black before deneith continual realms

Warden Archon

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): At will: detect evil and good 1/day each: aid, continual flame, protection from evil and good, scrying (as an

portals and paths connected to goodly realms. They have powerfully built, bipedal bodies with the heads of great bears and eyes like pools of silvery light. When warden archons speak, glimmering

High Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves. The

other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans and

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. Human skin shades range from nearly black to very pale, and hair colors from black to blond (curly, kinky, or straight); males might sport facial hair that is sparse or thick. A lot of humans have a

naming traditions of their ancestors. The material culture and physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture

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

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

ancestor—bright red, green, blue, or white, lustrous black, or gleaming metallic gold, silver, brass, copper, or bronze. Self-Sufficient Clans To any dragonborn, the clan is more important

to the clan can result in expulsion and exile. Each dragonborn knows his or her station and duties within the clan, and honor demands maintaining the bounds of that position. A continual drive for

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

. For example, some of the oldest dwarves living in Citadel Felbarr (in the world of the Forgotten Realms) can recall the day, more than three centuries ago, when orcs conquered the fortress and drove

Factions in Eberron

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

Factions in Eberron It’s not hard to find Eberron equivalents for the factions of the Forgotten Realms. The Harpers The Library of Korranberg or Morgrave University It’s a bit of a stretch, but

that way. The Zhentarim The Order of the Emerald Claw Replace the Black Network with the Order of the Emerald Claw, though you should downplay the connection to Vol. Dragonmarked Houses As an

Thronehold

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

existing realms. To do so would be to put one of the Five Nations above the others, and that would lead to breaks and fractures that would eventually destroy the kingdom. Thus, he established his seat of

largely abandoned. A special detachment of House Deneith guards, the Throne Wardens, remained in place to protect the castle, but all government functions ceased with the collapse of the Kingdom of

10. Queen's Parlor

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

of stone rafters that resembles a giant web. Hanging from this web by silken strands are spider-shaped lanterns containing flickering purple flames (created by continual flame spells). A few hanging

the rafters. All the objects are carved with web patterns or shaped in the likeness of spiders. Floor. The black marble floor has silver, web-like veins running through it. The entire room is dimly lit by the lanterns. A spider lantern’s light goes out if it’s removed from this room.

High Elf

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

and valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves

. The other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans

High Elf

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

and valley elves of Greyhawk, the Silvanesti of Dragonlance, and the sun elves of the Forgotten Realms) is haughty and reclusive, believing themselves to be superior to non-elves and even other elves

. The other type (including the high elves of Greyhawk, the Qualinesti of Dragonlance, and the moon elves of the Forgotten Realms) are more common and more friendly, and often encountered among humans

Lower Tavick's Landing

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

Old Road arrive at Wroann’s Gate. Getting to the better parts of Sharn from here means passing through Black Arch, a heavily fortified garrison district designed to repel enemies and withstand a full

Lyrandar and House Deneith are also well represented, with their representatives arranging matters of trade, transport, and security. These days, Lower Tavick’s Landing is best known for High Walls, a

The Forgotten Realms

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

The Forgotten Realms Dozens of deities are revered, worshiped, and feared throughout the world of the Forgotten Realms. At least thirty deities are widely known across the Realms, and many more are

worshiped locally, by individual tribes, small cults, or certain sects of larger religious temples. Deities of the Forgotten Realms Deity Alignment Suggested Domains Symbol Auril, goddess

Temple Features

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

illuminate areas they use frequently with continual flame spells cast on torches in bronze wall sconces. The rest of the level is dark. Treasure. Many denizens of the temple carry small amounts of treasure

. Creatures that own individual treasure have 4d10 gp worth of mixed coins and other minor valuables. Map 4.3: Temple of Black EarthView Player Version

Ancient Black Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

Ancient Black Dragon Ancient black dragons plot the ruin of whole realms. They seek magic to corrupt the land, raise undead hordes, bind fiends, and replicate magical disasters. Ancient black dragons

strive to create vast, dead domains where they are the greatest things that remain. Martin Mottet As terrifying as it is titanic, an ancient black dragon eradicates unwanted life in its despoiled

X9. Lecture Hall

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

lanthorns have continual flame spells cast on them. The black slate slab once served as a chalkboard and has a few chalk marks on it. Vilnius and Quasit Hiding behind the lectern is Vilnius (NE male

. Stairs to the north and south descend twenty feet to an obsidian lectern, behind which a slab of black slate hangs from chains. Between the stairs are descending rows of red marble benches. The hanging

Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

” of Frume’s faction, the Order of the Gauntlet, at a tavern called A Pair of Black Antlers. If the characters arrive within a tenday of Erlanthar’s departure from Greenest, then the monk is still

, provided they consider continual drinking, arm-wrestling, horseback riding contests, sparring, and weapon training to be a good time. If the players don’t realize it, Erlanthar finds a quiet moment

Black Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Black Dragon Adventures The Black Dragon Adventure Hooks table offers suggestions for stories and adventures involving black dragons. Black Dragon Adventure Hooks d8 Adventure Hook 1 A

black dragon recently took control of a band of pirates and their backwater hideout. Emboldened, the pirates have started raiding nearby shipping lanes. 2 A conflict-averse black dragon is secretly

20. Lecture Hall

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

20. Lecture Hall This sloped lecture hall has a 15-foot-high ceiling and the following features: Light. Stone sconces protruding from the walls have continual flame spells cast on them. Benches

are parked in the room. Strapped to one table is the corpse of a quaggoth, its chest burst open and entrails consumed. The other table, draped in a floor-length black sheet, has a slaad tadpole hidden

Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

the “headquarters” of Frume’s faction, the Order of the Gauntlet, at a tavern called A Pair of Black Antlers. If the characters arrive within a tenday of Erlanthar’s departure from Greenest, then the

Frume’s company, provided they consider continual drinking, arm-wrestling, horseback riding contests, sparring, and weapon training to be a good time. If the players don’t realize it, Erlanthar finds

Into the Underdark

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

Into the Underdark Little Lockford is situated in the Underdark, but the tunnels leading to the settlement are well traveled and relatively easy to navigate. Stone signs illuminated by continual

characters in Terran. The creature is bored and eager to strike up a conversation, if only to ask about the weather. 4 A black pudding oozes from a hole in the wall and attacks. 5 The characters find a

Human Names and Ethnicities

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

physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture, cuisine, music, and literature are different in the northwestern

migrations of the earliest humans, so that the humans of the Silver Marches have every possible variation of coloration and features. In the Forgotten Realms, nine human ethnic groups are widely

11. Midna's Lair

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

exploding out of a spellbook and changing a wizard into a gibbering mouther. 11b. Master of the Unseen Flickering torchlight created by continual flame spells spills out of this room into the hall. The 15

-foot-high vaulted chamber contains the following: Light. Freestanding iron torch sconces in the four corners of the room have continual flame spells cast upon them. Midna. Midna Tauberth (NE female

Human Names and Ethnicities

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

physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture, cuisine, music, and literature are different in the northwestern

migrations of the earliest humans, so that the humans of the Silver Marches have every possible variation of coloration and features. In the Forgotten Realms, nine human ethnic groups are widely

Life in Djaynai and Janya

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

Life in Djaynai and Janya The following truths are known to people who dwell in Djaynai or Janya, and to travelers who spend time in those realms. Those above and below the sea share similar cultures

and values, though Janya’s aquatic environment drives some differences. Education and Religion Both realms’ culture is tightly tied to Djaynai’s historical roots as an advanced, influential

Treefolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

denizens. Shadowmoor Treefolk In Shadowmoor, treefolk are vengeful protectors of nature against the incursions of denizens of other realms. They remain isolated and lonely and are more prone to violence than

black poplar tree that loves to contemplate philosophy. 3 A rowan tree that seeks to destroy all technology. 4 A yew tree of a variety so rare that they’re rumored to be extinct.

Patrons in the Realms

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

Patrons in the Realms The gods are far from the only forces at work in the Realms, and ambitious warlocks have many potential patrons able to offer them arcane power. The Archfey In the vast

wilderness of the Realms one can still find connections to the Feywild. These are fey crossings, places of mysterious natural beauty in the world that have a near-perfect mirror in the Feywild. You can pass

Nonhuman Deities

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

Nonhuman Deities Certain gods closely associated with nonhuman races are revered on many different worlds, though not always in the same way. The nonhuman races of the Forgotten Realms and Greyhawk

. Individual clans and kingdoms of dwarves might revere some, all, or none of these deities, and some have other gods unknown (or known by other names) to outsiders. Deities of the Forgotten Realms Deity

39. Arcturia's Boudoirs

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

to these chambers can escape. 39a. Gold and Black Boudoir Light. The walls and ceiling are painted gold. Mounted to them are black iron sconces with continual flame spells cast on them. These fires

39. Arcturia’s Boudoirs Mounted above the double door to these chambers is a 4-foot-diameter, 2-inch-thick disk of black stone upon which is engraved a white symbol depicting a bony human hand. A

Warden Archon

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

Warden Archon Warden archons are vigilant, ursine guardians of portals and paths connected to goodly realms. They have powerfully built, bipedal bodies with the heads of great bears and eyes like

archon casts one of the following spells, requiring no material components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 15): At will: detect evil and good 1/day each: aid, continual

The Platinum Rooms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

70 degrees Fahrenheit. Light. Sconces lit by continual flame spells or sourceless overhead illumination fill each area with bright light. Realms Beyond. Each of the Platinum Rooms is on a different

won an eon of these archons’ service in a deal with a Celestial lord, and the bearlike archons—one black-furred and the other white—obey her dutifully. The warden archons visit areas P1–area P4 only

Synopsis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

Szass Tam is siphoning the power of members of the Chosen, mortals who have been invested with the power of the gods so as to help shape the Realms to match the will of their divine benefactors. The

lich is using that power to keep the vault hidden, warp the magic fueling the Doomvault, and power his pursuit of godhood. PLACING THE ADVENTURE This adventure takes place in the Forgotten Realms

Shadow Mastiff

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

Shadow Mastiff These black hounds of the Shadowfell move invisibly through the shadows, always on the hunt. In gloomy places where the veil between the Shadowfell and the Material Plane is thinnest

, they can cross over into the dark realms of the world. Ravenous Lurkers. Shadow mastiffs hunt in packs on the Shadowfell, so when one of them enters a rift between the planes, several more are sure to

Currency

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

looking to pick a fight with a foreigner. Example: The Forgotten Realms The world of the Forgotten Realms provides an extensive example of currencies. Although barter, blood notes, and similar letters of

realms of Thay and Halruaa) use the currencies of other realms when trading abroad because their own coins and tokens are feared to be magically cursed, and so are shunned by others. Conversely, the

Netherese Necropolis

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

of the Realms, including a Netherese demilich. It also contains a mythallar (described in appendix D), a magic item that can raise an entire city into the air and alter the weather in a fifty-mile

Kessel found an artifact suffused with demonic magic called Crenshinibon (better known as the Crystal Shard) and used it to erect a great black tower in Icewind Dale. When this tower was destroyed

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