before brief defusing current respect

Zlan

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

rival and an equal. The Zlan Liches table gives a brief description of each component. Zlan Liches Name History Argent Black Emerged from the Negative Plane, fed on hate and

prove useful. Zlan’s current plan is to heat Icewind Dale from below, warming the Underdark to melt its ice and release aberrant terrors from frozen stasis. This melting also exposes ancient sites containing power Zlan needs to enforce its wicked will on the region.Cold, PoisonLightning, Necrotic

Legend Lore Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

Name or describe a person, place, or object. The spell brings to your mind a brief summary of the significant lore about the thing you named. The lore might consist of current tales, forgotten

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

ground. The dwarf clasped his old friend close for a brief instant, then, remembering his dignity, squirmed and freed himself from the half-elf’s embrace. — Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

. EXCELLENT AMBASSADORS Many half-elves learn at an early age to get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and

Nafas

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

: Downdraft. Nafas targets one creature he can see within 120 feet of himself. A downward current of air surrounds the target, reducing its flying speed (if any) to 0 feet until the end of its next turn

long-departed comrades. These mirages don’t hold up to physical inspection and vanish after a brief interaction. Safe Descents. Within 3 miles of the lair, winds buoy creatures that fall

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

rage against their enemies. They simply observe and react as a situation warrants. Lizardfolk lack meaningful emotional ties to the past. They assess situations based on their current and future

once been a warrior or hunter, but now the body is just freshly killed meat. A lizardfolk who lives among other humanoids can, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The

Meeting the Queen

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

engage a group of lizardfolk without fighting them, whereupon they are put in custody and taken to her. When this happens, determine the characters’ current point total by using the Initial Attitude

knows about the outside world but feigns ignorance in an attempt to catch the characters in a lie. She respects those who show her respect and treat her people as their equals, rather than as primitive

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

the blood, as it once did. Because their population is so small, the yuan-ti are aware they are vulnerable in open warfare. Instead, their current plans assume they will never rule outwardly in

another society and wish to be part of it. 3 I respect my superiors and obey them without question. My fate is theirs to decide. 4 I have an interest in an unsuitable mate, which I can&rsquo

Legend Lore

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

) Duration: Instantaneous Name or describe a person, place, or object. The spell brings to your mind a brief summary of the significant lore about the thing you named. The lore might consist of current

Legend Lore

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

) Duration: Instantaneous Name or describe a person, place, or object. The spell brings to your mind a brief summary of the significant lore about the thing you named. The lore might consist of current

Cold and Calculating

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

to the past. They assess situations based on their current and future utility and importance. Nowhere does this come through as strongly as when lizardfolk deal with the dead. To a lizardfolk, a

, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The lizardfolk doesn’t share those feelings, but instead assesses them in the same clinical manner. Yes, the fallen dwarf might be most useful

Tempus

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

envision him. Tempus’s favor might be randomly distributed, but over the centuries his priests have made an effort to spread and enforce a common code of warfare — to make war a thing of rules, respect for

reputations, and professional behavior. This code, called Tempus’s Honor, has the purpose of making conflicts brief, decisive, and as safe as possible for those not directly involved. The rules in the

Rage of Demons

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

(see chapter 14) and the 81–100 result on the Maze Engine Effects table came up. Numerous other demons also pour through the portals. For a brief moment, all of the demons and demon lords are disoriented

been kind to the sometimes annoying deep gnome over the course of the campaign, earning his respect and gratitude.

Gondola Swans

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

tries to pitch her passengers into the water. Each occupant must succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw to stay inside the boat. Characters who impress Feathereen with their answers earn her respect

wagons. He misses his brother tremendously. No one knows what happened to Hurly, but everyone knows he never really fit in.” (See area M5 in chapter 4 for Hurly’s current whereabouts.) On the Story Tracker

Thornhold

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

the hold remained the personal property of the Margaster family. For a brief time a little more than a century ago, Thornhold fell into Zhentarim hands. When the Zhentarim marched through the

descendant, the Harper Bronywn Caradoon. After the fortress was reclaimed, in a gesture of respect and gratitude, Caradoon bequeathed its custody to Clan Stoneshaft. The dwarves of Thornhold are all of the

Rival Intern

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

Rival Intern You were an intern at a rival of Acquisitions Incorporated, and you gained a healthy respect for not just the job and the franchising opportunities, but for the ruthless and efficient

left you a blend of seething rage, practiced nonchalance, and keen knowledge of where the bodies are buried (perhaps literally). d8 Personality Trait 1 My previous employer didn’t respect

Keranos's Influence

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

. Those who prove themselves decisive and intelligent, such as the missing Queen Cymede of Akros, earn his grudging respect and continued blessings of precognition. He finds satisfaction not only in

, formal, and brief. This doesn’t mean that no interactions of note take place, however. Of all the gods, Thassa has the most cordial relationship with Keranos. He enjoys the sea god’s love of ancient

Vlaakith's Dilemma

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

fight constantly for survival, and in that respect the lives of all githyanki became easier. The mission laid out by Vlaakith in her grand proclamation remains of utmost importance. Her rule remains

. She regularly arranges contests, scavenger hunts, and other trials to keep her servants involved in purposeful activity, but the attraction of such diversions wears off after a brief time. Most of

Deathly Interludes

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

be quite sudden—or to give them a way to continue engaging in the quest while their companions attempt to bring them back to life. These interludes can be played as brief scenes where the player of

insight into their current predicament or a portent of events to come. Maybe the soul of a long dead sage offers guidance or a legend the hero long idolized provides advice on how they defeated a

Fourth Session

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

interest in current affairs. She bemoans the dithering of the other factions, stating that the Black Network is willing to act immediately and unflinchingly—if the party can help arrange agreeable terms

resent the adventurers for withholding the service of their dragon allies. Only Isteval, Connerad, and the Harpers maintain their respect for the adventurers regardless of how the dragons were assigned

Lady of Masks

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

enemies who yearn to topple her. As a powerful wizard and noble, Sansuri believes it is her duty to rule over others and command their respect. Even so, she has been forced to bow to the will of King

reflects her current mood and switches masks as her mood changes. Her inability to pry useful information out of the bronze dragon has made her very unhappy, so she’s wearing her sad mask when the

Meeting Captain Zodge

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

, Oliver, Soltus, and Thalkara. When he’s not flexing his military muscle or taking bribes, Captain Zodge presents himself as a forthright, level-headed man who treats others with the respect he demands

taking advantage of the current crisis to commit murder sprees throughout the city. As my appointed deputies in this matter, you’ll have license to kill these wretches on sight. Find their lair, and wipe

Fourth Session

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

interest in current affairs. She bemoans the dithering of the other factions, stating that the Black Network is willing to act immediately and unflinchingly — if the party can help arrange agreeable terms

delegates resent the adventurers for withholding the service of their dragon allies. Only Isteval, Connerad, and the Harpers maintain their respect for the adventurers regardless of how the dragons

Life in Godsbreath

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

influence of the deities who founded Godsbreath is captured in the Covenant tales—verses of the Awakening Song that tell stories of the gods’ past exploits and share signs of their current influence

. Those too young to have an honorific may be addressed without one, though it’s often wise for strangers to use a courtesy honorific—Miss, Mister, Cousin—as a sign of respect. The following are

Old Keoland

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

Keoland’s current ruler, King Kimbertos Skotti. The region enjoys a warm, mild climate but faces many threats from monstrous foes. Old Keoland Locations Location Ruler Description Bissel, the March of

) Fiefdom with a significant navy; its princess commands the respect of many dwarves beyond Ulek Valley of the Mage, the The Mage of the Valley (identity unknown) Secluded refuge of an ancient archmage

The Lords' Alliance

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

North, where winters are cold and monsters and human barbarians regularly stream out of the mountains to pillage outlying settlements, large nations are rare indeed, particularly in the current state

in the North. The current members of the Alliance are Amphail, Baldur’s Gate, Daggerford, Longsaddle, Mirabar, Mithral Hall, Neverwinter, Silverymoon, Waterdeep, and Yartar. There is some doubt that

Fierna and Belial

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Belial, but his contingency plans rescue him from possible disaster. Other devils might gain a brief advantage over the two lords because of their infighting, but whenever any true threat to their rule

rumors exist that Fierna has stolen the secret of how to travel freely between the Nine Hells and the Material Plane from the archlich Vecna. The fact that the denizens of the Nine Hells take such rumors seriously is a clear indication of their respect for Fierna’s power.

Gods of the Yuan-ti

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

Merrshaulk’s devout turned to the worship of the Sibilant Death, believing him to be an avatar of their deity. They granted him enough power to mount a brief recovery, but those actions were too little and too

-ti that take one of the lesser serpent gods as an object of worship. The worshiper of a serpent god pays homage not out of respect or fear, but because it aspires to emulate the entity, beseeching it

Dwarfholds of the North

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

Waterdeep, or a Myth Drannor, there was the brief (in dwarven terms) glory of Besilmer, and the realms of Haunghdannar and Gharraghaur. Ruins now, to be sure, but these kingdoms lasted longer than almost any

it is a call into history, for although every dwarven settlement now has its own masters, kings, and queens, they all respect the memory of the great hammer of Delzoun and the glorious kingdom it

Zodiac Phenomena

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

on the affected region. The Zodiac Phenomena table lists effects and brief encounters associated with the constellations of the Sky of Many Things. You can use the effect associated with the zodiac

constellation most prominent in the game’s current time of year, or you can choose randomly by rolling on the table. The following are examples of events that might correspond with a zodiac phenomenon: A

Holidays

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

. The guest list defines the current social order of the city; those families who hold permanent invitations, known as the Sixty, are the de facto royalty of Sharn. Celyria does invite unusual guests

by a brief upturn in violence. Sun’s Blessing (15 Therendor) The festival of Dol Arrah is a day of peace and a time when enemies are urged to find a peaceful resolution to their conflicts. It’s one

Session Zero

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

up with explanations for how their characters know each other and have some sort of history together, however brief that history might be. To get a sense of the party’s relationships, here are some

NPCs they’d know about (see “Starting Location”). Key Events. Describe any current or past events that help frame the campaign. For example, the campaign might start on the heels of a great war or on the

Leonin of Oreskos

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

grown less isolated, though, they have come to explore greater continuity in their leadership, and the current speaker, Brimaz, has held the office for several years. One of the few men to ever be

Swiftclaws are known for speed and efficiency. Their hunts are known to be among the shortest and most fruitful. While their martial prowess earns them respect, it also affords many leonin more time to

First Session

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

been). The fate of the dragon hatchery divides opinion as well. Most delegates respect a decision to destroy the hatchery, accepting that having fewer dragons to deal with later on is an advantage

current matters. It’s obvious to all that the adventurers have taken a firm hand in addressing this crisis, and that they have proven their worth. The council deputizes the characters with emergency

Giants and Other Ancients

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

—both in history and in their current form—can be an interesting way to develop a campaign that prominently features giants. Ancient History The history of the giants and these other ancient peoples

, and the two peoples maintain a sense of mutual respect. War of the Ancients Jabari Weathers When giants hold up the sky, what happens when dragons decide to make the sky fall? You might also

First Session

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

). The fate of the dragon hatchery divides opinion as well. Most delegates respect a decision to destroy the hatchery, accepting that having fewer dragons to deal with later on is an advantage. However

that they would have been dangerous to hold onto—and even more dangerous to return. When the discussion around the events from Hoard of the Dragon Queen is concluded, the council moves on to current

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