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Wersten Kern

Monsters Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

. Black, thorny rose stems sprout from the creature’s body while it is cursed, imposing disadvantage on the creature’s ability checks and attack rolls and halving its speed. A creature that

recites names of souls slain by Lord Soth;Soth and his company, channeling their mortal terror. Each creature that isn’t an Undead within 30 feet of her must make a DC 16 Wisdom saving throw. On a

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

humans interact often, half-elves are sometimes numerous enough to form small communities of their own. They enjoy the company of other half-elves, the only people who truly understand what it is to live

between these two worlds. In most parts of the world, though, half-elves are uncommon enough that one might live for years without meeting another. Some half-elves prefer to avoid company altogether

Heretic

Magic Items Quests from the Infinite Staircase

17, and a Charisma of 15. It has hearing and darkvision out to a range of 120 feet. The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common and Giant, and it can communicate with its wielder telepathically

language you know. Personality. Heretic craves the destruction of good-aligned gods and their supporters. The blade is condescending and snobby, especially in the company of priests and other pious

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

sang from every page. Long into the night Liriel read, lighting candle after precious candle. She’d never given much thought to humans, but these stories fascinated her. In these yellowed

. Human skin shades range from nearly black to very pale, and hair colors from black to blond (curly, kinky, or straight); males might sport facial hair that is sparse or thick. A lot of humans have a

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

master in your fields of study. Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead

, sometimes as a means toward other ideals. d8 Personality Trait 1 I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the

Deep Dragon Wyrmling Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

; black-and-gray hide is smooth like a salamander’s, and their eyes are pale. As they age, their spore breath causes fungi to bloom across their skin, especially around the head and neck. Their

I rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal

Young Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

instill fear and scar the mind. Deep dragons’ black-and-gray hide is smooth like a salamander’s, and their eyes are pale. As they age, their spore breath causes fungi to bloom across their

seeing the deepest places in the ocean. 8 I find I rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation

Ancient Solar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

choose to succeed instead. Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically. Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and

shell, shiny black and opaque. When an egg is close to hatching, the shell becomes translucent, allowing the light from the unborn wyrmling’s wings to shine through.A Solar Dragon’s Lair

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

stare, then appeared to go back to sleep. — Richard Lee Byers, The Black Bouquet A constant hum of busy activity pervades the warrens and neighborhoods where gnomes form their close-knit

know that most races don’t share their sense of humor, but they enjoy anyone’s company just as they enjoy everything else they set out to do. Subrace Choose one of the subraces below

Blackrazor Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Hidden in the dungeon of White Plume Mountain, Blackrazor shines like a piece of night sky filled with stars. Its black scabbard is decorated with pieces of cut obsidian. You gain a +3 bonus to

feet. The weapon can speak, read, and understand Common, and can communicate with its wielder telepathically. Its voice is deep and echoing. While you are attuned to it, Blackrazor also understands

Adult Solar Dragon

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

choose to succeed instead. Nebulous Thoughts. Magical attempts to read the dragon’s mind or glean its thoughts fail automatically. Siege Monster. The dragon deals double damage to objects and

shell, shiny black and opaque. When an egg is close to hatching, the shell becomes translucent, allowing the light from the unborn wyrmling’s wings to shine through.A Solar Dragon’s Lair A

Prisoner 13

Monsters Keys from the Golden Vault

. Shroud Tattoo. Prisoner 13 can’t be targeted by divination spells or any feature that would read her thoughts, and she can’t be perceived through magical scrying sensors. She can&rsquo

. Black and gray smoke and shadows coil down her left arm, ending in runes on the fingers of her left hand. Knotwork. Purple and blue knotwork and runes run down her right arm, across the back of her right

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to

convey the impression of great erudition. 2 I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have. 3 I’m used to helping out those who

Diplomats or Wanderers

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

interact often, half-elves are sometimes numerous enough to form small communities of their own. They enjoy the company of other half-elves, the only people who truly understand what it is to live

between these two worlds. In most parts of the world, though, half-elves are uncommon enough that one might live for years without meeting another. Some half-elves prefer to avoid company altogether

Chromatic Dragonborn

Species Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Dragonborn with chromatic ancestry claim the raw elemental power of chromatic dragons. The vibrant colors of black, blue, green, red, and white dragons gleam in those dragonborn’s scaled skin

. Whichever scores you decide to increase, none of the scores can be raised above 20. Languages Your character can speak, read, and write Common and one other language that you and your DM agree is

Diplomats or Wanderers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

interact often, half-elves are sometimes numerous enough to form small communities of their own. They enjoy the company of other half-elves, the only people who truly understand what it is to live

between these two worlds. In most parts of the world, though, half-elves are uncommon enough that one might live for years without meeting another. Some half-elves prefer to avoid company altogether

Adult Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind. Deep dragons’ black

rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind. Deep dragons’ black-and

rather enjoy the company of people—as long as they remain unaware of my true nature. Deep Dragon Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal

Joint Effort

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

Joint Effort Players — and especially new players — should keep in mind the amount of creativity and collaboration a company position requires when determining which position is the best fit for

their character. In addition to their various mechanical benefits, the features of each company position are intended to offer players and DMs the opportunity to collaborate on crafting campaign narrative

Arrival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Arrival When the characters arrive at the tower, read the following boxed text aloud: The House of Thalivar is a tall tower at the heart of the town. Recently rebuilt by soldiers, the structure now

company of fifteen guards inhabit the tower, led by the wizard Gallio Elibro and his guard captain Hazz Yarrum. Two halflings serve the household as cooks and porters. Refer to “Meeting Gallio Elibro” when the characters present themselves for their quest.

M1. Main Entrance

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

the door, read: The surface of the door assumes the likeness of a skull-faced hag. “The moon-twin is not welcome here,” it says in a raspy voice. “All others may step forward and pass through the black

her sister as quickly as possible. Amidor, Pollenella, and any other guides accompanying the party stay with Gleam, keeping her company while she waits. Entrance Hall. The discordant music that fills

Getting to Avernus

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

— someone with a history of battling devils in the Nine Hells. I think you’ll enjoy her company very much. Her name is Lulu.” Characters need not leave for Traxigor’s tower at once. If they wish to

remain in Candlekeep for a while, Sylvira is happy to accommodate them. However, Reya Mantlemorn becomes more impatient the longer they stay. Falaster Fisk parts company with the characters at this time

81. Ebon Pool

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

pool, read: The black marble sinks into the ooze, which rises up suddenly to form a four-foot-tall black obelisk — a miniature version of the obelisk that stood outside the tomb entrance. Any creature

81. Ebon Pool A pool of jet-black ooze glistens inside this silent chamber, whose walls are decorated with relief carvings depicting black stars. The pool radiates an aura of conjuration magic to a

K4. Carriage House

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

K4. Carriage House Read the following text if the characters open the carriage house doors: The double doors swing open to reveal a sleek, black carriage fitted with glass windows and brass lanterns.

Arriving at the House

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

Arriving at the House When the characters seek the source of the light, read or paraphrase the following description: Gradually the haze and brush give way, revealing a bald hilltop. There stands a

grim black tower, the last defiant turret of a long-crumbled fortress. Attached to this tower is a three-story manor house, weather beaten and veined with ivy. A porch girds the house, its sagging roof

Entering Candlekeep

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

Hearth. The Hearth In Candlekeep’s pub, guests and monks can enjoy each other’s company and a good meal. Read the following boxed text to describe the Hearth: The pub has a low ceiling supported by

Entering Candlekeep Although some visitors travel to Candlekeep by air, most arrive on foot or on horseback. When the characters arrive at the gatehouse, read the following boxed text to the players

25. Scrying Pool

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

characters gazing into the pool is wearing an amulet of the black skull (see appendix C and area 28), the tomb guardian becomes aware of the party’s scrying after 1 minute. When that happens, read

similar effect reveals an aura of divination over the water. When any character gazes into the font, read: As the water begins to swirl, eerie light emanates from within the basin. Slowly, an image resolves

Arrival in Doomspace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

in chapter 5, read: The Wildspace orrery shows the black vortex with two planets slowly spiraling around it. The system also has twelve moons—one close to the vortex, one orbiting each planet, and

Arrival in Doomspace As the characters leave the Astral Sea and enter Doomspace, read the following boxed text: The silvery haze thins as the ship enters a system that appears to have no sun. The

Preparation

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

Preparation Before running the adventure, prepare as follows: Step 1. Read the “Adventure Background” and the “Village of Respite” sections. Optionally, read about the Elemental Plane of Air in the

following stat blocks in the Monster Manual or on D&D Beyond: Assassin Black Dragon, Adult Cloaker Commoner Darkmantle Fungus, Violet Fungus Necrohulk Grick Ancient Knight Mage Noble Piercer Pirate Pirate

Getting Started

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

Getting Started This cave is connected to cave G via the stairs east of area K5 (see map K). If the characters approach from outside the cave, read the following boxed text aloud to begin: A foul

draft issues from this cave. Red strata intertwine with bulging black veins running through the hewn rock. A sinister crimson light dances deep in the cave. The stench issues from the rotting ogre in area K2.

Black Dragon Adventures

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

epicurean tastes is poaching game in a noble’s hunting preserve at a frightening pace. Connected Creatures Black dragons prefer the company of creatures that are easy to control and present little

Black Dragon Adventures The Black Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving black dragons. Black Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook 1 A

Q20. South Alcove

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

glass pane through which a slight breeze passes, causing the curtain to move. When the characters look behind the curtain, read: A black cloth covers something atop a white marble pedestal. Beneath

the black cloth is the severed head of a randomly determined character — an illusion created by Strahd’s consciousness. In actuality, it’s an exquisite alabaster bust of a handsome, middle-aged human

Fabled Treasures

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

the History skill who lays eyes on one of these treasures can recall its lore with a successful DC 20 Intelligence (History) check. Black Opal Crown The Black Opal Crown was once worn by the archmage

swallow the world but was consumed by his own creation. The yuan-ti nightmare speaker Fenthaza (see chapter 4) believes that the Black Opal Crown can awaken Dendar the Night Serpent. If the characters find

High Elf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

and other races. The sun elves of Faerûn (also called gold elves or sunrise elves) have bronze skin and hair of copper, black, or golden blond. Their eyes are golden, silver, or black. Moon elves (also

called silver elves or gray elves) are much paler, with alabaster skin sometimes tinged with blue. They often have hair of silver-white, black, or blue, but various shades of blond, brown, and red are

Lost Mine of Phandelver

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

. Lionshield Delivery Linene Graywind, who runs the trading post in Phandalin on behalf of a mercantile company, the Lionshield Coster, has a colleague, Alaestra Ulgar, who lives in Triboar with her

that they contact Urlam Stockspool in Triboar. Urlam is always looking for adventurers to help further the Black Network’s cause, and Halia vouches that “his rewards for good service are lavish.” She

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