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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
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
were born to rule it.
—Dalin d’Vadalis
The Mark of Handling gives its bearer a primal connection to beasts and the natural world, granting the power to calm and coax. This extends beyond
content; they’re more interested in discovering new monstrosities than engaging in politics. The current head of the house, Dalin d’Vadalis, disdains the use of a title and has no aspirations
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
assassins within House Phiarlan. Only special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies.
Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the
espionage in the lands west of the Mournland, while Thuranni operates in the eastern lands. As a rule, Phiarlan elves are the better spies and Thuranni agents are superior assassins. Thuranni and Phiarlan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Karrns as agents of darkness. Likewise, Thranes have bitter memories of the conflict with Aundair, and Aundairian wizards or eldritch knights receive a cold reception. For most Thranes, the war
strengthened their faith and drew them together. However, some question the validity of theocratic rule. Such doubt can be found even among the most devout followers of the faith; such people fear that the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
and Tavern. Volothamp Geddarm, the famous explorer and raconteur, has a quest for them — one that entangles the characters in a bitter conflict between two nefarious organizations. If the adventurers
you’re looking for higher-level adventure content set in Waterdeep, a companion product titled Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage explores the vast dungeon under Waterdeep known as Undermountain and is
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from the surface world. (Any)
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Supremacy. Creatures who refuse to recognize my rule over these waters
constructing a dragon turtle’s lair, you can simply take a coastal map and translate it to an underwater environment or use the map as-is if the dragon turtle is content to lair near the surface
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
horned devil named Bitter Breath, a human necromancer named Feonor, and a chain devil named Princeps Kovik. These warlords are as cruel and merciless as the hell they inhabit. All share a “survival of
inevitably rises to take its place. Bitter Breath, Feonor, and Princeps Kovik are merely the latest in a long series of warlords to plague the Avernian expanse. If Zariel wasn’t so busy fighting the Blood War
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Lockbury Henge Yon is home to eight clans of korreds. Queen Argantle, elected to rule over all eight clans, protects this sacred site. Lockbury Henge is meant to be a place where korreds can enjoy
otherwise irritate the korreds, Argantle and Jagu emerge from their megaliths and attack the characters for their insolence. Otherwise, the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow Schism, it resulted in a split withinin Phiarlan — and the foundation of House
rule, Phiarlan elves are the better spies and Thuranni agents are superior assassins. On the surface Thuranni and Phiarlan maintain a peaceful relationship, but rivalries run deep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the Bitter Blade in House Deneith squeezes tribute from local towns in exchange for “protection.” 3 An heir of House Ghallanda poisons members of other dragonmarked houses who stay in non-Ghallanda
other while spying on local nobility. 10 An heir of House Sivis starts blackmailing people based on the content of intercepted messages. 11 A bounty hunter of House Tharashk hunts one of the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow
operates in the eastern lands. As a rule, Phiarlan elves are the better spies and Thuranni agents are superior assassins. Thuranni and Phiarlan maintain a peaceful relationship, but rivalries run deep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
their new stronghold to their hearts’ content. Tavern Rooms When the characters first arrive, the tavern’s taproom is filled with broken furniture, tarnished silverware, casks of wine that have turned
, it flees to the uppermost level of the turret when reduced to half its hit points. From there it fights to the bitter end.
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->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. Tales of Sora Kell claim she is the first night hag, born from Khyber in the first age of the world alongside the ancient rakshasas. Some even claim that her daughters—the hags who rule Droaam—are
vicious monster Sora Maenya—rule the nation of Droaam, either to facilitate their own scheming or at their mother’s command. Adventurers who enjoy the patronage of Sora Kell can impose on her
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
, content to allow the lesser folk to compete for territory. The nominal emperor of the marids dwells in the Citadel of Ten Thousand Pearls, an opulent palace made of coral and studded with pearls. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
the individual’s fall from grace is complete. Phenax’s Goals Phenax doesn’t want to rule Nyx. He is the perennial outsider, existing only to disrupt the plans of his fellow gods. Every lie, every
Lord of the Underworld and the River Guide. Still bitter over Phenax’s deception, Erebos concocts ways to torment the upstart god. Were he to discover a method to slay Phenax and return him to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Horror Atmosphere Atmosphere is the overall mood of your game. It’s the sense of levity, excitement, or dread that stems from a story’s content and players’ perception of it. Atmosphere can be
space you’ll be playing in, review any accessibility needs communicated in the content survey. Accommodate what you can; communicate what you can’t as early as possible. Enlist players for help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
cloisters, within which each flumph has a place and purpose. These harmonious groupings have no need for leaders, since all flumphs contribute in their own way. “Trust a flumph.”
— X the Mystic’s 1st rule
Undercommon but can’t speak, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 1/8 (25 XP)
Advanced Telepathy. The flumph can perceive the content of any telepathic communication used within 60 feet of it, and it can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
unswerving loyalty, without which that fiendish plane would become as anarchic as the Abyss. At the same time, it is in the nature of devils to scheme, creating in some a desire to rule that eclipses
their contentment to be ruled. This singular ambition is strongest among the archdevils whom Asmodeus appoints to rule the nine layers of the Nine Hells. These high-ranking fiends are the only devils to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
proclaimed that Vlaakith was to rule in Gith’s place until she returned. After the gith overthrew the mind flayers and Zerthimon’s followers began to emerge as a threat to Gith’s preeminence, Vlaakith
played a critical role in ensuring that the githyanki under her rule were protected from an immediate, direct assault by their kin. Using her mastery of arcane magic, she helped the githyanki establish a
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
, died. His unprepared twin sons shared the rule until the elder, Bromm, was himself killed by a dragon, leaving young King Harnoth with the rule of the ancient citadel. What followed was a great bleeding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revolutionary stance meant to upset the ordning. A mighty frost giant warrior, not content to rule only frost giants and lesser creatures, could attempt to subjugate fire or cloud giants. Such revolutionaries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
parties to the surface to capture humanoids under cover of darkness, bringing them back to their cities to be tortured into submission. Beyond those occasional excursions, the drow are content to remain
social ladder are drow of low birth and the occasional non-drow captive. Matriarchal Rule. Lolth, through her faithful priestesses, dictates the rules of drow society, ensuring that her orders and plots
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
were heaped with corpses and awash in blood. Even the surface elves might be content to overlook their hatred for their kin and leave the drow alone, as long as they never had to lay eyes on the drow or
. As a rule, that means their target must be no more than a few hours’ march — eight to twelve miles is typical — from an entrance to the Underdark. Ideally, they’ll have more than one return path mapped
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, called Solamnia in his honor. King Solamnus sought above all to rule this new society justly. On the Isle of Sancrist, at a black granite stone in a secluded glade, he prayed to the gods for guidance
Isle in the west or retreated to the protection of their strongholds and keeps, while others disguised themselves to continue their work. Their power waning, the knights today are locked in a bitter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
prerequisite for leadership, as demonstrated by the rule of the current guildmaster, the elf lich Jarad Vod Savo. Assassination is seen as a perfectly valid means of effecting political change, which is how
world. But the Golgari have also learned patience from nature; they are content to work from the shadows, harnessing the energy that comes from decay while the civilization of Ravnica slowly erodes and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
serves as an adviser and mediator to scattered groups of giants, traveling extensively to visit far-flung communities. In some places, priests of Annam are great kings who rule over realms comprising
remaining aloof from a bitter war against dragons, spurring her to prove herself a valiant warrior as well as a champion of peaceful giants. Priests and Rites. Giants of all kinds offer prayers to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
might also organize into guilds. Merchant barons who effectively rule a city or nation through iron-clad control of the economy or a network of innkeepers who share news and supply routes could both
how perfect your creations, nothing is ever good enough for this contact. They point out every flaw and missed opportunity. Are they bitter, lashing out at anyone around them, or do they recognize your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
unknowable. The Athar are led by Factol Terrance (neutral good, human Athar null; see Morte’s Planar Parade). While many Defiers become bitter, Terrance remains compassionate, pointing wayward souls
Doomguard holds leverage in many interfactional negotiations. The Doomguard bears a long, bitter, mutual enmity toward the Harmonium, and the Fraternity of Order rejects the Doomguard’s philosophy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
battle, Meadowleaf calls off the attack. The dryad is too bitter and angry to apologize for any errors in judgment on her part. Reminding her of the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
masks made of animal hide, to protect themselves from the bitter cold. Although they originally descended from humans who were predominantly blue-eyed and fair-haired, the Reghed tribes have
friends and peace with his enemies, and has led warriors he knew as babes to their deaths in battle. The strain of his long years of rule is etched on his weather-worn face. Jarund’s late son, Jarund
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, or the severed heads of enemy leaders — a particularly holy gift. Hobgoblins operating on their own will remain in their forts, content to deal with internal politics of rank and matters of defense
rule. The hobgoblins bring their own legal code down upon the vassals, and it is liable to be harsher than that to which the inhabitants were accustomed. Yet the host will also respect traditions of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
districts of the plane represent different aspects of law: precisely maintained fields, legalistic tribunals, and hordes of modrons compiling archives of every rule or regulation ever created. Some
manipulators that can inhabit the dreams of others. Tens of thousands of years ago, the quori fought a bitter war with the giants of Xen’drik. The giants ended the war by severing the connection between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
is as stormy as the skies of Yon, and I hurl boulders when I’m angry.”
Ideal. “Bitter End is a raving tyrant. I live in hope that one day we’ll be free of that hag.”
Bond. “I have sworn to
, and the power of the sun. She wears a sun mask and is one-half of an acrobatic duo called the Selenelion twins, alongside Gleam, her shy twin. Glister is content to remain Endelyn’s “guest” in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
mood is as stormy as the skies of Yon, and I hurl boulders when I’m angry.”
Ideal. “Bitter End is a raving tyrant. I live in hope that one day we’ll be free of that hag.”
Bond. “I have sworn to
, grace, and the power of the sun. She wears a sun mask and is one-half of an acrobatic duo called the Selenelion twins, alongside Gleam, her shy twin. Glister is content to remain Endelyn’s “guest” in