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in the shallow depths of the Underdark in a constant state of war against their neighbors and one another. They mark the borders of their territories with cracked bones and skulls, or with
relying on constant raids and hunting to survive. They take sadistic pleasure in hunting intelligent creatures weaker than themselves and show no mercy toward those they capture and drag back to their
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
servants are civilized folk who can mingle among the rich and refined. These agents take note of treasures that might interest the fog giant, who then plots heists, raids, and other stratagems to seize
the chosen prize. A giant might undertake a carefully planned robbery, making extensive use of magic to cover their presence. Or it might engage in a brute-force raid that involves tearing off the
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders.
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serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need.
Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison
Orc
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chief can plan where to send raiders next.
The territory that orc war parties cover can extend for many miles around the lair, and any encampment or settlement of elves, dwarves, or humans in that
warriors go on their raids are weaker than their tribe mates or otherwise not suited for a life of battle. Worshipers of Luthic fall into this category, as do some of those that revere Yurtrus or Shargaas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
8. Neronvain’s Chambers Neronvain has created a lush living space in this rough-walled cavern, decorating it with select art and craftworks from his raids. Rich carpets and tapestries cover the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Walls alone holds more Cyran refugees than Karrnath has allowed across its borders. If you read the Sharn Inquisitive or the Korranberg Chronicle, you’ve heard the endless litany of how difficult life
survived the Mourning did so because they were beyond the borders of their nation. And why is that? Because they were soldiers.
The Sharn Inquisitive talks about starving children and ailing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
8. Neronvain’s Chambers Neronvain has created a lush living space in this rough-walled cavern, decorating it with select art and craftworks from his raids. Rich carpets and tapestries cover the floor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
General Features Boulders. The boulders are difficult terrain and provide three-quarters cover. Brush. The brush around the site grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet. It is tough and dense, making it
difficult terrain and providing three-quarters cover to targets sheltering among it. Caves. The steep sides of the plateau are dotted with shallow caves. Boulders or brush conveniently conceals many of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the “Here there be dragons” notations? What if great empires cover huge stretches of countryside, with clearly defined borders between them? The Five Nations of the Eberron setting were once part of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
superior cavalry and bold knights pushed the kingdom’s borders outward to the north, west, and east. Each successful campaign increased both the crown’s wealth and power, and each one in turn drew the
confederacy known as the Hold of the Sea Princes. With the rise of that nation came increased raids on Saltmarsh and its neighbors. The Sea Princes’ raiding ships pillaged the coast for more slaves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Straits. Hot, dry winds scour the earth motes in this area to dry and barren chunks of rock. Gargoyles and their allies from the Plane of Earth gather here to launch raids into the realm of Aaqa
make travel difficult. Here and there, ash clusters into floating realms where outlaws and fugitives take shelter. At the other end of the plane, near the Frostfell (the plane of ice that borders the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Troglodyte Violent and ever-hungry, troglodytes squat in the shallow depths of the Underdark in a constant state of war against their neighbors and one another. They mark the borders of their
more than a few days into the future, instead relying on constant raids and hunting to survive. They take sadistic pleasure in hunting intelligent creatures weaker than themselves and show no mercy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
General Features Map 2.1: Raider CampView Player Version Boulders. The boulders are difficult terrain and provide three-quarters cover. Brush. The brush around the site grows to a height of 4 to 6
feet. It is tough and dense, making it difficult terrain and providing three-quarters cover to targets sheltering among it. Caves. The steep sides of the plateau are dotted with shallow caves. Boulders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, and not even the dedicated cultists wear recognizable uniforms on raids. No one challenges latecomers for passwords or security signals. Put simply, the raiders are confident that no enemies followed
tempted to have characters seek cover and observe during the day and not attempt to enter the camp until nightfall. This can work, too, but sneaking around in the dark is more likely to attract
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
mercenaries and bandits, and not even the dedicated cultists wear recognizable uniforms on raids. No one challenges latecomers for passwords or security signals. Put simply, the raiders are confident
right in. Players may be tempted to have characters seek cover and observe during the day and not attempt to enter the camp until nightfall. This can work, too, but sneaking around in the dark is more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
used as a staging area for House Freth’s raids into troglodyte territory. Six drow loyal to House Freth (four females and two males) and four shadow demons lurk here. The drow and their demon allies are
planning to soften up the troglodytes in area 7a and are not expecting to face adventurers. If four of the drow fall, the survivors use darkness spells to cover their retreat to area 13. 9c. Roper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Routine forays and raids onto the surface world have come to a halt, as has the flow of trade and information. Rumors have reached the Lords’ Alliance of demon-worshiping cults and chaos around places such
, you can distribute their stat cards among the players and let them run the NPCs. Eravien knows that the Lords’ Alliance has a deep-cover operative in the Underdark. Khelessa Draga, a high elf from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
two umber hulks on board for use as shock troops during their raids. The nightspider is 250 feet away from the Moondancer when the characters spot it. The characters likely have little chance of
bolts and mangonel stones, forcing it to break off its attack and make for the cover of the asteroids.
The newly arrived space galleons are the Stalwart and the Incorrigible, both under the command
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
sequestered in a cavern off the main chamber, where they protect the young and supervise food stores. These orcs take control of prisoners brought back from raids, using them as slave labor to dig out new
as mounts, that allow them to gain silent access to any location. Those who think they can hide under cover of darkness or escape invisibly are easy marks for the Red Fang’s bats, which locate their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
overlooks the forest it borders. A few farms cluster around it, the locals relying on the royal garrison to keep them safe from marauders. Burle’s most distinctive feature is the small copse of trees
knight), who has led many successful raids into the Dreadwood. Kiara is a grim figure, always cognizant of the threat posed by the forest’s denizens. She sees trouble behind every piece of news, and she
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
traditionalists remember the terrible times during the Sea Princes’ raids and have no desire to see the crown’s ambitions lead to open war. The smugglers who operate in the area tend to be traditionalists. Most
merchants in town, but he now faces an intractable problem. Gellan made his fortune through smuggling, his textile and lumber exports serving as a cover for his illegal activities. When Saltmarsh was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
among the rich and refined. These agents take note of treasures that might interest the fog giant, who then plots heists, raids, and other stratagems to seize the chosen prize. A giant might
undertake a carefully planned robbery, making extensive use of magic to cover their presence. Or it might engage in a brute-force raid that involves tearing off the roof of a merchant’s home, seizing what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
missions to Berdusk, Triel, and other settlements demanding tribute—and offering protection from dragon raids for those who comply. Cultists shake down caravans seeking protection money, and have been
discovered their meetings. The succubus forced her victim to slay the other aide to cover her tracks, then to kill himself. If the characters investigate, they can obtain the body to question it using speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
their hit points move behind the chokepoint (area O5), leaving the ogre zombie to cover their retreat if it comes to that. Well. The well descends 10 feet to an underground cistern. The sides of the
the spikes, but the gaps aren’t big enough for a character to slip through. The barriers of spikes grant three-quarters cover to creatures behind them. Each barrier has AC 15, 18 hit points, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
This cabin belongs to Fheralai Stormsworn. Bearskin throws cover the floor and the walls are decorated with the mounted, charred heads of her enemies. If Fheralai survived the “Leilon Besieged” quest
to the death. Players who negotiate get to see first-hand how Talos responds to their advice (see “Rise of the Storm Lord”). Treasure. The following treasures looted from Fheralai’s raids are dumped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
In the original publication of White Plume Mountain, "The Legend of Keraptis" was presented on the inside back cover. Although these details of the wizard's former life don't play a direct part in the
often enough to keep the leaders in line. Under Keraptis's overlordship, the influx of rapacious monsters and raids from the wild mountains decreased markedly, dwindled, and then almost stopped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
is a plane of endless fire populated by Celestials and Fiends, who both embody the raw power and versatility of flame. The borders between the Material Plane and Fernia are thin in a manifest zone; the
this area casts a spell using a spell slot that deals Fire damage, treat the spell as if it were cast using a spell slot 1 level above the slot expended.
The cloud cover here is thick with ash that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
missions to Berdusk, Triel, and other settlements demanding tribute—and offering protection from dragon raids for those who comply. Cultists shake down caravans seeking protection money, and have been
discovered their meetings. The succubus forced her victim to slay the other aide to cover her tracks, then to kill himself. If the characters investigate, they can obtain the body to question it using speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mines leads them into frequent clashes with Underdark monsters. Creatures or raiding parties that enter the mines from below invite retributive raids by dwarf war parties. The dwarves will mount an
deity’s influence weakened Bhaerynden and left it vulnerable to the dark elves that threatened its borders. That claim might well be true, but shield dwarf scholars point out that those who abandoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the chief can plan where to send raiders next. The territory that orc war parties cover can extend for many miles around the lair, and any encampment or settlement of elves, dwarves, or humans in that
heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the warriors go on their raids are weaker than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
three-quarters cover to the beholder.) Minion Chambers The lair has rooms set aside for the beholder’s minions, where those creatures live, cook, eat, and sleep. Prison A beholder often sets aside a
be mounted. One of these raids usually lasts less than an hour, after which the beholder withdraws its forces, leaving the terrified survivors to wonder when the next attack will occur. Unless they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
hours without tiring. Others might bristle at her temerity, but she usually gets what she wants. B6. Town Hall Bryn Shander’s town hall is the largest building that borders the central square. It is
rumored to be hiding in Ten-Towns. The Weevil led a gang of dwarf brigands that raided summer caravans traveling between Luskan and Mirabar. He also spearheaded several raids on the Mines of Mirabar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, and so on—the goblins in area H2 notice and attack them through the thicket, which provides three-quarters cover. H2: Goblin Guard Post When the characters cross to the east side of the stream, they
to avoid being surprised. Thickets. The thickets around the clearing are difficult terrain, but they aren’t dangerous—just annoying. They provide three-quarters cover to creatures attacking through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
manufactured items that the orcs need for daily life. When the tribe is away on raids, they are expected to dig deeper into the caverns of the den to create more living space for the ever-increasing
. Through this nonverbal communion, they begin to comprehend how to use the magic of death. These shamans, known as White Hands, cover their hands in white ash or wear pale gloves made of elf skin to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Developments. The orcs use the rock outcroppings on their side for shelter from attacks, gaining half cover. They throw their javelins at characters trying to cross the
Dexterity (Acrobatics) check to move along the bridge had failed by 5 or more. If an intruder gets at least two-thirds of the way across the bridge, one orc breaks cover to move through the double doors into