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Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, regardless of distance, so long as it and its master are in the same body of water.Deep scions began life as people who were stolen from shore or saved from sinking ships and offered a terrible bargain
certain, but when it works, the magic transforms an air-breathing person into a shapeshifter that can take on an aquatic form.
A deep scion emerges from the depths in service to their underwater master
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
hundred years ago, the deva was sent from the Upper Planes to honor the legacy of Saint Markovia. He reopened the abbey and began tending to the physically and mentally ill. In so doing, he hoped to bring
some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began to corrupt him.
Imperfections. The Abbot's fall from grace started when the Belviews—a family of sickly
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
a certain area its territory and visits destruction upon all trespassers.
Relentless killers are hateful, revenge-obsessed creatures that enter into pacts with fiends or other nefarious entities
. Their bargains transform them into vicious butchers that exist only to indulge their endless bloodlust. While some who become relentless killers began life as innocents, any semblance of who they were
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
’drik. Tens of thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
You belong to an order of knights who have sworn oaths to achieve a certain goal. The nature of this goal depends on the order you serve, but in your eyes it is without question a vital and honorable
ûn who hear the word “knight” think of a mounted warrior in armor beholden to a code. Below are a few knightly organizations.
Knights of the Unicorn. The Knights of the Unicorn began
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Acquisitions Incorporated
turned the color of jade and their blood began to flow black. Their ears grew pointed, and they gained a limited form of telepathy — but at the cost of forgetting their history. The underground homes
When a verdan character gains an ability score improvement at certain levels, that increase can be tied to a physical mutation at the player’s determination. A boost to Strength might be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. The war began in response to the death of Emperor Tasneem, whose older heirs turned to sinister magic in their attempts to rule. These heirs burned the former capital and unleashed legions of
unliving horrors. Chaos ruled the land until the emperor’s youngest daughter, Firuzeh, defeated her siblings and ascended the throne. She inherited a nation stretched to the limit. But across war-torn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Cataclysm, Loren Soth was a Solamnic Knight of the Order of the Rose. He ruled the province of Knightlund from Dargaard Keep. However, his fall from grace began when he rescued a company of Silvanesti elves
Soth began his gods-given quest to avert the Cataclysm, he encountered Isolde’s attendants, who blamed him for leading Isolde from her holy path. The attendants played on his jealousy, falsely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the Witch Queen of Perrenland, Iggwilv (IGG-wilv) was known as Tasha, a human mage who began her career as the apprentice of Zagig Yragerne (see Zagyg). Later, as an adventurer, she created several new
bound and trapped the demon lord Graz’zt (see chapter 6). Iggwilv ruled Perrenland as a tyrant. When Graz’zt escaped his magical prison, Iggwilv went into hiding. Iggwilv’s current location is unknown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Citizenry The citizens of Baldur’s Gate include many races and ethnicities. Though prejudices can exist among certain residents, Baldur’s Gate as a whole is a diverse and unprejudiced — if not
welcoming — city. Many of the patriar families of Baldur’s Gate can trace their lineage back for generations, but a significant portion of Baldurians were not born in the city. Most citizens began their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Citizenry The citizens of Baldur’s Gate include many races and ethnicities. Though prejudices can exist among certain residents, Baldur’s Gate as a whole is a diverse and unprejudiced — if not
welcoming — city. Many of the patriar families of Baldur’s Gate can trace their lineage back for generations, but a significant portion of Baldurians were not born in the city. Most citizens began their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
of a shadow creeping across the sea like a shroud, swallowing an island in darkness. Though you dismissed the dreams at first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless
hunger. Certain of your deity’s wishes, you resigned your post and set out on your quest. Personal Goal: Banish a Shadow of Death. Researching images from your dreams pointed you to Stormwreck Isle, not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Giants: World Shakers If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my life, it’s that any empire that rises will fall. They all come crashing down.
— Volo
The saga of giantkind began in the dawn of the
the giants and their kin know for certain is that they are sibling races. Humanoids such as elves, humans, and dwarves are more similar in size and shape than the disparate giant types are to one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
have offered a portion of what they have to the volcanoes to maintain these blessings. It’s said that when the lovers became volcanoes, their memories of mortal life began to fade. When they forget their
past completely, Tletepec will be destroyed by the Ashrise, a chain volcanic eruption that will cover the land in lava and ash. The Ashrise is certain to destroy everything in Tletepec, even as it plants seeds for a new civilization to grow.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
to as the Brazen Egg. Eldemere was once a disciple of the brass dragon Cozmioko. When Cozmioko disappeared not long after revealing Anthradusk’s evil plans, Eldemere began investigating. Eventually
following information: How Can We Enter Haskasori? “Ancient magic seals the city gates, and few besides Cozmioko and Anthradusk are long-lived enough to remember the passphrase. However, I’m certain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Sangarians prepared to make a last stand. With the power of the Sunweaver, Piruzan banished the relentless demon. She became queen of this new land and ruled for over three hundred years, never forgetting
began.” Ideal. “To disobey the Sunweaver is to protest truth.” Bond. “I must protect the people of Akharin Sangar, even from themselves.” Flaw. “The subtleties of mortal nuance are simply the repetition of mortal mistakes.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
(and few or low fees) within its walls. The Zhentarim spy on everyone, even each other (or as one merchant put it, “especially each other”). Bargewright Inn is ruled by a plutocracy of business owners
, poisons, and certain magic. Reason to Visit. Thaelond is the local leader among the Zhentarim and a key contact for characters with a connection to that faction. It’s also where two side treks, “The Long Road” and “New Management,” start (see chapter 6).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen’drik. Tens of
thousands of years ago, the elves rose up against the giants who ruled that land. Ultimately, the elves fled from Xen’drik and settled the island nation of Aerenal. There they split into two distinct cultures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Chapter 14: Metallic Dragons, Arise When the Cult of the Dragon sounded the Draakhorn, its tremors were felt across the North. In response, many metallic dragons began to investigate what the
are successful, the adventurers can gain not only the support of the dragons as a whole but also the specific favor of certain councilors, including valuable magic items from those dragons’ own hoards.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Chapter 14: Metallic Dragons, Arise When the Cult of the Dragon sounded the Draakhorn, its tremors were felt across the North. In response, many metallic dragons began to investigate what the
they are successful, the adventurers can gain not only the support of the dragons as a whole but also the specific favor of certain councilors, including valuable magic items from those dragons’ own hoards.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
deity. Recently, a schism formed within the pack as the result of a challenge to Kiril’s leadership. The rift began when another werewolf, Emil Toranescu, questioned the treatment of children
other werewolves were split between the two camps, and it seemed likely that either Kiril or Emil would die before the conflict could be resolved. The wolves began to howl. They knew me. All the wolves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
reopened the abbey and began tending to the physically and mentally ill. In so doing, he hoped to bring some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began
for which they were eternally grateful, but could not cure them of certain human defects that had been present since birth. The Abbot became consumed with a prideful, obsessive desire to rid the poor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
origins of the Domains of Dread, but what’s certain is that they began here. Strahd’s villainy, his connection to his land, and his entanglement with the sinister priests of Osybus (detailed in chapter
5) drew all of Barovia into the Shadowfell. This began a succession of torments that haunt the Count still and spill forth to drag others into the Land of the Mists.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
great height so they would look down on all they ruled. He created a hierarchy for his children — the ordning — so that all would know their status with respect to one another, and would know who among
them stood nearest the knee of the All-Father. United in purpose, Annam’s children built Ostoria, the fabled empire of the giants, where they lived according to the ordning. Storm giants ruled all from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
that the dead-gray mists began in the capital city of Metrol and spread out from there. What is known for certain is that within the space of one day the nation of Cyre had been engulfed in a wall of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Deep Scion Deep scions began life as people who were stolen from shore or saved from sinking ships and offered a terrible bargain by an undersea power: surrender, body and soul, or drown. Those who
submit are subjected to an ancient ritual widespread among evil aquatic creatures. Its methods are painful and the result never certain, but when it works, the magic transforms an air-breathing person
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need.
Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison
royal family could poison a meal and declare it “safe” after taking a bite.
There are legends of certain yuan-ti infiltrating human cities and forming deadly covert societies that sell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Sloobludop Population: 500 kuo-toa
Government: The archpriest Ploopploopeen once ruled in the name of the Sea Mother, the goddess Blibdoolpoolp. He was recently challenged and displaced by his
Blibdoolpoolp tolerated this — but then his own daughter declared herself an archpriest of Leemooggoogoon, and the cult began to grow. SLOOBLUDOP: GENERAL FEATURES
Sloobludop spreads out along the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
casually mentioned the death of a duke who ruled nearby. Saidra asked if this duke was her father’s wicked brother, and if his demise meant her father could reclaim his title. Her stepmother and
his title. At the ball, the glamour around Saidra made her irresistible to the duke, and they danced together for hours. Saidra began to contemplate an alternative to murdering the duke: she could
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless hunger. Certain of your deity’s wishes, you resigned your post and set out on your quest. Personal Goal: Banish a Shadow
. Thanks to details you’ve picked up here and there that corroborate the story, you’re certain it’s more than just a rumor. Personal Goal: Find the Lost Fortune. Whoever that Gilder was who skipped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Vizeran’s Plan At the first sign that the adventurers are open to working with him, the drow archmage explains his plan. “Demons are creatures ruled by madness and hatred, even the greatest and most
extinguished. They will thus be cast back into the Abyss, as effectively as if they had been banished.
“The ritual needs certain components to produce the talisman that will draw the demons. Then a rite to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
certain stars, elves of many worlds can get to Evermeet — if they’re lucky. Even from Toril, for instance, one can sail to Evermeet only on a ship captained by an elf who has been there before. And if
have been invested with powers by all of the Seldarine. Her throne has sat empty ever since. The consensus of the ruling houses in Evermeet is that the Seldarine now want Evermeet to be open to all elves and not ruled by any single mortal.