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	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="DoD p.182">[[Domains of Dread]] p.182</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves (or the equivalent) to be avoid notice altogether.<ref name="DoD p.180-181">[[Domains of Dread]] p.180-181</ref><ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="DoD p.263">[[Domains of Dread]] p.263</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref> Finally, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="DoD p.182">[[Domains of Dread]] p.182</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves (or the equivalent) to be avoid notice altogether.<ref name="DoD p.180-181">[[Domains of Dread]] p.180-181</ref><ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="DoD p.263">[[Domains of Dread]] p.263</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref> Finally, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sanguinia]]<ref name="RoT p. 84">[[Realm of Terror]] (Black Boxed Set) p. 84</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	~~[[Category:Keening]]~~
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	[[Category:Speculation]]		[[Category:Speculation]]
	[[category:monster]]		[[category:monster]]
	[[Category:The Undead]]		[[Category:The Undead]]
	[[Category:Undeath]]		[[Category:Undeath]]
	~~[[Category:Valachani]]~~
	[[Category:Religious Lore]]		[[Category:Religious Lore]]
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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="DoD p.182">[[Domains of Dread]] p.182</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves (or the equivalent) to be avoid notice altogether.<ref name="DoD p.180-181">[[Domains of Dread]] p.180-181</ref><ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="~~RLPHB~~ p.~~107~~">[[~~Ravenloft Player's Handbook~~]] p.~~107~~</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> ~~In addition~~, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="DoD p.182">[[Domains of Dread]] p.182</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves (or the equivalent) to be avoid notice altogether.<ref name="DoD p.180-181">[[Domains of Dread]] p.180-181</ref><ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="DoD p.263">[[Domains of Dread]] p.263</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref> Finally, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be ~~noticed~~ altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="DoD p.182">[[Domains of Dread]] p.182</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves (or the equivalent) to be avoid notice altogether.<ref name="DoD p.180-181">[[Domains of Dread]] p.180-181</ref><ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "~~routine~~" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "routine" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "routine" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	The <b>undead</b> are creatures who were once alive, died, and yet still haunt the world, [[reanimated]] by [[negative energy]]. Many forms of undead exist, ranging from the completely mindless [[skeleton]] to the completely free-willed and vastly intelligent [[lich]] to the very human seeming [[vampire]] to the utterly [[incorporeal]] [[spectre]].		The <b>undead</b> are creatures who were once alive, died, and yet still haunt the world, [[reanimated]] by [[negative energy]]. Many forms of undead exist, ranging from the completely mindless [[skeleton]] to the completely free-willed and vastly intelligent [[lich]] to the very human seeming [[vampire]] to the utterly [[incorporeal]] [[spectre]].

	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

			The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "routine" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "routine" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>.		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "routine" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="DoD p.182">[[Domains of Dread]] p.182</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves (or the equivalent) to be avoid notice altogether.<ref name="DoD p.180-181">[[Domains of Dread]] p.180-181</ref><ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="~~RLPHB~~ p.~~107~~">[[~~Ravenloft Player's Handbook~~]] p.~~107~~</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> ~~In addition~~, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="DoD p.182">[[Domains of Dread]] p.182</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves (or the equivalent) to be avoid notice altogether.<ref name="DoD p.180-181">[[Domains of Dread]] p.180-181</ref><ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="DoD p.263">[[Domains of Dread]] p.263</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref> Finally, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be ~~noticed~~ altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="DoD p.182">[[Domains of Dread]] p.182</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves (or the equivalent) to be avoid notice altogether.<ref name="DoD p.180-181">[[Domains of Dread]] p.180-181</ref><ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95, 98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "incidental" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>

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	In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.		In the case of undead with no physiological feeding requirements, say a [[ghost]] or a [[zombie]], all the [[energy]] they will ever need is supplied to them via their connection with the [[Negative Energy Plane]]. Were this connection to be temporarily severed, they would become perfectly inert. {{Spec \| Indeed a vampire struck through the [[heart]] with a stake has most probably had its connection with the Negative Energy Plane temporarily severed and it remains inert as long as the stake remains in place}}. Undead with physiological feeding requirements can be starved of energy, variously weakening them severely, rendering them inert, or even destroying them.

	The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.		The [[Demiplane of Dread]] offers the undead substantial boons and protections not seen in other realms. For example, if targeted by [[spell]]s that detect thoughts such as [[Detect Thoughts]], sentient undead can mask their thoughts with whatever they please.<ref name="RL3e p.94-95">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94-95</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.108, 111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.108, 111</ref>. Against spells such as [[Detect Undead]], the undead may attempt Will saves to be noticed altogether.<ref name="RL3e p.98">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.98</ref><ref name="RLPHB p.111">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.111</ref> The [[Land of Mists]] may offer the undead some kind of defensive boon against a handful of spells or effects that specifically target the undead, such as a bonus on saving throws against [[Disruption Weapon]]s.<ref name="RLPHB p.120">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.120</ref> Within [[sinkhole of evil\|sinkholes of evil]], a [[cleric]] finds it much harder to turn the undead.<ref name="RLPHB p.107">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.107</ref><ref name="RL3e p.94">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p.94</ref> In addition, certain undead may have unusual salient powers not seen in other realms.

	Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "routine" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>		Undead are found throughout the [[Demiplane of Dread]]. In the domain of [[Barovia]], any kind of undead save [[Lich\|liches]] may be encountered<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 65</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 10</ref>. In the domains of [[Darkon]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 68</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 13</ref>, [[Sithicus]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 79</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 31</ref>, and [[Valachan]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 81</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 32</ref> any variety of undead may be encountered. Any variety of undead could be encountered in the former domain of [[Gundarak]], and thus may now be encountered in Barovia and [[Invidia]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 72</ref>. In the domain of [[Keening]], any form of undead can be encountered, save liches and those that must feed, such as [[vampire\|vampires]] and [[Ghoul\|ghouls]]<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 75</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 21</ref>. Any form of undead may be encountered in [[Mordent]], though vampires and liches avoid the area around Gryphon Hill<ref>[[Ravenloft: Realm of Terror]], p. 77</ref><ref>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]], p. 25</ref>. In [[Souragne]], any [[undead]] may be encountered, though only weaker undead such as [[skeleton]]s and [[zombie]]s appear with any frequency to be called "routine" encounters.<ref name=rddp41>[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p.41</ref>