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logic. Although a snow sphinx can speak, it generally greets its prey with claws and teeth rather than riddles or philosophical conversation.
Physically, this fearsome creature is well adapted to harsh
spotted markings as its fur; they are strong enough to withstand the bitter winds that whistle across the tundra.Cold, Necrotic, RadiantFreezing Glare (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
without squeezing. Each foot of movement in water costs it 2 extra feet, rather than 1 extra foot. The mist can’t manipulate objects in any way that requires fingers or manual dexterity.
Sunlight
, insatiable thirst for blood remains.
Indistinguishable from fog aside from the charnel reek it exudes, a vampiric mist descends on a creature and causes the blood in the creature’s body to ooze
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
witnessing Strahd himself slay Vladimir's beloved, his fellow knight Sir Godfrey Gwilym. With the battle won, Strahd surrounded Argynvostholt. Rather than cower in his lair, Argynvost emerged and
battled Strahd's armies to the bitter end.
Deadly Vengeance. Unwilling to accept his failure, Vladimir returned as a revenant. So great was his hatred of Strahd and his thirst for vengeance that those
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
farastu minions—rather than fight directly.
Demodands
Demodands, also called gehreleths, are Fiends from the Tarterian Depths of Carceri. Cast into the prison plane long ago for forgotten
transgressions, these bitter, wicked creatures have appointed themselves the jailers of the plane. Demodands viciously defend the few known portals that lead out of Carceri and ruthlessly torment other
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
archfey named Zybilna, who had forged secret pacts with some of the fiends Isolde and her companions had slain. Rather than be angry at Isolde, Zybilna was impressed by her. She enlisted a powerful fiend
known only as “the Caller” to corrupt and slay all of Isolde’s companions, leaving Isolde alone, bitter, and vulnerable. The insidious archfey then befriended Isolde and offered to
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
bound to their fey lord and unable to bargain away their souls. So rather than claim them, Fierna warped and twisted them before returning them to the Feywild, content that the corruption of the satyrs
Species
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
sensations or visions of the past to come rushing back.
Rather than sleeping, reborn regularly sit and dwell on the past, hoping for some revelation of what came before. Most of the time, these are dark
tears to your eyes. Is it a bitter or cheerful memory? Does recalling it make you feel the same way?
3
You recall a childhood memory. What about that event or who you were still influences you
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
protocols will lead us toward progress more surely than any belief system. (Lawful)
5
Fun. I love my job! Despite the dangerous working conditions, there’s nothing I’d rather do
former assistants turned out to be a Dimir spy. We’re not on friendly terms anymore, but we have a habit of running into each other.
4
A Golgari assassin killed a bitter rival of mine, leaving
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
can survive on bitter lichens and toxic fungi, they viciously attack anything they can make a meal of, from giant spiders to explorers. Quaggoths sometimes serve as muscle for Underdark-dwelling
—earns the enmity of that quaggoth’s band regardless of reason or fault. These grudges sometimes extend to whole communities rather than individuals. Generations of quaggoths might seek revenge against a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
1. Spiral Staircase The staircase is badly rusted but appears to be sturdy. The air inside the passageway is warm, humid, and rather foul. You reach the bottom of the stairs with a splash—the floor
is submerged beneath a foot of water!
The spiral staircase descends about 100 feet before ending in area 1. Sensitive characters will feel it thrumming to a continuous low vibration (this vibration
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Espionage Agency Contacts Your assignments come from a superior in the agency who typically works at a desk rather than in the field—compiling intelligence into reports for their superiors and
receive. Agency Contacts d8 Contact 1 A condescending career desk agent who views you as expendable tools 2 A bitter former field agent, now confined to a field office, who envies your work 3 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. Rather than sleeping, reborn regularly sit and dwell on the past, hoping for some revelation of what came before. Most of the time, these are dark, silent stretches. Occasionally, though, in a moment of
Memory
1 You recall a physically painful moment. What mark or scar on your body does it relate to?
2 A memory brings tears to your eyes. Is it a bitter or cheerful memory? Does recalling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
perform the ritual, placing him far from the battle and leaving him with three levels of exhaustion (see appendix A of the Player’s Handbook) once the ritual is completed. He is thus unwilling to aid the
fight alongside them in this last battle. Most of the heroes’ allies are of limited use against the demon lords — creatures immune to many forms of attack, including nonmagical weapons. Rather than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Winter. In Theros’s earliest days, the people vociferously honored Heliod, Nylea, and Thassa for the comforts of nature. Gradually, Purphoros grew bitter that mortals never acknowledged his flames, which
. Delighted with the innovation, Purphoros waited until Chersio completed and lit her substructure furnace. When she did, the god returned warmth to the entire world. Today, an autumnal festival called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
other threats. In time, her heroics caught the eye of an archfey named Zybilna, who had forged secret pacts with some of the fiends Isolde and her companions had slain. Rather than be angry at Isolde
, Zybilna was impressed by her. She enlisted a powerful fiend known only as “the Caller” to corrupt and slay all of Isolde’s companions, leaving Isolde alone, bitter, and vulnerable. The insidious archfey
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One-Shot Wonders: Holiday Adventure Pack
teeth rather than riddles or philosophical conversation. Physically, this fearsome creature is well adapted to harsh habitats, such as ice-covered mountains or arctic plains. It has wide paws to stop
it sinking into soft snow and thick fur to ward out the cold. The sphinx’s muscular wings carry the same spotted markings as its fur; they are strong enough to withstand the bitter winds that whistle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
tide and was killed, only after the heartbreak of witnessing Strahd himself slay Vladimir’s beloved, his fellow knight Sir Godfrey Gwilym. With the battle won, Strahd surrounded Argynvostholt. Rather
than cower in his lair, Argynvost emerged and battled Strahd’s armies to the bitter end. Deadly Vengeance. Unwilling to accept his failure, Vladimir returned as a revenant. So great was his hatred of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
on the area and attack any intruders. If the hole is completed, the ship takes on water and sinks after an hour if the hole remains unrepaired.
Crow’s Nest This area is not shown on the map but is
, 10 feet square with 3-foot-high wooden walls. Opening a 2-foot-square hatch in the floor lets out the rope ladder that descends to the main deck. A single crew member (bandit) occupies this area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
bitter waters are said to make them more receptive to the vision that awaits them in the final chamber. The path through the cave descends steadily as it winds away from the entrance; the final
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tairnadal most often encountered in Khorvaire. Despite sharing a homeland with the Aereni, the Tairnadal have distinct religious traditions, revering their patron ancestors rather than the Undying Court. In
whose patron ancestor was a bitter rival of yours? Also consider why you are traveling with a group of player characters (who are presumably not also members of your war band) instead of serving with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
protector of the city of Mezro. He betrayed his oaths and was banished. Rather than redeem himself, he raised an undead army to conquer Mezro. The would-be tyrant was defeated and banished once more. Mezro
roam unchecked throughout the jungle. That was not the end of Ras Nsi, however. Bitter over his loss of power, he forged an alliance with the yuan-ti lurking in the ruins of Omu and underwent a ritual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Amberdune Pack The jackalweres of the Amberdune Pack were the servants of Nidalia, an unusually kind and learned lamia. The jackalweres’ alignment is neutral evil rather than chaotic evil, and their
effect, Korvala refuses to divulge information about the ritual. Personality Trait. “When I have a goal in mind, I will do everything to be sure it gets completed.” Ideal. “My pack should be able to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
, insatiable thirst for blood remains. Indistinguishable from fog aside from the charnel reek it exudes, a vampiric mist descends on a creature and causes the blood in the creature’s body to ooze through
feet, rather than 1 extra foot. The mist can’t manipulate objects in any way that requires fingers or manual dexterity.
Sunlight Hypersensitivity. The mist takes 10 radiant damage whenever it starts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Rather, they roll up their sleeves and work harder to increase their prestige through the fruits of their labor. All the honor and honesty the duergar apply among themselves doesn’t apply to
their lives: the calassabrak, meaning “the flawed who aren’t to be trusted” in Dwarvish. They are shunned by other duergar, many eventually taking their lives rather than face an existence apart from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
only an unholy, insatiable thirst for blood remains. Blood Thief. Indistinguishable from fog aside from the charnel reek it exudes, a vampiric mist descends on a creature and causes the blood in its
squeezing. Each foot of movement in water costs it 2 extra feet, rather than 1 extra foot. The mist can’t manipulate objects in any way that requires fingers or manual dexterity.
Sunlight Hypersensitivity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The Twelve Rather than working for one single house, your group could work for an organization that serves them all: the Twelve. This is a good option if you want to be involved in the intrigue among
the dragonmarked houses while playing characters who come from different houses. The Korranberg
Chronicle
Feud within the Twelve?
Reports emerged this week of bitter disputes within the Twelve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
promotions never stem from a demon’s deeds or accomplishments. Rather, a demon lord might warp a manes into a quasit when it needs an invisible spy, or turn an army of dretches into hezrous when
, even nations embroiled in bitter conflict will set their differences aside to help contain an outbreak of demons, or to seal off abyssal breaches before these fiends can break free. Signs of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
light in the fireplace from a small, highly reflective object.
Two swarms of insects (spiders) infest this room. One swarm descends on anyone who approaches the fireplace, and the other descends
6. 15. Ned’s Bedroom The door to this room is locked. The key to the room has been left rather obviously in the hallway outside the room and can be spotted by someone who makes a successful DC 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
King’s Thunder. Character Advancement Rather than have you track experience points, this adventure assumes that the characters gain levels by accomplishing certain goals. At the end of each chapter is a
when they begin each chapter. Once they reach 9th level, they don’t advance to 10th level until they’ve completed the goals in both chapters 10 and 11. Of course, you can ignore these milestones and track XP as normal. Figure 0.1: Adventure Flowchart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
forlarren are the bitter reminder of that doomed excursion. The archdevil Fierna—co-ruler of Phlegethos, the fourth layer of the Nine Hells—courted a mighty fey in hopes of luring him into trading
rather than claim them, Fierna warped and twisted them before returning them to the Feywild, content that the corruption of the satyrs would be adequate compensation for her failure. Bifurcated Souls
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
other skilled hirelings from helping with franchise tasks and downtime activities until the mission is completed. As with untrained hirelings, detailing a group background and assigning personality
(sailors for a seagoing franchise, engineers for a giant hollow statue, and so on). Crew do not leave a franchise and cannot perform franchise tasks. They typically run rather than fight back when attacked
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
The Nettlebee family includes the following people: The Nettlebee patriarch, Wiggan Nettlebee (see chapter 7) is a miserly, cantankerous misanthrope and bitter widower. Wiggan’s only son, Bertram (a
characters talk to him, he rails on about how much this crisis is costing him. He pushes the characters to do something about it rather than bothering an old halfling. Bertram inspects his crops, staying out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
in the vaults of the Great Crag. If you’d rather use the Daughters as straightforward villains, they could be driven by a thirst for power or a desire to end humanity’s dominance over Khorvaire. Sora
allies, or are they bitter rivals? Does Sora Kell support the nation of Droaam, or are the Daughters defying the wishes of their mother?
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
their services to dragons in exchange for membership in a draconic faction. By joining one dragon’s faction, characters might end up locked in bitter strife with a different faction—and characters who
necessarily create conflict within a party, though. Rather, those affiliations create a potentially interesting tension between individual goals and the goals of the party as a whole. Dragon Overlords
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
descends to a dark plain twelve hundred feet below. Coral Reef. The rocky cliff side depicts the contours of a coral reef that rises 80 feet above the shelf. The exterior face of the reef is covered
missing patch of shell. However, rather than humbling the great dragon turtle, these injuries have made him more irascible. Those who meet the dragon turtle are advised to pay whatever price he asks, and to treat him with the deference he believes he deserves.