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[[Crimson Bones]] are highly malevolent and chaotic skeletal undead, constantly dripping poisonous blood that splashes on nearby opponents when crimson bones are hit in combat.<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref> The bite of a Crimson Bones inflicts [[Burning Blood]], a nasty supernatural [[disease]].<ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref> Crimson bones are immune to most of the [[cleric]]al means of undead control. However, [[sithkin changelings]] or [[arcane spellcaster]]s (via the [[Control Undead]] [[spell]]) can subvert these [[undead]].<ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref>
[[Crimson Bones]] are highly malevolent and chaotic skeletal undead, constantly dripping poisonous blood that splashes on nearby opponents when crimson bones are hit in combat.<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref> The bite of a Crimson Bones inflicts [[Burning Blood]], a nasty supernatural [[disease]].<ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref> Crimson bones are immune to most of the [[cleric]]al means of undead control. However, [[sithkin changelings]] or [[arcane spellcaster]]s (via the [[Control Undead]] [[spell]]) can subvert these [[undead]].<ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref>


Crimson Bones rise spontaneously from victims flayed<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref> in [[ritual]] [[sacrifice]]<ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref> such as performed by [[evil]] [[Arak]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref>. Despite the ritual nature of their origins, crimson bones are not created on purpose.<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref> Though essentially [[mindless]]ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref>, crimson bones retain memories of their [[murder]]s and [[murderer]]s. Hence, they will go after [[teg]] and [[powrie]] before other foes.<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref>
Crimson Bones rise spontaneously from victims flayed<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref> in [[ritual]] [[sacrifice]]<ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref> such as performed by [[evil]] [[Arak]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref>. Despite the ritual nature of their origins, crimson bones are not created on purpose.<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref> Though essentially [[mindless]]<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref><ref name="Den of Dread p. 54">[[Denizens of Dread]] p. 54</ref>, crimson bones retain memories of their [[murder]]s and [[murderer]]s. Hence, they will go after [[teg]] and [[powrie]] before other foes.<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref>


Crimson Bones are classified as [[Restless Dead]], for their constant [[Craving]] to kill locks them in this eternal obsession.<ref>[[Van Richten's Guide to the Walking Dead]]</ref> A crimson bones wishes to tear the [[skin]] and [[flesh]] from its [[victim]]s.<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref>
Crimson Bones are classified as [[Restless Dead]], for their constant [[Craving]] to kill locks them in this eternal obsession.<ref>[[Van Richten's Guide to the Walking Dead]]</ref> A crimson bones wishes to tear the [[skin]] and [[flesh]] from its [[victim]]s.<ref name="The Shadow Rift (Module) p. 153">[[The Shadow Rift (Module)]] p. 153</ref>

Latest revision as of 13:55, 29 December 2019

Crimson Bones are highly malevolent and chaotic skeletal undead, constantly dripping poisonous blood that splashes on nearby opponents when crimson bones are hit in combat.[1][2] The bite of a Crimson Bones inflicts Burning Blood, a nasty supernatural disease.[2] Crimson bones are immune to most of the clerical means of undead control. However, sithkin changelings or arcane spellcasters (via the Control Undead spell) can subvert these undead.[2]

Crimson Bones rise spontaneously from victims flayed[1] in ritual sacrifice[2] such as performed by evil Arak[1]. Despite the ritual nature of their origins, crimson bones are not created on purpose.[1][2] Though essentially mindless[1][2], crimson bones retain memories of their murders and murderers. Hence, they will go after teg and powrie before other foes.[1]

Crimson Bones are classified as Restless Dead, for their constant Craving to kill locks them in this eternal obsession.[3] A crimson bones wishes to tear the skin and flesh from its victims.[1]

Encountering Crimson Bones

Beyond the Shadow Rift, Crimson Bones can be encountered in the following domains: Darkon[4] and Keening[5] Within the Shadow Rift, they inhabit the Southern Rift, tending to prefer the more arid areas[6] such as the Darkenheights.[7] Some may have at one point been encountered serving in Prince Loht's saugh army[7], though all crimson bones in the Shadow Rift are ultimately controlled by Gwydion.[6]

Descriptive Text

As Harespex cleaved the second blood-drenched skeleton's head from its shoulders, a fine spray of red droplets coated his hands and arms. The thing fell, but even as it did so Harespex dropped his sword, turning frightened eyes toward me. "The blood," he whispered. "It's burning me, Mac Laren."

-Bertram Mac Laren, Sixty Nights in Tepest[8]

References

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

The Shadow Rift
Denizens of Darkness

The Shadow Rift - p153
Denizens of Darkness - p41

The Shadow Rift - p153
Denizens of Darkness - pp40-41

The Shadow Rift - p153
Denizens of Darkness - pp40-41


Pages in category "Crimson Bones"

The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.