Xerathor's Grimoire of Dread

Embrace the dark—and tempt fate. Add shadow-touched species, sinister classes, forbidden spells, cursed items, dread-soaked monsters, and a campaign-ready corruption system to any 5e table.
 
Kickstarter-Funded. “Xerathor’s Grimoire of Dread” funded with 743 backers pledging €39,325 (campaign ran January 14 – February 11, 2025).
 
What You’ll Love
Dread-Fueled Options: Build characters from the shadows with evocative origins and class archetypes that play fast and hit hard.
Forbidden Magic & Curses: Turn temptation into gameplay with cursed treasures and dangerous rituals that trade power for peril.
A Living Corruption System: Choices have teeth—track the slide into darkness and the cost of clawing your way back.
Drop-In For Any Table: Written for quick prep and easy grafting onto ongoing campaigns.
 
What’s Inside
5 dark species and 4 unique classes tailored for grim fantasy.
54 cursed items that tempt, empower, and betray.
34 monsters born of shadow, hunger, and hubris.
A full corruption framework with story hooks and GM tools.
 
Who It’s For
Tables that love high-tension fantasy, hard choices, and power with a price—perfect for horror arcs, dark sagas, or any campaign that wants more bite.
 
Grab The Monster and Cursed Item Cards
If you’re interested in the any of the cards that were released with this book, you can grab them on DriveThruRPG here: 
Monster Cards: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/502748/xerathor-s-monster-cards
Cursed Item Cards: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/502762/xerathor-s-cursed-item-cards
 
Learn More
Want to see the original campaign, updates and previews? Check it out here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/belazan/xerathors-grimoire-of-dread