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Shalvus Martholio

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

entrusted the shepherd Shalvus with an important assignment: to figure out the best way by which Goldenfields can be brought under the Black Network’s control. Shalvus believes that success will ensure

his swift rise through the Zhentarim ranks. Ideal: “I’ll do what it takes to prove myself to the Zhentarim.” Bond: “I love animals, and I’m very protective of them.” Flaw: “I can’t resist taking risks to feed my ambitions.”

Changeling

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

With ever-changing appearances, changelings reside in many societies undetected. Each changeling can supernaturally adopt any face they like. For some changelings, a new face is only a disguise. For

changelings today—even in those changelings who have never set foot in the fey realm. Each changeling decides how to use their shape-shifting ability, channeling either the peril or the joy of the

Satyr

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of the fey realm has given them an innate ability to perform, to delight, and to resist magical intrusion. While they’re usually found in the Feywild, satyrs do wander to other planes of

, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which, I will have you know, my ancestors probably invented. 8 The sight of blood makes me queasy. Sapphire Dragon Ideals d6

honeycombs of hidden passages, deceptively thin walls, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no

Lower Tavick's Landing

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

one of the few changeling communities in Breland. These days, Lower Tavick’s Landing is best known for High Walls—a former residential district converted into a home for refugees from the Last War

Archaeologist

Backgrounds Tomb of Annihilation

century old. Suggested Characteristics Few archaeologists can resist the lure of an unexplored ruin or dungeon, particularly if such a site is the source of legends or is rumored to contain

disappeared on an expedition some time ago. 3 I have a friendly rival. Only one of us can be the best, and I aim to prove it’s me. 4 I won’t sell an art object or other treasure that

Lower Tavick's Landing

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

one of the few changeling communities in Breland. House Orien has a strong presence in Lower Tavick’s Landing, and Orien heirs, laborers, and teamsters can be found in many of the districts. House

Lyrandar and House Deneith are also well represented, with their representatives arranging matters of trade, transport, and security. These days, Lower Tavick’s Landing is best known for High Walls, a

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

they do, they obviously cheated. 6 Any creature that can hold their own against me must teach me how—whether they want to or not. 7 I cannot resist a game of dragonchess—which

, and secret chambers that allow them to traverse the entire lair without ever being seen by intruders. The best-defended sapphire dragon lairs have no easily accessible entrances or exits at all, and

Sharn Watch NPCs

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

garrison in Middle Central. He does his best to serve the interests of the nobles and wealthy patrons in the Central Plateau, and as a result these wards are among the safest in Sharn. But Yorgan’s

Commander, Iyanna is idealistic and honorable. She fights for the good of the common people. If the adventurers need an honest ally in the Watch, Iyanna is perhaps their best hope. Despite her father’s best

Madness

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

Madness At the best of times, the Underdark is a bizarre, alien, and inhospitable world, but the influence of the demon lords has transformed it into a domain of madness and chaos. Faerzress acts as

on the characters’ sanity (see “Madness” in chapter 8 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide). At various times in the adventure, characters will be called upon to make a saving throw to resist some madness

The Deep Roots of War

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

was the product of their obsession weeded out all but the best specimens for their slave pens. The illithids had no trouble overwhelming the remaining dwarves with their psionic power and soon put

them to work. The dwarves proved to be able slaves, but the elder brain saw within them another kind of usefulness. The dwarves’ innate ability to resist the effects of harmful substances such as poison

Things to Do in Tavick's Landing

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

. This is the name both of a secret, roaming gambling den and of the changeling who runs it. In addition to offering all manner of mundane games and bets, Chance is said to be able to arrange and cover

you can participate in the Sacrament of the Blood or consult with a priest. It’s also the best place to find a skilled necromancer, or to hear rumors about the latest schemes of the Order of the Emerald Claw.

Warlords of Droaam

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

scattered minotaur clans, the mysterious changeling city known as Lost. But other creatures have long been commingled. The ogres, orcs, trolls, hill giants, goblins, and kobolds of Droaam have never had

best for them. Tzaryan Rrac. A cunning oni with a large force of ogres and orcs at his disposal, Tzaryan Rrac was quick to embrace the arrival of the hags, but he also yearns for greater power. Rrac is

King's Dark Lanterns

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

, or its citizens. Headquarters. The King’s Citadel is based in Breland’s capital city of Wroat, under the command of the king’s brother, Lord Kor ir’Wynarn. A changeling named Captain Vron serves as the

even hold high positions in the Brelish government. Foreign Nations. Every nation knows the King’s Dark Lanterns serves as an espionage force and do their best to track the movements of Dark Lantern

Finders Guild

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

cases. A connection with the Finders Guild is viewed as a mark of high quality, a guarantee that a particular agency numbers among the best in the business. In the city of Sharn alone, four inquisitives

display in the University of Wynarn Museum of Antiquities—baffled watch officers seven years ago, but in a matter of five days, Fallester managed to pin the crime on a changeling thief called Spaut

Inspiration

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

inspiration to each character about once per session of play. Over time, you might want to award inspiration more or less often, at a rate that works best for your table. You might use the same rate for

example, in a campaign inspired by film noir, characters could have an additional flaw: “I can’t resist helping a person I find alluring despite warnings that he or she is nothing but trouble.” If the

Respect for the Players

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

you’ll encounter players who tell other players what their characters should do, claim the best magic items for themselves, bully the other players, and refuse to share the spotlight. Away from the game

(perhaps away from the table) that you have a group to please, not just one player. Tragic Limits Some players resist getting invested in the world of the game because they don’t want to endure the pain of

Horror Characteristics

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

. 8 I need to find the best in everyone and everything, even when that means denying obvious malice. 9 I’ve seen the evil of a type of place—like forests, cities, or graveyards—and resist going

Respect for the Players

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

you’ll encounter players who tell other players what their characters should do, claim the best magic items for themselves, bully the other players, and refuse to share the spotlight. Away from the game

(perhaps away from the table) that you have a group to please, not just one player. Tragic Limits Some players resist getting invested in the world of the game because they don’t want to endure the pain of

Cult of the Howling Hatred

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

perceptions over facts: illusionists, spies, and assassins, for example. Predatory or fierce winged creatures of any kind, even non-sentient monsters that would otherwise resist training, perceive the

philosophy. The Eternal Flame is the best of the lot, since the fire cultists share the decisiveness and creative energy of the Howling Hatred cult, even if they are overly proud and aggressive. Symbol of the Elder Elemental Eye

Traps in Play

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

, contain, or drive off any creature unfortunate enough to trigger them. A trap’s description specifies what happens when it is triggered. The attack bonus of a trap, the save DC to resist its effects, and

bypassed in the usual ways. For example, a trap that causes a room to slowly flood works best as a complex trap. On the trap’s turn, the water level rises. After several rounds, the room is completely flooded.

Random Encounters in Blingdenstone

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

with the party, Topsy and Turvy do their best to conceal and resist their lycanthropic curse if the adventurers have not already learned of it. In the time since they were imprisoned in Velkynvelve

Reaching the Bottom

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

singing with a wave of her hand. She introduces herself as Jebbek, and she says to the characters, “This is a robbery. If you resist, we’ll beat you black and blue.” Jebbek has no interest in treasure

. She demands that each character surrender the feeling of delight they remember from when they were given the best gift they ever received. Jebbek produces a stoppered gourd that can hold these

Traps in Play

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

, or drive off any creature unfortunate enough to trigger them. A trap's description specifies what happens when it is triggered. The attack bonus of a trap, the save DC to resist its effects, and the

the usual ways. For example, a trap that causes a room to slowly flood works best as a complex trap. On the trap's turn, the water level rises. After several rounds, the room is completely flooded.

Meeting the Secretary

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

must be upheld whatever the cost.” Bond. “My life and my service to the empire are one.” Flaw. “I know what’s best for the empire.” Archaeological Assignment Secretary Wei thanks the characters for

). Secretary Wei also plans to monitor the group’s investigation by using her crystal ball of telepathy to regularly cast scrying on Zhong Yin. During the investigation, Zhong Yin purposely fails the saving throws to resist the spell.

Exploring Automata

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

Exploring Automata CoupleOfKooks “You think Automata’s straight streets and ticks and tocks are order?! Wake up! The powers of Mechanus don’t want what’s best for you. They want you predicable

arrest those who resist. Should the characters come into conflict with the modron guards, Aristimus interrupts and orders the modrons to stand down after 1 round (proceed with “Agents of Order

The Streets of Sharn

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

Kundarak bank, a human noble screams at a dragonmarked dwarf, "What do you mean it's lost?" 07–09 A priest of Kol Korran preaches to a crowd, saying, "The best way to invest in yourself is to invest in

best deals on adventuring gear at Old Claggin's in Clifftop." 26–29 Some Morgrave students follow their dwarf professor onto a lift as she says, "Next stop: the Cogs!" 30–32 An out-of-breath gnome

Abyss

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

this layer the best way to escape the horrors of the Abyss. Iron fortresses dot the landscape, homes to petty lords and upstart demons that are as changeable as the Abyss itself. The portal leading to

to resist the temptation to turn against allies in order to survive. Heroic characters might make a desperate last stand against endless hordes of demons here, or they might try to avoid detection

Getting Around

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

inns ranging from modest to comfortable quality. Lower Central Olladra’s Kitchen Neither the best nor worst Sharn has to offer, Olladra’s Kitchen is home to a wide number of taverns and restaurants of

entertainment options. The Classic Theater is its most popular venue, but Smoky Towers offers a wide variety of more exotic fare. Dinner theater, changeling burlesque, and other diversions can be found in Smoky

Creating a Monster Stat Block

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

monster might be based on a real-world creature or a monster from myth, in which case its name might be obvious. If you need to invent a name, keep in mind that the best names either reflect the

Player’s Handbook. Step 3. Type A monster’s type provides insight into its origins and nature. The Monster Manual describes each monster type. Choose the type that best fits your concept for the monster

Kobolds

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

, builds improvised weapons in the hope of gaining some new advantage in combat. An inventor captures bugs, scoops up exotic dungeon slimes, and claims the best stolen goods as ingredients in its

a creature to make a saving throw to resist the spell’s effects, the kobold can spend 3 sorcery points to give one target of the spell disadvantage on its first saving throw against the spell

Encounters (A-C)

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

unoccupied space on the ground within 5 feet of her. The blizzard’s wind keeps her from flying, so the characters’ best hope of survival is to run away and lose themselves in the storm. If this encounter

icy path that leads to the Cave of the Berserkers (see "Cave of the Berserkers"). There is no saving throw to resist this teleportation effect. Chwinga Chwingas are elemental spirits that mean no

Nine Hells

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

piled high with treasures left behind by those who tried—and failed—to best him in a deal. Phlegethos Phlegethos, the fourth layer, is a fiery landscape whose seas of molten magma brew hurricanes of hot

aren’t immune to temptation and corruption, and they end up making the Nine Hells their eternal home. To avoid such a fate, good-hearted adventurers must resist the insidious manipulation, deceit, and treachery of devils, even when the devils promise to fulfill their deepest longings.

NPCs

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

Nalaskur Thaelond of Bargewright Inn has entrusted the shepherd Shalvus with an important assignment: to figure out the best way by which Goldenfields can be brought under the Black Network’s control

of them.” Flaw: “I can’t resist taking risks to feed my ambitions.” Lifferlas Huge Plant, Unaligned Armor Class 13 (natural armor) Hit Points 59 (7d12 + 14) Speed 20 ft. STR 19 (+4

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

!” Ideal. “The pursuit of true love compels me! Never shall I wilt if I have such a cause to champion.” Bond. “The beautiful Pollenella—a vision in stripes.” Flaw. “I cannot resist a pretty face

whomever I’m talking with.” Ideal. “Terror is the best teacher, and frightened children make the best workers.” Bond. “Skabatha Nightshade is my true, loving mother. I must honor and protect her

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