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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
hint of their ancestors’ physical form, and even less of the giants’ culture.
A mist hulk resembles a bipedal figure made of dark rain clouds. Parts of its body seem more solid than others
Tiefling
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Basic Rules (2014)
. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
Goliath
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
skills.
This dedication to competition has a dark side. Goliaths are ferocious competitors, but above all else they are driven to outdo their past efforts. If a goliath slays a dragon, he or she might
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
clouds release heavy rain until the road runs thick with mud, yet you trudge on, passing by friendly merchant caravans heading north.
On the morning of the fifth day, the rain subsides but the dark
The Way of the Lion Read the following boxed text to describe the characters’ final day of travel to Candlekeep: Over the past four days, the weather on the Coast Way has gradually worsened. Dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
The Battle Begins When the battle begins, read the following boxed text aloud: The night is dark, and torrential rain beats down on the rooftops. An hour before dawn, the bell on the newly erected
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
, roll twice and use the higher result. Wisteria Vale Events d8 Event 1–2 None. 3 Light rain falls from a clear sky. 4 The sky turns dark as thunderclouds roll in. Lightning flashes in the distance
, but it doesn’t rain. 5 An object near the characters suddenly loses its color and becomes gray and dull. 6 An object near the characters suddenly becomes saturated with bright colors. 7 An incongruous smell or sound manifests. 8 A smell or sound that should be present is noticeably absent.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. VALACHANI CHARACTERS
Characters from Valachan typically hail from small, rain forest communities. The domain’s people are predominantly humans with dark hair and a range of warm, brown skin tones. Some
Noteworthy Features Those familiar with Valachan know the following facts: Valachan is a land of dense rain forests, sandy shores, and forest-covered mountains. This wilderness is fantastically
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K40. Belfry You can hear the rain and thunder outside, and the air here is cold and damp. Veils and curtains of webbing fill the room, making it hard to gauge its width and depth. A single, narrow
path leads to the dark center of the room, where a rope dangles from high above. The rope is attached to a great bell mounted in a wooden framework 50 feet overhead. Pulling the rope or attempting to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
to be a roiling, dark rain cloud that has been contained somehow with lines and netting.
Two darklings (see appendix C) named Trinket and Bauble look after the balloon and lurk inside the cramped
“rain cloud balloon” while posing as a merchant. She is actually a burglar working for Bavlorna’s sister, Endelyn Moongrave. Charm has come to Downfall to steal treasure from under Bavlorna’s nose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
The Soul’s Shape Before tasking characters with retrieving it, determine what form the pharaoh’s ka takes. It might be a physical object, a living creature, or a spiritual concept that needs to be
6 The manifestation of a joyous song sung by Muhar’s people
7 The soul of an innocent healer who resembles the pharaoh as he was in life
8 The soul of a character, perhaps one with an Echoing Soul (a Dark Gift detailed in chapter 1)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
K1. Front Courtyard As the characters enter the castle, the weather worsens. Dismal rain starts to fall, becoming a torrent within the hour. Lightning routinely lights the sky, followed by peals of
glass lodged in its iron frame. The walls that enclose the courtyard are 90 feet high. The dark towers of the castle rise even higher. Doors in the gate towers on each side of the tunnel entrance are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
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
. Darklords Are Prisoners. Darklords cannot leave their domains. If a Darklord enters the Mists or uses another method to attempt an escape, the Dark Powers return them to their domain. Even death rarely
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Secret No mortal soul is entirely free of second thoughts or doubt. Even a cleric must grapple with dark desires or the forbidden attraction of turning against the teachings of one’s deity. If you
haven’t considered this aspect of your character yet, see the table entries for some possibilities, or use them for inspiration. Your deep, dark secret might involve something you did (or are doing), or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
, and flashes of lightning illuminate dark clouds rolling in from the sea.
The weather vane’s crossbar begins to twirl, and ribbons of blue-green energy pulse from the whole structure. As the storm
sweeps toward Respite, the clouds suddenly part around the village. Despite howling winds tearing across the surrounding countryside, nary a breeze nor a drop of rain hits Respite.
The villagers cheer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Dargaard Mountains, constantly cloaked in dark clouds that often spread their gloom across the surrounding land. A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (History) check knows the Solamnic
1 Light rain falls for an hour, and distant lightning is visible over the Dargaard Mountains. 2 A band of 2d4 bandits heads northwest, paying the characters no mind. The bandits have no interest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Atagua Gazetteer Much of Atagua consists of grasslands, wetlands, and narrow stretches of tropical forests bordering the Holroro River. Two extreme seasons each year of intense rain and dusty drought
whistling creatures that sometimes pass into Atagua from dark realms—and that might someday emerge in unstoppable numbers to consume this land.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
chapter 2. Not all domains need to be elaborately detailed settings. As the domains in this section demonstrate, creating a simple concept for a Darklord and the horrors surrounding them can be a
Ravenloft table to randomly determine where the Dark Powers have guided the party. Domains marked with an asterisk are described earlier in this chapter. Domains of Ravenloft d100 Domain
01–04
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
The Martikov Family If the characters head toward the cloaked figure, the other wereravens emerge from the stand of trees and greet them in human form. They wear dark leather rain cloaks and cowls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, but they’re not the only set of assumptions that can do so. You can build an interesting campaign concept by altering one or more of those core assumptions, just as well-established D&D worlds have done
remote, and even angels never make contact with mortals? In the Dark Sun setting, the gods are extremely distant — perhaps nonexistent — and clerics rely instead on elemental power for their magic.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
look friendly. Best ready yourselves for a fight.”
The astral elf vessel is a star moth called the Dark Star. It is crewed by three astral elf warriors—Captain Azmadian (lawful evil), Lieutenant
Boo’s Astral Menagerie for the astral elf and plasmoid stat blocks). The Dark Star Ship-to-Ship Battle See chapter 2 of the Astral Adventurer’s Guide for rules on ship-to-ship engagements. Captain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
benevolent aspects of nature, bringing good harvest and gentle rain. Aureon is the Sovereign of Law and Lore. He is considered the first wizard, who shared the secrets of wizardry with the world. Balinor
is suggested for his clerics, Kol Korran guides fair negotiation; those driven solely by greed prefer the Keeper of the Dark Six. Olladra is the Sovereign of Feast and Fortune. She is the giver of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
arrives on a dark night, its darker shadow against the starlight the only indication of its presence. The people of Phandalin don’t initially realize the Nematode is anything other than a cloud passing
overhead. Intellect snares (see appendix A) scooped up by the Nematode during its flight rain down in the darkness. The intellect snares begin hunting townspeople in their sleep and scatter before the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
: Lightning and thunder suddenly crack a dark sky as heavy rain pours from above. Cries of, “Hurricane! All hands on deck!” can be heard throughout the vessel. The sailors need all the help they can get
the following boxed text aloud to set the scene: The sky becomes clear and sunny as the rain begins to clear, revealing two nearby ships. The smaller vessel, a longship, rows quickly toward you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a spice that makes life worth living. 4 Old age is a concept that I find fascinating. Maybe someday I too will be aged. Githyanki Ideals d4 Trait 1 Fidelity. Warriors are only as good as the vows
has no purpose. 4 Life is but a spark in the dark. We all go dark, but those who dare can burn bright. Githyanki Flaws d4 Flaw 1 Hunger and thirst are unbearable pains to me. 2 I can’t see a non
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Nordsol, Claudio Pozas, April Prime, Julio Reyna, Craig J Spearing, Matt Stewart, Cory Trego-Erdner, Brian Valeza, Randy Vargas, Svetlin Velinov, Shawn Wood, Zuzanna Wuzyk
Concept Illustrator: Shawn
, Lawrence and David Cook. Star Frontiers: Alpha Dawn. 1982.
TSR, Inc. Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix. 1992.
———. Dark Sun Monstrous Compendium Appendix II: Terrors Beyond Tyr. 1993
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Their second life is theirs to do with as they please, but it’s typically a confused, cursed life, plagued by frustration, bitterness, loneliness, and melancholy. Such leads many Returned along dark paths
, pseudammas turn tragedy into horror by snatching mortal children and attempting to raise them. However, the Returned have forgotten the needs of the living and they have no concept of how to care for a child.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Kalakeri Domain of Betrayal and Revenge Darklord: Ramya Vasavadan Genres: Gothic horror and dark fantasy Hallmarks: Monstrous leaders, family intrigue, war-torn nation Mist Talismans: Ornate but
and hatred. Kalakeri is a deceptively beautiful land of verdant rain forests and an idyllic web of rivers and lakes known as the Backwaters. Rare creatures and extraordinary magical plants are found
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, only to form anew, again and again. Beneath the ruby glow lay a dark nightmare land of bare rock and flumes of sparks and gouting flame, where things slithered and scrambled half-seen in the shadows
their divine needs. Distance is a virtually meaningless concept on the Outer Planes. The perceptible regions of the planes can seem quite small, but they can also stretch on to what seems like infinity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who
, its roots delving into the dark unknown to draw forth the power of the earth, while its branches reach toward the sun to nourish their flowers and fruit. Nature is the ancient witness who has seen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
the barest hint of their ancestors’ physical form, and even less of the giants’ culture. A mist hulk resembles a bipedal figure made of dark rain clouds. Parts of its body seem more solid than others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Faith in Diversification Despite their supposed wisdom, many common clerics fail to grasp the simple concept of using the best tool for the job. To the devoted priest of Tempus, every problem is just
be hiding in dark places to avoid danger. As a cleric in an Acquisitions Incorporated campaign, you’ll carefully choose your deity so that the domains of your divine patron synergize seamlessly with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
faults.
Am I to make pie from these crumbs?
My liege, he’s dead.
Are you the lord here? I bring dark tidings from afar.
It seems we are in a bit of a pickle.
You would make a mistress of the
!
We danced too long; now all the music is gone.
Night comes, and we must away!
Such humor. I can barely hold my sides.
I smell a foul wind.
Who goes there, on this woebegone, rain-lashed night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
your faults.
Am I to make pie from these crumbs?
My liege, he’s dead.
Are you the lord here? I bring dark tidings from afar.
It seems we are in a bit of a pickle.
You would make a mistress of
!
We danced too long; now all the music is gone.
Night comes, and we must away!
Such humor. I can barely hold my sides.
I smell a foul wind.
Who goes there, on this woebegone, rain-lashed night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
location. At the center of Death’s Aperture is a bottomless well that churns with dark smoke. When a grim champion wishes to punish a trespasser or an incompetent minion, they throw the unfortunate
creature down this well, and it is never seen again. Mothwing Grove Mothwing Grove is an eerily quiet forest of stout trees shrouded in mist. The scent of rain hangs heavy in the grove, but rain never