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Shadar-kai

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Shadar-kai are the elves of the Shadowfell, originally drawn to that dread realm by the Raven Queen. Over the centuries, some of them have continued to serve her, while others have ventured into the

weight that humans have in our world. If you’d like to determine your character’s height or weight randomly, 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.

Fisher

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

’s discretion, a number of those listeners become friendly toward you; this is not a magical effect, and continued amicability on their part depends on your actions. You can roll on the following

table to help determine the theme of your tale or choose one that best fits your character. Alternatively, work with your DM to create your own fishing tale. d8 Tale 1 Lobster

Fey

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

from the town’s associated Outer Plane. Outlands Fey d4 Encounter 1 Revelers joined a group of satyrs in their festivities. As the satyrs’ celebration has continued for over a year, the revelers

makes some of the best cookies in the Outlands. 3 A pack of blink dogs tracks a band of maelephants (presented later in this book) to prevent them from spoiling lands influenced by the Upper Planes. 4 A

Test Results

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

the test to determine what order the character is best suited to. During the Test The test should involve a clear choice between good, neutrality, and evil as represented by the orders of the White

Robes, the Red Robes, and the Black Robes, respectively. As it unfolds, give the character the opportunity to choose any order they please. If the character makes a surprising choice, consider asking the

The Hunters' Role

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

The Hunters’ Role Once you know the form of Pharaoh Ankhtepot’s ka, determine how the characters become involved with the hunt for it. Events might make finding the soul to be in the characters’ best

characters die, Pharaoh Ankhtepot resurrects them (perhaps as reborn; see chapter 1). Their continued existence is contingent on searching for and finding his ka.

Iroas's Champions

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

with her bare hands. As the games commenced, the rumors continued, and athletic victories seemed hollow so long as the so-called best was not there to compete. When Kelephne did arrive, she was

Keepers of the Feather

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

aided brave souls from the shadows, manipulating fortune to confound some of Strahd’s more diabolical plots. Over generations, the wereravens’ hidden resistance to Strahd continued in Barovia, but

their wisdom and their subtle resistance to evil with those who needed it most. However, the Mists find a way to twist even the best of intentions. In the cities of urbane domains like Borca, Darkon

Icewind Dale

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

discouraged from striking out on their own, and when they do, they often fail, either due to the dangers of the waters, being blocked out of the best fishing areas, or simply being refused trade by

less influence than they had on the rest of Icewind Dale a century or two ago. The dwarves here claim their continued allegiance to Clan Battlehammer of Mithral Hall, even though they returned to the

Fisher

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

friendly toward you; this is not a magical effect, and continued amicability on their part depends on your actions. You can roll on the following table to help determine the theme of your tale or

choose one that best fits your character. Alternatively, work with your DM to create your own fishing tale. d8 Tale 1 Lobster Wrestling. You fought in hand-to-hand combat with an immense lobster. 2 It

Ground Floor (C4-C9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

everything you would expect to see in a kitchen of this size can be found here, including dish-filled cupboards, cleaning supplies, and cooking utensils. Mice scurry across the floor, trying their best

rotting wooden coffin containing the moldy bones of its occupant, or something more terrifying. The baron’s two daughters, Sylphene and Heluthe, perished at the ages of six and nine, respectively, and

Baalzebul

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

only recently has Baalzebul worked off all those transgressions and been returned to his former humanoid form. In all that time, he has not told a lie to another devil, and his continued honesty is

from a position of strength. Although Baalzebul claims a great number of unsuspecting souls, almost all of them are pathetic, incompetent wretches best suited for the dreg legions, whose only task is to die as slowly as possible so that they might delay the advance of an abyssal army.

Gold Dragon Adventures

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

flying cloud giant citadel, winning the continued right to dwell there in repeated gambling games. 5 A young gold dragon and an archmage are uneasy companions, bound to defend each other by the

Siren’s Lens. 6 An imprisoned mummy lord has convinced its adult gold dragon jailer that the mummy’s plans for domination will be for the best in the long run. 7 An adult gold dragon

Warforged Colossus

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

amounts of gold flowed from Cyre’s coffers into the vaults of House Cannith as research and development continued, working toward a new kind of warforged that would bring an end to the war once and for

all, and establish Cyre’s martial supremacy for centuries to come. With Cyre’s immense wealth fueling its effort, House Cannith called upon the ingenuity of its best artificers and magewrights

Factions in the North

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

the North. Its members crave wealth and personal power, though the public face of the organization appears much more benign, offering the best mercenaries money can buy. Adventurers allied with the

possibility of establishing trade relations with the giants or bribing them, if necessary, to ensure their own continued wealth and prosperity. At the same time, the Zhentarim profits by selling the services of

Character Advancement

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

amenities. Rumors “The food at the tavern is the best in the Borderlands!” (Doubtful) “My inn is the only place visitors to the keep can stay overnight.” (False) Bandit Ambush A

negative circumstances, respectively. See the D&D Beyond Basic Rules for more on Advantage and Disadvantage. In the “Bandit Ambush” encounter, Pral is Hostile, so characters have Disadvantage on checks to

Elturgard

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

Companion drew many to Elturgard, and the best among them was named High Observer to rule in the High Rider’s place. To maintain order among the many faiths of the paladins, a special knighthood was created

, outside assistance is essential to the continued defense of the realm. FORT MORNINGLORD Several years ago, the entire complement of paladins at Fort Morninglord simply disappeared in a calamitous

Temple Locations T1-T9

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

their best. Azirssa’s Workouts. Any character who wants to can join in one of the hag’s workouts. If any characters look particularly unfit or scrawny, Vile Sazha singles them out and tries to goad

complete this activity, a character must perform three sets of continuous squats and succeed on three incrementally harder Constitution checks—DC 10, DC 13, and DC 16, respectively. A character who

Maze of Mists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

mists. Creatures feeling their way along the walls find their sense of touch numbed, so they’re never quite sure if they rounded a corner or continued straight. Because of these effects, don’t show

creatures and traps within the pyramid All the maze’s exits, including those in this room Where Amun Sa’s staff and star-gem are kept (areas P67 and area P68, respectively) The mummy lord Nafik (see

Hrakhamar

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

. Despite their best efforts, the firenewts have been unable to force the door or defeat the locks. Locked Door. The door’s upper lock is embedded in an adamantine frame resembling a stylized form of

, they’re worth 20 gp and 400 sp, respectively. An albino dwarf or a character skilled at smithing could smelt out the valuable metals with the equipment in Hrakhamar in a few hours. A character who

Faerûn

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

even the northern metropolises of Baldur’s Gate and Waterdeep, its influence is curtailed by the unwillingness of its rulers to work together in the nation’s best interest. The members of the Council

best able to take advantage of trade routes and access to the Sea of Fallen Stars. As in the North, there are cold lands to the east, as well as more temperate regions. As one travels farther from the

Lower Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Mortuary, which used to reside in the ward, have been bitten off by the neighboring Lady’s and Hive Wards, respectively. Still, the Lower Ward remains a necessary industrial powerhouse in the City of

in Sigil keeps a secret hoard of knowledge available only to its members. Kesto Brighteyes (chaotic good, gnome Athar null; see Morte’s Planar Parade), does his best to even out that imbalance. Kesto

Random Encounters in Yon

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

the party, the dandelion unsheathes its rapier to defend his beloved honeybee. Upon seeing Amidor, the cyclops roars in Giant, “You stole queen bee! Mudlump needs queen to make honey mead! Best mead in

“To be continued!” unfurls in front of the scene, and then the curtains close. From the folds of its robes, the hooded figure presents a document to each character. Each one looks like a ticket with a

Villa Locations

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

, respectively. Four invisible imps lurk among the vases on the high shelf, one in each corner. The imps swoop down to attack anyone they perceive as intruders, including characters who have

beyond the ability of any of the characters. Falaster Fisk, a spy imprisoned in the dungeon (area V29), can advise the characters that taking the box to Candlekeep is their best bet for learning what

Landro Locations

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

Mourning looking for their best friend, the warforged Mercy (see the “Warforged Pilgrims” section earlier in this chapter). The stress of the situation caused Filch’s comatose state. Mercy and Filch would

colossus’s legs (area L7) and abdomen (areas L9–area L11), respectively. A 10-foot-wide antigravity well cylinder serves as a spine, connecting to area L9. Treasure. A weapon rack on the wall opposite

Underlevel Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

skitterwidgets, which follow those commands to the best of their ability. The figures crawling on the floor are three Livestock cult fanatics who go by the names Pig Wheat (the halfling), Ram Sugar (the dragonborn

blinking. The wireframe windows mounted above the console are magic projection screens that act as security cameras, showing the interior of the tower (areas B1, B2, B3, and B4, respectively). Stonky has

Red Larch Locations

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

ovens. The dining room is mainly used for drinking, with “the Helm” (the tavern across the road) currently providing the best meals in town travelers can easily buy. While the Helm at Highsun is the

caravan that came from Beliard through Westbridge, arriving in Red Larch two days ago. The caravan continued south without Zomith, but she can confirm that she brawled with Mirabaran guards from the

High Hall Cathedral

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

). These locations are keyed to map 2.2, map 2.3, and map 2.4, respectively. Most of these descriptions highlight what the areas contain if a devil attack has not taken place there. Based on the encounters

priests dead and no one of higher authority to help her, she does her best to keep people calm and quiet. A simple sage and an expert on possession and exorcism, she is only just starting her career as a

Paliset Hall Locations

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

west and east walls of this area between the foyer and the ballroom. Oren is diplomatic and ingratiating without being obsequious. When confronted with turmoil, he does his best to maintain a calm

, and the casks contain wine. The staircases lead to areas P6 and area P8, respectively. Storage Closets. Both storage closets are locked. Oren (see area P3) and Anisetta (see area P8) carry keys to

Zorzula's Rest Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

rope holds a crude name tag around the giant badger’s neck; the name tag says “Bessie” in Goblin. Bessie burrowed into the outpost through the pantry one day and has been the enclave’s “best girl” ever

southeast, respectively. A shaft leads to the upper level. The mine shaft is 30 feet long and ascends to the outpost’s bunks (area Z4). If the characters fixed the elevator in the bunks, they can use

Wedding Itinerary

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

execution are among the best possible outcomes. Ideally, the players coming up with hilarious ways to escape will allow them to prevent such fates. Even if the characters have not used Flabbergast’s

can feel like the best path to securing the orrery component and winning, while some players might blurt out their secret goal with the excuse that their character would try to do so. Encourage

Lambent Zenith Locations

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

spelljamming ship, the Verdant Branch, was attacked by space pirates, he escaped on a lifeboat with his best friend, a blink dog named Ikasa, as well as a treant named Redbud, who had grown into the lifeboat’s

stretching toward the stern segment and the starboard segment, respectively. These tethers indicate the links between the wards and the runes in these respective locations. Z19: Safe Room An

Lair Locations

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

incense burner are silver, worth 10 gp, 3 gp, and 5 gp respectively. The chest contains 20 gp and a potion of water breathing. 19. Senior Shaman’s Sleeping Quarters A single cot rests by the south wall, an

, 5 gp, and 3 gp each, respectively. 36. Royal Bath This bare, stone-flagged room features a twenty-foot-square pool of clear water at its center. The floor of the pool is stepped to provide easy

Maelstrom Level 2

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

, Serissa views the arrest of her sisters as a sensible precaution. On Serissa’s orders, Uthor has Mirran and Nym confined to their towers (areas 30 and area 31, respectively), with a storm giant guard

. Dealing with Uthor Uthor cares deeply for Serissa and does his best not to anger, frighten, or undermine her. He advises her not to trust small folk, but otherwise doesn’t interfere in her negotiations

Guildhouse Locations

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

, respectively. Secret Door. A secret door in the office’s back wall leads to area G6. G6: Basement Staircase A wooden staircase in the northeast corner of this empty, boarded-up room leads to the basement. The

Dusk has his best interests at heart and pleads for release. G35: Storage Room Lining two walls of this room are four wooden crates and four wooden chests. The crates contain stolen weapons and

Lower Palace Locations

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

convince Shon that they have Prismeer’s best interests at heart, he gives them the horn and tells them where to find Zybilna (area P22), warning them about the jabberwock if he hasn’t already done so. P29

floors of the five cages are currently suspended above the sludge at heights of 10 feet, 20 feet, 30 feet, 40 feet, and 50 feet, respectively. Each cage’s height is controlled by one of the levers on the

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