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For some reason that is unknown, black cinnamon trees emanate a subtle magic and one in every hundred or so cinnamon trees across Obojima
gains this special trait. There are many legends surrounding the first black cinnamon tree. Kuroki village tells the tale of a wizard who walked into a cinnamon tree, turning it black—the sacred tree still stands to this day in the center of Kuroki Temple.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
red dragon’s creation strongly resembles a fire elemental, while a black dragon’s is similar to a water elemental, but viscous and foul-looking. A green dragon’s animated poison
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
animated breath is a bipedal creature formed from the same energy as the breath weapon of the dragon that created it. A red dragon’s creation strongly resembles a fire elemental, while a black dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
created it. A red dragon’s creation strongly resembles a fire elemental, while a black dragon’s is similar to a water elemental, but viscous and foul-looking. A green dragon’s animated
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
created it. A red dragon’s creation strongly resembles a fire elemental, while a black dragon’s is similar to a water elemental, but viscous and foul-looking. A green dragon’s animated
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. A red dragon’s creation strongly resembles a fire elemental, while a black dragon’s is similar to a water elemental, but viscous and foul-looking. A green dragon’s animated poison
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
treasure from the territory around their lairs.
An animated breath is a bipedal creature formed from the same energy as the breath weapon of the dragon that created it. A red dragon’s creation
strongly resembles a fire elemental, while a black dragon’s is similar to a water elemental, but viscous and foul-looking. A green dragon’s animated poison breath looks like billowing clouds of
Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
gold to black. While their hands prove as nimble as those of other humanoids, leonin have retractable feline claws, which they can extend instantly. This, along with their ability to produce bone
’s superiority proven), the insult is forgotten—along with the vanquished foe.
Pride and Self-Reliance
Few leonin devote themselves to the service of the gods. Centuries ago, the leonin
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Frost.First Form
In her first form, Auril appears as a hunched, 7-foot-tall biped with the head of a snowy owl, black talons, cloven hooves, and grayish-white wolf fur covering her body from the neck down
can’t truly die (although the characters can rid the world of her for a time). Thus, she has no reason to capitulate to mortals’ demands. As the embodiment of winter’s cruelty, she is
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
. If you select one of the dragonborn races in this chapter, follow these additional rules during character creation.
Ability Score Increases
When determining your character’s ability scores
Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
quirk for a lizardfolk character or to inspire a unique mannerism.
Lizardfolk Quirks
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You hate waste and see no reason not to scavenge fallen enemies. Fingers are tasty and
(secret), Jhank (hammer), Kepesk (storm), Kethend (gem), Korth (danger), Kosj (small), Kothar (demon), Litrix (armor), Mirik (song), Othokent (smart), Sauriv (eye), Throden (many), Thurkear (night), Usk (iron), Valignat (burn), Vargach (battle), Verthica (mountain), Vutha (black), Vyth (steel)
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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
, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.
Vibrant Expression
A gnome’s energy and enthusiasm for living shines through every inch of his or her tiny body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Appendix C: Adapting to Other Worlds Old as creation itself, Elemental Evil has arisen in a thousand different worlds across the ages of the multiverse. Princes of the Apocalypse describes the rise
of Elemental Evil in the world of the Forgotten Realms setting. However, there is no reason you couldn’t adjust this adventure to fit in almost any world that is part of the Dungeons & Dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
ambitions. They devote their lives to the pursuit of perfection, and the best come close to realizing that goal. But for all their dedication, dwarves are mortal, which means they are fallible. And that’s
where Abbathor comes in. The dwarves’ attachment to their creations has a dark side: many of them fall victim to feelings of selfishness and greed. The culprit is Abbathor, the black sheep of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
signify his blindness, caused by a wound dealt to him by Ao when he questioned the justice of the Overgod’s actions. Tyr’s followers devote themselves to the cause of justice, to the righting of wrongs and
stiff-necked about matters of theology and laws, seeing things in terms of black and white. Tyr’s credo of lawfulness and honesty is a demanding one, and his priests remind the faithful not to hold in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Bent Pyramid, which is encased in black granite, has no interior, no temple, and no obvious reason for existing. Sute’s Chosen, however, know it sits atop a well of immense magical power that can be tapped by manipulating sound waves.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Sea of Moving Ice Titanic icebergs bob in a churning black sea of unknown depth, crashing into one another with destructive results. Floating amid these mountains of ice, shrouded by mist, is Auril’s
island. Using sheer force of will, the Frostmaiden can anchor the island or cause it to slowly drift about. For that reason, the island doesn’t appear on maps of the Sea of Moving Ice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Wizardry There’s a reason most powerful wizards are old. The special formulas of action, item, and sound that produce wizardly magic require precision, and such precision comes only from long
mental barriers in order to achieve ever greater mastery. Of all peoples, elves are perhaps best suited to wizardry. They have centuries of life to devote to their studies, and their trance effectively
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Temple of Black Earth When the elemental prophets were drawn to Tyar-Besil, the servants of elemental earth took control of the northeast quarter of the dwarven ruins. Long ago, this area served as
produced by the nearby elemental node. Unlike the members of the other three cults, the Black Earth cultists have easy access to the surface. This quarter of the temple complex lies almost directly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, obsession, and the cycle of creation and destruction. As a forge radiates heat in the area around it, Purphoros’s influence provides inspiration to mortals. He makes exquisitely crafted objects almost
muscular man whose coal-hued skin is mostly covered in mutable organic bronze. He might also appear in the form of a fiery phoenix or a bull made of cooling lava, and for that reason, both of those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
Adventure Hooks All the characters have volunteered, for whatever reason, to join Spelljammer Academy: a shadowy enclave of spellcasters and swords-for-hire situated on the remote and mysterious
compatible with Adventurers League play and require no additional adaptation. Follow the guidelines present for the D&D Adventurers League for character creation and rewards, available in the D&D
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Returned never speak, rendering their judgments only in gestures. Order of Phaios A cabal of mages known as the Order of Phaios defend Asphodel with their magic. The mages of the order devote themselves to
studying arcane mysteries that could never be unraveled in a single life. Like all Returned, though, they have difficulty remembering what they learn. For this reason, the rooms of their order’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
by rich deposits of limestone favored in the creation of monuments and tombs. A largely disused quarry nearby now shelters a community of recluses called River’s Shelter. All of the residents expect
to die soon, for one reason or another, and seek to cleanse themselves with the White Oasis’s waters before meeting their end.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
knots around itself. “I unearthed this in the Fortress Badlands during my most recent expedition. Its creator and use remain uncertain. But by investigating the reason for its creation, we stand to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Zhentarim believes intrigue in Yartar is to blame: someone wants to harm the Black Network’s profits. Zhentarim agents first suspected the Harpers, but trusted spies recently reported back that an
destabilize Yartar so they can replace the current waterbaron with their own stooge. Then the new waterbaron can swiftly fix the troubles and thereby win local support. The Black Network is an incidental
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. However, Primus’s creation had an unforeseen side effect: the chaotic energy absorbed by the stone spawned the horrors that came to be known as slaadi. Sages refer to Primus’s massive creation as the
Spawning Stone for this reason. The slaadi wiped out every last modron enclave in Limbo. As creatures of utter chaos, slaadi loathe modrons and attack them on sight. Nonetheless, Primus stands by his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
, Xerrion Shadowdusk escaping into Undermountain with the black tablet, the creation of a new Shadowdusk Hold in the dungeon’s depths, Xerrion’s marriage to Lady Margaraste, and the married couple
Undermountain in their free time, pouring treasure into family coffers, and giving a black tablet to their brother, Xerrion. The carvings go on to show the original Shadowdusk Hold (in Waterdeep) on fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
knife is undertaken by a collective of artisans, and requires a range of exotic materials and components. Additionally, the act of creation takes twenty or more years off the lead artisan’s life. It goes
faction, you’d almost never see two teams in the same place at the same time — unless they had been given opposite tasks for some reason. If that’s the case, get out of there quick, because whatever happens next isn’t going to be pleasant.
— Omin Dran
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
, 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 communities
. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
, 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 communities
. Louder sounds punctuate the hum: a crunch of grinding gears here, a minor explosion there, a yelp of surprise or triumph, and especially bursts of laughter. Gnomes take delight in life, enjoying every moment of invention, exploration, investigation, creation, and play.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
trees are everywhere. In one corner of the town square stands the Great Shalarn, a black stone statue of a famous war stallion bred in Amphail long ago. Gelded by a prankster, the rearing horse is
precariously to the high, tilted saddle, waving their arms and commanding imaginary armies into battle. Within spitting distance of the statue is the Stag-Horned Flagon, a cozy tavern. Reason to Visit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
mysterious and terrifying figure known far and wide as “the Dark Lady.” Locals warn everyone to stay well away from the ruins. The truth of the tale is that the “Dark Lady” is a female adult black shadow
. Reason to Visit. A side trek in chapter 6 takes place at Rundreth Manor, and the characters have a chance to confront the Dark Lady and perhaps find common cause against the cults.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
.) Herivin Dardragon is also worried about one of his regulars, a female shield dwarf prospector named Wulgreda. She has not stopped by in a long time (and is a prisoner in the Temple of the Black
Earth). Reason to Visit. Westbridge is a target when the cultists take revenge for the characters’ actions. The characters probably come to Westbridge in the aftermath of the “Dire Tidings” counterattack in chapter 4, or after the “Counsel of Despair” event in chapter 5.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
wraith first rises up from the floor, it says, “Your presence is offensive to me, your life forfeit. My treasures are mine alone, not yours to plunder!” If the characters make no attempt to reason with
the wraith, it attacks. If the characters try to reason with the wraith, it listens to what they have to say, provided they have not harmed it in any way or seized any of its property. The wraith is






