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Storm King's Thunder
":"4d10+7","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Rock","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Zalto, a fire giant duke, believes that he can become the ruler of all giants by slaughtering their
ancient enemies: dragons. Duke Zalto has set his minions to the task of finding and unearthing fragments of a dragon-slaying colossus called the Vonindod (“titan of death”). Pieces of it were lost in
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
20 ft., one target. Hit: 26 (4d8 + 8);{"diceNotation":"4d8+8", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Tail", "rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage.Aptly called “the ruler of dinosaurs
Monsters
Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Delight called Prismeer. Yarnspinner only recently arrived in Thither and is unaware that he is intruding upon another archfey’s territory (see The Wild Beyond the Witchlight for more information about Prismeer and its archfey ruler).
thicket by whistling a tune while walking backward.
Fablerise is a small Domain of Delight—roughly three square miles nestled in a forest called Thither, which is part of a much larger Domain of
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
of Avernus attempted an expedition to the Feywild long ago, and the forlarren are the bitter reminder of that doomed excursion. The archdevil Fierna—co-ruler of Phlegethos, the fourth layer of the Nine
its nature. That aspect might drive it to drink itself nearly to death, or to throw itself into caring for others with such relentless energy that it eventually collapses from exhaustion
Dragonborn
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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
DRACONIANS
In the Dragonlance setting, the followers of the evil goddess Takhisis learned a vile ritual that let them corrupt the eggs of metallic dragons, producing evil dragonborn called draconians
Elf
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. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have
time after the hundredth birthday, and before this period they are called by child names.
On declaring adulthood, an elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster
Cleric
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her holy symbol as light pours from it to drive back the zombies crowding in on her companions.
Clerics are intermediaries between the mortal world and the distant planes of the gods. As varied as the
their combat training to let them wade into melee with the power of the gods on their side.
Divine Agents
Not every acolyte or officiant at a temple or shrine is a cleric. Some priests are called to
Monsters
Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the first inhabitants of the Nine Hells, predating even the arrival of Asmodeus, the plane’s foremost ruler. Long-lived devils and occult sages theorize Zargon and its kind were invaders from
, sacrificing their own to appease their so-called god. Appeased by these living offerings, Zargon returned to the tunnels beneath Cynidicea, where its cult grew.Zargon’s Lair
Zargon’s lair
Kalashtar
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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
-Lashtavar.
—Lakashtai, servant of the light
The kalashtar are a compound race created from the union of humanity and renegade spirits from the plane of dreams — spirits called quori
.
Kalashtar Quirks
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Quirk
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You try to understand the motives and feelings of your enemies.
2
You prefer using telepathy over speaking aloud.
3
You feel a strong drive to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to extraordinary deeds when they are called on to pursue their ideals, to protect their bonds, and to overcome their flaws. In Theros, heroic drive stems from the same sources, but the power of fate
Heroic Drive The defining characteristic of a hero in Theros is their heroic drive—the force that impels them to live a life worthy of great epics. Ordinary mortals across the multiverse are driven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
does the tyrant benefit, but so do those under the tyrant’s rule. When a ruler succumbs to decadence, corruption, or decrepitude, a stronger and more suitable ruler will rise. Bane is vilified in
former but lack the latter pray to him to give them strength. It is said that Bane favors those who exhibit drive and courage, and that he aids those who seek to become conquerors, carving kingdoms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Delight—roughly three square miles nestled in a forest called Thither, which is part of a much larger Domain of Delight called Prismeer. Yarnspinner only recently arrived in Thither and is unaware that he
is intruding upon another archfey’s territory (see The Wild Beyond the Witchlight for more information about Prismeer and its archfey ruler). Yarnspinner is an archfey who loves to tell stories
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
local ruler or ruling body but is lent to a character with the understanding that it can be taken away, especially if the character’s loyalty is ever called into question. Characters who receive a
Parcels of Land A parcel of land usually comes with a letter from a local ruler, affirming that the land has been granted as a reward for some service. Such land usually remains the property of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the local ruler or ruling body, but is leased to a character with the understanding that it can be taken away, especially if his or her loyalty is ever called into question. A parcel of land, if
from the local ruler or ruling body. Parcels of land make fine rewards for adventurers who are looking for a place to settle or who have family or some kind of personal investment in the region where the land is located.
Paladin
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while you were at prayer? Did another paladin sense the potential within you and decide to train you as a squire? Or did some terrible event—the destruction of your home, perhaps—drive you to
your quests? Perhaps you stumbled into a sacred grove or a hidden elven enclave and found yourself called to protect all such refuges of goodness and beauty. Or you might have known from your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
their vast empire. The victory of the gith was short-lived. As Gith was forging her own burgeoning empire, a leader named Zerthimon challenged her. Zerthimon claimed Gith’s drive for vengeance and new
, assumed rule of the githyanki. Vlaakith’s line has continued to the githyanki’s current ruler, Vlaakith the Lich-Queen. This undead tyrant compels her people to wage endless wars against mind flayers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
battle, Kas transformed into a vampire. He became the ruler and prisoner of a Domain of Dread (a mist-bordered realm in the Shadowfell) called Tovag. Eventually, the Dark Powers whispered to Kas that Vecna
outlooks. Kas admired Vecna’s sadism and thirst for power, while Vecna valued Kas’s ferocity and cruelty. By the time Vecna became a lich and the despotic ruler of an empire on the world of Oerth, Kas was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Arcadia Arcadia thrives with orchards of perfectly lined trees, ruler-straight streams, orderly fields, immaculate roads, and cities laid out in geometrically pleasing shapes. The mountains bear no
sheds moonlight and brings on the starry night. The orb rotates evenly without fail, spreading day and night across the entire plane. The weather in Arcadia is governed by four allied demigods called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
The Whole Story The characters have been summoned by Sir Tristan, the ruler of a small domain in a lonely stretch of mountains. A terrible monster called a thessalhydra has been attacking his realm
. The way to escape from the labyrinth is through a portal into a strange, dark, parallel dimension called the Upside Down. There the characters meet the Proud Princess, a powerful adventurer who has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
ruler, Azalin dwelled in seclusion while manufacturing magical atrocities and manipulating prophecies to free himself from the Dark Powers’ grip. He finally succeeded, orchestrating a magical event that
shook the entire domain: the Hour of Ascension. The Darklord vanished—and Darkon changed. Since Azalin’s disappearance, a strange golden star called the King’s Tear hangs in the heavens, and each night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Hosts of the Nine Hells Tiamat has long threatened Faerûn, often appearing in lands such as Chessenta and Unther to drive mortals to worship her awesome power. Although mortals don’t know it, the end
throne. While in exile from her seat of power, Zariel was at the mercy of Tiamat—a fate that rankles her still. Despite her power as ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells, Zariel cannot kill the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Tale of Revenge The Scrivener’s Tale tells the story of a selfish and amoral archfey called the Princess of the Shadow Glass, who is locked in a blood feud with the Queen of Air and Darkness, the
ruler of the Gloaming Court in the Feywild. The queen is described as an intelligent, gleaming black crystal that hovers above a throne of twisted, petrified wood. The princess is cast in the role of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
with Asmodeus, the ruler of the Nine Hells, and commands draconic devils called abishais as her agents. Each type of abishai bears the coloring of one of Tiamat’s five heads. Across many worlds, Tiamat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Arcadia Arcadia thrives with orchards of perfectly lined trees, ruler-straight streams, orderly fields, perfect roads, and cities laid out in geometrically pleasing shapes. The mountains are
, spreading day and night across the entire plane. The weather in Arcadia is governed by four allied demigods called the Storm Kings: the Cloud King, the Wind Queen, the Lightning King, and the Rain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Hosts of the Nine Hells Tiamat has long threatened Faerûn, often appearing in lands such as Chessenta and Unther to drive mortals to worship her awesome power. Although mortals don’t know it, the end
beneath a roiling cloud of flies. Despite her power as ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells, the archdevil Zariel cannot kill the dragon goddess, and she sees the summoning of Tiamat as a way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
Audience with Sir Tristan Start the adventure in Sir Tristan’s throne room. The characters have met Tristan before. He sponsored them on an earlier adventure and proved himself to be a kind ruler to
his people and a good friend to the characters. They can trust him. Sir Tristan says that lately a monster called a thessalhydra appears out of nowhere and attacks local farms, villages, and even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Hosts of the Nine Hells Tiamat has long threatened Faerûn, often appearing in lands such as Chessenta and Unther to drive mortals to worship her awesome power. Although mortals don’t know it, the end
throne. While in exile from her seat of power, Zariel was at the mercy of Tiamat—a fate that rankles her still. Despite her power as ruler of the first layer of the Nine Hells, Zariel cannot kill the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Afsoun, whose incarceration has everyone on edge. The play being performed is called The First Queen, which tells the triumphant story of the first ruler of Akharin Sangar and the deliverance of her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
ruler. In truth, Sangarians are a friendly, hospitable people, eager to share their traditions with visitors and unhappy with Atash’s embargoes and nightly curfew. A fellowship of artisans
, philosophers, and merchants has formed a secret coalition known as the Silent Roar that seeks to oust Atash and revive the city by instituting rule by the people. Meanwhile, pernicious anarchists called the Ashen Heirs foment unrest, striving for change at any cost.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
and artisans. A clan of orcs called the Jhorash’tar live among the Ironroot Mountains. The Jhorash’tar have been slowly crowded into the least hospitable regions of the mountains. A few dwarven clans
seek to incorporate the Jhorash’tar into Mror society, but others wish to drive them out once and for all. The dwarves have recovered artifacts and arcane secrets from the Realm Below. Dwarf artificers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Angels An angel is a celestial agent sent forth into the planes to further its god’s agenda for weal or woe. Its sublime beauty and presence can drive awestruck onlookers to their knees. Yet angels
, rebelling against the powers they served by seeking rulership over a section of the Abyss or a place among other fallen in the hierarchy of the Nine Hells. Zariel, the ruler of the first layer of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to be of assistance. d6 Spirit Guardian
1 A half-orc enforcer called Joey Plantain, missing his right arm
2 A disgraced tax collector named Nibbin Clutchquill
3 An overly
enthusiastic morale liaison called Apricot Reese
4 A grumpy dwarf carriage driver nicknamed Bolt
5 A pair of identical twin circus performers called Stella and Bella
6 An elf bodyguard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Xaos Gate Destination: Ever-Changing Chaos of Limbo Primary Citizens: Githzerai Ruler: Varies Chaos reigns supreme in Xaos, a gate-town tethered to the ever-turbulent plane of Limbo, where reality is
how to pronounce the town’s name. Xaos has no consistent ruler. The town’s sovereign fluctuates, chosen at random by a diadem of shifting crystals that appears atop the current ruler’s head. The crystal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light
portion of the town. While not an official ruler, the reserved and kind Chief Excavator Ern Barhen (Small, Lawful Good Mage) leads efforts to uncover the fort’s buried chambers. Beloved by scholars as
well as Dundoolin’s common folk, Ern ensures excavators work with the care the ancient documents require. When it’s in Shadowmoor, Dundoolin is called Dundaeron. Reasons to Visit Adventurers might visit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
import is the narcotic called dreamlily. But the Boromars traffic in a wide range of goods, from arcane and alchemical weapons to foreign luxury items that have been made scarce by embargoes and
to Sharn, thus avoiding friction with local law enforcement. When appropriate, stolen goods are transported out of the city by the fences and porters that drive the clan’s smuggling operations.