before banner drow continue read

Doppelganger Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4);{"diceNotation":"1d6+4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage. Read Thoughts. The doppelganger

blocks it. While the target is in range, the doppelganger can continue reading its thoughts, as long as the doppelganger's concentration isn't broken (as if concentrating on a spell). While reading the

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of

a force numbers just twenty. One banner might have four warriors mounted on worgs led by a fist, while a fist in another banner of the same legion might lead ten mounted warriors. If any rank doesn

Balhannoth Legacy

Monsters Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

well-traveled roads and paths, snatching people who come along. A balhannoth that has been captured and exploited by drow might lair in caves near Underdark passages and guard the ways in and out of a

drow enclave. Lair Actions When fighting inside its lair, a balhannoth can use lair actions. On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), a balhannoth can take one lair action to cause one of

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

might continue to use the child name. Each elf’s adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists

(Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal) Subrace Ancient divides among the elven people resulted in three main subraces: high elves, wood elves, and dark elves, who are commonly called drow. Choose one of

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

pages were tales of bold heroes, strange and fierce animals, mighty primitive gods, and a magic that was part and fabric of that distant land. — Elaine Cunningham, Daughter of the Drow In the

Hobgoblin

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Maglubiyet, who marshaled them as soldiers, but the fey realm left its mark; wherever they are in the multiverse, they continue to channel an aspect of the Feywild’s rule of reciprocity, which

above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of

4. Gift Getaway

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

Suggested Story Set the scene, have Gregorus read the ransom note aloud and the clock strike 8 a.m., then continue:

Chapter 6: Bestiary

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

spice up a game that involves the characters in the struggle described in chapter 3. The ranks of the drow and the shadar-kai are swelled by the addition of special individuals that can add depth — and

. If you are unfamiliar with the monster stat block format, read the introduction of the Monster Manual before proceeding further. It explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster

Princeps Kovik

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

. The devils that serve under Kovik do so willingly because the chain devil has earned their trust. Newly disenfranchised devils regularly flock to Kovik’s banner. The chain devil’s emblem is the

. The Eighth Remnant The Eighth Remnant chases down any potential source of soul coins. Targets who give up their soul coins freely are allowed to continue on their way without further harassment

Going to Blingdenstone

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

Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular

A Boar-ing Encounter

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

A Boar-ing Encounter Shortly after entering the woods, the characters have an encounter that is not what it seems. Read the following boxed text aloud: About sixty feet ahead of you, a wild boar

circle around the boar or otherwise avoid a confrontation, they can continue on their way. If the boar is spared, it darts off to warn the anchorites at the Woodland Manse that strangers have entered the forest.

11. Drow Outpost

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

11. Drow Outpost The drow of House Auvryndar established this outpost after discovering the arch gate in area 11c. All told, this area contains a drow priestess of Lolth named Melith Auvryndar, a

female drow mage named Thirza Helviiryn (Melith’s consort), two female drow elite warriors named Balryn and Talafaere, and four male drow named Altonrel, Kalanszar, Rezz, and Tsabalin. 11a. Main Cavern

Nocturnal Raiders

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

in an audience chamber to see that their drow master owns and subjugates powerful enemies. As such, the creatures are commonly used as litter bearers, banner carriers, servers, and footstools. Slaves

Nocturnal Raiders If the drow kept to themselves in their subterranean cities and fortresses, few other creatures would care. The dark elves could indulge their evil practices until their caverns

Guests of the Stone Guard

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

Lair”). The characters can continue to Overlake Hold and meet with Captain Errde Blackskull (see “Overlake Hold”). The drow scout Xalith approaches the Stone Guards, claiming the characters as escaped

property of her mistress, Ilvara (see “Signs of Pursuit” in the “Blade Bazaar” section). The Stone Guards arrest the characters and take them to Overlake Hold, pending negotiations with the drow. At

Stalkers in the Stars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Stalkers in the Stars As the characters move toward the mass, something follows them. Read or paraphrase the following: Amid the clouds, two large globes of light bob toward you. Characters can

the party. The star anglers attack immediately. Once the star anglers are dispatched, the characters can continue on to the surface of the dying god, where the wreckage of the Lambent Zenith lies.

Hobgoblins

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

legion is organized into units called banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the

strong, while in another such a force numbers just twenty. One banner might have four warriors mounted on worgs led by a fist, while a fist in another banner of the same legion might lead ten mounted

Campaign Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

wrath? Will these rampages continue? What might appease the creature? Assault or Invasion. A dragon might attack a stronghold of civilization, or an army marching under Tiamat’s banner with dragon

other kinds of events described here, with dragons as its focus. Alternatively, the prophecy might be uttered by a dragon or read and interpreted primarily by dragons (like the Draconic Prophecy in the world of Eberron).

Investigating Rivergard

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

recruit thugs and monsters to join the Cult of the Crushing Wave. When the characters arrive at Rivergard, read the following text: A small castle overlooks the mighty Dessarin River, which is a good half

. The keep seems old and worn, but new timbers and shingles suggest that repairs are underway. A white banner with a blue gauntlet flies over the keep. The front gate is closed. What happens next

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as

strongholds, and then decorated with uniquely orcish accessories. A war wagon is a source of great pride for a war chief, comparable to a human army’s banner or flag. Many are clad in armor and

Arrival in Oztocan

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

Arrival in Oztocan As the characters approach the town, read the following: Built on a large flat between two rocky mountains, the town of Oztocan is cradled by the crescent-shaped ruins of a massive

otherwise causing no damage. The locals appear accustomed to the quake and continue their activities unfazed.

Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm

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

Levels 5-10: Heroes of the Realm By the time they reach this tier, adventurers have mastered the basics of their class features, though they continue to improve throughout these levels. They have

they confront brutal giants, ferocious hydras, fearless golems, evil yuan-ti, scheming devils, bloodthirsty demons, crafty mind flayers, and drow assassins. They might have a chance of defeating a

Approaching the Vineyard

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

Approaching the Vineyard A branch of the Old Svalich Road leads to the vineyard. If the characters approach along this path, read: After a half mile, the road becomes a muddy trail that meanders

signpost at the intersection points west and reads, “Vineyard.” If the characters head west on the trail toward the vineyard, read: A light drizzle begins to fall. Unpainted fences blindly follow the

23A. Triangular Stone

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3

23A. Triangular Stone If the characters approach from the south, read: You come upon a ten-foot-wide pit that stretches across the corridor. Beyond it is a wedge-shaped stone block or pillar that

the will-o’-wisp in the distance. If the characters approach from the north, read: The hallway abruptly ends at a blank stone wall. If the wall is hammered on, it will sound solid. A character who

25. Auvryndar Hall

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

25. Auvryndar Hall This hall was once a market where the drow kept and sold slaves. It now serves as House Auvryndar’s main military stronghold in Undermountain. If Vlonwelv Auvryndar is here, the

drow priestess is seated on the throne in the southern alcove (area 25b), listening to tedious reports of the battles waging against House Freth. 25a. Hall of the Dark Seldarine Any character who tries

Returning to Kalaman

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

Returning to Kalaman As the characters near the gates of Kalaman, read the following text: A crowd mills at the gate ahead, dozens of commoners murmuring and excitedly looking past the closed

enter Castle Kalaman’s courtyard, read the following: Castle Kalaman’s courtyard is largely deserted, as most of the city’s defenders remain with the troops west of the city. Near the covered cloisters

Voice in the Dark

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

Voice in the Dark After dealing with or avoiding the troglodytes, the adventurers can continue on toward the purple worm nursery. However, within six miles of the nursery they come across an

. If no one in the party understands Undercommon, the dire warning is just loud gibberish to them. The cantrip was cast by Hanne Hallen, a young drow allied with House Mizzrym. Hanne has the

8. Ballroom

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

the first time, read the following text: A hollow, mocking voice reaches you, echoing as if from far away. “I’ll give you a simple choice, my misguided knights. You can join Lady Silvra, and I’ll

belligerence. Closet. At the rear of the room is a closet filled with withered decorations from past celebrations. A faded banner depicts numerous winged seahorses and the words “Happy Birthday Regan and Vastion!”

Preface

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

adventures of the drow outcast Drizzt Do’Urden in his first novel, The Crystal Shard, establishing the Underdark as an essential part of the Realms. In the years since, the Forgotten Realms have

adventures for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. Already, new heroes have accomplished great deeds and saved Faerûn from terrible evil and will continue to do so, as long as the flame of imagination draws them there.

Chapter 10: Descent into the Depths

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

Chapter 10: Descent into the Depths Having survived Mantol-Derith and obtained Ghazrim DuLoc’s ring, the adventurers and their allies continue on into the Underdark. This time, rather than escaped

to the tower of Araj, home of the mysterious drow archmage Vizeran DeVir. However, the characters are free to explore and visit different places before and after they explore Gravenhollow and unlock

50. Mirror of Life Trapping

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

, hoping that the characters survive and returning to thank them if they prevail. Tlad Xolbrys uses his magic to help the characters unless it looks like they’re near defeat, whereupon the drow turns

Xolbrys (NE male drow mage) A visitor to Omu who was trapped during the construction of the Tomb of the Nine Gods Aids or betrays his liberators to ensure his own survival 8 Pox (doppelganger) Disguised

The Enemy of Our Enemy

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

characters first encounter Vizeran and Kleve, read the following boxed text to the players. Two figures approach — a withered drow clad in dark flowing robes, and a hulking gray-skinned monster resembling a

The Enemy of Our Enemy As the characters explore the library, ideally after encountering an echo or two, they meet the venerable drow archmage Vizeran DeVir, accompanied by Kleve, a death slaad

Approaching by Land

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Approaching by Land If the characters approach the observatory by land, read the following text: Clambering over the rocky ground of Stormwreck Isle, you spot strange, twisted protrusions of glassy

character recognizes the phenomenon as a sign of lightning strikes—or the lightning breath of a blue or bronze dragon. Assuming the characters continue toward the observatory, they soon arrive at area D1, described below.

Pulquería

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

characters enter the tavern, read the following: The pulquería’s walls are painted with murals that depict a series of armed conflicts, with locals celebrating victory at the end. A candlelit altar behind

, which begins in the coming days and will continue for several nights. This ofrenda is dedicated to Rufina’s late daughter, Carmen.

An Unexpected Cameo

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

An Unexpected Cameo Read the following if the characters open the door and climb up onto the stage, or if they unexpectedly emerge in some other manner: Two singers wearing heavy makeup freeze in mid

-embrace as you make your presence known. At the back of the stage, musicians stare in shock but continue playing. The audience area beyond is a profusion of colorful parasols held by people wearing

Approaching the Winery

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

Approaching the Winery If the characters continue toward the winery, read: Situated in the midst of the vineyard, the winery is an old, two-story stone building with multiple entrances, thick ivy

winery, next to the loading dock. West of the winery is a crumbling well and a wooden outhouse. When the characters reach the winery, read: You hear the rustle of dead vines all around you. Inhuman

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