is
worshiped (if such a word can be used) by slimes, AMONG THE DEAD
oozes, and similar creatures. Starting at 1st level, you learn the spare the dying can-
Kezef the Chaos Hound is a black, skeletal mastiff trip, which counts as a warlock cantrip for you. You also
covered in swarming maggots, its blood a black acid. have advantage on saving throws against any disease.
The gods imprisoned Kezef in an unbreakable leash Additionally, undead have difficulty harming you. If an
forged by Gond and a glowing ward conjured by undead targets you directly with an attack or a harmful
Mystra, for which the Chaos Hound bit off Tyr's hand. spell, that creature must make a Wisdom saving throw
Moander is a dark power of corruption and decay. against your spell save DC (an undead needn't make the
Those touched by its influence first receive a dream, save when it includes you in an area effect, such as the
the "seed of Meander," wherein the following words explosion of fireball). On a failed save, the creature must
are heard: "Question not the words of Meander, lest choose a new target or forfeit targeting someone instead
you be stricken by the Eating From Within. Go forth of you, potentially wasting the attack or spell. On a suc-
and possess beings of power and influence for me. cessful save, the creature is immune to this effect for 24
Slay, and let the rot cover all. Fear me, and obey."

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