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Out of the Abyss
to all the targets.
Smooth surfaces within the lair become as reflective as a polished mirror. Until a different lair action is used, creatures within the lair have disadvantage on Dexterity
the lair that are made of stone or metal become highly reflective, as though polished to a shine. These surfaces become supernaturally mirrorlike.
Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into
Tiefling
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Tiefling Names Tiefling names fall into three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language
, passed down through generations, that reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and
Goliath
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
single mistake can bring doom to an entire tribe, while an individual’s heroic effort can ensure the entire group’s survival.
Goliaths thus place a premium on self-sufficiency and
the goliath concept of fair play.
A permanently injured goliath is still expected to pull his or her weight in the tribe. Typically, such a goliath dies attempting to keep up, or the goliath slips
Flaws
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Your character's flaw represents some vice, compulsion, fear, or weakness—in particular, anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests
. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What's the one person, concept, or event that you are terrified of? What are your vices?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Tiefling Names
Tiefling names fall into three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal
concept and then try to embody that concept. For some, the chosen name is a noble quest. For others, it’s a grim destiny.
Male Infernal Names: Akmenos, Amnon, Barakas, Damakos, Ekemon, Iados, Kairon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
absolute evil, demons have no concept of empathy. Each demon believes that only its needs and desires matter. This self-centeredness applies even with regard to other demons. These fiends have no
bend to its will, shifting to bring about its vision of a world of absolute perfection with the demon at its center. One Cosmos, Infinite Visions All demons seek to satisfy their whims and force others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the characters to spare Serapio and bring him to her, promising to look after him until she can find him help. She doesn’t know where he has gone, though. If the characters name or describe Itzmin
deceased on the ofrenda, it’s not a requirement. Offerings might include any kind of food and drink that the deceased enjoyed in life or small curios. A character who sets an ofrenda communes with the soul
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
concept they espouse as the Balance, and they seek to maintain equilibrium across the cosmos above all. Mordenkainen and his compatriots are among its most notable devotees. Since a true appreciation of
the Material Plane from the devils’ taint, but doesn’t appreciate that it also would bring a grievous setback to the forces that had been keeping the demons from overrunning Avernus. Those who vow to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who
. You are on a quest to identify the essence of true love. Though you do not disdain the superficial love of flesh and form, the deeper form of love that can inspire thousands or bring joy to one’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Deathly Interludes When a character dies, their adventures don’t need to end. The Underworld presents an opportunity to provide a sense of closure for deceased characters—as adventurers’ ends tend to
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
you receive a cancer diagnosis or a similar health news, you probably appreciate that concept a little more than other people. Watching someone you love waste away is a terrible thing. You want a
magic button to bring things back to the way they should be, this person you love so much restored to who they really are rather than what cancer is grinding them down into. It’s easy to give in to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
others. News and gossip are carried between population centers by caravans and ships that bring in supplies for trade and by traveling bards and minstrels who recount (or invent) stories to inform and
extraplanar exploration, “Faerûn” is more than large enough of a concept for them to comprehend. Except in the most remote or insular places, Faerûnians are accustomed to seeing people of different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Personal Characteristics Fleshing out your character’s personality — the array of traits, mannerisms, habits, beliefs, and flaws that give a person a unique identity — will help you bring him or her
flaw for your character. Your character’s flaw represents some vice, compulsion, fear, or weakness — in particular, anything that someone else could exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Surveillance. Fiendish, yellow eyes peer through windows, pools, and other reflective surfaces to judge citizens of Ribcage. Meanwhile, the duchess and her senators can listen in on any message and sending
Thalamra Vanthampur, a deceased duke of Baldur’s Gate, claws her way out of the depths of Avernus and emerges in Ribcage as a death knight. A vengeful conqueror, she calls on the characters to help topple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
concept on the Outer Planes. A perceptible region of a plane might seem quite small on one visit, and on another trip it can stretch on to what seems like infinity. Adventurers could take a guided tour
tendencies are best handled as DM suggestions and then roleplayed by the players, but you might award Heroic Inspiration to characters who bring these characteristics to life in their characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Great Forge, light isn’t as ubiquitous. Farther down, and in parts of the city yet to be reclaimed from the ruins of the past, there is no light other than whatever visitors bring with them.
Mine Carts
carts from one track to another.
Ghosts. The shades of long-deceased inhabitants of the city, from the time of the Delzoun of old, haunt many of the tunnels and hallways of Gauntlgrym. These spectral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Faith in Diversification Despite their supposed wisdom, many common clerics fail to grasp the simple concept of using the best tool for the job. To the devoted priest of Tempus, every problem is just
Faith Every cleric has a uniquely personal connection to their deity. You are no exception, though you like to think you bring your own special flair to the relationship, and vice versa. Relationship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
flayer dies, other mind flayers try to salvage the dead illithid’s brain and bring it to the colony’s brine pool for the elder brain to consume. For this purpose, mind flayers craft funerary brain jars
attitude — actions that have often been misinterpreted by observers as worship. Maanzecorian. The entity/concept called Maanzecorian embodies a complete comprehension of knowledge. It is a state
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
questions they have. The sovereign describes this entity in favorable terms, using “she” and “her” as it does so. Because myconids have no concept of gender, this unusual speech is further indication of
is taking most of the carcasses the Circle of Hunters bring in, and are sending groups of myconids outside the grove without telling anybody. If Basidia rapports with Sarith or any other non-myconid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
pay respects to many gods, they tend to revere Thassa, god of the sea, above all other deities. Her devotees see her as the primary god of the pantheon, believing she will bring their people to
life to another, or after significant life events. Leaving a home community or transitioning to live among dryfolk might constitute such life changes. Tritons also have a fluid concept of gender and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
concept behind the hirelings and selecting one proficiency for each. The DM can then customize the hirelings as desired, perhaps by adding additional proficiencies or adjusting their combat statistics
. Skilled hirelings can be fired and hired as needed. A franchise might bring on a couple of thugs to act as distraction during a street fair, then release those NPCs to hire a different set of skilled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
branch gets robbed at least once a week. Bloodied Marsh A sanguine marsh festers at Torch’s lowest point. Sickly yugoloths row along its malodorous waters, reveling in the death and disease they bring
characters to collect the debt and “rough him up a little bit.” She fails to mention the buyer is a cloud giant. 2 A death tyrant claiming to be the deceased founder of the Xanathar’s Guild on Toril hires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
help you bring him or her to life as you play the game. Four categories of characteristics are presented here: personality traits, ideals, bonds, and flaws. Beyond those categories, think about your
exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What’s the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
franchise is a potential customer to a secretarian, who does whatever they can to bring that relationship to fulfillment. A secretarian seeks always to promote their franchise and gain greater value than they
, a metal bell, and a set of fine clothes. My daughter Certainty created the secretarian role. Proved it out as a concept. I told her we didn’t need them. I was wrong.
— Omin Dran
Sending Stone Also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
hints to the players if they’re having trouble putting things together. But don’t feel like you need to bring all nine of these kobolds to life! Pick one or two of these kobolds that you and the
mercenary company called the Azure Wolves. Age and battle have taken a toll on her, and she is spending her twilight years in reflective contemplation at Dragon’s Rest. Her demeanor is gruff, but she is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
least 250 gp) for each artifact or relevant discovery you bring back from your adventures and donate to the academy. Documentation. Each member of your group has identification denoting your
, believed-to-be-deceased librarian gives you assignments from the circulation desk they never leave. 4 Infatuated Tourist. A flirtatious visiting scholar perceives your every report and donated discovery as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
characters years ago resurfaces, giving the characters a chance to finally bring the villain to justice. Sword and Sorcery A sword-and-sorcery campaign features a grim world of evil spellcasters and
hidden chambers. Swashbuckling Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes of a swashbuckling campaign: Inherited Antagonists. A character inherits a magic item from a deceased relative
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
bleeding also stops if the target receives magical healing. 47–52 Mirrors and other highly reflective surfaces allow magical transport while in the region. Any creature that touches its reflection in an
, requiring no components but using a mirror or other reflective surface. 59–64 The skin of one random creature in the region becomes silvery and reflective for the next 24 hours. For the duration, that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Random Encounters in Hither Use random encounters to bring the swamp to life or to present the characters with more opportunities to interact with the setting. You can also use random encounters to
is low, the characters chance upon a 10-foot-wide stream. Unknown to them, the stream flows from Downfall, and any character who looks into the water’s reflective surface catches a glimpse of an event
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the ages receiving blessings from the gods. A stone double door stands at the far end of the room, while stairs rise to the west and another hall opens to the east.
People who bring their offerings to
offerings, causing other tlexolotls to stir. Izel doesn’t understand or care that the awakening tlexolotls endanger the region’s populace. The Elemental has little experience with Humanoids or the concept of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Nikolai Wachter, Fiona’s late husband (of whom his sons are the spitting image). The other portraits depict Lady Wachter, her sons, her daughter, and various deceased family members. The parlor shares
, quite deceased, and under the effect of the gentle repose spell. Nothing of value is on him. The closet contains shelves of fancy footwear and many fine garments, including a black ceremonial robe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Stone Giants Stone giants — reclusive, reflective, and inscrutable — take pains to remain apart from the world of sunlight and sky. Only when they’re surrounded by stone do they consider themselves
delving into Ostorian ruins that have been sealed for millennia. The less obvious one is that certain portents, if confirmed to be true, would indeed bring about the return of Annam, upending the giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
a short rest, drinks a vial of antitoxin, or is targeted by an effect that ends the poisoned condition. If a prisoner suffers these cramps, the guards bring the prisoner to the hospital to be examined
and treated. Characters disguised as guards can volunteer for or be assigned that duty. R5: Stables Visitors who bring mounts, sled dogs, pack animals, or pets to Revel’s End can keep their animals