before border diffusing coming recent

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

","rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage. Etherealness. The ghost enters the Ethereal Plane from the Material Plane, or vice versa. It is visible on the Material Plane while it is in the Border

Lantomir was an apprentice of Zelenn the White, one of five archmages who oversee the Arcane Brotherhood. Nass and Zelenn’s relationship started off well, but in recent years it has become

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

bred by empathy that helps them eventually sort out those who are sincere from those who are not. Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect

the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the sunlight. When a group of verdan live near dwarves, they might take on more dwarven-sounding names, only

Background

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

surfaced over the last few decades, and three nations that border the mountains where it hides now race to claim Iggwilv’s hoard—or, if they can’t claim it, at least ensure that their rivals don’t either

. The margrave of a nation near the mountains has promising leads on the location of the caverns, thanks to a few expeditions in recent years. Most of the agents the margrave sent out never returned

Involving the Characters

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

has the hermit character learned? What is the status of the noble character’s family? What is the folk hero’s destiny? Some players might have trouble coming up with ideas — not everyone is equally

a recent arrival? Where did you come from? Why did you come to this area? Are you tied to any of the organizations or people involved in the events that kick off the campaign? Are they friends or

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy

come down for them to embark on a retrieval mission. While confidence in the cadets’ abilities is high, the recent discovery of a spy in their midst has the academy’s faculty on high alert. For this

reason, a staff member is coming along to supervise and make sure nothing prevents the character-recruits from completing their mission. That staff member is Petty Officer Winston Ryeback. The spy is

Verdan Names

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

Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect the character of the different cultures these folk have encountered since coming out into the

The Weave

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

), magic has been twisted or has failed entirely. With Mystra’s last death and the coming of the Spellplague, the Weave was thought destroyed, and the term lost its significance. Since the end of the

most recent Sundering, both Mystra and the Weave have returned to their roles of centuries past, and spells and magic items are more reliable than they had been while the Spellplague raged.

Recent Events in Phandalin

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

Recent Events in Phandalin The Fellowship of the Golden Mongoose was the Acquisitions Incorporated franchise previously established in Phandalin. When that group arrived in town a few months ago

franchise soon got to work on restoring the manor, frequently coming to town for supplies. When not slipping off to adventure for a few days here and there, most of their time was spent at the manor

Goblinoids (Heirs of Dhakaan)

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

warriors of Dhakaan are preparing to reclaim their stolen lands, and the nations of Khorvaire have no idea what’s coming. During the struggle with the daelkyr, some Dhakaani leaders saw the madness

spreading among their people and knew it would destroy their civilization. They led their forces into deep subterranean chambers and severed all contact with the outside world. In recent years these

T8. Approach

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

characters, “From time to time, the great stones change position when no one is watching. That is how they talk to us. They show us signs of coming danger and warn us when we make bad choices.” The old

carpenter knows much about the Believers’ influence in Red Larch over the years. The recent involvement with “the earth priests” who help them to understand the moving stones is something he idly mentions

Dragonspear Castle

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

unable to destroy it, they established the Hold of Battle Lions, a fortified temple of Tempus, in an attempt to prevent anything from coming through. In time, though, devils broke through new portals

through, amassing other fell creatures to attack the nearby settlements (notably Daggerford), but they have been fought off by adventurers each time. The most recent stories tell of heroes confronting

What Next?

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

, it’s off limits to most visitors. The tower has been condemned for years, though the reason has become obscure. No effort has been made to tear it down or repair it. There have been a few recent reports

of strange noises coming from the tower, but nothing to warrant great concern. Speaking with the Dead Characters who can cast the speak with dead spell or similar magic might be able to question

Alterations to Magic

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

. These restrictions apply to magic items and artifacts that have properties that transport or banish creatures to other planes as well. Magic that allows transit to the Border Ethereal, such as the

etherealness spell, is the exception to this rule. A creature that enters the Border Ethereal from Undermountain is pulled back into the dungeon upon leaving that plane. Magic that summons creatures or

Meletis's Surroundings

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

it from a kraken, her face coming to life on the marble wall and making the barrier grow so tall that the kraken couldn’t get through. Altrisos now has Ephara’s face on nearly every building and wall

village of Krimnos attracts many philosophers who share Anapse’s delight in the pleasures of a simple life. Listes. Listes is a fortress marking the northeastern border of the polis. The civilian population

Circles

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

of the Inner Circle and the Circle of Masters. However, Basidia’s views are either dismissed or ignored by Phylo and its allies, who zealously claim that exciting changes are coming for the grove. A

more recent development has Basidia even more disturbed when the adventurers arrive in Neverlight Grove. Yestabrod, the leader of the Circle of Masters, has not attended an Inner Circle melding for

Vallaki Lore

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

trappers have managed to kill several of the wolves, but more keep coming. It’s too dangerous to go fishing on Lake Zarovich (chapter 2, area L) , but the threat of Strahd’s wolves hasn’t stopped Bluto

Krogarov, the town drunk, from trying. He sets out each morning and returns every evening, but hasn’t caught any fish in a while. There have been no recent sightings of the Mad Mage of Mount Baratok

The Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

business or draw the attention of the authorities, no one interferes. Recent rumors claim that an Outer City kingpin known as Straightstick is calling in all his favors to make a move on a Lower City turf

. Crossing the wall is riskier than the average power play, and those in the know predict the coming conflict to be a bloody one. Guild operations in the Outer City center on smuggling and gambling

The Guild

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

business or draw the attention of the authorities, no one interferes. Recent rumors claim that an Outer City kingpin known as Straightstick is calling in all his favors to make a move on a Lower City turf

. Crossing the wall is riskier than the average power play, and those in the know predict the coming conflict to be a bloody one. Guild operations in the Outer City center on smuggling and gambling

Missions

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

roads leading toward farmlands near the Estwilde border. The characters are ordered to follow the road east and see what they find. Twenty miles east of Kalaman, where the road crosses the Raiding Rill

introduction, in the coming days, Cudgel allies herself and her remaining troops with Kalaman’s military. Other Survivors. At your discretion, other folk from Vogler who were lost during the Dragon Army’s

Citadel Adbar

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

, and there are fewer traders coming out of the city nowadays. The recent orc wars have cost the kingdom dearly, both in warriors and in leadership. In a short time, our long-ruling king, Harbromm

hope, glory, and trade. But now, for the first time in memory, my fellow Adbarran seem truly frightened at the prospect of opening the citadel to any outsiders. Perhaps they are reacting to the recent

First Session

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

forces of the Sword Coast with certainty into the coming darkness. He believes that the adventurers have a chance to be those heroes. However, he explains that each faction will weigh every word the

previous adventure, Dagult explains that the council has heard reports from Ontharr, Leosin, and other witnesses, but that the delegates wish to hear from the heroes at the center of recent events. (At

First Session

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

the forces of the Sword Coast with certainty into the coming darkness. He believes that the adventurers have a chance to be those heroes. However, he explains that each faction will weigh every word

previous adventure, Dagult explains that the council has heard reports from Ontharr, Leosin, and other witnesses, but that the delegates wish to hear from the heroes at the center of recent events

Undercroft

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

reveals what she knows to keep the flow of information coming. If your players prefer a straightforward negotiation, then the Dark Lady offers an overt information trade. For every interesting fact

, the Cult of the Crushing Wave. Nurvureem hasn’t seen elemental cultists in several tendays. She says, “I taught them in blood to leave this place alone.” Her recent visitors sought an alliance with

Evereska

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

the city as the buildings are, their presence essential to our way of life. With the recent tragedy of Myth Drannor’s second fall, Evereska has seen the largest influx of new citizens in many centuries

folk have taken it upon themselves to speak on such topics rather heatedly. I’m hopeful that the coming decades will smooth over these differences and sooth the contentions. Evereska is a beautiful place, and I see no reason to mar that beauty with an argument among friends.

Forms of Worship

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

clear, sunny days, and a Waterdhavian noble who habitually worships Deneir would give thanks to Sune after a successful coming-out party for her son. Even priests of particular gods acknowledge the

. Yet, as recent events have borne out, a god who is gone might not remain absent forever. More than a few supposedly dead gods have returned and amassed a new body of worshipers. Indeed, the legends

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

pooling resources, because he worries that neither of his investments can survive the coming catastrophe without assistance. This changes by the second council. Though losing Waterdeep allows him to

lost many people in recent years, and the dwarves that remain are struggling to retain ancient lands only recently reclaimed. He knows the adventurers only by reputation, and desires tangible proof

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

pooling resources, because he worries that neither of his investments can survive the coming catastrophe without assistance. This changes by the second council. Though losing Waterdeep allows him to

lost many people in recent years, and the dwarves that remain are struggling to retain ancient lands only recently reclaimed. He knows the adventurers only by reputation, and desires tangible proof

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

pooling resources, because he worries that neither of his investments can survive the coming catastrophe without assistance. This changes by the second council. Though losing Waterdeep allows him to

lost many people in recent years, and the dwarves that remain are struggling to retain ancient lands only recently reclaimed. He knows the adventurers only by reputation, and desires tangible proof

Thalivar's Beacon Locations

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

face the wall if he knows he has guests coming. B10. Laboratory The laboratory is crammed with tables bearing alchemical gear. Bottles of rare ingredients line the walls, alongside strange trinkets and

Border Ethereal, where it appears as any other structure from the Material Plane: ghostly and immaterial. A group of four star spawn manglers (see appendix A) lurk in the mists surrounding this chamber

Upper Levels and Cellar

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

sunken Tammeraut. Most of the journal is moldy and illegible. The last few pages are intact, and they relate the events surrounding the coming of Tammeraut: Our worst fears are confirmed. Virgil has

dwarf (see the “Morley’s Debt” adventure hook) All three survivors have been traumatized by the recent attacks, which were unknowingly triggered by Janore Stormswake’s arrival at the hermitage. A fourth

People of Meletis

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

renowned as the center of philosophical thought. They form a privileged class, often coming from wealthy families but also supported by stipends from the polis’s academies and their own students

what their stories remember of Agnomakhos’s tyranny. Even an age after the archon’s rule, most leonin view Meletis as a cursed place. Those few who have traveled to the polis in recent years find it

A Long History (in Brief)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

— the most recent (and hopefully final). On all these occasions, the actions of gods at war with one another led to the loss or the twisting of magic in the world. During the Time of Troubles

, Waterdeep stood at the center of events. But the effects of the more recent crises can still be seen in the city today, even though they occurred a great distance from where Waterdeep stands. When the gods

The Tortured Tortle Mutiny

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

are smugglers coming ashore to take possession of goods in a nearby sea cave (see the “Treasure” section). But she and the others are at their wits’ end in terms of how to deal with the Tortured

Tortle’s captain, a hard old salt named Athgar Friedson. Trouble at Sea Friedson is a Northlander who has pushed his crew to more and more dangerous and despicable deeds in recent months. He has even talked

Island Approach and First Floor

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

high. Two sea hags were drawn to the island during the recent attack, when they heard the screams of the victims of the drowned ones. While prowling around the hermitage with an invisible stalker

rainwater for drinking and washing, but the hermits often augment that supply with barrels of fresh water shipped in from the mainland. Recent rains have filled the cistern to capacity. Treasure. Since

The Greyhawk Setting

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

maintain strongholds along the border with Ket, most of their energy is spent defending against giants and dragons in the western mountains. The Watchers are sworn to an ascetic and disciplined code

line of defense against these varied threats. In recent years, they have mobilized against the rising threats of Iuz and Elemental Evil, forcing them to broaden the scope of their operations into

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