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Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

Flint squinted into the setting sun. He thought he saw the figure of a man striding up the path. Standing, Flint drew back into the shadow of a tall pine to see better. The man’s walk was

. EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

can use its action to polymorph into a Large hyena or a Medium cloud of mist, or back into its true form. While in hyena form, the vampire can’t speak, and its walking speed is 50 feet. Its

gnolls. Their noses can’t stand the scent of perfumes, and their ears can’t abide words spoken aloud in Celestial. They don’t cast reflections in mirrors unless they want to. Unlike

Baba Yaga's Mortar and Pestle

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. Properties of the Pestle. The pestle is a 6-inch-long, worn wooden tool. Once during your turn while you are holding the pestle, you can extend it into a quarterstaff or shrink it back into a pestle (no action

1,000 miles of you, the mortar lifts into the air and vanishes. You and any creatures in the mortar travel through a dreamlike sky, with hazy reflections of the world passing by below. Creatures might see

Seeds of Fear

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

tight spaces.” 6 “Being around crowds unnerves me, for I always feel judged.” 7 “I hate feeling isolated or being alone.” 8 “Storms and extreme weather rattle me.” 9 “Being

followed chills my blood.” 10 “Sudden noises or appearances fray my nerves.” 11 “I can’t be comfortable around creatures larger than I am.” 12 “Reflections always seem like they’re

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

nothing of value so far. Behind the settlement, carved into the back wall of the canyon, is an old temple of Abbathor, the evil dwarven god of greed. During solar eclipses, Abbathor is appeased with

the settlement. The priests in the temple who were not killed outright were transformed into ochre jellies — debased reflections of Abbathor’s hunger and greed.

Wandering Outsiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

committed to causing trouble. Kettlesteam uses disguise self to assume whatever form best enables her to mingle in crowds. Characters can encounter Kettlesteam in more than one location; if they corner her

of the carnival, they haunt the dark spaces between wagons and attractions, scanning the crowds for ticketless interlopers. Characters who have tickets or who work at the carnival are not targets for

Chapter 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers

several seedy establishments during his time in Baldur’s Gate, but the inn and tavern called Rat’s Run was one of his favorite hunting grounds. Here, he hunted undetected, blending into the crowds of

inebriated patrons and luring victims into darkened alleys. He’d drag these unfortunate souls back to Cazador’s palace, where the vampire master would feast on the victims’ blood. This chapter provides

Reception at Bow's End

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

text: A crowd of boisterous third-year students fills Bow’s End Tavern, abuzz with conversations about the Magister’s Masquerade and dream outfits for the event. Among the crowds of chatting friends and

mingling students are decorated tables; one is surrounded by the masquerade’s student organizers, and the others are covered in outlandish snacks. A wave of shouts rises from the back of the tavern

49. Maze of Death

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

. Relief carvings on the walls depict crowds of humanoids fleeing a black star in the sky, with rays of light extending from it to turn those they strike to dust. If the stone slabs are raised up to seal

inside the maze, a character can make both slabs sink back down into the floor by standing in front of either slab while holding up his or her right arm — as long as that arm has been severed at the

Around the Market

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Around the Market Following the heated exchange, the gawking crowds and shopkeepers disperse. The characters don’t get far before another market vendor approaches them. This human man wears a flashy

befriended them with a few sweet fruits and brought them back to the night market. He now bribes his invisible friends with fruit to cause disruptions around Tyenmo Noodles and Xungoon Family Seafood. He

The Aeghith's Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

the Aeghith’s main public entrance. Crowds congregate here and socialize before an event. A2: Meeting Halls These spacious areas are lit warmly by enormous wooden chandeliers resembling intertwined tree

custodians (see “Facility Staff” above) are typically found in these closets or bustling about area A6, rearranging things to fit back into storage. A5: Director’s Office A heavy wooden desk and filing

Reflections of Lolth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Reflections of Lolth From the time they’re old enough to understand, drow are taught that they’re superior to all other creatures, for they remain steadfast in their devotion to Lolth despite the

Lolth’s offer of mortality in return for destiny, but then they turned against her in a pathetic effort to win back Corellon’s favor. Drow view the elves of the surface world as cowardly children who

The Wink and Kiss

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

in a private room in the back. Everybody working in the Wink and Kiss is friendly toward the Hand of Yartar, and they know their regular clientele. Any suspicious-looking strangers are likely to be

to talk business and invite them to join her. When the characters meet Nareen, read: A server leads you to a private room in the back of the Wink and Kiss. Inside is a dark-haired human female with icy

Baba Yaga's Mortar and Pestle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

into a quarterstaff or shrink it back into a pestle (no action required). As a quarterstaff, the pestle is a magic weapon that grants a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with it. The pestle has

reflections of the world passing by below. Creatures might see images of you streaking through the sky between your point of origin and the destination. You arrive at the location 1 hour later or, if it is

Oracular Conflux

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

stars, the clouds, or the entrails of sacrificed animals being particularly common. The most popular readings are those conducted during thunderstorms. Crowds gather in the shrines to watch oracles

pretends to be an avatar of Keranos and takes over the shrine, making its worshipers his subjects. 3 A revenant who died due to a misinterpreted prophecy comes back for revenge against the oracle who

Zhentarim

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Network, at least initially. Over drinks, he shares the following information: Davil is a retired adventurer. He and his adventuring companions joined the Zhentarim a few years back. They help people in

appendix B). She wears a hooded purple cloak and is seated in the back of a hire-coach. She exchanges the coffer for a black velvet pouch, then orders her driver to depart. The coach delivers Esvele

Gnoll Vampire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Their noses can’t stand the scent of perfumes, and their ears can’t abide words spoken aloud in Celestial. They don’t cast reflections in mirrors unless they want to. Unlike normal vampires, gnoll

polymorph into a Large hyena or a Medium cloud of mist, or back into its true form. While in hyena form, the vampire can’t speak, and its walking speed is 50 feet. Its statistics, other than its size and

Hall of Illusions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

notes for Candlefoot. A Fey Romance. When the mermaid Palasha (see “Silversong Lake” later in the chapter) joined the Witchlight Carnival, Candlefoot discovered that her songs had the power to bring back

onlookers in their youth; the images grow steadily older, until the mirrors deep within the hall reflect onlookers in their twilight years. As the characters scrutinize their reflections, ask the players

Tradegate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

corner of the planes, but despite the ever-present crowds, shoppers remain unusually polite. Buyers form orderly lines around businesses, which range from quaint curiosity shops with niche gnomish

map tube, slings it on his back, and sets up shop elsewhere. Trademill Mint Unless they plan to barter with locals, visitors should stop at the Trademill Mint, a high-security building where Tradegate

Other Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

long distances. But that’s what fills Sechepol’s wagon. He will make his money on the road, selling his stock to his fellow travelers in the caravan. He is diplomatic and has a gift for defusing

endlessly. Radecere Perethun (Male Rock Gnome Traveler). No one knows where Perethun is ultimately headed or why. He eats alone, seldom speaks, and always rides in the back of the wagon, staring wistfully

Other Nonplayer Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

distances. But that’s what fills Sechepol’s wagon. He will make his money on the road, selling his stock to his fellow travelers in the caravan. He is diplomatic and has a gift for defusing arguments

. Radecere Perethun (Male Rock Gnome Traveler). No one knows where Perethun is ultimately headed or why. He eats alone, seldom speaks, and always rides in the back of the wagon, staring wistfully at

Caves of Hunger Locations (H31-H39)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

twenty-foot-high cave is polished to a mirror finish, such that you are faced with countless distorted reflections of yourself. Your head spins as you try to keep your bearings. If Tekeli-li is

in this cave have disadvantage because of the disorienting reflections. If Tekeli-li is here, the gnoll vampire (see appendix C) uses its Frightful Cackle first, then targets enemies with its Sickening

Eileanar Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

block for him, except Karsus is a Chaotic Neutral Humanoid who doesn’t have the Spirit Jar ability. Coliseum of Karsus LUCA BANCONE Brutal competitions play out to screaming, bloodthirsty crowds at

doors and windows, and servants bustle back and forth in cold-weather gear. Kept magically cold, the Mythomian Warehouse in the Hidden Quarter is Eileanar’s main clearing house for incoming goods and

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

successfully completed the “Icingdeath and Twinkle” quest). After this time, allied reinforcements rally to secure the palisade in this section and drive back the undead. The party holds the line

. Go to Event 4: “Back to the Mud.” Event 3. Against the Lightning The characters arrive at the north gate to find it besieged by the anchorites of Talos. Read the following boxed text aloud: The

Hive Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

a rotten body into the back of a wooden wagon. “If ye need a ride to the Mortuary, there’s room in the back!” he laughs. 7 A thieving musteval guardinal (see Morte’s Planar Parade) snatches a bag

sites in the Hive Ward. Bottle and Jug Raucous, booze-fueled brawls take place in the back room of the Bottle and Jug, one of the Hive’s most infamous drinkeries. This mass of steel, barbed wire, and

House of Cards Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

shift. A door displaying the Fool card stands on the east wall, and another—showing only the back of a card from the Deck of Many Things—is to the north. This room is brightly lit by the gem

objects and can’t be broken. Reflections. Reflections in this room take on a life of their own, taunting the creatures who cast them. A creature that converses with its own reflection must succeed on a

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

commoners. The records go back to the city’s founding, encompassing centuries of meticulously maintained documents. The libraries don’t share a common index, and sorting through their overlapping and

Shield, a secret society tied to the Shield of the Hidden Lord. This shield recently disappeared from the crypts under the Hhune estate, and Kaddrus is assisting efforts to get the shield back and punish

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

commoners. The records go back to the city’s founding, encompassing centuries of meticulously maintained documents. The libraries don’t share a common index, and sorting through their overlapping and

the shield back and punish those responsible for its theft. Lutecia is content to leave this task in his capable hands. Lady’s Hall Tymora’s temple in Baldur’s Gate is made of local yellow granite

The Grand Dame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

, the rowers turn the ship and head back to port so that guests and workers can disembark at dawn. Lord Drylund gives Storn money to pay the workers as they disembark. Lord Drylund remains in his cabin

, attractive dealers sit behind the tables, distributing cards to the players while small crowds look on. No actual currency passes into the hands of the hired help. Instead, bets are made with coin

Mournland Environment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

have wandered in circles, unable to find their way either through the mist or back outside it, until their food or water ran out or they blundered into the path of some mutated terror. The DC for

sits in the middle of a ruined and abandoned village. Anyone who looks into the water sees brief reflections of the long-dead villagers going about their lives in harmony and joy. 2 In the middle of the

Spire of Iriolarthas (Y19i-Y19hq)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

is marked by a pair of dashed lines.) This invisible bridge, which is safe to cross, is suppressed by the activation of the spindle in area Y19n. Y19j. Chamber of Sorcery Your reflections dance over

looking back at me.” Any magic that ends a curse can rid the character of this flaw. Wizards’ Chairs. Any character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check recognizes that the symbols on the

Finding a Guide

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, but it was hopelessly slow; now they use Zongo as a pack animal. In desperation, Gondolo bought a treasure map from a fever-wracked explorer who needed cash to buy passage back to Baldur’s Gate

crowds, preferring the jungle where she is truly at home. Flask seldom speaks except to agree with River, often repeating the last few words of River’s utterance (with a slight lisp) while nodding in

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

room, notices that one of the mirrors near the corner of the room has a shimmer in its reflections. A creature that touches that mirror takes no damage and causes the mirror to turn sideways, revealing

if the substitution isn’t made before the character finishes another long rest. Treasure. A small cabinet that stands against the back wall of the room can’t be spotted through the fog until a

N4. Wachterhaus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

water, two empty wine barrels, and one full wine barrel. The wine barrels are emblazoned with the winery name, the Wizard of Wines, and the wine’s name, Red Dragon Crush. N4e. Back Vestibule The back

staircase railing. Framed portraits and mirrors festoon the walls, surrounding you with judging looks and dark reflections. You hear something scratching at one of the many doors. The scratching noise

Paliset Hall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

area P11. P11: Main Bathroom A porcelain bathtub sits against one wall of this room, which also contains two tables stacked with clean towels, scented bars of soap, and bottles. At the back of the room

escape the crowds?” he asks with a thin smile. “I get that. You’re welcome to hide in here with me for as long as you like.” Eliphas is a neutral good, human werebear who can adopt the form of a polar

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