break before drow called respected

Umbragen Shadow-Walker

Monsters Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At Will: Dancing Lights, Darkness, Minor IllusionUmbragen drow are the descendants of drow who fled the giants and found refuge

underground. For countless generations, they have lived in the lightless caverns of Khyber. There, they tapped into a mysterious magical shadow they called the Umbra. Though some have emerged to haunt the

Duke Zalto

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

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

. Beneath the Ice Spires lies an ancient fire giant forge called Ironslag. Unfortunately for Zalto, Ironslag's forges aren't hot enough to repair the colossus. The duke, undaunted, plans to steal Maegera, the

School of Abjuration Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

, however, that ending harmful effects, protecting the weak, and banishing evil influences is anything but a philosophical void. It is a proud and respected vocation. Called abjurers, members of this

Windvane

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

air node, you can perform a ritual called the Song of the Four Winds, using Windvane to create a devastation orb of air (see the devastation orb description for the time and cost of the ritual). Once

you perform the ritual, Windvane can’t be used to perform the ritual again until the next dawn. Flaw. Windvane makes its wielder mercurial and unreliable. While attuned to the weapon, you gain the following flaw: “I break my vows and plans. Duty and honor mean nothing to me.”

K'thriss Drow'b

Monsters Acquisitions Incorporated

","rollAction":"Sickle","rollDamageType":"slashing"} slashing damage.The drow warlock K'thriss Drow'b cuts a dashing figure as the worldly representative of the Ur — a ravenous, inscrutable, and

and purpose in the structures of so-called “reality.” Still, all things considered, he is most often polite and affable. Because after a long adventuring career, he understands that he can't afford

Tlincalli

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Tlincallis, also called scorpion folk, are chitin-covered creatures with a humanlike upper body

eggs are protected by hard shells coated in paralytic poison similar to that produced by their stingers. This poison leaves most would-be predators that dare to break an egg defenseless when the

Ironfang

Magic Items Princes of the Apocalypse

inside an earth node, you can perform a ritual called the Rumbling, using Ironfang to create a devastation orb of earth (see the devastation orb description for the time and cost of the ritual). Once you

perform the ritual, Ironfang can’t be used to perform the ritual again until the next dawn. Flaw. Ironfang heightens its wielder’s destructive nature. While attuned to the weapon, you gain the following flaw: “I like to break things and cause ruin.”

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

(Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal) Subrace Ancient divides among the elven people resulted in three main subraces: high elves, wood elves, and dark elves, who are commonly called drow. Choose one of

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

Tomb Tapper

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

free to catch the weapon.The Netherese arcanists who created these creatures called them “thaluud,” which means “faceless.” Wrought from the fusion of magic and elemental earth, each of these sexless

their enemies, most notably the magic-devouring, funnel-shaped creatures known as phaerimm. Other creatures targeted by the thaluud include mind flayers, derro, drow, and duergar. Tomb tappers

Elder Brain

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

of another creature’s turn. The elder brain regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn. Break Concentration. The elder brain targets one creature within 120 feet of it with which

it has a psychic link. The elder brain breaks the creature’s concentration on a spell it has cast. The creature also takes 2 (1d4);{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Break

Baphomet Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

, the Horned King and the Prince of Beasts. He rules over minotaur;minotaurs and others with savage hearts. He is worshiped by those who want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial

. Although filled with bestial bloodlust, there lies within a cruel and cunning intellect devoted to subverting all of civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He sometimes

Barbarian Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

the latest challenger to her authority over their tribe, ready to break his neck with her bare hands as she did to the last six rivals. Frothing at the mouth, a dwarf slams his helmet into the face

of his drow foe, then turns to drive his armored elbow into the gut of another. These barbarians, different as they might be, are defined by their rage: unbridled, unquenchable, and unthinking fury

Rak Tulkhesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

their lives to build a prison of celestial light: a silver flame that bound the overlords in Khyber once more. These bonds have held for countless generations, but the overlords still yearn to break free

can't die permanently. Upon its death, it reforms elsewhere in the multiverse and becomes active again at a time set by the DM. Rak Tulkhesh Called the Rage of War, Rak Tulkhesh is the incarnation of

Baphomet

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

want to break the confines of civility and unleash their bestial natures, for Baphomet envisions a world without restraint, where creatures live out their most bloodthirsty desires. Cults devoted to

civilization. Baphomet wields a great glaive called Heartcleaver. He also charges his enemies and gores them with his horns, trampling his foes into the earth and rending them with his teeth like a

Demogorgon

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

long to delirium. As a result, all followers of the Prince of Demons break with reality sooner or later.Demogorgon’s Lair Demogorgon makes his lair in a palace called Abysm, found on a layer

Miirym

Monsters Candlekeep Mysteries

unable to break the enchantment that bound her. Time passed and so did Miirym, whose corpse has long since crumbled into dust. Unfortunately for Miirym, the enchantment remains in effect on her spirit

the books and scrolls kept in her subterranean domain. The Sentinel Wyrm can be summoned by the Keeper of Tomes and called upon to defend Candlekeep from invaders who would plunder or destroy it. In her

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

groups called flocks. A flock is led by the oldest and most experienced kenku with the widest store of knowledge to draw on, often called Master. Although kenku can’t create new things, they have

. Others strike out on their own in search of the secrets of flight, to master magic, or to uncover the secret of their curse and find a method to break it. Kenku adventurers, despite their relative

Scion of Stronmaus

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

, each scion is enclosed in stasis inside a powerful Elemental called a cradle. The cradle protects the slumbering scion and follows its subconscious wishes, including driving off intruders. But if the

an action to break away the ice. A creature hindered by ice has its speed reduced to 0. Lightning Bolts. Bolts of lightning strike down. Each creature in the cylinder must succeed on DC 25 Dexterity

Graz'zt

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

provoked. He wields the greatsword Angdrelve, also called Wave of Sorrow, whose wavy, razor-edged blade drips acid at his command.Graz’zt’s Lair Graz’zt’s principal lair is his

: Agitated Beasts. Wild beasts within 6 miles of the lair break into frequent conflicts and coupling, mirroring the behavior that occurs during their mating seasons. Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of

Azorius Functionary

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

modeled my career after a highly respected lawmage or arrester, but I fear that my role model might be involved in something illegal. Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I’m

see me slip up and break the law. 5 A lesser Gruul chieftain seems to think I could be useful. 6 The black sheep of my family is putting their maniacal genius to use in the Izzet. 7

Drow Crew

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

questioned. If the drow don’t get the answers they want, they attack. Any nearby drow who hear a fight break out will investigate and team up to repel boarders.

Drow Crew The magic that conceals the true appearance of drow aboard Jarlaxle’s ships doesn’t extend to the Scarlet Marpenoth. Characters who encounter drow while sneaking around the submarine are

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

martyrs’ remains until the martyrs are called back to life to oppose a world-changing foe. 2 Gather the lost shards of a dead god’s petrified body, and reunite them on the altar in the

entrance to a slumbering titan’s tomb for any sign the titan might awaken, and repel the forces that seek to break the tomb’s seal. A Medusa’s Lair A medusa’s lair is

7. Halls of Selvetarm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

7. Halls of Selvetarm The lesser deity Selvetarm serves Lolth. Also known as the Spider That Waits, Selvetarm is worshiped and feared by drow for his battle prowess and blood lust. These rooms are

cobblestones at first glance. The floor is difficult terrain, as the skulls shift and break apart underfoot. 7b. Hall of the Spider That Waits Ceiling Sculpture. This chamber has a vaulted ceiling 40

Fight!

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

fighters while others keep their distance or even try to break up the brawl. Any violent conflict draws the attention of the drow guards, who initially order any prisoners to stand down from a fight

Fight! Most of the other prisoners aren’t looking for trouble, and even killers such as Buppido are careful to bide their time. Still, both Derendil and Ront have quick tempers, and Sarith the drow

What Dwells Here?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

drow occupy the caves around an elegant fortress called Spiderwatch Keep — a staging ground for House Freth’s goal of conquering all of Undermountain. Hostilities between the drow and the minotaurs

What Dwells Here? This level is a battleground between drow of House Freth and a tribe of minotaurs. The minotaurs hold sway over a maze of tunnels riddled with magical effects and traps, while the

Drow Crews

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Drow Crews Icingdeath and Twinkle each have a crew of forty neutral drow sailors. Drow have a reputation as evil, subterranean slavers and are not generally trusted by humanoids living on the surface

). The sailors are focused on the task of sailing the ship and engage with the characters as little as possible. While the characters are aboard, the drow spend most of their time working on the decks

Starting the Adventure

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

following information: The Goldwarren is Anisa’s famous gold mine. It’s run by a group called the Aurum Guild. At least seven miners are trapped in the mine. Prince Simbon, the son of Anisa’s king, is not

widely respected in the empire. Prince Kirina comes from the neighboring city of Niba. He’s a charismatic figure who’s well-liked by the Aurum Guild. Feel free to supplement this information with any

Silken Path Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

halfling 2 1d4 darkmantles 3 1d4 drow and 1d4 quaggoth slaves 4–8 2d4 giant spiders 9 1 mimic 10 1 spectator 11–12 Web break Cocooned Halfling The characters find a still-living lightfoot halfling

and attack the party. Drow and Quaggoth Slaves These hateful drow and their murderous quaggoth slaves are navigating the Silken Paths on their way through the Underdark. If Derendil is with the party

Welcome to Strixhaven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

enlightenment and learning, and both its graduates and its delegates are typically welcomed and respected wherever they go. Founded seven centuries ago by five ancient dragons, Strixhaven is the premier

bask in the adoration of cheering crowds! Colleges of Strixhaven College Description Lorehold Explores the past and preserves its lessons for future generations. Also called the College of

Narbondellyn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Narbondellyn The estates of the various drow houses are clustered beneath the plateau of Qu’ellarz’orl in an area called Narbondellyn, allowing the superiors of those drow to literally look down upon

them. Largely untouched during Demogorgon’s rampage, the so-called “Broad Streets” district remains the bright center of Menzoberranzan, as the lesser houses vie to outdo each other in shows of

Nova Vaasa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Nova Vaasa Darklord: Myar Hiregaard Hallmarks: Nomadic riders, transformation An unparalleled warrior, Myar Hiregaard united the nomadic tribes of the vast plains of Nova Vaasa. But, while respected

fairness, but when her bloodlust is piqued, she transforms into the raging knight called Malkan and sows discord across the plains.

Bregan D'aerthe

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Bregan D’aerthe If one or more characters are drow, Jarlaxle Baenre has his lieutenants, three drow gunslingers, shadow these potential new recruits while keeping a safe distance. Fel’rekt Lafeen and

. Characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 18 or higher see fleeting glimpses of the drow spies over a period of several days and can, with a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check

Xen'drik

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

deadly enemies to any who would attempt to steal or debase the history of Xen’drik. Most drow of Xen’drik worship a fierce scorpion-god called Vulkoor. Some theologians of the Sovereign Host and the

well, and the Church of the Silver Flame is interested in supporting further expeditions there. Obsidian City. The Obsidian City is a ruined giant city now inhabited by a group of drow called the

Crews

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

for an artifact called the Stone of Golorr, which leads to a place called the Vault of Dragons.” (For security, the captains aren’t kept informed as to the mission’s progress.) “Zord has drow spies in

own captain: a Bregan D’aerthe drow mage disguised as a slender, well-dressed human. These captains know of Jarlaxle’s plans. They communicate with each other and with Jarlaxle by way of sending spells

Chapter 8: Forge of the Fire Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Chapter 8: Forge of the Fire Giants Zalto’s followers are spread throughout the North, searching for pieces of an adamantine colossus called the Vonindod. The fire giant duke has also struck an

alliance with the drow of House Xorlarrin: he promises to help them destroy their enemies if the drow help him steal Maegera, the fire primordial trapped within the underground dwarven city of Gauntlgrym

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