Located throughout the Amber Temple in groups of three are sarcophagi made entirely out of amber. Each one contains some kind of object, is solid even in the Ethereal Plane, and appears no different with truesight. When interacted with, the object inside speaks and offers a gift that comes with a curse. Given the story told in Strahd's diary and the parameters of one of the library sarcophagi, it is likely that one of these curses is the source of Strahd von Zarovich's vampirism.
Nothic Room
North Broken.
East Khirad, the Star of Secrets: a small, dark orb.
Gift: You can cast Scrying as an Action three times.
Curse: You cannot speak above a whisper, and your smile becomes cruel and evil.
West Delban, the Star of Ice and Hate: a white fleck; the heat starts to leave your hands.
Gift: Unknown.
Curse: Unknown.
Arcane Lock Room
North Yrrga, the Eye of Shadows: a completely black eye, a smooth, melodic voice, and a warmth like a familial touch and care.
Gift: You gain Truesight to 60 feet for 30 days.
Curse: You believe that all life is pointless and look forward to death when it finally comes. Your eyes become starry voids.
West Yog the Invincible. A brutish voice.
Gift: Physical resilience.
Curse: Unknown.
East The Great Taar Haak.
Gift: Strength.
Curse: Unknown.
South Room
South Vaund the Evasive, a quick and lilty voice.
Gift: For 10 days, you are hidden from Divination magic. When you fail a Dex saving throw, you can use your Reaction to succeed on that saving throw instead.
Curse: You become twitchy and nervous, and gain the following flaw: I can't give a straight answer to any question put to me.
West Norganas.
Gift: Life into undeath.
Curse: Unknown.
East Seriach, the Hound Whisperer. A low and dark voice.
Gift: You can summon two hellhounds one time. You gain the abilithy to speak and understand Infernal.
Curse: Sulfurous smoke issues from your pores when you speak Infernal.
Library
West A silver teardrop shape, from which emanates a sense of power. A silky, deep, and ancient voice.
Gift: Your first death will not be your unmaking.
Curse: The palms of your hands are marked with burned circles.
East Zhudun the Corpse Star: A black sphere that seems dense and textured; a clear voice.
Gift: You can touch the remains of a dead creature and restore it to life, no matter how long it has been dead, one time.
Curse: Your body appears dead.
South Black ooze which feels nefarious and seems to drain the warmth from your hands; a gravelly voice.
Gift: Unknown. It claimed that Percy was worthy, but not powerful enough yet.
Curse: Unknown.
Red Marble Room
West The dark gift of Fekre, Queen of Poxes. A raspy voice.
Gift: Unknown.
Curse: Unknown.
East Sykane, the Soul Hungerer.
Gift: Unknown.
Curse: Unknown.
South Zrin-Hala, the Howling Storm. A crisp, booming voice.
Gift: Unknown.
Curse: Unknown.
Blue Marble Room
South The dark gift of Shami-Amourae, the Lady of Delights. A warm, welcoming, pleasant voice.
Gift: You may cast Suggestion as an Action three times. Saves against it have disadvantage.
Curse: A sixth finger grows between the thumb and forefinger on each hand. You gain the flaw: "I can't get enough pleasure. I desire others to create beauty for me at all times."
North Savnok the Inscrutable grants the power to shield your mind.
Gift: Unknown.
Curse: Unknown.
East Tarakamedes, the Grave Wyrm.
Gift: Unknown.
Curse: Unknown.
Collapsed Hallway Room
East Dahlver-Nar, He of the Many Teeth
Gift: Unknown.
Curse: Unknown.
South Zantras, the King Maker. A powerful and enchanting voice.
Gift: You gain a permanent +4 to Charisma.
Curse: You gain the flaw: "I won't take 'No' for an answer."
Category: Mysteries, Things
