both bitter down concerned region

Hunger of Hadar Legacy

Spells Player’s Handbook (2014)

You open a gateway to the dark between the stars, a region infested with unknown horrors. A 20-foot-radius sphere of blackness and bitter cold appears, centered on a point with range and lasting for

Factions in Athas

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

to all who employ defiling magic. No great druid organizations span the entire Tyr Region, but a number of smaller, localized druid circles are concerned with the disturbances and disasters triggered

the druids. The Lords’ Alliance Templar bureaucracy The sorcerer-kings of the Tyr Region are bitter enemies of each other, so nothing like the Lords’ Alliance is possible. However, the templar

Conclusion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

and stop threatening the region. If the characters retrieved the gems but didn’t kill Sablewing, the bitter dragon flees the cove, worried the characters will return to slay him.

Faction Influence

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

Faction Influence The side treks provide excellent opportunities to highlight each character’s allegiance to a major faction. Different factions are concerned about different situations. Side treks

that are especially suitable for each faction include the following: The Emerald Enclave is concerned about the Iceshield orc raids and stories of a despoiled Uthgardt barrow near Nettlebee Ranch. The

Hunger of Hadar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

between the stars, a region infested with unknown horrors. A 20-foot-radius sphere of blackness and bitter cold appears, centered on a point with range and lasting for the duration. This void is filled

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

elements. Thus, druids oppose cults of Elemental Evil and others who promote one element to the exclusion of others. Druids are also concerned with the delicate ecological balance that sustains plant

used for thrown weapons, such as darts or javelins. Druids from regions that lack the plants described here have chosen other plants to take on similar uses. For instance, a druid of a desert region

Winter Everlasting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

depends. Within a year or two, Icewind Dale becomes a gods-forsaken wasteland as cold as Stygia. The bitter cold allows Levistus to open portals between Icewind Dale and the sixth layer of the Nine

Hells, from which come forth ice devils under the archdevil’s command. Knights of the Black Sword who survive to see these events come to pass try to maintain a foothold in the region, though they are

Harpers

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

political dynamics in each region or realm, and use what they uncover to help the weak, the poor, and the oppressed from behind the scenes. Harpers act openly only as a last resort. Artus Cimber, a

former member of the Harpers, is hiding out in Chult. He possesses an artifact called the Ring of Winter, and other Harpers are concerned lest the ring fall into evil hands. To prevent that, a handful of

Factions of Krynn

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

Solamnia, who are dedicated to upholding the cause of good. Although the Knights don’t exercise political power in the region, it is not unreasonable for the player characters to be their agents, on the

this alliance, working against the Theocrats politically. The Zhentarim The Seekers In the Abanasinia region, the role of organized crime is mostly filled by the Seeker theocracy. While some Seekers

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu

Overview The River Shining Tavern is located in the town of Daggerford, in the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten Realms. The tavern’s menu is legendary, but shipments from Holrow Homestead, the

bodies were found floating down the river. Concerned, Kaga pleads with the characters to find out what has happened to the homestead and its proprietor, Arthur Holrow, and to bring back the ingredients

The Forgotten Realms

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

. Even farms and freeholds a day’s walk from a city can fall prey to monsters, and no place is safe from the wrath of a dragon. This adventure takes place on Stormwreck Isle, a small island in a region

called the Sword Coast. This region is a place of adventure, where daring souls delve into ancient strongholds and explore the ruins of long-lost kingdoms. Amid a lawless wilderness of jagged, snow

Cities and Sites

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

maintain sturdy walls patrolled by skilled archers. A Flamic architectural style appears throughout the region. Buildings incorporate light and soaring spaces, and icons of the Silver Flame and images of

of the war. Once known as the Jewel of the Sound, this coastal city was destroyed in a bitter siege against Karrnathi forces. The city has yet to be reclaimed, and it’s said to be haunted both by

Shadow Dragon Lairs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

, prideful, or bitter enough to stay, even in the face of inevitable corruption. More often, a dragon is unknowingly swept up by the Shadowfell while asleep, awakening after a years-long rest to find

winds common to this region and drawn into the atmosphere. Clouds of ash periodically cast the surrounding lands into deep shadow, before the fine grit once again falls to the ground in a hazy gray

Humans

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

please. Abanasinia Several peaceful communities dot the Abanasinia region, including Solace, a village built among the branches of towering Vallenwood trees. In recent years, the theocratic Seekers have

risen to power in the region. This power-hungry religion controls the city of Haven and surrounding settlements in the name of vague, fickle deities who condemn the use of magic. The broad plains of the

Factions in Greyhawk

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

, the group employs many agents and spies to look after its interests. The Circle of Eight is much less benevolent than the Harpers; its wizards are not particularly concerned about tyranny and are more

druids of the Flanaess belong to a great order known as the Old Faith. Each region of the continent falls under the purview of a Great Druid, who in turn oversees a hierarchy of lower-ranking druids

Plane of Water

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

Plane of Water The nature of water is to flow, not like the gusting wind or the leaping flame, but smoothly and steadily. It is the rhythm of the tide, the nectar of life, the bitter tears of

, called the Sea of Light because of the sunlight filtering down into the water. Aquatic humanoids craft castles and fortresses in the coral reefs. The marids are the distant stewards of this region

Caer-Konig

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Caer-Konig The white, snow-covered slopes of Kelvin’s Cairn loom large behind this quiet lakeside town. Caer-Konig started as a camp for a group of mountaineers from the northern Moonsea region. As

, lake, and snow. Forced to live on what they can haul out of the iced-over lake, the people of Caer-Konig are bitter and angry. They believe that the rest of Ten-Towns has abandoned them. The only thing

Edermath Orchard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

served as a marshal and herald for many years in the lands of the Dragon Coast, far to the southeast. Upon retiring, he returned to the Neverwinter region, his original home. Daran is a member of the

, especially those who appear to hold to these virtues. Daran is concerned about the Redbrands, and he would like to see a group of adventurers teach the ruffians a lesson. He tells the characters that

Adventure Synopsis

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

townsfolk concerned, including reports of bandit attacks on the roads, piracy on the Dessarin River, and monster sightings too close to town. But the mystery that has keen observers of the region most

concerned is the disappearance of a delegation traveling overland from the city of Mirabar to Waterdeep. The delegation stopped in the tiny village of Beliard, where the members mentioned their intent

Edermath Orchard

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

returned to the Neverwinter region, his original home. Daran is a member of the Order of the Gauntlet, a group of faithful seekers of justice who protect others from the depredations of evildoers. The

concerned about the Redbrands, and he would like to see a group of heroes teach the ruffians a lesson. He tells the characters that it’s time someone took a stand against their leader, whom the outlaws refer

Para-elemental Planes

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

Frostfell’s monsters and bitter cold make it a dangerous place to travel. Most planar voyagers keep to the air, braving the powerful winds and driving snow to avoid setting foot on the great glacier. Plane

, and red dragons, as well as creatures from the neighboring planes. Lava flows down the slopes of these mountains toward the Plane of Fire. Plane of Ooze The border region between the Plane of Water

After the Battle

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

region around Etizalan is suffering a spate of earthquakes and incursions from fiery monsters. Three days ago, Ameyali sent four of the town’s best warriors to seek insight from the Watchers of the Ashes

thanks them again and asks if they’ll do her another favor. She’s still concerned about her town’s warriors. She asks the characters to go to the Twin Gods Observatory and find out what happened to

Map of the Sword Coast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Map of the Sword Coast The map below shows a region of the Forgotten Realms called the Sword Coast. This is a place of adventure, where daring souls delve into ancient strongholds and explore the

ruins of long-lost kingdoms. Amid a lawless wilderness of jagged, snow-capped peaks, alpine forests, bitter winds, and roaming monsters, the coast holds such great bastions of civilization as the city of

Nettlebee Ranch

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

is most concerned for her children. Bertram’s heir and oldest child, at twenty-three, Watson (a scout) is brave, honest, and forthright. He takes more after his mother than his father or grandfather

Dragon Factions

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

adventuring party might include members of any or all of the five Metallic Orders, each concerned with advancing the cause of their own order while cooperating in pursuit of common goals. The Scaled

Citadel Adbar

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

Citadel Adbar In the extreme north of Faerûn, near the Cold Wood, lie the Ice Mountains. There, in the bitter cold, stands the eternal fortress of Citadel Adbar, the last great remnant of the

throughout the region. From the surface, Citadel Adbar looks less like a castle or a human city than a mountain carved to suit the purposes of the dwarves who live there. The two great towers that stand

Elemental Plane of Water

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

reaches of the Sea of Worlds. Aquatic peoples craft castles and fortresses in the coral reefs here. Silt Flats The region of the Plane of Water nearest to the Para-elemental Plane of Ooze is called the

to flow, not like the gusting wind or the leaping flame, but smoothly and steadily. It is the rhythm of the tide, the nectar of life, the bitter tears of mourning, and the balm of sympathy and healing

Adventure Situations by Level

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

control of the governing council. 3 Bandit activity signals efforts to revive an evil cult long ago driven from the region. 4 A pack of gnolls is rampaging dangerously close to local farmlands. 5 A

fate of a region. These adventurers venture into fearsome wilds and ancient ruins, where they confront giants, hydras, golems, devils, demons, and mind flayers. They might also face a young dragon

Tamarack Stand Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands

Tamarack Stand Encounters Each time the characters explore this region, roll once on the Tamarack Stand Encounters table to determine what the characters encounter. Tamarack Stand Encounters 1d4

tones as they march through the forest. They haven’t noticed you yet. Three Hobgoblin Warriors were recently separated from their squadron after a bitter defeat. The Hostile hobgoblins are ornery

Cities and Sites

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

bleak and storm-blasted location into a temperate island getaway. Aftermath of the Last War Aundair and Thrane were bitter rivals during the Last War. Thrane seized the ancient city of Thaliost

, especially along the border with Thrane. The Crying Fields are a region of farmlands permanently scarred by magic and haunted by restless spirits. Aundairians claim their nation is stronger than ever

Interacting with Townsfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

to return the dragon to slumber, or local elders Javek and Vara Horn if they’d enjoy spending more time exploring the region. If your players want to interact with the various NPCs and weigh the

and use it to put the dragon back to sleep. They are convinced that the dragon’s death would spell catastrophe for the region, as people would plunder the gardens—the source of the region’s magic

Dellmon Ranch

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

Dellmon Ranch The Dellmon family has lived in this area for several generations and is well known by the other homesteaders in the region. They are a wealthy family, having worked hard to cultivate

father’s never-give-in mentality. Perd is concerned for the safety of the children and privately wonders if staying was a mistake. Perd’s wife, Marka (female Tethyrian human scout) worries about

Goblinoids

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

years. It was crippled by a long and bitter conflict with the daelkyr and their aberrant armies; even though the daelkyr were defeated, the seeds of madness took root in the empire and tore it apart

the ruler of Darguun, and many fear that his death could throw the region into chaos. Among the Ghaal’dar, you hold your place through cunning and strength. As a Ghaal’dar goblinoid, you may have been

Bitter Grievances

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

Bitter Grievances Alliances shifted during the war, and almost every nation has grievances with every other one. Some of these postwar feuds rage more fiercely than others. One of these sources of

plagued Breland for centuries. A decade ago, the Daughters of Sora Kell united the scattered warlords of the region under the flag of Droaam. Furious clashes erupted between Breland and Droaam

Celebrity Adventurer's Scion

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

outside your home screaming about the latest threat to the town, the region, or the world. In the end, all you have to show for your lineage is your name. Most of the family’s money went for consumables

, but those who cope with them can arrive at a decent attitude and a grounded worldview. Those who fail become bitter — or worse. d8 Personality Trait 1 I will never get out of my famous

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