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Stars

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

Stars This suit symbolizes the desire for personal power and control over things beyond the ken of mortals. It is the suit of arcane mages, sages, and intellectuals. It also represents the triumph of

can’t be controlled; magic for destructive ends Seven of stars Illusionist Lies and deceit; grand conspiracies; secret societies; the presence of a dupe or a saboteur Eight of stars Necromancer

Life in Yeonido

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

, followed by the noble elite, the various ranks of government magistrates, and the heads of each familial clan. Clans and Identity Clans live in compounds that often hold every member of the family

, organized with its own hierarchy and led by a designated elder. But clans extend beyond families, often adopting outsiders who take up permanent residence in the city-state. When people meet, they exchange

Kobold Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

in the text, err on the side of leniency and fun. Whenever you think a rule might be necessary, see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules. Repeat this process for the other areas in this cave, modifying it

attitude toward the characters: Friendly, Hostile, or Indifferent (see the D&D Beyond Basic Rules). Regardless, creatures defend themselves in combat. As an Influence action, a character can

Nocturnal Raiders

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

slaves into long trains of chattel, kill everyone who resisted, burn everything to the ground, and set their sights on the next town in line. Most of the dark elves’ raids, however, are small, stealthy

ground for good reason — beyond the light lies unmapped enemy territory where everything they meet is likely to be hostile. In special circumstances, such as if one of the raiders’ captives is a

Hopeless

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

of rattling chains. The unfeeling tyrant’s laws change by the day, but her disdain for color and emotion are constant. This joyless executioner compounds the sorrow of her subjects. Some doubt the High

and grisly accident claimed both of their lives in one fell swoop, the twins awoke as wraiths. They quickly preyed on their household staff, condemning them to serve the manor beyond death as specters

Rock Gnomes

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

blazed the trail for that journey. Alchemists Rock gnome alchemists explore the nature of minerals and chemicals, curious to see what happens when they mix certain substances with other compounds or

creations of tinker gnomes range from the ridiculous to the dangerous. They love to push the art of invention beyond its limits, and to explore the instability of volatile materials. They cackle with glee

The Cellar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

likely to hear the characters if they engage in combat in this area or are otherwise noisy. Unless the characters are purposefully quiet and stealthy, the single smuggler beyond the northern secret

. The skeletons are reinforced by compounds applied to their bones years ago. The first time they take damage from a melee attack, that damage is reduced by half. If the skeletons are vulnerable to

Candlekeep

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

any person with the ability to discover and absorb it all powerful beyond compare. The problem with doing that, of course, is the same as with secrets in any other location: one must know that a

thick in the Hearth about what lies beyond the necessariums, it is almost all conjecture and hearsay, with a heavy dose of fable, you can wager safely. From the Court of Air, one can see that the

Necropolis Locations (Y20-Y29)

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

to activate the dormant obelisk. Any character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence (Arcana) check can verify that this task is not beyond the staff’s power, although it would take at least half of the

urge is easily resisted. Prolonged custody of the wand might have a more detrimental effect, at your discretion. Y29. Museum A palatial hexagonal building rises before you, crowned with a glittering

The Dark Seldarine

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

him. Some succeed admirably and achieve great things beyond the reach of most males, but many more succumb to excesses of the flesh, dissipation, and disease, or they are ruined or murdered by a rival

opponents. Deceit and taking advantage of others’ weaknesses are recurring themes in the tales of her exploits. The only figure in the Dark Seldarine immune to Zinzerena’s deceptions is Lolth, although

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

gargoyles guard this room. The gargoyles are hostile toward the characters but don’t pursue them beyond the room. Treasure. The desk’s bottom drawer is locked. As an action, a character can open the

, defending themselves as necessary. Failing that, they attempt to wangle their freedom through bribery and deceit. Treasure. Chana and Vana each wear a copper fox mask worth 10 gp and two pieces of jewelry

Roleplaying a Giant

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

living in a cottage carved from a single, enormous gourd. Beyond that, the cloud giants’ generosity in times of want helps to cement their reputation as friends of humankind — a reputation that serves

against dragons — they’re about brilliant wagers won through boldness or deceit, and rival families brought to disgrace and ruin by the same. TWO FACES OF MEMNOR The chief deity of cloud giants is Memnor

Delphi Mansion Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

This room reeks of chemicals. A long table with various vials and compounds occupies the center of the room. At the table, two cloaked figures oversee various alchemical experiments. One of the

fragment’s control, the body uses the knight stat block, has blindsight within a range of 30 feet, is blind beyond this radius, and acts immediately after the fragment in the initiative order. The

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