before buildings defusing cities replaced

Commune with Nature Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

underground settings, the radius is limited to 300 feet. The spell doesn't function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in dungeons and towns. You instantly gain knowledge of up to

, elementals, or undead influence from other planes of existence buildings For example, you could determine the location of powerful undead in the area, the location of major sources of safe drinking water, and the location of any nearby towns.

Girallon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

environments abundant with life. They share apes’ adeptness at climbing, although few trees can support the weight of these half-ton creatures. The ruins of cities, especially those found in deep

forests and jungles, seem to attract girallons. They see a city’s buildings as a superior sort of forest whose uppermost “branches” can safely support them. The creatures can easily

Drow Shadowblade (Summoner Variant)

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Sword attacks. One of the attacks can be replaced by a Hand Crossbow attack. The drow can also use Spellcasting to cast darkness. Shadow Sword. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9

summoner dies, or until its summoner dismisses it as an action.Drow shadowblades steal down the dim passages of the Underdark, bound on errands of mayhem. They protect enclaves and Underdark cities from

Drow Shadowblade

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Sword attacks. One of the attacks can be replaced by a Hand Crossbow attack. The drow can also use Spellcasting to cast darkness. Shadow Sword. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +9;{"diceNotation":"1d20+9

Underdark cities from enemies and track down thieves who make off with prized treasures. In the city of Menzoberranzan in the Forgotten Realms, noble houses often employ shadowblades to eliminate rivals from

Half-Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

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

. 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

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. His statistics and capabilities are otherwise replaced by those of the new form, except any class features or legendary actions

cities, the hatred against warforged and Cyran refugees, the calls for a return to war — all these things bear the mark of Rak Tulkhesh's malign influence. Minions of Rak Tulkhesh. Any organization that

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

, hit points, Hit Dice, ability to speak, proficiencies, Legendary Resistance, lair actions, and Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma scores, as well as this action. Her statistics are otherwise replaced

planted rumors in the storm giant court that the queen had been assassinated by the Lords’ Alliance, a confederacy of cities and settlements populated by small folk and scattered throughout the

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, resilience, and feats of strength. Primal Instinct People of towns and cities take pride in their settled ways, as if denying one’s connection to nature were a mark of superiority. To a barbarian

the closeknit family structures of the tribe, but eventually find them replaced by the bonds formed among the members of their adventuring parties. Creating a Barbarian When creating a barbarian

Diplomats or Wanderers

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

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 humans

get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and human energy without human boorishness. They often make excellent

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to

some of their conquered enemies finally loosened the yuan-ti’s hold over nearby lands. The serpent people withdrew to their fortified cities and underground temples, ceding the rest of their

Diplomats or Wanderers

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

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 humans

get along with everyone, defusing hostility and finding common ground. As a race, they have elven grace without elven aloofness and human energy without human boorishness. They often make excellent

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. They settle in places that accept them, usually bleak cities that have fallen on hard times and are overrun with crime. Dreams of Flight Above all else, kenku wish to regain their ability to fly

structures that would collapse beneath a human or an orc. Some thieves’ guilds use kenku as lookouts and messengers. The kenku dwell in the tallest buildings and towers the guild controls

Commune with Nature

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

function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in dungeons and towns. You instantly gain knowledge of up to three facts of your choice about any of the following subjects as they relate

to the area: terrain and bodies of water prevalent plants, minerals, animals, or peoples powerful celestials, fey, fiends, elementals, or undead influence from other planes of existence buildings For

Commune with Nature

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

function where nature has been replaced by construction, such as in dungeons and towns. You instantly gain knowledge of up to three facts of your choice about any of the following subjects as they relate

to the area: terrain and bodies of water prevalent plants, minerals, animals, or peoples powerful celestials, fey, fiends, elementals, or undead influence from other planes of existence buildings For

Dark Elf (Drow) (p. 24)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata

Dark Elf (Drow) (p. 24) The first two paragraphs have been replaced with the following: As a drow, you are infused with the magic of the Underdark, an underground realm of wonders and horrors rarely

hues. The cult of the god Lolth, Queen of Spiders, has corrupted some of the oldest drow cities, especially in the worlds of Oerth and Toril. Eberron, Krynn, and other realms have escaped the cult’s

Yuan-ti Cities

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

Yuan-ti Cities Most yuan-ti cities were built during the height of their empire centuries ago. Since they no longer have the vast number of expendable slaves necessary for large work projects, the

buildings in a city usually have four sides and a sloped or staggered pyramid-like exterior. It is customary for stone buildings to have a series of tiles or carvings of snakes encircling the ground level

Noteworthy Features

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

cities contain an inexplicably large number of buildings, an amount greater than their highest populations would have ever warranted. Rat swarms prowl city streets like packs of dogs. RICHEMULOISE

Casques Silencieux, enacts martial law and quarantines whole cities. The government organizes no food or medical aid for quarantined communities, leaving residents to contend as best they can. Richemulot’s

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

eternally heavy with rainclouds, and even well-maintained buildings wear a fine coat of moss. To experience Shankhabhumi at its finest, one must visit during the Shankha Trials, held every twelve years

Mortigny

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

Mortigny Mortigny is both the smallest of Richemulot’s three cities and the most overcrowded; its streets are congested and its buildings strained to capacity. The town resembles an extended tenement

Welcome to Phandalin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

from the cities of Neverwinter and Waterdeep have begun the hard work of reclaiming the ruins of Phandalin. The new settlement is home now to farmers, woodcutters, fur traders, and prospectors drawn by

, which consists of forty or fifty simple log buildings. Crumbling stone ruins surround the newer houses and shops, showing how this must have been a much larger town in centuries past. Phandalin’s

Arrival in Red Larch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Arrival in Red Larch Red Larch is a town on the Long Road, a few days’ travel north of Waterdeep and a few days’ travel south of Triboar. It’s a way stop for caravans coming to or from the cities of

the North, with an inn named the Swinging Sword, a tavern called the Helm at Highsun, and many craftspeople who cater to travelers. For descriptions of buildings and NPCs in Red Larch, see chapter 2

Chapter 2: Races

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

Chapter 2: Races A visit to one of the great cities in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons — Waterdeep, the Free City of Greyhawk, or even uncanny Sigil, the City of Doors — overwhelms the senses

. Voices chatter in countless different languages. The smells of cooking in dozens of different cuisines mingle with the odors of crowded streets and poor sanitation. Buildings in myriad architectural styles

Settlements

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

villages, towns, and cities as well as the value of the most expensive item the settlement is likely to have for sale. Adjust these numbers as you wish to account for special circumstances. For example, a

? A settlement doesn’t always require a map. Simply describing the settlement to your players is usually sufficient. But if it’s important for the players to know where certain buildings or other

Continuing the Adventure

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack

Cities and Large Towns Icepeak - Structures in this hilltop town sit at the feet of the Thornscale Mountains, and are built around the shores of the ever-frozen Lake Kuganda. Usalama - A network of

treehouses and stilted buildings form a bustling settlement in the swamp. Cornbrook - The culinary highlight of the Mellow Valley. There are many delicacies to be found within this large town’s

Cities and Sites

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

Cities and Sites The gnomes of Zilargo place a high value on appearances. They design beauty into their architecture, featuring delicate carvings, elaborate railings and balconies, and lavish gardens

. Every community contains murals and statues scattered throughout. Most fixtures and buildings are designed for those of small stature, but buildings constructed for taller folk also exist. The Zil

Cities and Sites

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

Cities and Sites Cyre was devastated by the Mourning. Its ruins have become grim reminders of the folly of war. Unknown threats both magical and monstrous haunt the Mournland. For more about the

, for many of its buildings stood atop soaring columns of rock that dared to scrape the heavens. The Cathedral of the Sovereign Host was the center for followers of that faith. The Vault served as the

Chapter 2: Races

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

Chapter 2: Races A visit to one of the great cities in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons — Waterdeep, the Free City of Greyhawk, or even uncanny Sigil, the City of Doors — overwhelms the senses

. Voices chatter in countless different languages. The smells of cooking in dozens of different cuisines mingle with the odors of crowded streets and poor sanitation. Buildings in myriad architectural

Worshiping Ephara

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

a longer talk from an industrial or civic leader on a topic of general interest. Attendants often bring meals to eat while on a break from their jobs. Ephara’s face is a common sight in cities. Marble

buildings, stone walls, and similar surfaces usually feature a sculpture or relief of her visage. People often swear oaths or engage in verbal disputes in front of these images, believing she won’t

Merfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

these creatures along the shoals of faraway islands. Merfolk lack the materials and practical means to forge weapons beneath the waves, to write books and keep lore, or to shape stone to raise buildings

and cities. As a result, most live in small hunter-gatherer tribes, each of which holds unique values and creeds. Only occasionally do merfolk unite under the rule of a single leader. They do so to

Fortress Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead

of the walkway; they provide Half Cover. There are no battlements or railings on the walkway interiors. The walkway is 20 feet above the ground. Buildings. The fortress’s interior buildings are 40

the Lord’s Alliance cities. Each is a marvel of magical or mechanical engineering that swivels but can’t be moved. Each siege weapon is described in the “Defense Zones” section below. Stairs and

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

forces of the Cataclysm destroyed and buried countless cities, but also unearthed ancient ruins and places of power. In the wake of this destruction, the perceived absence of Krynn’s gods led humans to

, the Mirabar expedition could be replaced by a group of diplomats traveling from Haven along the Haven Road through Solace.

Cities and Sites

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

Cities and Sites The Church of the Silver Flame is a militant faith, and Thrane communities are built around fortified churches designed to serve as fortresses in times of trouble. Larger towns

maintain sturdy walls patrolled by skilled archers. A Flamic architectural style appears throughout the region. Buildings incorporate light and soaring spaces, and icons of the Silver Flame and images of

Kalaman Locations

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

replaced by simple buildings aligned along muddy streets. They now house hundreds who can’t find lodgings within the city’s walls. Wyhan’s Apothecary Wyhan (lawful evil, human mage) is a black-robed Mage

, head of Kalaman’s military. Trade Camps Outside the city to the east and west sprawl trade camps. These expanses of ramshackle buildings began as campgrounds for caravans. Over time, the tents were

Sundabar

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

surface. A dragon dropped great stones on many of the buildings above, and a good portion of the city’s outer wall was destroyed. Most of Sundabar’s military leadership was wiped out when the building they

dwarves remain in the sheltered undercity, and those few who have duties on the surface have taken over the buildings with the least damage, scavenging stones from ruined structures to reinforce those

The Mists

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

The Mists Characters who remain outside the house can see the mists close in around them, swallowing up the rest of the village. As more buildings disappear into the mists, the characters are left

house to complete its resurrection. Items taken from the house aren’t replaced, nor are undead that are destroyed. The dungeon level isn’t considered part of the house and can’t repair itself in this fashion.

D&D Beyond

Search Results