before bands diffusing currently race

Kalaraq Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

after the possession ends.Quori Dal Quor is the plane of dreams and is currently dominated by a dark power known as il-Lashtavar, or the Dreaming Dark. Il-Lashtavar is served by a host of aberrations

guide the quori race, and the Devourer of Dreams — the personal emissary of the Dreaming Dark — is of this order. Although the kalaraqs never fight one another overtly, each has its own agenda, and

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, even by the standards of his diminutive race, with the fluff of his curly brown locks barely cresting the three-foot mark, but his belly was amply thickened by his love of a good meal, or several, as

nomadic bands that travel constantly, lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. But even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth, and home, though home

Deck of Many Things Legacy

Magic Items Basic Rules (2014)

30 feet of you. The fighter is of the same race as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the fates have drawn him or her to you. You control this character. Moon. You are granted the

Persuasion skill, and you double your proficiency bonus on checks made with that skill. In addition, you gain rightful ownership of a small keep somewhere in the world. However, the keep is currently

Halfling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

was short, even by the standards of his diminutive race, with the fluff of his curly brown locks barely cresting the three-foot mark, but his belly was amply thickened by his love of a good meal, or

bands that travel constantly, lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. But even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth, and home, though home might be a wagon jostling along an dirt road or a raft floating downriver.

Halfling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

was short, even by the standards of his diminutive race, with the fluff of his curly brown locks barely cresting the three-foot mark, but his belly was amply thickened by his love of a good meal, or

bands that travel constantly, lured by the open road and the wide horizon to discover the wonders of new lands and peoples. But even these wanderers love peace, food, hearth, and home, though home might be a wagon jostling along an dirt road or a raft floating downriver.

Bard

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

Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, commonly found performing in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries

, or wealthy patrons. Bard Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 15 (chain shirt) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 11(+0) DEX 14(+2) CON 12(+1

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

the centuries, various bandits, thieves, orc war bands, and others used the tower as a temporary base while it fell further and further into ruin. The Chimera Crew, a group of bandits, currently

Bard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Bard Bards are gifted poets, storytellers, and entertainers who travel far and wide, but are commonly found in taverns or in the company of jolly bands of adventurers, rough-and-tumble mercenaries

, and wealthy patrons. Bard Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 15 (chain shirt) Hit Points 44 (8d8 + 8) Speed 30 ft. STR 11 (+0) DEX 14 (+2) CON 12 (+1

People of Akros

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

martial bands, holding strong in the face of unbeatable odds. It sings of a great yearly competition that crowns the preeminent warrior-athlete in Akros, and—by extension—the world. The majority of

throne by besting the heir in single combat. Currently, the monarchy is in a state of turmoil. King Anax has died, and his wife, Queen Cymede, has disappeared. An oracle of Keranos, the queen is said

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

warriors are commanded to scour the surrounding landscape for any opportunity to spill blood and bring glory to their gods. Often, bands of warriors work on a rotation, with one group heading out on a

react to them. As a race, orcs have no noteworthy universal social traits, but some commonality does exist in the crude written communication that all orcs employ and in the way that they use

Derro

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

Derro Derro slink through the subterranean realms, seeking places that are safe from the perils of the Underdark. Equal parts fearful and vicious, bands of these dwarf-kin prey on those weaker than

the legends that the derro tell about their race and the story that the duergar believe share a grain of truth. According to the duergar, the derro are descended from dwarves of a clan that was left

7. Zhentarim Enclave

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

thick zurkhwood reinforced with iron bands. A window slit at eye level allows two human veterans stationed inside the doors to peer out into the cavern. They will not open the doors to strangers

bars of soap per box). Shed 11 holds four wooden chicken coops, each one containing 1d6 + 1 live chickens. Sacks of chicken feed are stored on a shelf above the coops. Shed 12 is currently empty

Gardens of Decay Locations

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

-shifting fractals that periodically coalesce into scenes from worlds throughout the multiverse. Each window is a planar portal to the world currently visible in the window. Usually these images are random

bands of wights. The Rowena. The jagged prow of a half-sunken galleon juts from the heart of the marsh. Scrawled lettering on the ship’s side reveals its name as the Rowena. Wynemar Brack, the Grim

Life as a Halfling

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

in a city or town dominated by another race. Everything Has a Story As do many other races, halflings enjoy accumulating personal possessions. But unlike with most other races, a halfling’s idea of

likely to be coveted by evil wizards or to become the object of wrath for some dark force. The only enemies that a halfling village must watch for on an ongoing basis are roving bands of orcs or

Threshold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana) check discovers the consoles monitor a powerful source of magic elsewhere in the tower. They also determine that even though the magic is currently

inset with glowing crystal bands run along the north side of this room. Between the columns stand two still, insect-like constructs. Sporadically, lightning arcs between a column and one of the

Adventure Hooks

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

that he stays near Aerisi. The character earns inspiration for reaching the air temple and again for defeating Windharrow. Dangerous Information It’s a race against time — the character overheard

, as does obtaining a flying mount. Feathergale Rebel The character has been sent to retrieve a Waterdhavian noblewoman. Savra Belabranta is currently guarding the front gate of Feathergale Spire. The

Fortress Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

twelve sahuagin and twelve sahuagin coral smashers (see appendix C) for patrol and guard duty. The sahuagin are armed and about to move out to relieve guards currently on active duty. They move to slay

sahuagin). The sahuagin are armed and about to move out to relieve guards currently on duty. They treat intruders as hostile. Four sahuagin that are not part of the patrol are gambling on two lobsters

Priests' Quarters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

of black obsidian polished to a mirror shine. Where the light strikes it, bands of color glimmer within the altar: blue, green, white, and red. This chamber holds a primordial altar to Takhisis, a

temple’s priests. They are currently empty. S20: Storeroom This room is piled with bits of rubble, pottery, a pair of broken stone gargoyles, a painting of a sunset over a city skyline, and a bronze bust of

Portal Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

the headquarters portal. Perhaps they use detect thoughts on a Dran Enterprises operative who knows which stone currently marks the headquarters portal. Maybe exceptional roleplaying allows them to talk

Lookout. The captain needs a sharp eye to call out when waves are about to strike the ship. An intern named Heian (LN female half-elf commoner wearing a shirt emblazoned with “Aeofel Lives”) is currently

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

represents a typical member of the rank and file, though weaponry and armor can vary. Soldier Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 18 (chain mail, shield) Hit Points 16 (3d8

vedalken are lawmages. Lawmage Medium humanoid (any race), lawful neutral Armor Class 15 (breastplate) Hit Points 84 (13d8 + 26) Speed 30 ft. STR 13(+1) DEX 12(+1) CON

Deck of Many Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. The fighter is of the same race as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the fates have drawn him or her to you. You control this character. Moon. You are granted the ability to cast the

proficiency bonus on checks made with that skill. In addition, you gain rightful ownership of a small keep somewhere in the world. However, the keep is currently in the hands of monsters, which you must clear

Deck of Many Things

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

the service of a 4th-level fighter who appears in a space you choose within 30 feet of you. The fighter is of the same race as you and serves you loyally until death, believing the fates have drawn

skill, and you double your proficiency bonus on checks made with that skill. In addition, you gain rightful ownership of a small keep somewhere in the world. However, the keep is currently in the hands

Gods of the Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

bursting the orcs apart. If it was not for the followers of Luthic, it is possible that the race of orcs would be no more than small bands of warrior-nomads, scratching out a meager existence, rather

Jahaka Anchorage

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

into the ground, and the whole wall is braced up along the inner side with more palm logs. The wall is meant to keep out undead and dinosaurs. The gates are roughly made but reinforced with iron bands

and backed by two heavy wooden bars. The pirates never open these gates without the approval of whichever captain is currently in charge of the anchorage. 2. Pier Whichever pirate ship is in port is

Keep Locations

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

door of thick timbers reinforced by iron bands. The gate is barred from the inside. It can’t be forced open by any means short of a siege engine. The bar can be raised from inside the gatehouse passage

. Keelboats full of loot and stolen goods off-load their cargo here. The boat tied up right next to the landing is currently empty. The water in the boat basin is about 15 feet deep, although it naturally

Locations on the Dungeon Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

areas of the dungeon. He cannot aid his rescuers, but he will repay them with service. Third Cell. An elf knight is chained to the wall. He is wounded from torture (currently down to 14 hit points). He

barracks is similar to area 5, with eight sleeping bugbears. 7. Chamber of the Bugbear Captain Currently, five bugbears—the captain (a bugbear chief) and four lieutenants (bugbears)—are sitting around

Quori

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

Quori Dal Quor is the plane of dreams and is currently dominated by a dark power known as il-Lashtavar, or the Dreaming Dark. Il-Lashtavar is served by a host of aberrations that are the embodiments

consumed. Kalaraq quori guide the quori race, and the Devourer of Dreams—the personal emissary of the Dreaming Dark—is of this order. Although the kalaraqs never fight one another overtly, each has its own

N9. Vistani Camp

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

exhausted their supply of wine and are eager to obtain more. Characters who help them with either problem earn the Vistani’s respect. Dusk Elves. The dusk elf race is all but forgotten, and the few

the guard willingly allow strangers to enter the house he protects. Each hovel is configured similarly to Kasimir’s hovel. All are currently unoccupied. (Except for the nine guards left behind to

Faerûn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

wealth and wisdom to keep the enterprise going a few more decades. Luiren. Long the homeland of halflings and thought to be the place where their race had its genesis, Luiren was lost during the

some currently recognized regional groupings: The Cold Lands: Damara, Narfell, Sossal, and Vaasa The Heartlands: Cormyr, the Dalelands, the Moonsea, and Sembia The Lands of Intrigue: Amn

21. Azrok's Hold

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

inside a hollow red triangle. Patrols. Four bands of hobgoblins patrol Azrok’s Hold. Each patrol consists of three hobgoblins and a hobgoblin captain, who interrogates visitors and demands to see

. The rations are stored on shelves, and visitors can purchase a small parcel containing 1 day of rations for 5 sp. Treasure. The goblins keep their proceeds in a small wooden coffer. The coins are added to Azrok’s war chest (see area 21s) at the end of every day. The coffer currently contains 35 sp.

Thundertree Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

dilapidated structures nearby. The doors are reinforced with heavy iron bands, and thick shutters protect the windows. Reidoth is a gaunt, white-bearded human who doesn’t use two words when one word will do

) skulking around. However, he is currently most concerned by the fact that a green dragon has moved into the tower (area 7) since the last time he was here. He warns the characters of all these threats

Getting Around

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

, Hareth’s Folly is a place to gamble and enjoy modest food and drink. The Hollow Tower is a center for aerial sports, and Hareth’s Folly is where the Race of Eight Winds begins and ends. Middle Dura

, but High Walls also includes Brelish citizens who lost their homes in the war. It’s a crowded and dangerous place, but it allows residents to maintain a squalid lifestyle at no cost. Currently the

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

normally lairs in the open area east of the doors. These orcs are currently out of the dungeon unless the party spent several days observing the hillside (see “Wait and Watch” above) before entering

orcs claims leadership of the tribe. If at least half the orcs in the tribe are slain in addition to Ulfe, any survivors abandon the dungeon after the party leaves. They become roving bands of raiders

Locations E - H

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

. The five leaders who currently comprise the city’s Council of Elders voted three to two in favor of separation and, in a symbolic show of support for Sundabar (see the “Sundabar” section), condemned

rumored to accept bribes The Speaker of the Town, a citizen elected every seven years to represent the common folk in the city; currently the post is held by Vatrice Stormwright (CG female Illuskan human

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