Search Results
All Results
Characters
Compendium
Spells
Items
Monsters
Vehicles
Forums
Returning 35 results for 'before born dwarf could refuge'.
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
cover by serving as a bodyguard to Vorondar Levelstone, a dwarf magister stationed at the South Gate. She likes the dwarf and has earned his confidence, allowing her to reach the rank of captain in the
City Guard. In that position, she watches over traffic that passes through the gate — and ensures that her associates in the Black Network can come and go freely.
Born to a well-off family in Calimshan
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
example, one mongrelfolk might have the basic body shape of a dwarf with a head that combines the features of a cat and a lizard, one arm that ends in a crab’s pincer, and one leg that ends in
original forms. Mongrelfolk that are born are true mongrelfolk and not the subjects of a spell or an effect that can be undone.
Mongrelfolk can breed with other humanoids, but nearly all children born to
Genasi
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Species
Elemental Evil Player's Companion
ties to two worlds, yet belonging to neither. Some genasi are born of mortal–genie unions, others have two genasi as parents, and a rare few have a genie further up their family tree, manifesting
a planar convergence. Elemental energy saturates any creatures in the area and might alter their nature enough that their offspring with other mortals are born as genasi.
Heirs to Elemental Power
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
)
Feature: Rubblebelt Refuge
You are intimately familiar with areas of the city that most people shun: ruined neighborhoods where wurms rampaged, overgrown parks that no hand has tended in decades, and the
;We weren’t born tame or domesticated, so we shouldn’t have to live that way. (Neutral)
4
Might. The strongest are meant to dominate the weak. (Evil)
5
Rage.
Lizardfolk
Legacy
This doesn't reflect the latest rules and lore.
Learn More
Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
freshly grilled steak.
— Tordek, dwarf fighter and adventurer
Only a fool looks at the lizardfolk and sees nothing more than scaly humanoids. Their physical shape notwithstanding, lizardfolk
lizardfolk doesn’t share those feelings, but instead assesses them in the same clinical manner. Yes, the fallen dwarf might be most useful as a meal, but hacking the body into steaks provokes aggression
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
you’ve adopted, or roll on the Adopted Culture table.
Adopted Culture
d8
Culture
d8
Culture
1
Aarakocra
5
Halfling
2
Dwarf
6
Human
3
;
Suggested Characteristics
Anthropologists leave behind the societies into which they were born to discover what life is like in other parts of the world. They seek to see how other races and civilizations
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Albino Dwarves The albino dwarves of Chult were driven from their subterranean homes by volcanic activity, and those who didn’t seek refuge in Port Nyanzaru adapted to living in the jungle. They make
forge metal, but they seldom have the means to do so. Albino Dwarf Warrior
Medium humanoid (dwarf), any alignment
Armor Class 13 (hide armor)
Hit Points 30 (4d8 + 12)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
13
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dwarves of the Five Nations Dwarves are spread across Khorvaire. Dwarf soldiers and engineers were part of the armies that united the Five Nations, and dwarf masons laid the foundations of the
greatest cities of Galifar. Traditionally loyal to family and clan, dwarves who were born outside the Mror Holds tend to transfer their fierce clan loyalty to their new homes — and particularly to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular
know the way, but they are noticeably less willing to go to the settlement because of the fear and shame they feel regarding their lycanthropic affliction. The shield dwarf scout Eldeth Feldrun isn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
hair from a dwarf, small hands and feet from a halfling, exceedingly large eyes from a gnome, and so on). Genasi almost never have contact with their elemental parents. Genies seldom have interest in
, or assuming leadership of savage humanoids and weird cults in untamed lands. Others gain positions of great influence, especially where elemental beings are revered. A few genasi leave the Material Plane to find refuge in the households of their genie parents.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
launched by the wild-eyed dwarf.
— R.A. Salvatore, Siege of Darkness
Many of the lands of the Sword Coast and the North are savage, where day-to-day survival is a struggle. Such lands breed hardy
these lands are most often humans or half-orcs, occasionally half-elves born of contact between savage human tribes and the elves of the North or Western Heartlands, or tieflings from tribes known to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Adventure Background The interplanar outlaw known as the Stranger had humble origins. The Stranger was born into a slum and orphaned as an infant. Early on, they used their knack for magic to
for years, but their luck eventually ran out. Fiendish foes set their sights on the Stranger, forcing the Stranger to flee to the Material Plane and take refuge in the city-state of Akharin Sangar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Granny Nightshade’s tyranny have no easy way to return home, but they can take refuge at Little Oak’s treehouse or be left in the care of the unicorn Lamorna at Wayward Pool. The dwarf Elkhorn (see
(9-year-old female human) area L4 — Philomena (8-year-old female lightfoot halfling) area L4 Won’t leave Loomlurch without Oink the pig Brottor (10-year-old male hill dwarf) area L8 Gravely ill after
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
you have. If you are a dwarf or an elf, subtract 2 from your roll. Then, roll on the Birth Order table for each sibling to determine that person’s age relative to yours (older, younger, or born at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Servants Sythian employs two full-time servants, both commoners: Merle (lawful good) is an 83-year-old dwarf cook. He has a neatly trimmed beard and a cheerful disposition. He doesn’t socialize with
the students much except to crack jokes. Merle has been a fixture in Skalderang Conservatory since before Sythian was born and doesn’t have an unkind word to say about anybody except for Joster Mareet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
weather is clear) see evidence of dwarf activity, such as tracks that lead up to tunnels carved into the valley’s slopes. Several hundred shield dwarves live in subterranean halls that connect to these
mines, but they rarely venture to the surface nowadays except to forage and hunt. Characters can find refuge among the dwarves, who are civil if not friendly, but must leave within a day or two, since
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
4. Deeper Mines Driven out of the Underdark by rampaging demons, two fomorians have taken refuge in this depleted mithral mine. The duergar are spying on the fomorians to determine whether they
crisscross the cave with enough frequency to imply that their makers dwell nearby. A successful check also reveals three sets of dwarf-sized boot prints, allowing the tracker to follow the prints straight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
tables and a small stage; there’s a dwarf comedian who’s been doing the same act for sixty years. While most services are modest or poor in quality, there is a single comfortable room. Eranna d’Ghallanda
actually knows who it represents. The statue radiates the effects of a sanctuary spell within a 15-foot radius and serves as a refuge for those in danger. The most destitute inhabitants of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
monarchs, the emperor is a dwarf, with a life span long enough to have experienced the cyclical nature of history firsthand—a trait considered necessary to rule. Imperial Service Most of Yongjing’s
(second-born), Zhong (second-born), Shu (third-born), Ji (fourth-born or more), Jun (noble), Si (heir), Wen (scholar) Aspirational. Jie (heroic), Mei (charming), Ming (bright), Qian (rising), Tong (leader), Yi (virtuous), Zi (gentle)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. Their humanoid bodies incorporate the features of various beasts. For example, one mongrelfolk might have the basic body shape of a dwarf with a head that combines the features of a cat and a lizard, one
original forms. Mongrelfolk that are born are true mongrelfolk and not the subjects of a spell or an effect that can be undone. Mongrelfolk can breed with other humanoids, but nearly all children
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
direction.
3 The sky turns sickly green or bruised purple.
4 The water of a river or a lake or along a coastline turns to blood, acid, or blue sand.
5 All creatures born on a
can’t be averted; the warning is the prelude to an inevitable cataclysm. This can be a good way to radically transform your campaign. For example, if the characters survive disaster only to see their world destroyed, they might seek refuge in the stars of a Spelljammer campaign or among the many planes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Zhents coin and allows them to use the family’s noble villa as a refuge. In exchange, the house reaps all the benefits that the Black Network offers, including intelligence that its spies have gathered. So
Zhentarim. He spends his days watching mercenaries train, paying bills, and ranting about the cost of doing business in the city. Although he is human, Orond was born with a tiefling’s tail. The tail was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
giants in the nearby mountains Gran March, the Commandant Magnus Onyxbeard (dwarf) Nominal vassal of Keoland and ally with Bissel; the commandant is elected from among the March’s noble houses Hold of
Richfield (human) Former vassal of Keoland Ulek, the Duchy of Duke Grenowin (elf) Former vassal of Keoland with a large population of elves Ulek, the Principality of Princess Olynn Corond (dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
from home at an early age and found refuge in a temple. 2 My family gave me to a temple, since they were unable or unwilling to care for me. 3 I grew up in a household with strong religious convictions
I could make them laugh or cry with my stories or songs. 3 I ran away from home to follow a minstrel troupe. 4 I saw a bard perform once, and I knew from that moment on what I was born to do. 5 I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
section presents a collection of villains from the introductory adventures and side treks in chapter 6. Drannin Splithelm Drannin is a self-serving dwarf who has always felt that, due to his heritage
his shield guardian. He stole the amulet that controls the shield guardian from a sorcerer some years back. Drannin Splithelm
Medium humanoid (shield dwarf), neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (plate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
it, ingrates! Those fish ain’t gonna catch themselves!”
The speaker is Grynsk Berylbore, a shield dwarf (commoner) who owns the pair of rowboats tied to the docks. The gunwale of one of the boats
about the damage to the Pronged Goat, Grynsk gives them a dismissive wave of the hand. “Don’t you see? Bloody ice everywhere. Last crew were apparently born with pits for eyes, because they sailed right
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
recesses, and dwarf-crafted traps still work perfectly well despite their age. In addition, a small number of duergar have come here to breathe life into Durgeddin’s old forges and decipher the secrets
, north, and east walls. Each depicts an armed dwarf. The eastern and western ones carry axes and shields. The center statue is armed with two axes. The ceiling rises in a dome almost thirty feet above
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
) Independent fiefdom; member of the Iron League Irongate (Free City) Mayor Unthera Selvich (appears as a dwarf) Thriving metropolis; member of the Iron League; the mayor is a disguised adult bronze dragon
power is rumored to come from pacts with archdevils Nyrond, the Kingdom of King Dunstan I (human) Center of resistance to the Great Kingdom Onnwal The Raven of Onnwal, Zyl Grayshadow (dwarf
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
dwarf bandit captain with darkvision out to a range of 60 feet, resistance to poison damage, and advantage on saving throws against being poisoned. While Torg’s is open for business, she keeps her
unheated place such as a barn or an abandoned cottage. When asked about his odd style of dress, Sephek Kaltro claims that he was born on the holiday of Midwinter and that the Frostmaiden’s blessing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.
Istrid Horn Istrid is regarded as the Black Network’s Master of Trade and Coin in Waterdeep. The shield dwarf operates an illegal lending
humanoid (dwarf), neutral evil
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 117 (18d8 + 36)
Speed 25 ft.
STR
12(+1)
DEX
10(+0)
CON
14(+2)
INT
11(+0)
WIS
17(+3)
CHA
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
24. Githzerai Retreat Four githzerai have taken refuge in this corner of the Obstacle Course (see “Githzerai Zerths”). Using psionics, they hide themselves from the scrying eyes of Halaster. They
. Painted stone tiles of dwarf smiths at work once covered the walls, but most have cracked and fallen to the floor, where they lie in small heaps of swept-up rubble.
Scuff Marks. Scuff marks on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
furniture. She is the exact opposite of Beyd Sechepol in temperament: impatient with people but exacting about her wagon and doting on her animals. Eldkin Agetul (Female Shield Dwarf Guard). Agetul has
be this way. She is friendly, if somewhat quiet, as long as the conversation stays away from her past. Lai Angesstun (Male Gold Dwarf Merchant). This ambitious merchant is hauling scented cooking oil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
furniture. She is the exact opposite of Beyd Sechepol in temperament: impatient with people but exacting about her wagon and doting on her animals. Eldkin Agetul (Female Shield Dwarf Guard). Agetul has made
this way. She is friendly, if somewhat quiet, as long as the conversation stays away from her past. Lai Angesstun (Male Gold Dwarf Merchant). This ambitious merchant is hauling scented cooking oil and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
admiration for the characters, Pip explains his whole adventure. Marthungrim’s Home. Pip tells the characters the ruin was the home of a dwarf named Marthungrim who died long ago, before Pip’s parents
were born. The stairs descending into this dwarven home collapsed, so the gemmules can’t escape. The ruin’s floor is 20 feet down, and its ceilings are 9 feet high. Use map 6.1 when the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Upper Levels and Cellar The belfry tower rises above the main levels of the hermitage, and a secret cellar below the kitchen has become a refuge for the survivors of the undead assault. The following
narrow opening that leads outside the fortress.
The builders of the fortress created this hidden cellar as a refuge. Only the officers, the chaplain, and the resident wizard knew of its existence