before broad divinity cities resolve

Cultist of Bhaal

Monsters Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn

Blood-Soaked Resolve. While Bloodied, the cultist has Advantage on saving throws.Multiattack. The cultist makes three Cursed Blade attacks. It can replace one of these attacks with a use of

adventurers Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul seized divinity but were slain for their hubris. All three have been reborn and are now known as the Dead Three. Each of the Dead Three has inspired wicked cults that

Yuan-ti Anathema

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

requires the abomination to bathe in the blood of their enemies. The transformation is quick but painful. Anathemas consider themselves demigods on the path to greater divinity. They demand obeisance

from weaker creatures and use every resource at their disposal to war against neighbors, seeking the captives, sacrifices, glory, and riches the anathemas believe they need to achieve true divinity

Cleric Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

a simple life of temple service, carrying out their gods’ will through prayer and sacrifice, not by magic and strength of arms. In some cities, priesthood amounts to a political office, viewed

Channel Divinity (1/rest), Divine Domain Feature 3 3 — — — — — — — — 3rd +2 &mdash

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

like elves, and to elves, they look human. In height, they’re on par with both parents, though they’re neither as slender as elves nor as broad as humans. They range from under 5 feet to

parents. Diplomats or Wanderers Half-elves have no lands of their own, though they are welcome in human cities and somewhat less welcome in elven forests. In large cities in regions where elves and

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

enjoy simple yet lovely jewelry. A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are

insults with vengeance. Like the branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds. A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration

build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture preserves

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, blue, or purple. Self-Reliant and Suspicious Tieflings subsist in small minorities found mostly in human cities or towns, often in the roughest quarters of those places, where they grow up to be

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

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a

subraces or one from another source. DUERGAR In cities deep in the Underdark live the duergar, or gray dwarves. These vicious, stealthy slave traders raid the surface world for captives, then sell

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

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

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies Other cities and nations keep a watchful eye on Baldur’s Gate, which is growing in wealth, power, and influence. Baldur’s Gate trades with the coastal cities of

. Baldur’s Gate joined the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition of independent cities that includes Neverwinter and Waterdeep, largely because of disputes with Amn. Should Amn decide to attack Baldur’s Gate

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies

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

Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies Other cities and nations keep a watchful eye on Baldur’s Gate, which is growing in wealth, power, and influence. Baldur’s Gate trades with the coastal cities of

. Baldur’s Gate joined the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition of independent cities that includes Neverwinter and Waterdeep, largely because of disputes with Amn. Should Amn decide to attack Baldur’s Gate

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

, blue, or purple. Self-Reliant and Suspicious Tieflings subsist in small minorities found mostly in human cities or towns, often in the roughest quarters of those places, where they grow up to be

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

Ephara as Campaign Villain

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

Ephara as Campaign Villain A campaign with Ephara as the villain might be well suited to a wilderness-based campaign. Many people of the wilds see the patron of cities as inherently villainous—a

see cities as inherently superior to other locations, they are unmoved by simple pleas to leave the wilderness as it is, and the characters likely must stop them by force. Ephara’s Divine Schemes

Shankhabhumi Gazetteer

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

infested with unknown perils, except for three city-states that stand proudly on broad islands of miraculously dry land. The islands on which the cities of Ashwadhatu, Sagorpur, and Tippurika stand were

in one of the three cities. A twelve-day spectacle of skill and might, the trials feature contestants representing each city who entertain thousands of spectators. But the trials are more than a

A Timeless Perspective

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

A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often amused than excited

branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat

A Timeless Perspective

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

A Timeless Perspective Elves can live well over 700 years, giving them a broad perspective on events that might trouble the shorter-lived races more deeply. They are more often amused than excited

branches of a young tree, elves are flexible in the face of danger. They trust in diplomacy and compromise to resolve differences before they escalate to violence. They have been known to retreat

Welcome to Eberron

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

Eberron has a rich history built on heroic deeds, evolving magic, and the wounds of a long, devastating war. Action, adventure, good, evil, and a thousand shades of gray paint the landscape in broad

unknown in either the modern world or any world of medieval fantasy. Great cities where castles scrape the sky prosper throughout the continent of Khorvaire, and a thriving aristocracy of merchant

Kingdom Scale

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

with multiple coastlines. Next, sketch in any major mountain ranges. Foothills form a transition between the mountains and lowlands, and broad patches of gentle hills might dot the region. That leaves

as they grow larger and move toward a lake or the sea. Finally, place the major towns and cities of the region. At this scale, you don’t need to worry about small towns and villages, or about mapping

Peace Domain

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

thrives at the heart of healthy communities, between friendly nations, and in the souls of the kindhearted. The gods of peace inspire people of all sorts to resolve conflict and to stand up against those

this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Channel Divinity: Balm of Peace 2nd-level Peace Domain feature You can

Aftermath of the Last War

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

with Karrnath left farms and cities such as Shadukar devastated and abandoned, home only to the lingering undead left behind after the Karrnathi retreat. For most, these grim reminders of war

strengthen Thrane resolve. The common people are united by their faith and sure of the righteousness of their cause. The Silver Flame urges people to stand together in the face of evil, and across the nation

Yuan-ti Anathema

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

believe they need to achieve true divinity. Anathemas don’t age, allowing them to pursue their goals until the end of days. Truly powerful ones might rule multiple yuan-ti cities and bring entire

to greater divinity. They demand obeisance from weaker creatures and use every resource at their disposal to war against neighbors, seeking the captives, sacrifices, glory, and riches the anathemas

Humans

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the Cataclysm, joining itinerant and nomadic cultures. Human cities are few and usually small, developed around natural structures that sheltered communities following the Cataclysm. As a human, you

risen to power in the region. This power-hungry religion controls the city of Haven and surrounding settlements in the name of vague, fickle deities who condemn the use of magic. The broad plains of the

Vellynne's Quest

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

the quest. (In other words, the characters are at least 7th level.) These conditions don’t account for any unfinished business that the characters are determined to resolve. For example, if Xardorok

cities into the sky. To hold Ythryn aloft, the Netherese wizards would have needed a powerful magic item called a mythallar. It likely survived the crash and might have other properties as well

The Chamber

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

revolves around the Draconic Prophecy. Each dragon of the Chamber watches over a small corner of the world and maintains a network of agents who can move freely in the cities and nations of Khorvaire

according to this broad outline, starting around the time the characters reach level 5. Levels 5–10. Dragonmarked characters come to the attention of a dragon belonging to the Chamber. The dragon sends an

Order of the Emerald Claw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

. An Emerald Claw Arc The conflict between adventurers and the Order of the Emerald Claw might follow this broad outline. Levels 1–4. At low levels, the characters can clash with skeletons and zombies

ritual in the heart of Shae Mordai, the elven City of the Dead. The rite will destroy the islands of Aerenal and elevate Lady Illmarrow to divinity—unless the characters stop her first. Emerald Claw

Dao

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

treasure. If dao are there, so is wealth worth hunting. —Gundren Rockseeker, Dwarf Treasure Hunter Genies of minerals and gemstones, dao embody the resolve of rock. Using innate magic, they move

create cities that glitter with treasure. Among these realms is the labyrinthine expanse called the Great Dismal Delve or the Sevenfold Mazework, which protects the City of Jewels, the Iron Crucible

Cities and Sites

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

Cities and Sites The Voice of Karrnath Mror Holds: Birthplace of abomination! It’s been exactly seventy years since the Iron Council declared the Mror Holds’ independence from Karrnath. King

Kaius II was newly seated on the steel throne and lacked the resolve to bring the dwarf lords to heel. Now we see the harvest we have sown, and it is horrifying. Without the firm hand of Karrnath to

Ranger

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

ranger makes the difference between forlorn failure and fabulous success. Even when a franchise engages in commerce in the cities and towns of the realm, a ranger’s keen senses, sharp blades, and flesh

members of your franchise might panic when that crate of figurines of wondrous power you acquired turns out to all be self-activating obsidian steeds. But you have the steady nerves and earnest resolve

Academy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

academy’s mandate, but members find opportunities to undertake far-flung research expeditions—only so much can be learned in libraries, after all. An academy’s focus can be broad or singular, artistic

their rightful owners. 6 Evolutionary Divinity. You dare to explore what no mortal was meant to know: the origins of divinity.

Zariel

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

a defeat that leads to her removal. For now, though, the devils are fighting with a berserker fury under her charge. Zariel leads their offensives herself, and her unyielding resolve coupled with the

needs souls that yearn to prove their worth on the battlefield. Lady of Ruin Zariel rules over the ruin that Avernus has become. Once it was a bustling realm filled with cities, trade outposts, and

Licensed Region

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

of contacts, and safeguard the king and queen’s spoiled kids so the monarchs think of you positively. You can ship goods to two cities or other settlements outside your region. GROUP DYNAMIC An

big part of what makes an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign. Rank 3: Large Territory Your license grows to include a broad expanse of provinces, a few small kingdoms, or a large kingdom or

Orien Lightning Rail

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

pilot controls the elemental and communicates with it during the trip, watching the path ahead through broad windows that encircle the helm platform. The placement of conductor stone lines dictates where

Player Version Lightning Rail Stations Lightning rail stations, where passengers and cargo can be disembarked or loaded, are located in or just outside villages, towns, and cities along the conductor stone

Rival Houses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

underestimate the subtle influence of House Ghallanda. The House of Hospitality has spent centuries building connections in all the cities of the Five Nations. A Ghallanda concierge knows ways to get

conflict among rival dragonmarked houses might unfold according to this broad outline. Levels 1–4. As prominent but not yet powerful figures in the dragonmarked landscape, the characters become the

The Lords' Alliance

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance

member cities don’t cooperate and help each other in times of crisis. But if a crisis rearranges the power structure of the Sword Coast, all the players involved hope that the new order leaves them

The Lords' Alliance

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

, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance

member cities don’t cooperate and help each other in times of crisis. But if a crisis rearranges the power structure of the Sword Coast, all the players involved hope that the new order leaves them

The Lords' Alliance

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

, and other cities, families, and trading houses of the Sword Coast might never set aside their differences, but they can pull together when the survival of all depends on it. The Lords’ Alliance

member cities don’t cooperate and help each other in times of crisis. But if a crisis rearranges the power structure of the Sword Coast, all the players involved hope that the new order leaves them

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