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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
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Reasoning toward Perfection
Their curious intellects and rational minds incline vedalken toward membership in the Azorius Senate, the Simic Combine, and (less often) the Izzet League. Whatever their guild
bioengineering or through extensive study, and others concentrate on perfecting society through the careful drafting and application of laws.
Vedalken Names
Vedalken are given names at birth, but
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Basic Rules (2014)
habitations in Oeble, that particular tenement had been built for humans, and smaller residents coped with the resulting awkwardness as best they could.
But at least the relative largeness of the apartment
his or her appearance. A male gnome’s beard, in contrast to his wild hair, is kept carefully trimmed but often styled into curious forks or neat points. A gnome’s clothing, though usually
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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A topaz dragon has claimed a stretch of coastline and ordered the residents of a seaside town to vacate the area or suffer the dragon’s wrath.
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A fishery that specializes in a type
. The dragon adds a feather to a necklace for each harpy slain.
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A curious water elemental supplies a young topaz dragon with aquatic delicacies so as to learn more about the dragon.
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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
teachers and storytellers who anchor Feywild communities. The worst of them are pompous and ill behaved, but even those remain gentle by nature and curious about all things—especially travelers from
of an arcanaloth seeking a powerful Feywild artifact.
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An adult moonstone dragon attempts to help a beholder worried that its dreams will soon give birth to a rival beholder.
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
course, you followed an equally long route when you came north from your place of birth. Though it isn’t unusual for Zakharans to visit the southern extremes of Faerûn for trading purposes, few
speech, and perhaps even your appearance all mark you as foreign. Curious glances are directed your way wherever you go, which can be a nuisance, but you also gain the friendly interest of scholars and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Haevault, Lorekeeper of House Haevault
A memory is a curious thing. One can come into consciousness unbidden, evoked by an unexpected scent or the words spoken by a friend. A memory can also be
vulnerable. Some linger like scars, not always visible but ever-present. Perhaps more so than any other race, elves are familiar with all aspects of memory. From birth, elves don’t sleep but instead
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
horror stories. While it’s true that most residents of the Domains of Dread never leave their home domains and wisely don’t fixate on what lies beyond the Mists, some daring souls do. Many such
carrying a message from the Keepers of the Feather
4 Curious members of the Keepers of the Feather led by a wereraven (see chapter 5) in disguise
5 A band of Vistani
6 A spirit that cries out before being yanked back into the Mists, leaving behind a Mist talisman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
inaction. Reasoning toward Perfection Their curious intellects and rational minds incline vedalken toward membership in the Azorius Senate, the Simic Combine, and (less often) the Izzet League. Whatever
Simic bioengineering or through extensive study, and others concentrate on perfecting society through the careful drafting and application of laws. Vedalken Names Vedalken are given names at birth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
of kobolds. These small, reptilian folk eye you curiously while a couple of humans watch from a distance. All the cloister’s residents are dressed in simple clothes, and no one carries a visible
Dragon’s Rest, the characters can interact with any of its residents. All the residents but Runara live in the small monastic cells cut into the cliff face (area A1 on the cloister map). Elder Runara
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Yeonido The people of Yeonido are proud of their traditions and welcoming to those who respect their ways. Structured Society Yeonido’s residents believe in sacrifice for the good of the
decides to establish their own clan, though they often face judgment from their birth clans. Rule by Magistrates The city-state of Yeonido is ruled by the beloved Queen Jin-Mi, a dragonborn said to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
their full sentences. Because of this, residents tend to live by their own creeds, carving out some semblance of order from a settlement in eternal flux. Either way, locals humor their leader—be they a
, and the few creatures that claim to have been inside the structure describe it as a hostile realm of mathematical impossibilities, a clockwork house of horrors. Some residents speculate the Cube is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Life in Yongjing Residents of Yongjing take great pride in their city and frequently boast about everything from its venerable age and historic architecture to its lack of unsavory elements—such as
residents are built around the clan, made up of several generations of family members and multiple spouses of any gender, typically joined through arranged marriages. A clear hierarchy within each of these
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, a bronze dragon who has lived in hiding in the region for centuries. The first residents of Heart’s Hollow were wanderers she rescued while disguised in human form. Over time, others lost in the
(see “Nezrah” below) can often be found here at a table jokingly called “the Mayor’s Office.” Heart’s Hollow Residents The lively people of Heart’s Hollow are mainly humans, hill dwarves, and kender
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of the keep prepare for battle but remain where they are. They cannot be surprised, and any ability checks to convince residents that intruding characters are not a threat are made with disadvantage
. Two unarmed and unarmored male drow named Elendar and Farril prepare meals here for the residents of the keep. Geas spells regularly cast by Drivvin prevent the two cooks from poisoning the food or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. To others, Wrath is a gentle giant, a curious protector who delights in birdsong and babbling brooks. Not much is known about the guardian’s past, but clues etched in the ruins of Faunel suggest that
residents make their dens near natural landmarks: waterfalls, rock formations, and the gnarled branches of magical trees. Camp Greenbriar A spiked wooden palisade lines the perimeter of Camp Greenbriar, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
color in the somber town, a spiral of weathered gray buildings in a pit under a perpetually overcast sky. The residents of Hopeless are a gloomy lot—defeated folk with nowhere else to go and no energy
following effects in and around the gate-town: Lingering Apathy. The residents of Hopeless are cheerless and indifferent. Charisma (Performance and Persuasion) checks to influence them are made with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
a stretch of coastline and ordered the residents of a seaside town to vacate the area or suffer the dragon’s wrath.
3 A fishery that specializes in a type of eel favored by a local topaz dragon
enjoy taunting a young topaz dragon who has moved into their territory. The dragon adds a feather to a necklace for each harpy slain.
4 A curious water elemental supplies a young topaz dragon with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
council, considered Karametra’s closest advisor and the de facto ruler of the city. Defenders and the Four Towers Karametra includes defense of the home in her domains, and the residents of Setessa
Ruling Council, the market, and anywhere else their paths take them. Such freedom is meant to cultivate a curious spirit and help the children find the path they’re most interested in following later
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
trust a hag. Hags are curious about other creatures of power. They enjoy receiving news and gossip about other hags and influential creatures such as dragons, demons, genies, and certain mortals
meaningful except under specific circumstances, such as an auspicious birth or a climactic encounter with a dangerous villain. Even when she’s offering a deal that seems to have no downside, a hag is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Harmonium. Residents of the Clerks’ Ward claim it’s the safest and most honest ward in Sigil. Conflict usually occurs on paper, and structured forums for debate allow folks to resolve disagreements
trickling back into the Cage. Called “mage drinkers” by the few who remember them, the aged Incantifers siphon magic to sustain their ancient power. Disturbed residents murmur about the Incanterium’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
equipment and crates have been crammed into every corner and alcove.
This floor once served as lodging for the fortress’s residents. Characters who enter the east hall see the barricaded door leading
feels unwell; its speed is halved; and it has disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. At birth, the tadpole chews its way through vital organs and out of the host’s chest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
alongside its residents. Better yet, if you’re of an adventuresome bent, register in your favored ward and compete! Who knows? Your name or visage might soon have a place in the House of Heroes
This day commemorates the birth of the city. The Field of Triumph is the site of illusory displays that chronicle the history of Waterdeep, as well as martial exhibitions by the Guard and other worthies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, lacking space to store these unwanted things in the manor, moved them to the family crypt beneath the house. There they lie now, largely forgotten. Not long after, shantytown residents in the Outer
beneath each display indicate the purpose of these curious tools and credit the inventors and lands of origin, where known. Persistent rumors hold that a hidden treasure vault, guarded by clockwork
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, lacking space to store these unwanted things in the manor, moved them to the family crypt beneath the house. There they lie now, largely forgotten. Not long after, shantytown residents in the Outer
beneath each display indicate the purpose of these curious tools and credit the inventors and lands of origin, where known. Persistent rumors hold that a hidden treasure vault, guarded by clockwork
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, runs the operation from a surprisingly modest converted warehouse in Heapside. The son of an established Lower City tailor, he had always rankled at the way Lower City residents were treated by haughty
those wards catering to poor Outer City residents, the hospital has constant security problems, from angry patients to spontaneously arising undead, unethical or experimental treatments by priests of non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, runs the operation from a surprisingly modest converted warehouse in Heapside. The son of an established Lower City tailor, he had always rankled at the way Lower City residents were treated by haughty
know where they can go for help. Chronically understaffed, especially in those wards catering to poor Outer City residents, the hospital has constant security problems, from angry patients to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
trespassers to back away from their den. The cub is indifferent—curious but skittish. What the Bears Know. The bears’ attitudes improve by one step if the characters offer them food or if a character
beings, the pixies and sprites are perfectly amiable, revealing themselves and welcoming such characters to their home. If the characters inquire about the garden or any of its residents, the Fey huddle up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
smattering of smaller buildings that support their cycle of enforcement, adjudication, and punishment. Residents of other wards rarely visit the Lady’s Ward without official business. Fortunes are won and
belch smoke and flame. Forge of Doom. A colossal forge dominates the first floor of the Armory, which is open to the public. Mercenaries, mongers, and other curious buyers gawk at industrious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
curious about any racket. The duergar use crossbows (see area B5) while the cultists in B7 come to aid the forces here. Development If the characters defeat the guards here and depart the temple, Marlos
bunks in this room. The cultists keep odd hours, and at any given time 1d4 are sacked out in their bunks. At least two of the residents are awake even in the middle of the night. They assume that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
a pensive look. At birth, a copper dragon’s scales are a ruddy brown with a metallic tint. As the dragon ages, its scales become more coppery in color, later taking on a green tint as it ages. A
possessing the item. Instead, it might send curious treasure hunters on a wild goose chase to search for the object while it watches from afar for its own pleasure. A Copper Dragon’s Lair Copper dragons