Stranger Things Villain Vecna Has a Deep Dungeons & Dragons History

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The Dungeons & Dragons history of Vecna, the new 'Stranger Things' villain

monster. A being known as Vecna threatens Hawkins, Indiana, just as Vecna the evil arch-lich threatened D&D players for decades.’ villains are not exact copies of the D&D monsters they take inspiration from, the characters on the shows are avid players of the iconic tabletop game, as were the series’ creators, the, not least including season 4’s addition of Vecna.

Vecna became a legendary figure whose remains were powerful items that Dungeon Masters could use as rewards for their players. In order to use Vecna’s Hand or Eye, players would need to have their characters carve out their own eye or lop off their own arm. But the release of the game’s Second Edition in 1989 saw Vecna get more character development. In the Second Edition, DMs could have their players interact with or fight in adventures with thrilling names likeGradually, a theme emerged: This once-human man would employ dark powers in his quest for more knowledge and power, eventually ascending to godhood—and beyond.

 

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