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Curse of Strahd
attacks with its flailing and stomping roots. It can also use its roots to fling large rocks.
Hut Interior. The hut is a 15-foot-square, ramshackle wooden building with a gently sloping thatch roof. Its
contained in a cavity in the stump, beneath the rotted floorboards of the hut. The floorboards can be ripped up with a successful DC 14 Strength check or smashed by dealing 10 damage to them. Once the
Classes
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
that is devoted to a dragon god.
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You spent long stretches meditating in the region around an ancient dragon’s lair, absorbing that lair’s ambient magic.
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You found a scroll
written in Draconic that contained inspiring new techniques.
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After a dream featuring a five-handed dragonborn, you awoke with the mystical breath of dragons.
Classes
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that is devoted to a dragon god.
4
You spent long stretches meditating in the region around an ancient dragon’s lair, absorbing that lair’s ambient magic.
5
You found a scroll
written in Draconic that contained inspiring new techniques.
6
After a dream featuring a five-handed dragonborn, you awoke with the mystical breath of dragons.
Juiblex
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Guide) appears on a spot on the ceiling that Juiblex chooses within the lair. The slime disintegrates after 1 hour.
Regional Effects
The region containing Juiblex’s lair is warped by its
must possess as many material goods as I can.”
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“My personality is irrelevant. I am defined by what I consume.”
Poison; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksCold, Fire, Lightning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Settlements and Sites The surface of Bluetspur is vast, spanning a continent-sized region that is hostile to all but the most tenacious forms of life. Due to the endless assault of supernatural
weather and earthquakes, civilization—as defined by the illithids—exists entirely below the ground. The Mists encroach even here, filling shadowed chasms and abandoned corridors. While the mind flayers
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
from the sea, but the dragon is too proud to ask for help getting home.
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A topaz dragon is building a tableau of desiccated creatures and has grown obsessed with catching one treasure hunter
initiative count 20 on the next round. While the infusion lasts, creatures in the lair other than the dragon can’t regain hit points.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary topaz dragon
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
injured and stranded far from the sea, but the dragon is too proud to ask for help getting home.
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A topaz dragon is building a tableau of desiccated creatures and has grown obsessed with catching
infuses the lair until initiative count 20 on the next round. While the infusion lasts, creatures in the lair other than the dragon can’t regain hit points.
Regional Effects
The region
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Important Names A handful of important names are defined below: Oerth (pronounced orth or oyth) is the world of Greyhawk. It has four continents, four oceans, and a plethora of islands and seas
. Oerik (pronounced or-ick or oy-rick) is one of Oerth’s continents. Eastern Oerik, the vast region explored in this chapter, is home to many powerful nations and some of the D&D game’s most famous dungeons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
short distance from the city of Neverwinter in the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten Realms setting. The Sword Coast is part of the North — a vast realm of free settlements surrounded by lawless
, untamed wilderness. You don’t need to be a Forgotten Realms expert to run the adventure, as everything you need to know about the setting is contained in this book. If this is your first time running a D&D adventure, read the “Role of the Dungeon Master” section.
Ancient Deep Dragon
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, they use local settlements—and any competent visitors—as pawns in their struggle.
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An ancient deep dragon has put the folk of a city to work building the dragon a metropolis to rule
", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Toxic Spores", "rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage and be poisoned until the end of its next turn.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary deep dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
hundred years ago, when a House Sivis expedition made two discoveries: the region contained valuable dragonshards, and a number of clans had manifested the Dragonmark of Finding. This led to the
clans and tribes, and most of the tribes have no interest in dealing with outsiders. House Tharashk is the largest faction in the region, and their city of Zarash’ak is the center for commerce. House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a House Sivis expedition made two discoveries: the region contained valuable dragonshards, and a number of clans had manifested the Dragonmark of Finding. This led to the foundation of House Tharashk
most of the tribes have no interest in dealing with outsiders. House Tharashk is the largest faction in the region, and their city of Zarash’ak is the center for commerce. House Tharashk is the main
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
repair fishing equipment. At night, Leilon’s town council gathers within the building to discuss the construction of the town and active threats in the region. The current town council has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
set a short distance from the city of Neverwinter in the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten Realms setting. The Sword Coast is part of the North — a vast realm of free settlements surrounded by
wilderness and adventure. You don’t need to be a Forgotten Realms expert to run the adventure; everything you need to know about the setting is contained in this content. If this is your first time
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a few times since Akros’s founding, those minor catastrophes were enough to demonstrate that a major eruption might destroy the entire region. Akroans regularly leave offerings at the foot of the
finest ores, metals, and gems. Some of the greatest treasures Purphoros ever crafted are contained in the god’s residence, a forge-palace warded by an enormous, gilded iron door. Occasionally these doors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Dragonborn Tens of thousands of years ago the dragons of Argonnessen established a garrison of dragonborn in what is now Q’barra. These warriors were assigned to protect the region against the
influence of the Lords of Dust. Over time they drifted away from their duties, building an empire in western Khorvaire and clashing with the Dhakaani goblinoids. This came crashing down when one of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Lionshield Coster Hanging above the front door of this modest trading post is a sign shaped like a wooden shield with a blue lion painted on it.
This building is owned by the Lionshields, a
merchant company based in the city of Yartar, over a hundred miles to the east. They ship finished goods to Phandalin and other small settlements throughout the region, but this outpost has been hard hit by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Fishery The fishery building serves as the town hall. During the day the warehouse hosts several fishing-folk selling their daily catches at stalls and merchants who sell and repair fishing equipment
. At night Leilon’s town council gathers within to discuss the business of the town and active threats in the region. The councilors include: Grizzelda Copperwraught. Lord Neverember tasked this gruff
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tens of thousands of years ago, the dragons of Argonnessen established a garrison of dragonborn in what is now Q’barra. These warriors were assigned to protect the region against the influence of the
Lords of Dust. Over time they drifted away from their duties, building a nation in eastern Khorvaire and clashing with the goblinoids of the Dhakaani Empire. This dragonborn nation came crashing down
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Lionshield Coster Robson Michel Linene Graywind A wooden sign shaped like a shield and painted with a blue lion hangs above the door of this trading post. The building is owned by the Lionshields, a
merchant company based in the city of Yartar, over a hundred miles to the east. They ship finished goods to Phandalin and other small settlements throughout the region, but this outpost has been hit
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
1. Create a Home Base See the “Settlements” section earlier in this chapter for guidance on building this settlement. A small town or village at the edge of the wilderness serves as a fine home base
in most D&D campaigns. Use a larger town or city if you want a campaign with urban adventuring.
2. Create a Local Region See “Mapping the Campaign” earlier in this chapter for guidance. Draw a map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Effects d100 Effect 01–05 A violent thunderstorm begins, centered over the region. It doesn’t end until the party leaves the region. 06–10 A random building in the region gains the benefits of the
, fauna, structures, and inhabitants might remain unaffected, the land’s innate character takes on new qualities. A supernatural region is permeated by a preternatural force in an area as large or small as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
organization as you’ve defined it. Consider the motto of the Harpers: “Down with tyranny. Fairness and equality for all.” The Harpers have a straightforward message of freedom and prosperity. Contrast
. Gather information throughout Faerûn, discern the political dynamics within each region, and promote fairness and equality by covert means. Act openly as a last resort. Thwart tyrants and any leader
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
1 Enraged at Heliod’s latest insult, Purphoros causes Mount Velus to erupt. The volcano’s rage doesn’t cease, though, threatening the region.
2 Insulted that the other gods don’t
building a massive Nyx-bronze bridge that will link Mount Velus in the mortal world with Nyx itself. Every god opposes him in this effort. Can the construction effort be sabotaged without bringing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
. Thanks to their efforts, every building and significant object in the city is made from precious stones and metals, including the slender gemstone-inlaid spires that top most buildings. The city is
process their ores and shape their precious metals. The border region between the planes of Water and Earth is a horrid swamp where twisted, gnarled trees and thick, stinging vines grow from the dense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
animals. Well-trod roads wind their way through the region, but most locals travel along the coast in simple boats. Meletian Holdings The polis of Meletis embodies the heart and mind of what it means to
it from a kraken, her face coming to life on the marble wall and making the barrier grow so tall that the kraken couldn’t get through. Altrisos now has Ephara’s face on nearly every building and wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Asphodel and the Despair Lands The influence of the Underworld leaches life and color from a peninsula south of the Nessian Wood. Here, the necropolis of Asphodel sprawls amid the bleak region called
and long, drab robes, making them nearly impossible to distinguish from one another. From the Coliseum of the Aphonai, a perfectly circular stone building that stands at the heart of Asphodel, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a7
strange human-animal mixtures—pig-human, ape-human, and dog-human—going about various tasks. Certain of the frescoes show rooms of some building—a library filled with many books and scrolls, the door
studied all the way from the entrance to where the path forks toward areas 5 and 6, the individual with such perseverance will be rewarded by suddenly understanding that a message is contained in barely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
line. She pours her family’s wealth into supporting art in Levkarest and endlessly building her estate both taller and deeper. Ivliskova. The Ivliskovas run dozens of orphanages and the elite Ivliskova
the Ruby Road. Pretorius. The Pretorius estate is a raucous casino surrounded by the Ash Gardens, a region burned in a vast wildfire. Those who can’t pay debts incurred at the casino are burned alive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Law and Order Saltmarsh is a bastion of civilization in the midst of an untamed region. Without its stout defenders, it might have long ago fallen to the depredations of outsiders. Militia and
cause up to 50 gp in property damages are classified as petty crimes. The accused pays a fine of 2d6 gp, or one day of hard labor per gold piece owed. Minor Crime. Armed assault, defined as any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
maintain their own battle gear, but ammunition and replacement gear are kept on hand, as well as other nonperishable supplies. Rather than being contained in a building, these items are on wagons
wooden building in the middle of camp. Here the warlord meets with advisors and makes plans for future conquest. Most of the time, a command center also holds elite bugbear bodyguards that protect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
at each individual fragment of the Prophecy as a self-contained challenge, and they explore how a certain series of actions might fulfill the Prophecy. The immortal beings who are truly invested in
perhaps a specific reference to a building project in the Fallen district of Sharn (where the wreckage of a fallen tower still dominates the neighborhood). Or it might refer to a resurgence in a family
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
weight. The building is accessible by ramps from areas D3 and D5, as well as stairs that rise from the lake. A rickety wooden deck clings to the outside of the structure 6 feet above the water. Use the
following boxed text to describe the building’s interior: This room is a charred mess. Hazy smoke hangs over scattered piles of burned and broken shelves intermixed with whatever those shelves contained
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
M10. Treasury This solitary building is set atop a small floating islet within an area of open space punched down through the main body of the monastery’s island. It is held aloft on its own
research into finding Daoine Gloine even after setting up his initial laboratory on the floating island. Using the notes and maps contained in the journal, the characters can find a route through the