before both dominated called remaining

Living Bigby's Hand

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

serves as a guardian, attacking creatures that cross its path while remaining loyal to its caster. Areas of wild magic and sites that have been ravaged by powerful eldritch forces can give rise to spell

effects that become living beings. These so-called living spells haunt the places where they were created, subsisting on ambient magical energy.Poison

The Codicil of White

Magic Items Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

with the snowflake symbol of Auril on it. The remaining pages describe various priestly rituals and ceremonies in chilling detail. Nestled among these descriptions is a spell that wizards can learn

(frost fingers), and a poem called “Rime of the Frostmaiden” (see appendix E). The poem is an incantation, the power of which can be used to split a glacier (see chapter 6). The poem might have other capabilities, at your discretion.

Hierophant of the Comet

Monsters The Book of Many Things

one world, one for each card in a Deck of Many Things. As a group, hierophants are sometimes called Sages, but each hierophant is also identified with a particular card. When a hierophant dies, the

remaining leaders choose an initiate to fill the position, preferring initiates from the oldest broods. A new hierophant undergoes a rite similar to the rite of initiation, but only the other

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. Although filled with bestial bloodlust, there lies within a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all of civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes

’s lair is his palace, the Lyktion, which is on the layer of the Abyss called the Endless Maze. Nestled within the twisting passages of the plane-wide labyrinth, the Lyktion is immaculately

Elder Oblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

person, hypnotic pattern, telekinesisOlder oblexes, called adults and elders, have eaten so many memories that they can form duplicates of the creatures they have devoured from the substance of their

bodies, sending these copies off to lure prey into their clutches while remaining tethered to the slime by long tendrils of goo. These duplicated creatures are indistinguishable from their victims

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He also charges his enemies and gores them with his horns, trampling his foes into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a

beast.Baphomet’s Lair Baphomet’s lair is his palace, the Lyktion, which is on the layer of the Abyss called the Endless Maze. Nestled within the twisting passages of the planewide labyrinth

Adult Oblex

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spell components and using Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): 3/day each: charm person (as 5th-level spell), detect thoughts, hypnotic patternOlder oblexes, called adults

while remaining tethered to the slime by long tendrils of goo. These duplicated creatures are indistinguishable from their victims except for a faint sulfurous smell. Oblexes use these duplicates to

Olhydra

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

in the black depths of vast seas or enthroned among jagged reefs. Olhydra waits for the chance to enter the Material Plane through elemental water nodes or when called by the proper rituals. Whether

attempts to leave the area, remaining frightened while within it. On a failure, the creature becomes highly aggressive and remains in the area for 24 hours. While in this state, the creature gains advantage

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

Sequestered in high mountains atop tall trees, the aarakocra, sometimes called birdfolk, evoke fear and wonder. Many aarakocra aren’t even native to the Material Plane. They hail from a world

survivors. These aarakocra and their descendants have sworn vengeance against the dragon and may be seen scouring the lands of the North and Cormyr for signs of their foe. Their only remaining settlement

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

battle or illness, but an orc can live to about 40, remaining healthy almost up until the end. Luthic’s divine blessing can further extend an orc’s life, though Gruumsh is never happy when

who serve Yurtrus and Shargaas. Some are sent forth into the cities dominated by humans, on dark missions. Beware them. — Elminster Search, Destroy, Repeat When a tribe is on the move, orc

The Empire's Rise and Fall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

The Empire’s Rise and Fall Five thousand years ago, the people (mostly humans) who lived in a collection of small fishing villages called the Alliance of Seventon struck an alliance with the elven

progress and imperial expansion, the Netherese who mastered the power of the Nether Scrolls became the ruling class. Netherese magical might dominated Faerûn for more than 2,500 years. During Netheril’s Shadowed Age, though, several factors led to the empire’s fall.

Level 6: Cradle of the Death God

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Level 6: Cradle of the Death God Map 5.6 shows this level of the dungeon. Here, the dreaded Soulmonger nurses the atropal to godhood. A coven of hags called the Sewn Sisters guards the nursery, which

the adventure moving forward rather than have the characters backtrack, place the remaining skeleton keys in area 71 or somewhere else nearby. Map 5.6: Cradle of the Death God View Player Version

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

dominated by his emotions—intelligent, but not wise. Arrogant and prone to gloating, he carries grudges, has a huge chip on his shoulder, and spends a lot of time fashioning elaborate revenge scenarios

, they might build a warren and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town’s sewers as the community grows. These so-called “city kobolds” live underground but

Strahd von Zarovich

Monsters Curse of Strahd

’t up. While outdoors, Strahd can call 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} wolf;wolves instead. The called creatures arrive in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4

, provided it has at least 1 hit point remaining. Strahd can, as a bonus action on his turn, break his link to the Heart of Sorrow so that it no longer absorbs damage dealt to him. Strahd can

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

cargo ships and engaged in minimal bloodshed. Unbeknownst to the locals, a black dragon called Sablewing has seized command of the Corsairs. Sablewing killed the pirates’ leader, as well as any other

crew who opposed the dragon’s violent ambitions. The dragon has instructed the remaining Corsairs to loot nearby coastal settlements, starting with the village of Respite. When this adventure begins

Languages in Eberron

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

dominated the continent before humanity arrived. Orcish is a dead language; it may be encountered in ancient inscriptions, but modern orcs speak Goblin. Infernal is spoken by spirits that embody evil

. This incorporates Abyssal; all fiends speak a common language. Infernal is sometimes called “Khyber’s speech,” while Celestial is “the tongue of Siberys.” Riedran is the common tongue of the continent

Composition

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

contains cards numbered one through nine, plus a tenth card that is called the master of that suit. A card can be referred to by its suit designation or by its name. For instance, the three of glyphs

is also known as the healer, and the wizard card is also known as the master of stars. The remaining fourteen cards make up the high deck, which symbolizes the natural forces of the multiverse. These cards are represented by a crown symbol and are the most powerful cards in the deck.

The Job at Hand

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

two factions weakened them both. The mariners’ guild then sent a force ashore, and the remaining pirates were killed or driven off by the guild’ soldiers. The island, though now apparently abandoned

, remains a danger due to undead guarding the only safe approach: a beach called the Skull Dunes. The mariners’ guild is willing to pay 2,000 gp to the characters if they can land, explore the island

Dead Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

remaining, it has no remaining uses of its Legendary Resistance trait, and its flying speed is reduced to 20 feet until its hit points are fully restored. The eye mongers focus their attacks on the

astral dreadnought unless the characters stop them. The astral dreadnought is called Arekanz. Arekanz has been consuming dead gods, but in this unreality, Vecna spitefully cursed the gods’ remains to

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Beast Masters and Slave Drivers Goblins know they are a weak, unsophisticated race that can be easily dominated by bigger, smarter, more organized, more ferocious, or more magical creatures. Their god

called out as a traitor. Status Symbols Goblins love symbols of authority, and thus the tribe’s boss often has such trappings wherever he or she goes. Such a symbol can take a typical form

Plane of Fire

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

the plane, the rarer water becomes. Beyond a point, the plane holds no sources of water, so travelers must carry their own supplies or produce water by magic. The Plane of Fire is dominated by the

desert — remnants of forgotten civilizations. A great range of volcanic mountains called the Fountains of Creation is home to azers. These rocky peaks curl from the edge of the Plane of Earth around

General Layout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

General Layout Map 2.11 depicts a typical Reghed camp, which consists of an inner circle of large tents called the chief’s circle and an outer ring of smaller tents called the warriors’ circle

other important tribe members such as its shaman, its most honored hunter, its greatest warrior, and the tribe’s children. The tents in the outer circle house the clan’s remaining members, which

Personality

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

Personality Aphelion—or “Alphie,” as it was once fondly called by the starship’s inhabitants—seeks to eliminate all life aboard the ship, especially the last remaining crew member. The supercomputer

Dead in Thay

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

Dead in Thay Near the village of Daggerford on the Sword Coast, the Red Wizards of Thay plotted to extend the evil reach of their land and its master, the lich lord Szass Tam. At a site called

team that originally assembled the Bloodgate Nexus, and knew that remaining nodes allowed direct access to a secret Thayan training ground known as the Doomvault. This adventure takes place in the

Tepest

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

betrayed her coven in pursuit of a daughter to love. Taking the guise of a deity called Mother, Lorinda has adopted the entire village of Viktal, protecting its people from nature’s whims so they can feed

Viktal, Tepest’s only remaining community, do what they must to survive, using tradition and faith to cloak their fear of the wilds and their complicity in a cycle of murder. Strangers are symbols of hope

School of Abjuration

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

assertion. You understand, however, that ending harmful effects, protecting the weak, and banishing evil influences is anything but a philosophical void. It is a proud and respected vocation. Called

instead. If this damage reduces the ward to 0 hit points, you take any remaining damage. While the ward has 0 hit points, it can’t absorb damage, but its magic remains. Whenever you cast an abjuration

Neighborhoods

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

anglers and river-powered mills is the first neighborhood encountered by travelers approaching from the south. Dominated by a local gang called the Rivington Rats, it’s also a haven for smuggling thanks

Q11. Wine Storage

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

points remaining and is grateful for any healing the characters can provide. Savid lives with the other dusk elves of Barovia in the Vistani camp outside Vallaki (chapter 5, area N9). He was searching the

called the Order of the Silver Dragon. They gave shelter to refugees who had come to the valley to escape Strahd’s army. Strahd’s soldiers slew the dragon, destroyed the order, and sacked the mansion

Noteworthy Sites

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

Noteworthy Sites Djaynai is a peaceful land dominated by mangrove forests along the southern coast and jagged cliffs to the north. Its calm coastal waters are known as the Lightsea, but beyond a

with wooden pilasters and features a roof of sharp pinnacles. It is home to the rotating representative government called the People’s Stewards, and its chambers hold ornate rugs and tapestries, the

The Forgotten Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

fall prey to monsters, and no place is safe from the sudden wrath of a dragon. Icewind Dale, featured in this adventure, is located in a region called the Far North, which is dominated by the Spine of

Worlds of Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

then add the creatures, places, and magic that make these worlds unique. The worlds of the Dungeons & Dragons game exist within a vast cosmos called the multiverse, connected in strange and

unknown in other settings, such as Eberron’s warforged, soldiers created and imbued with life to fight in the Last War. Some worlds are dominated by one great story, like the War of the Lance that plays

Dropping to 0 Hit Points

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

damage reduces you to 0 hit points and there is damage remaining, you die if the remaining damage equals or exceeds your hit point maximum. For example, a cleric with a maximum of 12 hit points

currently has 6 hit points. If she takes 18 damage from an attack, she is reduced to 0 hit points, but 12 damage remains. Because the remaining damage equals her hit point maximum, the cleric dies. Falling

Neighborhoods

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

anglers and river-powered mills is the first neighborhood encountered by travelers approaching from the south. Dominated by a local gang called the Rivington Rats, it’s also a haven for smuggling thanks

Worlds of Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

then add the creatures, places, and magic that make these worlds unique. The worlds of the Dungeons & Dragons game exist within a vast cosmos called the multiverse, connected in strange and

unknown in other settings, such as Eberron’s warforged, soldiers created and imbued with life to fight in the Last War. Some worlds are dominated by one great story, like the War of the Lance that plays

Golgari Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

undercity, beneath the layers of civilization that had built up over millennia, Mazirek found a hidden network of vaults called Umerilek, an enormous structure that would have dominated a city block

called the Erstwhile (equivalent to the wight in the Monster Manual). In their time, the Erstwhile were aristocratic elves of immense wealth and opulence. They still wear their stately attire, despite its

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