black before deeds concept refuge

Eye of Fear and Flame

Monsters Infernal Machine Rebuild

living, commanding individuals to perform evil deeds of the undead's choosing or be destroyed. If its commands are not obeyed, an eye of fear and flame throws back its hood to reveal its skull—set

with gems of red and black in each eye socket—then attacks. Spectral Visage. An eye of fear and flame resembles a hooded, skeletal humanoid figure. The interior of its hood cannot be seen except as an

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

“But you do see the way people look at you, devil’s child.” Those black eyes, cold as a winter storm, were staring right into her heart and the sudden seriousness in his voice

around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are solid colors—black, red, white, silver, or gold—with no visible sclera or pupil

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

black tentacles, polymorph 5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, geas, scrying 6th level (1 slot): programmed illusion, true seeing 7th level (1 slot): finger of death, mirage arcane 8th level (1 slot

consider the wereravens a serious threat, but Lysaga has chosen to make them the bane of her existence. After much searching and scrying, she discovered a wereraven refuge at the Wizard of Wines

Sage Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

master in your fields of study. Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead

life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

“But you do see the way people look at you, devil’s child.” Those black eyes, cold as a winter storm, were staring right into her heart and the sudden seriousness in his voice

around their legs when they get upset or nervous. Their canine teeth are sharply pointed, and their eyes are solid colors—black, red, white, silver, or gold—with no visible sclera or pupil

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

We spent three months tracking the green dragon before locating the forest in which it sought refuge. On our second day in that place, we woke to find the dragon’s head placed in the center

adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names, and instead identify the

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. Vladimir wields a weapon, +2; +2 greatsword with a hilt sculpted to resemble silver dragon wings and a pommel shaped like a silver dragon's head clutching a black opal between its teeth Turn Immunity

. When Strahd became a vampire, Vladimir and his revenants should have gone to their eternal rest. But Strahd's deeds were so heinous that Barovia and the knight's spirits became trapped behind

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

individual skill. They have a compulsion to keep score, counting their deeds and tallying their accomplishments to compare to others. Goliaths love to win, but they see defeat as a prod to improve their

the goliath concept of fair play. A permanently injured goliath is still expected to pull his or her weight in the tribe. Typically, such a goliath dies attempting to keep up, or the goliath slips

Ephixis, Bow of Nylea

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

perform great deeds, put an end to foul creatures, or cast down the arrogant. Bow of the Wild. This divine weapon includes a shortbow and a quiver with four arrows, each tied to one of the four seasons

winter solstice. The spring arrow must be planted at the base of a Black Oak of Asphodel on the spring equinox. The summer arrow must be broken by a sea giant on the summer solstice. Then the autumn

Faceless

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Infamy. My name will be a malediction, a curse that fulfills my will. (Evil) 5 Incorruptibility. Be a symbol, and leave your flawed being behind. (Any) 6 Anonymity. It’s my deeds that

, sometimes needing to recuperate for a day or more. 5 I think far ahead, a detachedness often mistaken for daydreaming. 6 I see morality entirely in black and white.

Sage - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

Proficiencies: Arcana, History Languages: Two of your choice Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a letter from a dead colleague posing a question you have not yet been able to

tomes related to a specific field of lore. 5 I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. 6 I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

from many walks of life, setting them to tasks that serve the goals of the Black Network but aren’t necessarily criminal in nature. Agents of the Black Network must often work in secret, and are

Personality Trait 1 I idolize a particular hero of my faith, and constantly refer to that person’s deeds and example. 2 I can find common ground between the fiercest enemies

Firbolg Names

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

Firbolg Names Firbolg adopt elven names when they must deal with outsiders, although the concept of names strikes them as strange. They know the animals and plants of the forest without formal names

, and instead identify the forest’s children by their deeds, habits, and other actions. By the same token, their tribe names merely refer to their homes. When dealing with other races, firbolgs refer

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule, moonstone dragons are

look to other maps in this chapter as inspiration for the scattered parts of a moonstone dragon’s lair. For example, a well maintained and above-water version of the black dragon lair’s

The Caer

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

torch. The town’s residents tried to take refuge in the castle, but the Dinevs, alarmed by the size of the orc horde, barred the gates and refused to open them. The orcs fell upon the stranded people

here to settle. Their descendants live here to this day and keep alive the memory of their ancestors’ deeds. Today, the keep is the residence of the town speaker, Crannoc Siever, who recently made the

Lizardfolk Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt translates as “axe,” a name given to a lizardfolk warrior who defeated an orc and claimed his foe’s weapon. A lizardfolk who likes to

(secret), Jhank (hammer), Kepesk (storm), Kethend (gem), Korth (danger), Kosj (small), Kothar (demon), Litrix (armor), Mirik (song), Othokent (smart), Sauriv (eye), Throden (many), Thurkear (night), Usk (iron), Valignat (burn), Vargach (battle), Verthica (mountain), Vutha (black), Vyth (steel)

Ancient Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

artists and poets, encourage great thinkers, and spur adventurers to heroic deeds. They sometimes give guidance to those in need or request help from adventurers to encourage them to greatness. As a rule

, a well maintained and above-water version of the black dragon lair’s tower (map 5.2) makes a great Feywild audience chamber, while a vibrant, living version of the green dragon lair’s

Random Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

, except for a few isolated outposts where Chultans and their allies take refuge behind walls. Map 2.1 shows where the undead are thickest. Characters passing through territories marked with black skull-and

Darklords

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

. Darklords range from monstrous tyrants to depraved individuals who otherwise appear as ordinary people. A Darklord’s position and powers stem from their deeds, not their game statistics. While some

concept of how long they’ve lived, how many times they’ve died, or why they returned to life. Should a Darklord fall, the temporary defeat lasts until they’re restored by the Dark Powers. In their

Thavius's Betrayal

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

, Thavius Kreeg fled Elturel in secret and watched from a safe distance as the Companion transformed from a radiant sun into a black orb awash with crackling energy. It ripped Elturel from the Material

Kreeg was one of the first of his people to arrive at Baldur’s Gate with news of Elturel’s “destruction.” He slipped through the city’s gates with the help of his influential friend, Duke Vanthampur, and took refuge in her home.

Lizardfolk Names

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

Lizardfolk Names Lizardfolk take their names from the Draconic language. They use simple descriptives granted by the tribe based on an individual’s notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt

(small), Kothar (demon), Litrix (armor), Mirik (song), Othokent (smart), Sauriv (eye), Throden (many), Thurkear (night), Usk (iron), Valignat (burn), Vargach (battle), Verthica (mountain), Vutha (black

Purphoros's Champions

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

his destructive rages, or they might earn his wrath more directly by displaying weakness or cowardice. Wayward champions are usually able to atone for their deeds and regain his favor when he is in a

better temperament, but in extreme cases, they could be forced to seek refuge with another god, thereafter contending with Purphoros as a villain.

Adventure Background

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

life in their service. Xeluan and his heroic friends went on to perform great deeds. When earthquakes and volcanic eruptions threatened to destroy the heroes’ homeland, Xeluan carved a citadel into a

mountainside, creating a refuge for the heroes and their people. The giant harnessed earth magic to create a protective ward around the settlement, but the devastation proved unstoppable. As the

Bane

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

Bane The Black Hand, the Lord of Darkness Bane has a simple ethos: the strong have not just the right but the duty to rule over the weak. A tyrant who is able to seize power must do so, for not only

many legends. Throughout history, those who favor him have committed dark deeds in his name, but most people don’t worship Bane out of malice. Bane represents ambition and control, and those who have the

Credits

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

, Magali Villeneuve, Lauren Walsh, Shawn Wood, Zuzanna Wužyk, Kieran Yanner Concept Art Directors: Richard Whitters, Shawn Wood Concept Artists: Alix Branwyn, Tyler Jacobson, Chris Rahn, Magali

the Black Rose, glares from of a tangle of charred thorns in this cover by Chase Stone. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, D&D, Wizards of the Coast, Dragonlance, the dragon ampersand, Player’s Handbook, Monster

Credits

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

Wuzyk Cartographer: Jared Blando Poster Map Cartographer: Francesca Baerald Concept Art Directors: Josh Herman, Emi Tanji Concept Artists: Eric Belisle, Dmitry Burmak, Ekaterina Burmak, Max

Waluconis Director of Product Management: Liz Schuh Product Managers: Natalie Egan, Chris Lindsay, Hilary Ross, Chris Tulach Special thanks to Michele Carter; Lisa Ohanian; Black Isle Studios, the

Credits

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Yanner Concept Art Directors: Josh Herman, Emi Tanji Concept Artists: Eric Belisle, Dmitry Burmak, Ekaterina Burmak, Max Dunbar, Alex Konstad, Juho Laitila, Izzy Medrano, One Pixel Brush, Noor Rahman

: Natalie Egan, Chris Lindsay, Hilary Ross, Chris Tulach Special thanks to Michele Carter; Lisa Ohanian; Black Isle Studios, the creators of Planescape: Torment; and the hundreds of playtesters who made

Credits

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

, David Sladek, Craig J Spearing, Brian Valeza, Svetlin Velinov, Richard Whitters, Shawn Wood, Zuzanna Wuzyk Cartographers: Stacey Allan, Will Doyle, Mike Schley Concept Art Director: Shawn Wood

Concept Illustrators: Olga Drebas, Titus Lunter, April Prime, Chris Rahn, Jenn Ravenna, Richard Whitters, Shawn Wood, Kieran Yanner Senior Producer: Dan Tovar Producers: Bill Benham, Robert Hawkey

Order of the Immortal Lotus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

soon forced the fledgling order out of the city after the monks’ influence began to threaten the established powers. The monks took refuge in the heart of the Cloakwood. Toughened by the area’s rugged

simple, fitted black clothing under a white, flowing robe. The symbol of the Immortal Lotus is a white lotus inside a black circle. When operating outside the Cloakwood, the monks pass themselves off as

Triboar

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

, two important merchants from Waterdeep, Kharloss and Jarlee, are overdue. (Gervor is currently a prisoner in area B14 of the Temple of the Black Earth, while the two Waterdhavians were captured by fire

cultists on the Long Road. They are currently held in area W6 of the Weeping Colossus.) Reason to Visit. Any Harper can readily find refuge and aid in the Home of the Boars, a lodge on the outskirts

Wandering Monsters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

encounter of your own design. Bear with Us A timid black bear shadows the characters, hoping to scavenge a tasty offering. If they feed the bear, it follows them like a companion and expects to be fed

archdruid, the other werebats drove Vool out of their village. He found a secluded cave nearby (see area 17) and took refuge there. He ventures out once a day to feed but avoids contact with his kin. If Vool

Orond Gralhund

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Zhents coin and allows them to use the family’s noble villa as a refuge. In exchange, the house reaps all the benefits that the Black Network offers, including intelligence that its spies have gathered. So

while the Zhents use House Gralhund as a shield, the Gralhunds are using the Zhents to ascertain the identities and weaknesses of the Masked Lords. Orond doesn’t fully grasp how entwined the Black

Eye of Fear and Flame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

Eye of Fear and Flame An eye of fear and flame resembles a hooded, skeletal humanoid figure. The interior of its hood cannot be seen except as an opaque black void. An eye of fear and flame stalks

the world of the living, commanding individuals to perform evil deeds of the undead’s choosing or be destroyed. If its commands are not obeyed, an eye of fear and flame throws back its hood to reveal

Lizardfolk Names

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

Lizardfolk Names Lizardfolk take their names from the Draconic language. They use simple descriptives granted by the tribe based on an individual’s notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt

Litrix (armor) 13 Mirik (song) 14 Throden (many) 15 Thurkear (night) 16 Usk (iron) 17 Valignat (burn) 18 Vargach (battle) 19 Vutha (black) 20 Vyth (steel)

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one

at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged

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