before both dominance creating reports

Ivana's Intrigues

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

Ivana’s Intrigues Ivana Boritsi’s interests lie in manipulating sweeping aspects of Borca’s society, asserting her dominance amid an ever-shifting landscape of petty noble schemes. She isn’t a

. The following example combines an inhaled poison and the dream spell, creating a tool Ivana uses to manipulate her agents. Ivana’s Whisper (Inhaled). This poison bears a distinct scent and chemical

Darguul Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Darguul Characters Darguun is a logical point of origin for goblin, hobgoblin, or bugbear characters. When creating a Ghaal’dar character from Darguun, consider the following. Constant Struggle

. Among the Ghaal’dar, you are constantly forced to prove your strength and skill or to cede dominance to others. Ghaal’dar rarely kill in a casual battle; you may fight to prove a point, but kill only when

Dracolich

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

floating in shadowy sockets, hinting at the malevolence of its undead mind. Though many dragons pursue vain goals of destruction and dominance, dracoliches are more nefarious than the most evil dragons

and actively plotting to keep its existence a secret, a dracolich is a cunning and challenging foe. Dracolich Phylacteries. Creating a dracolich requires the cooperation of the dragon and a group of

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

raid just as another group returns, laden with severed heads, sacks of loot, and armfuls of food. Warriors also serve as scouts, bringing back detailed reports about the surrounding area so that the

greatness. (Evil) 3 Dominance. I will have achieved glory when all cower before my might. (Evil) 4 Intimidation. I can get what I want from weaklings that fear me. (Evil) 5 Glory. The

Creating a White Dragon

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

Creating a White Dragon Use the White Dragon Personality Traits and White Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive white dragon characters, and use the White Dragon Spellcasting

whatever it takes to survive. (Any) 3 Dominance. I delight in making others tremble, knowing that I could kill them at any time. (Evil) 4 Isolation. All creatures are either prey or rivals

Creating a Bronze Dragon

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

Creating a Bronze Dragon Bronze dragons are the absolute worst at transforming themselves into human form. They always embellish with extra hair in all sorts of places. I applaud ingenuity, but in

-control from both myself and those who fight beside me. (Lawful) 5 Guardianship. It’s the duty of the strong to protect the weak. (Good) 6 Dominance. Anyone who opposes my will is either an

The Dead Three

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

and control, also pay homage to Bane. Those who want to evoke dominance and ruthlessness favor wearing black gloves — a nod to Bane’s holy symbol. Myrkul claims a following among those who wish to

while creating a subtle mark identifying that identifies them among allies. Despite the Lord of Murder’s decentralized worship, some believe a temple to Bhaal exists near or under the city, possibly

The Dead Three

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

and control, also pay homage to Bane. Those who want to evoke dominance and ruthlessness favor wearing black gloves — a nod to Bane’s holy symbol. Myrkul claims a following among those who wish to

while creating a subtle mark identifying that identifies them among allies. Despite the Lord of Murder’s decentralized worship, some believe a temple to Bhaal exists near or under the city, possibly

Kraken Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

labyrinths of flooded subterranean tunnels or networks of magical portals. The region containing a kraken’s lair is twisted by its presence, creating the following effects: Ocean Tyrant. The kraken

exerts its dominance over animals in its domain. All Beasts within 1 mile of the lair have the Charmed condition while in that area. Sea and Storms. While in its lair, the kraken can cast Control Weather

S15. Madhouse

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

to create a bride for Strahd, the Abbot tried his hand at creating a more rudimentary golem. This creature paces the hall, tirelessly guarding the abbey’s madhouse and making sure no mongrelfolk escape

, painted wooden statue of a saintly woman in robes. Five mongrelfolk are confined here. The four that are fighting aren’t trying to kill each other, but they are trying to assert dominance. They stop

Sites and Ruins

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

warforged. Because of these wonders, Eston is an irresistible attraction for treasure hunters hoping to access the vaults of House Cannith. Reports suggest, however, that it has become a strange and deadly

that the city of Making was at the epicenter of whatever caused the Mourning. The cataclysm reshaped the terrain around the city, creating the great highland formation known as the Glass Plateau. The

Drow

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

. The drow like to hollow out enormous stalagmites and stalactites, creating populated spires that rise from the floors and ceilings. Drow Medium humanoid (elf), neutral evil Armor Class 15

the walls under watchful eyes. The drow raise and keep giant spiders to help protect their cities against intruders, even as they drape those cities in beautiful webbing, creating a gossamer snare to

Warlock's Crypt

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

black mail, made of overlapping plates and slightly discordant, off-center architecture creating the impression of joints that might bend at any moment. The towers, joined in a rough circle by walls of

experiments and plots he demands of them. Though he once bound their influence tightly, reports suggest he has begun giving them a greater lead on their leashes, for magical horrors that could well be the

Ribcage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

. Regional Effects The region containing Ribcage’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of the Nine Hells, creating one or more of the following effects in and around the gate-town: Diabolical

dominance are never quenched in the desiccated valley, where each victory feels hollower than the last. CoupleOfKooks “Who needs an iron fist when you have a contract?” –Duchess Zelza Zurkbane

Adventure Start

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4

end of the cave, near the roof, is a long, horizontal crevice about a foot wide. The air is sucked into this crack at great speed, creating the loud whistling noise and snuffing out torches. Shortly

. Around this time, numerous reports arose in the land concerning sudden delirium, demonic possessions, and sightings of apparitions and undead. Furthermore, monstrous incursions into the settled lands

Nymphs

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

, be it across the sea or along a river a hundred miles inland. Naiads do nothing to dissuade sailors from this belief, and certainly numerous reports tell of charmed nymphs leading lost seafarers home

regard oreads with special reverence, as myths tell of cagey smiths befriending these nymphs and convincing them to aid in creating phenomenal works. In some tales, a smith finds an oread and allows it

Factions in the North

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

last resort. The Harpers were instrumental in defeating Tiamat and ending the tyranny of dragons, and with reports of giant attacks on the rise, they see giants as an emergent threat to peace in the

, its leaders would quietly investigate the veracity of the claims while publicly dismissing them. CREATING NEW GIANT LORDS This adventure focuses on the machinations of a few giant lords, but they

Dragon Organizations

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

creating dracoliches to fulfill this prophecy. Its members have been responsible for creating more dracoliches than any other force on the Material Plane. And thanks to the corruption that spreads

. 4 A lauth opposes the characters’ quest, which is at odds with the hidecarved dragons’ goal. 5 Following reports of a dangerous dragon in the region, the characters discover the dragon is

Lower City Gazetteer

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

present adventure opportunities via advertisements recruiting mercenaries, half-substantiated reports of monster attacks ignored by the Flaming Fist, and more. And of course, should adventurers succeed or

forest of green to grow up over the garbage, rusting away debris and creating soft lawns and thickets shot through with small recesses and tunnels where the old refuse had piled high. This revamped

Lower City Gazetteer

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

present adventure opportunities via advertisements recruiting mercenaries, half-substantiated reports of monster attacks ignored by the Flaming Fist, and more. And of course, should adventurers succeed or

creating soft lawns and thickets shot through with small recesses and tunnels where the old refuse had piled high. This revamped space he dedicated as a public park, arguing that the poor need to feel

Lower Palace Locations

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

in time, Demitasse reports that Zybilna’s butler, Thinnings, was not affected and claims that he knows more about the palace than anyone. Demitasse also knows that Thinnings is likely to be found in

time like the other creatures here. If left alone, he waits for the characters to leave the area, then reports to Kelek in area P31. Characters who observe Zargash can, with a successful DC 16 Wisdom

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