both before design continue remained

Aftermath of the Last War

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

Aftermath of the Last War Darguun was born in the Last War, and the scars of its birth are still raw. Most of the Cyran population fled the goblin uprising, and those who remained were killed or

clan lords continue this practice. Overall, Darguun is a nation that is still finding its identity—a kingdom that seeks to be more than a seized territory. The goblins carry the legacy of a mighty

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remained ensconced in their hidden strongholds, biding their time until they were ready to strike again. Today, with their numbers greatly depleted and their enemies much stronger than in ages past, the

Trait 1 I see omens in every event and action. The serpent gods continue to advise us. 2 I have very high standards for food, drink, and physical pleasures. 3 I prefer to be alone

Preface

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

remained open in the depths of our imaginations and do so to this day, as more and more visitors find their way there. It is no surprise, then, that the Forgotten Realms became the setting for the first

adventures for fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. Already, new heroes have accomplished great deeds and saved Faerûn from terrible evil and will continue to do so, as long as the flame of imagination draws them there.

Shrike Ship

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

Shrike Ship This swift vessel is a relatively recent design, quickly gaining popularity with merchants and pirates. A shrike ship’s legs enable it to land safely on the ground. The ship can float

stop. Miss: The attack deals no damage, the target moves into the nearest unoccupied space that isn’t in the shrike ship’s path, and the shrike ship can continue moving if it has any movement left. Shrike Ship Deck PlansView Unlabeled Version

Adamantine Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Dungeon Master’s Guide). Made entirely of adamantine, the two-story tower has remained sealed since its last owner retreated inside and locked the door behind her — but not before a pair of shadow

feet in diameter. Several tunnels branch off from the rough-walled shaft at various points, allowing the characters to continue their journey after climbing down. They can move around the tower easily if they wish to ignore it.

Modifying a Class

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

? Does replacing the feature affect how long the party can continue adventuring in a day? Does the feature consume resources provided elsewhere in the class? Does the feature work all the time, or is it

tell you how to design new class features. The best place to start is by looking at other class features, or at spells, feats, or any other rules for inspiration. You’re almost certainly going to have

Nylea's Champions

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

Wood, which is their main concern. Hailed as heroes even though their defense of the polis was a secondary goal, they continue to enjoy Nylea’s favor as they confront greater threats. Perhaps they will

Nylea drew close, the great cat vanished into the forest’s shadows. Seasons passed as the god loosed arrow after arrow at the lynx, but her efforts remained fruitless. Nylea eventually abandoned the

Students

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

form close friendships there that last throughout their educational careers, even when members of tight-knit groups of friends join different colleges in their second year. A few students continue to

deans of the college assign these two counselors, who represent the poles of the college’s philosophical opposition. By design, the two counselors tend to offer conflicting advice, forcing the student

Retreat from Steel Springs

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

javelins at the retreating Kalaman soldiers. The Dragon Army soldiers shift their attention to the characters if attacked. The Kalaman soldiers continue their retreat south instead of engaging. They move

and is difficult terrain. The crossings aren’t difficult terrain. Fray. The 15-foot-wide area marked by the design at the edge of the map represents directions from which creatures from the nearby

Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

first laboratory, building planar gates of his own design. Testing one such gate as it forged a connection to the Nine Hells attracted the attention of a bone devil. Trailing Kwalish back across the

originally sought. The site’s isolation made it a suitable place for him to continue his research. However, its populace turned out not to be creatures of glass as the legends suggested, but clans of kenku

Horror Characteristics

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

or to inspire those of your own design. Horror Character Personality Traits d12 Personality Trait 1 I had an encounter that I believe gives me a special affinity with a supernatural

, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy. 9 Promise. My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who’s gone. 10 Revelation. I need to know what lies

Asmodeus

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

, that would guarantee his adherence to law. The artifact, which has remained at Asmodeus’s side ever since, grants him and his underlings the right to enter into contracts with mortals for their souls

angel. His supposed daughter, Glasya, is thought by some sages to be a godlike entity of unknown origin. Lord of Nessus Asmodeus resides in Nessus, the bottommost layer of the Nine Hells. By design, the

Graymatter Guardian

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Cyran mages to control the colossus of the same name. On the day of its deployment, the colossus teleported halfway into this mountain, where it has remained since. Unable to wrench its body from

conversation, Landro asks to travel with the party so it can continue to learn from them. If the characters find a special kind of gem called an id crystal, Landro explains, they can transfer the

Yeenoghu

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

continue to pursue his horrid, apocalyptic vision of a world transformed into a barren, empty ruin, with only the decaying corpses of the last few surviving gnolls left to mark its passing. As creatures

only a short time, it was a terrifying feeling to my human mind, but in a way it was also comforting to feel myself a part of a much greater design. What I felt was not the hunger of one beast, but

Mind Flayer Lairs

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

accompanying map is typical and includes many elements found in every colony’s stronghold. The illithids, with their ability to levitate, design major portions of their lairs so as to make movement as

interesting ones are added to the brain library. Brain Library Extracted brains that are exceptional in some way are kept in the colony’s brain library. Here, the mind flayers continue their examinations at a

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

to life. You, as Dungeon Master, must continue to improvise and create, for your players will certainly desire more specifics, seek to do things not provided for herein, and generally defy

particularly mindful of how their behavior there will have altered what is described here. Use the parameters given to design your own epic. Be disinterested, and be just. This is a very difficult scenario

Dwarves of the Multiverse

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

kingdoms in the North and the Heartlands, becoming the shield dwarves. Those who remained became the gold dwarves. Gold dwarf scholars point to Abbathor as the cause of this division, claiming that the

conflagration consumed both armies on the battlefield. Thorbardin’s gates remained shut, and the hatred between the Neidar and the other clans has festered for centuries. Although some families among the

Meeting the Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

has no idea. (He is wrong, but Runara finds the situation amusing and lets Mumpo continue to believe in her ignorance.) Myla (lawful good kobold tinkerer ) is a winged kobold whose brothers, Mek and

beard that is mostly gray, and gray-blue eyes. Faded tattoos in an abstract design peek up the side of his neck from beneath his dirt-stained robes. An avid botanist, Tarak tends the cloister’s garden

Magic Item Special Features

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

Dwarvish runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 7 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal weight and feels hollow

item’s use. 7 Painful. You experience a harmless flash of pain when using the item. 8 Repulsive. You feel a sense of distaste when in contact with the item and continue to experience discomfort while bearing it.

Occupied Mansion Locations

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

command post buzzes with activity during the day, with human and draconian patrols coming and going. At night, only the draconian patrols continue. Guards. Four kapak draconians (see appendix B) stand

, Dragon Highmaster Kansaldi Fire-Eyes, isn’t in the City of Lost Names. She remained with the bulk of the army near Kalaman. The commanders Belephaion and Lohezet lead this contingent of the Red

Secret Grotto Locations

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

bearing a design of two ki-rins stands in one wall. Dozens of alcoves holding jade statues of soldiers line the rest of the chamber’s perimeter. Bodies are scattered around the room—some clothed in finery

of the next turn. No more than two soldiers are ever active at once. The soldiers continue to animate and attack until the bronze gate is opened (see below). Characters who have a passive Wisdom

Getting Around

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

home to the few powerful families that have remained in Dura. It’s in better condition than most of Middle Dura, and Deneith mercenaries protect the streets. Middle Dura Tumbledown A poor residential

tied to a royal decree. In fact, when the Tains built their mansion on Skyway, they ordered the architects to design a banquet hall that would seat sixty families and their servants. The original Sixty

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

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

Lord for his bounty. While most sea elves have forgotten the name Habbakuk, they faithfully continue this annual pilgrimage. Though the Wash changes chaotically, the sea elves swim to the shrine

who has a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 16 or higher notices a design on its lid resembling the layout of the shrine. Although the crypt has no other visible exits, the room on the map

More Downtime Activities

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

stronghold (including materials and labor) and the amount of time it takes, provided that the character is using downtime to oversee construction. Work can continue while the character is away, but each

spent helping to craft the item. Normally, a character who undertakes this activity creates a magic item described in chapter 7, "Treasure." At your discretion, you can allow players to design their

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

end that spell, so you might not want to take them and keep the spell going instead, so as to continue benefiting from the cold damage it delivers. How does barkskin work with shields, cover, and

minor elementals offers four options. Here are the first two: One elemental of challenge rating 2 or lower Two elementals of challenge rating 1 or lower The design intent for options like these is that

Random Encounters in Hither

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

a moment before prompting them to continue. If asked about what they’re doing, the stilt walkers explain (in Goblin or, if necessary, in Common) that they are gathering eggs for trading in Downfall

are clearly of elven design, their helmets shaped like stylized owl heads. Both suits are 20 feet away from the party at the start of the encounter. Each suit of animated armor mimics the movements of

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

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

everything not bolted down. Only empty counter space, unused food trays, and the equipment built into each room’s design remain. Temperature Prep Cubes. The boxes along the wall were used to chill and warm

! It appears I have fallen. Would you mind helping me up?” asks the robot. This malfunctioning android (aerialist design) was damaged during the ship’s robotic uprising. When a character comes

Hrakhamar

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

chamber is a working smelter. A rectangular pit in the center of the room is filled with molten iron. Six devices of dwarven design and make, arranged around the pit, siphon off the liquid metal and

weapons, scorched by fire, and smeared with filth. The door has two locks, one above the other. The dwarves sealed their treasure vault before leaving Hrakhamar, and it’s remained sealed to this day

Tresendar Manor Dungeon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

characters enter, continue with the following: Apart from a fallen kobold statue that blocked the door, this room contains only four beds. Each is covered in torn sheets, its straw mattress crawling

sheets and a fluffy pillow. Atop the desk are an ink pot and a quill pen. Hoobur Gran’Shoop cleaned and set up this area as a command headquarters for the few days his forces remained in the dungeon

Lambent Zenith Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

extremely rare and powerful magic artifact. As a former pirate, Kycera helped Captain Inda design the security system to protect the artifact. Safe Room. The artifact was stored in a safe room at the

that allows him to speak Common. Afraid to use his teleportation ability due to the wreck’s warped magic, Ikasa remained in the lifeboat, protected by Redbud. On seeing the characters, Ikasa excitedly

Ship Locations

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

stays with them throughout the conclusion of this adventure. He will, if requested to do so, remain with the characters for further adventures (assuming that they continue with Danger at Dunwater and

(the lizardfolk). The eight bundles here contain the following equipment: 10 morningstars 10 longswords 10 shields 20 javelins 1 shield emblazoned on the front with the design of a lizard with forked

Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

creatures. Breastplate. This breastplate has a gold dragon motif worked into its design. Created for a human hero of old Neverwinter named Tergon, it grants its wearer advantage on saving throws against the

. The stream flowing from area W10 to area W18 used to continue through this low passage, eventually emptying into area W16. The dwarves diverted the stream into the channel leading to area W12 to

Greater Caverns Locations

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

(lawful neutral suits of animated armor) emerge from the wall to replace any that were slain. These reinforcements continue to appear until the characters leave the area or die trying. Escaping the

sigils of Iggwilv’s design. The bronze scrolls are inscribed with the following warning: Iggwilv’s treasure rests within, Her curse on any who disturbs it. Seek no further to steal it or To

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

the dragon cult deemed profane—he permanently transformed himself from an elf into a troll. For this crime, the cult entombed him alive, though the honor of his station remained. The dragonpriest

wall, and several pallets lie nearby. The kobolds used the natural passage to first enter the Sunless Citadel, and they continue to travel through it for hunting and gathering forays into the

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