The henge like circle of stones atop Yesterhill was once a sacred shrine dedicated to the Huntress. JavaScript is currently disabled. The Tree is an undead plant which thrives on life and gives birth to Blights of various power. It was not until much later (and the fall of Barovia) that remaining tribesfolk, worshipers of the vampire lord, began to desecrate the Gulthias tree … Blights are Monstrous plant creatures that are the legacy of the vampire Gulthias. You should check them out. Obsidian Portal has a lot of really cool features that use JavaScript. The druids had captured Jaquise and tied him to the wicked tree, with four of them in the form of giant vultures. Jovi and Lia realize that it is holding on to the energy. The party thwarted said ritual and was confronted by Strahd himself, eventually driving him off with Nephus’s new holy symbol. The Gulthias tree takes its name from some vampire that died in D&D lore. Of the three, the vine blight’s the only one that can speak. We begin attacking. Subscribe to get the free product of the week! The Gulthias Tree of Barovia sits high upon Yester Hill where it … We tell him about Madame Eva and all she told us. If one is destroyed, all Blights within 300 feet of it are also destroyed. Strahd dissipates. A magical staff cut from a branch of The Gulthias Tree, the Gulthias Staff bore the same spongy, decayed and bleeding countenance as it’s parent plant.The staff was used as an implement to control throngs of Blights. Apollo and Galinndan watched from the forest, ready to step in to assist their friends. Its branches collapsed to the ground and blood seeped from its numerous open wounds. He asks us what our plans are for defeating him. The Gulthias tree creates blights from ordinary plants and is the only tree of its kind in Barovia. A cult of [druid]]s and berserkers dwell there, using the tree to create various blights. We tell him we have Strahd’s Tome. A remake/reboot of the original Ravenloft adventure, Curse of Strahd is an adventure module for Dungeons And Dragons' fifth edition. Its evil makes beasts visibly uncomfortable while within 30 feet of it. and killed the blights defending it and chopped it down, finding a cool magic axe in the process. The Gulthias tree withers and dies in 3d10 days if a hallow spell is cast in its area. With their last breath of defiance, these rebellious druids offered the Krezkovs of the Winery a gift: the curse … These thorns prick the wielder for 1 piercing damage after the attack is made, and this damage is considered magical. The Gulthias tree creates blights from ordinary plants and is the only tree of its kind in Barovia. Embedded in the tree is a shiny battleaxe, beneath which lies a humanoid skeleton. One-click unsubscribe later if you don't enjoy the newsletter. LIa casts scorching ray. If the Gulth­ ias tree is killed, no new blights can be created within Strahd’s domain. A Gulthias Staff is a staff made from a branch from a Gulthias Tree. Straight from the Curse of Strahd: Staff, rare (requires attunement) Made from the branch of a Gulthias tree, a Gulthias staff is a spongy, black length of wood. Its evil makes beasts visibly uncomfortable while within 30 feet of it. Now about the Gulthias Tree. The Gulthias staff, recently destroyed by Diavolov, was a branch taken from it. Embedded in the tree is a shiny battleaxe, beneath which lies a humanoid skeleton. @ChrisPerkinsDnD Is the Gulthias Tree in Curse of Strahd the same Gulthias Tree in Sunless Citadel or are there many trees by that name? It was a rough day. When the axe hits a plant, whether an ordinary plant or a plant creature, the target takes an extra 1d8 slashing damage. The Gulthias Tree on Yester Hill from Curse of Strahd. Plus, you get a 15-day free trial, so there's nothing to lose. When a creature of non-good alignment wields the axe, it sprouts thorns whenever its wielder makes an attack with it. He wants to rid the land of Strahd an dhlep the people. The Krezkovs accepted, and so entered a year-long guerilla war that allowed these druids to evade Strahd’s eye and gather resources while building new, hidden encampments on Mount Ghakis. They fought off the archdruid wielding the Gulthias Staff. The Gulthias Tree The Curse of Strahd: Part 21 Blood Spear; Druids of Yester Hill; Gulthias Tree; The Wizard of Wines; Tree Bane; Vallaki; Yester Hill; A Sickly Copse Atop Yester Hill, the Finishers tended to their wounds in the aftermath of their confrontation with Strahd Von Zarovich. See p. 199 References ↑ The shrine itself is completely surrounded by graves, after all. Plus, you get a 15-day free trial, so there's nothing to lose. Gulthias was a powerful vampire whose Druidic magic allowed him to create and control undead plant creatures. By the book, Strahd isn't there to protect the Gulthias tree. It was released in March of 2016. Ascendant campaigns can view previous versions of their pages, see what has changed (and who did it), and even restore old versions. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. The staff has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 of its expended charges daily at dusk.. In Curse of Strahd, Yester Hill is the site of the only Gulthias tree within Barovia. You should check them out. — Jeff Atom (@Jeff_Atom) April 2, 2017 Sunless Citadel had the first Gulthias Tree. The staff has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 of its expended charges daily at dusk. Its evil makes beasts visibly uncomfortable while within 30 feet of it. It's like having a rewind button for your campaign. Danny, Galinndan, Jaquise, Druul, Teacup, Alton, and Apollo, along with their friends Ireena, Esmeralda, and Jarly battled their way through the Wizard of the Wines Winery, noticing along the way that the druids had poisoned the vats of wine. Retrieved from "http://fraternityofshadows.com/w/index.php?title=Category:Gulthias_Staff&oldid=139149" The Gulthias tree, still screaming in pain and desperation, was beginning to fall apart. The group managed to discover three things, First Guts really doesnt like trees as he managed to fell the gulthias tree after a long time cutting away at it. 1 Origin 2 Blight Types 2.1 Twig Blights 2.2 Needle Blights 2.3 Vine Blights 2.4 Tree Blights 3 Blight Individuals 4 Appendix 4.1 External Links 4.2 References When the vampire Gulthias was killed, the wooden stake that slew him was infused with his evil essence. Map. Once the staff was destroyed, all blights within 300 feet immediately withered and died, including the immense tree blight Wintersplinter. A Gulthias tree was a plant infused with supernatural evil, capable of spreading corruption to nearby plant life and generating malevolent creatures known as blights. The Ladies’ Appearances. He lost his spell book and staff while fighting Strahd (he was cast off the mountain). We've already been saving your edits, so if you The tree, called the Gulthias Tree, is shepherded by a twisted druid, Belak the Outcast. Thirdly that the Tome of Strahd from Madam Evas prophecy told of his descent to the monster he is today. Gulthias Staff Curse of Strahd mattgordon mattgordon 2016-10-31T15:54:35Z 2017-03-21T18:28:18Z He made great effort to distribute the fruit and its seeds that the tree could reproduce. you will have instant access to your previous versions. He was eventually killed beneath the Sunless Citadel with a still green yew stake. This category currently contains no pages or media. Made from the branch of a Gulthias tree (see the blights entry of the Monster Manual), a Gulthias staff is a spongy, black length of wood. 0. The staff has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 of its expended charges daily at dusk. Amon avoided his pursuer by casting invisibility and slipping by the blight. upgrade now With that in mind, we decided to share our love of Dungeons and Dragons and the laughter while playing with the world and start a podcast. Though Gulthias died, his undead power intertwined with the stake, creating the first Gulthias Tree. There is howling in the woods and the Gulthias tree animates. So something about that location (unless you are just saying all of Barovia) is especially critical to that trees growth location. I believe that the gulthias tree should have a presence of its own, and present a threat beyond just the blights it creates. you will have instant access to your previous versions. We chat about Strahd. The Gulthias tree creates blights from ordinary plants and is the only tree of its kind in Barovia. We are a group of friends who enjoy playing tabletop games and always have a blast doing so. Later, Strahd sewed the gem himself in the earth where the Wizard of Wines Winery now stands, creating a rich bounty for his people. It's like having a rewind button for your campaign. Obsidian Portal has a lot of really cool features that use JavaScript. Ascendant campaigns can view previous versions of their pages, see what has changed (and who did it), and even restore old versions. upgrade now There is also a tree blight found in The Curse of Strahd. Even the Gulthias Tree, a tree of undeath and evil, is representative of her power. JavaScript is currently disabled. Secondly they managed to gather another magical weapon (a lightweight battleaxe). This week we have created assets inspired by "The Gulthias Tree" a monster from the Curse of Strahd campaign setting. Here's a little more about Alex the MAD Cartographer: "The MAD Cartographer is a handsome, yet humble map maker creating highly detailed fantasy battlemaps for D&D. 0 It grows in areas of heavy corruption. Made from the branch of a Gulthias tree (see the blights entry in the Monster Manual), a Gulthias staff is a spongy, black length of wood. We've already been saving your edits, so if you Evil off-shoot of the vampiric tree spawned by Gulthias' death. The Gulthias Tree of Barovia sits high upon Yester Hill where it has become central to the dark rites of the valley’s Wildfolk. He helps the druids complete the ritual and then flies off. Blood oozes like sap from its twisted trunk. Blights aren’t particularly bright. Award the party 1,500 XP for destroy­ing the Gulthias tree. Strahd von Zarovich arrived on the back of his nightmare to watch the druidic sacrifice at Yester HIll. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. The concept got picked up for the "Blights" entry in the 5E Monster Manual. The dead adventurer’s tattered leather armor isn’t salvageable, but the axe embedded in the tree … They plan on using one of the Wizard of Wines Magic Gems to create a tree blight called Wintersplinter. At the south end of the hilltop is a sickly copse, a grove of dead trees and shrubs with a huge, misshapen tree at its core. The Seeker Wintersplinter Curse of Strahd DMjordan DMjordan 2020-08-11T15:57:04Z 2020-08-11T15:57:25Z Gulthias Staff Curse of Strahd mattgordon mattgordon 2016-10-31T15:54:35Z 2017-03-21T18:28:18Z It was also a magical weapon with life draining properties. How do 5e blights fight? Evil Druids have since taken rare cuttings from the tree and transplanted them throughout the realms. Adrian Martikov • Alenka • Alexei • Amalthia • Anastrasya Karelova • Angrath Woodwise • Anna Krezkov • Arabelle • Ariel du Plumette • Arik Lorensk • Arrigal • Aziana • Baba Lysaga • Bella Sunbane • Beucephalus • Bianca • Bildrath Cantemir • Bluto Krogarov • Bray Martikova • Brom Martikova • Carlon Amoffel • Clovin Belview • Cyrus Belview • Dag Tomescu • Damia • Danika Dorakova • Davanka • Davian Martikov • Davra Jassur • Dmitri Krezkov •Donavich • Doru • Elvir Martikov • Emil Toranescu • Endorovich • Eravien Haund … His mind has been fuzzy since then. Curse of Strahd. Ranger makes critical hit in the tree’s eye. Previously, in our Curse of Strahd campaign: the party recovered the sun sword from the Amber Temple, and managed to keep it out of Strahd’s hands through a brutal fight with ice wraiths, vrocks, and a young remorhaz. Soon it grew into an evil sapling. The Tree is an undead plant which thrives on life and gives birth to Blights of various power. They then realized that Yester Hill was the home of a Gulthias Tree which spawns blights (twig, needle, etc.) But its voice is really just an echo of its dark master, Gulthias. It was written by Christopher Perkins, with story help from the original Ravenloft authors, Tracy and Laura Hickman. [It always bugged me that the gulthias tree, the progenitor of an entire species of plant creatures, never got its own stats besides its half-hearted appearance in the Curse of Strahd. The ray is absorbed into the tree. Every Thursday, our own Mike Christensen shares his stories, advice, and opinions on the subject of tabletop role-playing games. Its handle is carved with leaves and vines, and the weapon weighs half as much as a normal battleaxe. The dead adventurer’s tattered leather armor isn’t salvageable, but the axe embedded in the tree is a magic battleaxe. Evil Druids have since taken rare cuttings from the tree and transplanted them throughout the realms.