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Corellon’s dominion. When Lolth was cast into the Abyss, most elves renounced her and earned Corellon’s forgiveness, but that which Corellon had taken from them was lost forever. No longer able

example, they call themselves sun or moon elves in the Forgotten Realms setting, Silvanesti and Qualinesti in the Dragonlance setting, and Aereni in the Eberron setting. Wood Elves Wood elves carry

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

pursue enemies or thwart their foes’ designs there. Accident might also send a nest of aarakocra tumbling into a world on that plane. A few find their way to such a world through portals on

, a mission of vengeance, or a catastrophe typically lies at the heart of the aarakocra adventurer’s chosen path. Two other circumstances might call an aarakocra to adventure. First, aarakocra

Elf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

to usurp Corellon’s dominion. When Lolth was cast into the Abyss, most elves renounced her and earned Corellon’s forgiveness, but that which Corellon had taken from them was lost forever. No longer

. High Elves High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For example, they call

Elf

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

Corellon’s dominion. When Lolth was cast into the Abyss, most elves renounced her and earned Corellon’s forgiveness, but that which Corellon had taken from them was lost forever. No longer able to shape

High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For example, they call themselves sun

Order in a Sea of Chaos

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

. If needed, he can call upon his own psychic energy to contact his people, even across the planes. Anarchs A githzerai community works constantly to maintain a stable base of operations protected from

to found a new colony or might remain where it is and ascend to a leadership position. Zerths Zerthimon’s mortal form died in battle, but his sacrifice freed the githzerai from Gith’s dark designs

Shield Guardian

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

are typically constructed of steel, stone, and wood in the shape of watchful soldiers. More fanciful designs exist, reflecting the tastes of their creators. Given their resilience, it’s common for

to an amulet. While the guardian and its amulet are on the same plane of existence, the amulet’s wearer can telepathically call the guardian to travel to it, and the guardian knows the distance and

Nylea's Influence

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

ushers each one in and out on schedule, but when angered, she might refuse to change to the next season, or even call upon one out of its proper time. Mortals pray to her to ward off unseasonable

. As a result, she remains wary of his designs. Nylea is disappointed in Karametra, precisely because of the overlap in their spheres of influence. Karametra insists on transforming nature into a

Life in Shankhabhumi

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

Life in Shankhabhumi Outsiders often refer to the people of Shankhabhumi collectively as “riverlanders,” but the folk of the three city-states call themselves Sagorpuri, Ashwadhatuj, or Tippuri, and

coconut oil and wear it long or in thick plaits. Ornaments include conch-shell bangles and hairpieces, as well as designs of white clay painted directly onto the skin. Gold and gemstone jewelry, a specialty

Dark Bargains and Cursed Paintings

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

make her expendable to the other hags. Disguised as elves, the hags tempt guests into undergoing magical transformations. Their rituals, which they call treatments, seem entirely beneficial on the

,” which the sisters promise to call for within a year. Any creature that accepts the bargain is taken to the studio in the temple tower (area T15), where the sisters work together to paint a beautiful

Life in the Domains of Dread

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

basis for comparison, domain inhabitants call those who speak of other worlds liars. For them, the following topics are standard aspects of life in their home domain or in a broader collection of

domains they call the Land of the Mists. Culture and Technology Each domain boasts its own culture, either drawn from the Material Plane or a parody manufactured to torment a Darklord. As such, a domain

I'Cath

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

ghost hair silk, small golden bell, scroll covered in prayers When the inhabitants of I’Cath fall asleep, they enter an alternate version of the city they call home—a city dreamed into being by the

favor of new designs. Within the dream, the people don’t sleep, eat, or need to attend to any other concerns. They know only their work and the glory of Tsien Chiang. In the waking world, the truth of

Volcano Temple

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

, volcanic temples are works of art. The priests who maintain the structures carve intricate designs with metal filigree in the stone walls and craft ornamental decorations that make each temple look

to get lost in the temple’s twisting, never-finished halls, minor eruptions pose a constant threat, and former temples ruined by eruptions now connect to dark places that monsters call home. Despite

M11. Stage Workshop

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

contraptions, and his sketches can be found on scores of loose sheets of parchment. He uses his Time Lapse action as often as possible to produce his designs quickly. Skylla. Skylla was treated to a puppet

any member of Valor’s Call. She is looking forward to making her onstage debut as her alter ego, Charmay, in a one-woman play she wrote herself titled Lamentations of a Warlock. Skylla is currently

Forge Locations

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

svirfneblin approaches cautiously. She introduces herself as Ecklash the Burrow Warden, the faction’s leader. Ecklash has a large burn across her cheek from a close call with the red dragon Grisdelfawr

powered by steam from a large cylinder at the east end of the workshop, which is fed by a natural geyser. The kagu-svirfneblin built these machines according to their own designs, and only they know how to

Ancient Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. Tasha Your group is bound to the designs of an ancient being of tremendous power and influence. You might serve as the creature’s eyes and ears in the world, carrying information back to it. Or

has access to certain magic items. You can purchase common magic items from your patron contact. The DM determines the available stock or can call for a group Intelligence (Investigation) check to

Locations in Vogler

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

weak ale. The Fishbowl’s proprietor is the elderly Elthar (neutral good, human commoner), whom most locals call Uncle. High Hill High Hill stands a mile north of Vogler. Centuries ago, Solamnic and

-bone puppets she designs in the shapes of animals and sea serpents. Mayor’s Home Vogler’s down-to-earth mayor, Raven Uth Vogler (neutral good, human scout), lives in a two-story house on the village

Hive Ward

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

-out-of-order lavatory for big and tall creatures. Gabel, a retired pit fiend judge, guards the entrance, but most entrants respectfully call him “Your Honor.” On the other side of the door lies a

himself a priest of Aoskar, the dead god of portals, Fell now walks on the ground instead of floating above it. However, some of the dabus’s magic remains, evident in the indelible designs he weaves

Lyn Armaal, Level 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

chessboard. The chess pieces are all human-sized and look like decorative suits of armor, their helms sporting designs that differentiate them; for example, the kings and queens wear crowns for helms

, conjure animals, cure wounds, entangle, speak with plants, thunderwave 1/day each: call lightning, conjure elemental (cast as 1 action), freedom of movement, gust of wind Development Thullen isn’t

The Seldarine

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

; the ability to hear the call is a rare gift. Depending on Corellon’s need, the god might call a few dozen or several thousand elves to gather, each elf returning to Corellon’s body temporarily for

they turn away from their god’s summons. Those who answer the call of Corellon are telepathically guided to their destination, often for hundreds of miles across unknown terrain, or even across planes

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

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

door. Pressing the carving of a gemstone on the wall causes the door to swing open. P17: Architect’s Tomb Architectural designs are carved into the walls of this room, showing the chambers and

with several sheaves of his best architectural plans. The corrupted energies unleashed by the mind flayers bound the designs to the corpse of the dwarf, creating a mummy wrapped in architectural plans

Halls of the Upper Priesthood

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

former high priest, Nafik, the hieroglyphs also tell the story of Nafik’s evil designs. If translated (see the “Pyramid Features” section), the hieroglyphs on the ceiling read as follows: “Above our

call, fends off a horde of ghasts P48: Priest Catacombs A giant block of black stone lined with twelve upright sarcophagi sits in the center of this huge room. The faces that were carved into the

Fortress Level 1

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

surprisingly clean. One human slave (commoner) named Elmo lies dying in the northwest corner of this room. Elmo is too weak to call out to the characters, though he can speak with them if they approach. Elmo the

step from the top of the stairs. Descending the stairs submerges the party in cold (but not frigid) seawater. Treasure. The sahuagin champion wears a pair of gold and silver armbands (25 gp each). Intricate designs depicting shark teeth encircle the armbands.

Keep Locations

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

warns the cultists in areas K2 and K3. If the characters openly approach the gate and call out, read the following text: Clattering sounds and muffled voices come from inside the gatehouse. Then a human

middle of the hall. The walls are painted in green and blue, decorated with tattered banners showing nautical designs. Jolliver Grimjaw conducts most of his business here. He is a wereboar, although he

Hrakhamar

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

Hrakhamar. To defend their trove, the dwarves stockpiled weapons and armor in this chamber. The firenewts haven’t bothered most of it; they prefer their own weapons over heavier dwarven designs, and

takes more than twenty ingots. Resting atop one crate is a gauntlet made of gold and sized for an adult dwarf. The dwarves of Chult call it Moradin’s Gauntlet, and it’s customarily worn by the

Kir Sabal

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

2nd level (3 slots): gust of wind, hold person, lesser restoration 3rd level (2 slots): call lightning, wind wall The aarakocra of Kir Sabal lead ritualistic lives and follow strict rules of

recognize it as a depiction of Ubtao as a tabaxi. This realization is automatic if someone already figured it out in the monastery. The walls of the chamber bear faded frescoes of floral designs and

Locations in Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

elaborate designs pressed into the leather, and his work is popular among Waterdhavian nobles who enjoy horseback riding. Although he hails from a prominent Waterdeep family (the Margasters), Othovir never

he wants nothing to do with that. T12. The Talking Troll The Troll is what Waterdhavians would call a dive — a dim, smelly, low-beamed place crammed with mismatched, battered old furniture and drunks

Illithinoch Locations

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

. Flowing designs decorate the walls. Lounging against the south wall are two mind flayers, their face tentacles periodically gesticulating. Two mind flayers named Shalghast and Ulthundul guard this room

slaadi came through the rift from a Far Realm site they call Spawn Hollow. The denizens of Illithinoch don’t have much interest in this room and thus leave the slaadi alone. The slaadi mistake this

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