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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
Underdark settlements, such as drow cities.
Deep Dragons
Deep dragons slither through the wet and lightless places of the Underdark. They are stealthy hunters with an affinity for lost lore and fungi
dragons demand tribute from these groups in the form of food or treasure.
Underdark explorers have many reasons to brave deep dragon lairs beyond treasure hunting; they might contain the only surviving
Eye and Hand of Vecna
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
would allow him to live on as a lich. Beyond death, he became the greatest of all liches. Even though his body gradually withered and decayed, Vecna continued to expand his evil dominion. So formidable
end in a terrible battle that left Vecna’s tower a heap of ash. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly artifacts that still seek to work the Whispered One’s will in
Wizard
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Basic Rules (2014)
circle, bringing a whiff of brimstone from the otherworldly plane beyond.
Crouching on the floor in a dungeon intersection, a gnome tosses a handful of small bones inscribed with mystic symbols
knowledge and power calls even the most unadventurous wizards out of the safety of their libraries and laboratories and into crumbling ruins and lost cities. Most wizards believe that their counterparts
Human
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Basic Rules (2014)
build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span, but a human nation or culture preserves
traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present—making them well suited to the adventuring life—but also plan for the future
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities.
The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to
some of their conquered enemies finally loosened the yuan-ti’s hold over nearby lands. The serpent people withdrew to their fortified cities and underground temples, ceding the rest of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Cities and Sites In the past, particular creatures dominated the communities of Droaam. The harpy flights lived in mountain peaks, while the medusas remained isolated in the citadel of Cazhaak Draal
. Under the rule of the Daughters of Sora Kell, the Droaamites are creating cities where all manner of creatures live and work together. Graywall Known as the Gateway to Droaam, this city sits on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
dragonmarked houses remained neutral in the war and made considerable profit selling their services to all sides. War drives innovation; House Cannith developed many new weapons during the war, including the
conflict. Forests and farmlands scorched by fire and magic are still recovering. Ruined cities have yet to be reclaimed, along with shattered villages and abandoned fortresses. These deserted sites now
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
enslaved. As a result, many burnt-out farms and abandoned villages have stood empty for decades. The broken paths of the lightning rail make travel into the interior difficult, and only the largest cities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the roads, including trade routes leading beyond the village and roads that connect outlying farms to the village center. Note the location of the village center. If the adventurers visit specific
places in the village, mark those spots on your map. For towns and cities, note major roads and waterways as well as surrounding terrain. Outline the walls and mark the locations of features you know will
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
surround Lamordia’s smog- and machinery-filled cities. Unpredictable blizzards plague the long winters, and the chill summers last only a few weeks. Those who brave the wilds must contend with
starving predators, from wolf packs and giant owls to isolated Humanoid clans struggling to subsist outside the domain’s iron-walled cities. The cruel environment and populace threatened by starvation make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
don’t know the names or number of the nations beyond the swamps, let alone that they were at war. However, as House Tharashk gains power and influence in the world beyond the swamps, it has increased its
presence in its homeland. The house has expanded Zarash’ak dramatically over the last decade and is working on transforming other towns into cities. This has caused tension with a number of tribes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
wealth and power. A vista of fantastic floating cities covers the wall to the left of the entrance. Staircase and Landing Across from the entrance, empty stone torch sconces flank a dusty staircase
descending 20 feet to a landing. Set into the back wall of the landing is a Netherese calendar stone. Beyond this landing, the staircase resumes its descent, stopping at three more landings of bare stone and descending a total of 100 feet before arriving at area 2.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
How It Started Acquisitions Incorporated began as most adventuring groups do, with the wholesale removal of irksome kobolds, scouting ruined towers, delving into dwarven necropolis-cities, and
successful that he remained the company’s flagship intern for nearly a decade. He first joined Acquisitions Incorporated during an expedition into the Undermountain dungeons of Halaster Blackcloak (who, due
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Background Before recorded history, the god known as Chaos was trapped by Reorx in the Graygem, but echoes of Chaos remained in the world. These took the form of nodes buried deep in the earth, where
forces of the Cataclysm destroyed and buried countless cities, but also unearthed ancient ruins and places of power. In the wake of this destruction, the perceived absence of Krynn’s gods led humans to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Chapter 7: Maestro’s Fall Jarlaxle, the leader of Bregan D’aerthe, sees membership in the Lords’ Alliance as his path to power beyond Luskan. As the secret lord of a city with an unsavory reputation
, he has had a hard time getting a seat at the table with other cities of the North when it comes to trade and defense of the region. Thus, he plans to use the stolen gold to bargain with Laeral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
followed him, Phenax abandoned his past identity during his flight from the Underworld. Through ages, the god managed to recover parts of his history, but much remained a mystery to him. Recently
past life, his escape from death, or the strange symbols etched on his mask. All he recognized of the writing scrawled on his mask was the name “Khea.” With that, a mystery beyond life and death slipped from a lost past into the living realm of Theros.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
struck the gleaming Temple of the Kingpriest. The gods also warned a few chosen mortals, reasoning that if any of them reached Istar and prevented the ritual, the world might not be beyond redemption
, the gods whisked away their most devout followers and unleashed punishment on all who remained. A mountain of fire fell from the sky, destroying Istar. The Blood Sea—a new ocean that split eastern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Talenta Plains Capital: Gatherhold Hallmarks: Dinosaurs, halflings, livestock The halflings of the Talenta Plains have no cities and no industrialized magic, but they do have dinosaurs. The halflings
. Halpum won recognition for the Plains as one of the Thronehold nations, though it’s still unclear what this means beyond increasing passage between the Plains and the outside world.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
settled. When they settle, though, they stay: they build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span
, but a human nation or culture preserves traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present — making them well suited to the adventuring life — but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
and believe their offerings pass through the volcanoes’ flames into the realms of the gods beyond. Tletepec is surrounded by mountains that enclose lush forests and open valleys. The history of
new villages and cities as the landscape changes. Tletepecs fear a long-prophesied devastation, a time known as the Ashrise, when all the regions’ volcanoes will erupt. Scholars like the Watchers of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
their warlord Kethelrax the Cunning. Beyond this, a handful of Kobolds can be found scattered across Khorvaire, sometimes mingling with the city goblins in the great cities.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
settled. When they settle, though, they stay: they build cities to last for the ages, and great kingdoms that can persist for long centuries. An individual human might have a relatively short life span
, but a human nation or culture preserves traditions with origins far beyond the reach of any single human’s memory. They live fully in the present — making them well suited to the adventuring life — but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of place, both attracting curious stares and expressing plenty of curiosity of their own about the strange ways of Khorvaire’s cities and towns. As you make a Talenta halfling character, give some
thought to why your character left the open plains. Perhaps you served as a mercenary scout in the Last War, and you’ve remained with the comrades you met in the conflict. Maybe your tribe was wiped out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Zakhara Far to the south of Faerûn, beyond Calimshan and even the jungles of Chult, are the Lands of Fate. Surrounded by waters thick with pirates and corsairs, Zakhara is a place less hospitable
with glittering cities like scattered gems. Romantic tales abound of scimitar-wielding rogues riding flying carpets and of genies bound in service to humans. Their mages, called sha’ir, practice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Cities and Sites The Talenta Plains have been described as an ocean of grasslands. The nomadic halflings have little interest in building towns; most shelter in the Talenta Plains is temporary
fortunate enough to cross its path. When times are dark and travelers are weary, one can always hope that the Wandering Inn is just beyond the horizon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Ephara’s Champions The god of the polis seeks out those who would defend their cities with the same devotion that she does, fighting against threats both within and outside a city’s walls. The
cities, and a campaign centered on her champions and goals might focus on just one of these aspects over the course of the campaign. A game focused on establishment might see the characters founding a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
realms yet adrift in the Astral Plane. Though no one has discovered such a place, it is beyond dispute that an empire as vast as the illithids’ built great cities and other edifices. Most sages, however
, believe that the gith tore apart every last bit of mind flayer artifice, ensuring that no evidence remained of the mind flayers’ reign. A few skeptics suggest that the entire narrative of the gith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
the town’s shallow mud flats) to be transferred to cities along the Sword Coast. Two hundred years ago, the wizard Thalivar made his home here and raised a tower at the town center to conduct his
subsequently abandoned and has remained that way for more than a century. The first action the soldiery of Neverwinter took in Leilon was to destroy the planar beacon inside the House of Thalivar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities. The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to focus on intellectual pursuits. These nobles
conquered enemies finally loosened the yuan-ti’s hold over nearby lands. The serpent people withdrew to their fortified cities and underground temples, ceding the rest of their territory to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
shadows of the distant past. When the elves fled to Aerenal, the drow remained on Xen’drik as subjects of the giants, and they were caught in the collapse of giant civilization. Today they linger on
Giants. They live in a handful of obsidian cities across Xen’drik, and believe that they are destined to cleanse the world in a fiery apocalypse. Finally, the Umbragen are descended from drow who fled
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
its flying cities, Brysis’s tomb plummeted into a crevasse and wound up in the Underdark, where it has remained for centuries. The rise of the demon lords has awakened Brysis from the eternal sleep of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Firehelm, Helm’s grandson, was the king in Sundabar when the city fell to the orc horde. He did not survive. Beyond that tragedy, the recent war did horrific damage to Sundabar and the humans on the
into the city, slaughtering the human population on the surface and driving what few defenders remained into the caverns below, and from them many fled through the Underdark. The dwarves of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
themselves. Towns and cities are the seats of the nobles who govern the surrounding area, and who carry the responsibility for defending the villages from attack. Occasionally, a local lord or lady
. Most settlements are agricultural villages, supporting themselves and nearby towns or cities with crops and meat. Villagers produce food in one way or another — if not by tending the crops, then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Cities and Sites Most people of the Eldeen Reaches live in villages and on farms. Some folk in the Towering Wood make their homes in the vast trees, while others are wanderers. The Gloaming This
ties to the fey, the Twilight Demesne could be your home. Varna The largest city in the Reaches serves as the gateway for commerce with the world beyond. Reacher merchants come from far and wide to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. It is the route to the heart’s desire, an extradimensional staircase that leads to all places. Beyond its myriad portals lie enchanting Feywild gardens, sunken cities ruled by ancient evils, and