before borders diffusing changing routes

Strahd's Powers and Dominion

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

appear in the clouds, changing the weather, and so forth. He can’t use these effects to aid him in combat, but they can make his presence known throughout the land. Master Vampire. Strahd eagerly

mysterious goals. As part of this arrangement, Strahd avoids harming Vistani who travel within his land. Closing the Borders. Strahd closes Barovia’s borders whenever something that interests him threatens to

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders. One Race, Many Forms The bodies of all

the Lake of Steam out along the trade routes to cross the world, yuan-ti poisons and potent liquors are covertly sold. Beware! Some of the latter slowly and subtly bring imbibers under the sway of

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

the wild, centaurs avoid conflict but fight fiercely when pressed. They roam the vast wilderness, keeping far from borders, laws, and the company of other creatures. Wilderness Nomads. Centaur tribes

centaurs encounter settlements of other creatures built along their traditional routes. Reluctant Settlers. A centaur that can’t keep pace with the rest of its tribe is left behind. Some such centaurs

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

of community life. Dyn Singh Night Market Traders from Siabsungkoh’s scattered communities flock nightly to the Dyn Singh Night Market, an ever-changing, town-sized market. Food vendors take center

have grown greedy and try to stifle competition from new vendors. Outer Edges The region of Siabsungkoh that borders the wilderness, the Outer Edges are overgrown with lush greenery and lau-pop flowers

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, designed to collapse under the weight of any creature heavier than a kobold. On occasion, the route through a kobold lair runs along a ledge that borders a cavern or a crevasse, and the kobolds might

actions contribute to the survival of the group. The tribe practices for the eventuality of defending the lair against intruders, and their plans always include knowing the best escape routes and who is

8. The Ruby in the Rough

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

outdated. XP Awards If the party returns Pelek’s remains to the catacombs, each character gains a special award of 100 XP. THE WAY HOME The svirfneblin know of routes from Blingdenstone to both the

services (see “Changing Svirfneblin Attitudes” earlier in this chapter), as certain svirfneblin ask for their help. If the characters leave the svirfneblin without providing them assistance in dealing with

Nyx

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

lose the faith of their followers, the source of their magic and a power they will not relinquish. Nyx can be perceived in the night sky, with its ever-changing brilliance marked by constellations and

as throngs of legendary combatants. In the midst of this riot rise the palatial war-tents of Mogis and Iroas, who lead the endless battle. Kruphix claims the borders of the Tovian Fields as his

The Guild

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

, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild

routes into other districts, and guide individuals and illicit trade through them for a fee. Those who oppose the Guild — typically by going to the Flaming Fist — invite retaliation upon themselves

Blade Bazaar

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

different prices to buy or sell every time they are asked about the same items, and insist that the characters dealing with them are the ones changing their terms. A duergar merchant suddenly turns

, including valuable advice on routes to Blingdenstone (see chapter 6) and the Wormwrithings (see chapter 12). Droki Attentive characters can spot a curious figure darting between the stalls and shops of the

The Guild

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

, calling them in when it suits them — often with interest. Rivalries exist between kingpins, and their territorial borders shift constantly. As long as these internal feuds don’t disrupt Guild

routes into other districts, and guide individuals and illicit trade through them for a fee. Those who oppose the Guild — typically by going to the Flaming Fist — invite retaliation upon themselves

Vistani

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

domain’s borders. Most bands make their living primarily through craftwork (especially delicate silversmithing), horse rearing, and trading wares carried between domains. Meetings between Vistani bands are

. Their travel routes are unpredictable, and a community might go years without seeing a Vistani caravan. Traveling with Vistani Members of Vistani bands understand the disorienting, dangerous nature

Faerûn

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

of Five are fairly unified and tight-fisted in their control of Amn, but their ability to affect events outside their own borders is limited because they can’t agree enough on major matters of foreign

that the events of those times have mostly been undone, the famed Halruaan skyships and waterborne vessels have spread out from their home once again, seeking to establish trading routes and political

Temple Crypts

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

seam in the rock. The passage to the east splits, with both routes connecting to area S3. One path enters area S3 through a broken crypt in that room’s wall, while the other descends 15 feet and leads

character who succeeds on a DC 18 Wisdom (Perception) check notices the bat. If Alstare isn’t detected, he waits for the characters to enter the tomb and drops behind them, changing into his Humanoid form

Stone Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

shifting light, endless sky, changing climate, and eroding wind, represents a dream state, an unreality where nothing lasts and therefore nothing has significance. Ordning of Artistry Among stone giants

, to serve as guards on the tribe’s most distant borders or as hunters that wander beyond those borders. As such, the stone giants that are first encountered by outsiders are almost always the least

Locations A - D

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

. The three Waterdhavian families with the most influence in Amphail are Houses Amcathra, Ilzimmer, and Roaringhorn. These houses rule the town, with the controlling family changing each Shieldmeet

. They refuse to leave their woods, guarding relics and ruins of ages past, and they want nothing to do with the world beyond their borders. Arn Forest This stretch of pine trees and muskeg bogs lies on

Locations R - U

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

fly off. Warriors of the Black Raven tribe sometimes ride these giant ravens into battle. Surrounding Raven Rock are four 50-foot-tall menhirs that the Uthgardt shamans use to track the changing of the

routes: the Long Road and Evermoor Way. It’s a popular way station for caravans and rangers. See chapter 2 for more information on this location. If the adventure didn’t begin in Triboar, you can run

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