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Phaerimm Hatchling

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

HandPhaerimm zealously guard their rare hatchlings not out of parental devotion, but to ensure their kind’s growing strength.

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

enough to an aquatic elf community can enter the world as a malenti — a sahuagin that physically resembles an aquatic elf in every way. Sahuagin are prone to mutation, but whether this rare phenomenon is

aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the malenti threat incites paranoia and suspicion among aquatic elves, whose resilience is weakened as the prelude to an actual sahuagin invasion.

Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

every way. Sahuagin are prone to mutation, but whether this rare phenomenon is a result of the wars between the sahuagin and the aquatic elves — or whether it preceded or even began the conflict

— none can say. The sahuagin put the malenti to good use as spies and assassins in aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the

Astral Elf Warrior

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the radiant energy of starlight through

them into floating cities and citadels. Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place their ships and citadels in orbit around stars. Astral elves

Astral Elf Honor Guard

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

psurlons, mind flayers, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the

moths (see the Astral Adventurer’s Guide) and other vessels. The elves also reshape the petrified bodies of dead gods found adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and

Astral Elf Commander

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

, and githyanki. When dealing with others, astral elves customarily cover their faces with ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven

Astral Adventurer’s Guide) and other vessels. The elves also reshape the petrified bodies of dead gods found adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and citadels. Although

Astral Elf Star Priest

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

ornate visors, becoming faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the

dead gods found adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and citadels. Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

ties to two worlds, yet belonging to neither. Some genasi are born of mortal–genie unions, others have two genasi as parents, and a rare few have a genie further up their family tree, manifesting

chip away at even a genasi’s sense of self, so they constantly push themselves to improve, honing their talents and perfecting their craft. Genasi Lands As rare beings, genasi might go their

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

spells relies on devotion and an intuitive sense of a deity’s wishes. Clerics combine the helpful magic of healing and inspiring their allies with spells that harm and hinder foes. They can

a simple life of temple service, carrying out their gods’ will through prayer and sacrifice, not by magic and strength of arms. In some cities, priesthood amounts to a political office, viewed

Astral Elf Aristocrat

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

faceless extensions of their gods. Their fierce devotion to the pantheon of elven deities is repaid with divine power. For example, the gods invest astral elf warriors with the power to channel the

adrift in the Silver Void, transforming them into floating cities and citadels. Although the Silver Void is their home, astral elves often venture into Wildspace systems and place their ships and

Circle of the Shepherd

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. They ward off monsters that threaten them, rebuke hunters who kill more prey than necessary, and prevent civilization from encroaching on rare animal habitats and on sites sacred to the fey. Many of

these druids are happiest far from cities and towns, content to spend their days in the company of animals and the fey creatures of the wilds. Members of this circle become adventurers to oppose

Circle of the Shepherd (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. They ward off monsters that threaten them, rebuke hunters who kill more prey than necessary, and prevent civilization from encroaching on rare animal habitats and on sites sacred to the fey. Many of

these druids are happiest far from cities and towns, content to spend their days in the company of animals and the fey creatures of the wilds. Members of this circle become adventurers to oppose

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

ancient strongholds in the youth of the world, and don’t abandon those traditions lightly. Part of those traditions is devotion to the gods of the dwarves, who uphold the dwarven ideals of

industrious labor, skill in battle, and devotion to the forge. Individual dwarves are determined and loyal, true to their word and decisive in action, sometimes to the point of stubbornness. Many dwarves

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

advisor in human society. The very rare offspring of such a union are always purebloods, although they may appear fully human at birth and for several years afterward. The yuan-ti know rituals that

Changeling Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

havens in major cities and communities, but most prefer to wander the unpredictable path of the god known as the Traveler. In creating a changeling adventurer, consider the character’s relationships

? Masks and Personas In their true form, changelings are pale, with colorless eyes and silver-white hair. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood shipping business

. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Svirfneblin hire the characters to deliver tribute to their deep dragon neighbor. 3 A disguised deep dragon offers access to rare artifacts—to a party who is willing to partner up on a seafood

other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. They settle in places that accept them, usually bleak cities that have fallen on hard times and are overrun with crime. Dreams of Flight Above all else, kenku wish to regain their ability to fly

adventurers are usually the survivors of a flock that has sustained heavy losses, or a rare kenku who has grown weary of a life of crime. These kenku are more ambitious and daring than their fellows

Ephara's Champions

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

Ephara’s Champions The god of the polis seeks out those who would defend their cities with the same devotion that she does, fighting against threats both within and outside a city’s walls. The

cities, and a campaign centered on her champions and goals might focus on just one of these aspects over the course of the campaign. A game focused on establishment might see the characters founding a

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

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

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies Other cities and nations keep a watchful eye on Baldur’s Gate, which is growing in wealth, power, and influence. Baldur’s Gate trades with the coastal cities of

. Baldur’s Gate joined the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition of independent cities that includes Neverwinter and Waterdeep, largely because of disputes with Amn. Should Amn decide to attack Baldur’s Gate

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

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

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies Other cities and nations keep a watchful eye on Baldur’s Gate, which is growing in wealth, power, and influence. Baldur’s Gate trades with the coastal cities of

. Baldur’s Gate joined the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition of independent cities that includes Neverwinter and Waterdeep, largely because of disputes with Amn. Should Amn decide to attack Baldur’s Gate

Aundair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Aundair Capital: Fairhaven Noted for Arcane magic, cheese, education, fashion, grains, wine Aundair is a realm of grand cities surrounded by fertile farmlands. Its legendary founder was devoted to

a particular devotion to Aureon. However, the Silver Flame also has a deeply devoted following—some might say overzealous or extreme. Aundair is ruled by Queen Aurala ir’Wynarn. Aurala is a just ruler

Ephara's Champions

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

, guild artisan, noble, sage, sailor, soldier, urchin Most champions of Ephara believe cities represent the pinnacle of achievement and do what they can to uphold the law and keep society functioning

. Some of the god’s most devout followers work as architects, artists, or philosophers, all striving to serve the public good. Ephara’s Favor Ephara seeks champions who will defend her cities fiercely

Magic Item Values by Rarity

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Magic Item Values by Rarity Common magic items can often be bought in a town or city. Uncommon and Rare magic items are usually found only in cities, and rarer magic items might be sold only in

a weapon or a suit of armor), add that item’s cost to the magic item’s value. For example, +1 Armor (Plate Armor) has a value of 5,500 GP, which is the sum of a Rare magic item’s value (4,000 GP) and

Web's Edge

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

governments; and to plan large-scale conversion efforts in Underdark cities, including Blingdenstone, Gracklstugh, and Mithral Hall. Agents might spend a few hours in Web’s Edge, attending tactical

facilities and serve as support staff to the operatives. These cultists are confined to the facility for life—a sacrifice they make willingly to show their devotion to the Spider Queen.

Aundair

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

Aundair Capital: Fairhaven Hallmarks: Cheese, education, fashion, grains, wine, wizardry Fertile farmlands surround the grand cities of Aundair. The floating towers of Arcanix are the finest

fashions. The Sovereign Host is the dominant faith of Aundair, with a particular devotion to Aureon. However, the Silver Flame also maintains a devoted following—some might say overzealous. Although

Transportation

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

relatively rare; many cities don’t yet have docking towers. For those with no time to spare and plenty of money to spend, House Orien also has teleportation circles in each of its enclaves in cities

long-distance travel across land. Major cities in Khorvaire are linked by the lightning rail of House Orien, which allows you to avoid the perils—and tedium—of the roads. The lightning rail uses bound

Lords' Alliance

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

Lords' Alliance The Lords’ Alliance is an association of rulers from cities and towns across Faerûn (primarily in the North), who believe that solidarity is needed to keep evil at bay. The rulers of

Waterdeep, Silverymoon, Neverwinter, and other free cities dominate the coalition, and all lords in the Alliance work primarily for the fate and fortune of their individual settlements. Alliance

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations. In the kobolds’ version of

might make occasional nighttime forays up to the surface. Roughly one quarter of the towns and cities in the world have kobold communities living under them, but the kobolds are so good at staying

Magic Item Rarity

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

items can often be bought in a town or city. Uncommon and Rare magic items are usually found only in cities, and rarer magic items might be sold only in wondrous locations, such as the City of Brass

), add that item’s cost to the magic item’s value. For example, +1 Armor (Plate Armor) has a value of 5,500 GP, which is the sum of a Rare magic item’s value (4,000 GP) and the cost of Plate Armor (1,500

Realms of the Returned

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

died, passed into Erebos’s realm, and ultimately escaped the Underworld. His escape route, the Path of Phenax (see chapter 4), has since been employed by rare, but over the ages innumerable

find themselves separate from the living, their memories lost and their unnatural states striking fear in most mortals. As a result, most Returned come to follow certain paths of behavior and gravitate toward two city-states, known as the necropoleis—cities of the dead.

Phaerimm Hatchling

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

Phaerimm Hatchling Phaerimm zealously guard their rare hatchlings not out of parental devotion, but to ensure their kind’s growing strength. Phaerimm Hatchling Small Aberration, Neutral Evil AC

Size

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

the city’s walls. Cities are cradles of civilization. Their larger populations require considerable support from both surrounding villages and trade routes, so they’re rare. Cities typically thrive in

representatives on the city council and their own noble administrators. Cities that hold more than twenty-five thousand people are extremely rare. Metropolises such as Waterdeep in the Forgotten

Welcome to Eberron

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

families controls much of the world’s economy thanks to the edge given them by the mysterious and rare dragonmarks. Its people harness magic as a tool—to build cities, to sail ships through the skies

unknown in either the modern world or any world of medieval fantasy. Great cities where castles scrape the sky prosper throughout the continent of Khorvaire, and a thriving aristocracy of merchant

Divine Agents

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

, not by magic and strength of arms. In some cities, priesthood amounts to a political office, viewed as a stepping stone to higher positions of authority and involving no communion with a god at all

. True clerics are rare in most hierarchies. When a cleric takes up an adventuring life, it is usually because his or her god demands it. Pursuing the goals of the gods often involves braving dangers

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