broad brown diffusing clinging refuge

Earth Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

genasi always have bits of dust falling from their bodies and mud clinging to their clothes, never getting clean no matter how often they bathe. Others are as shiny and polished as gemstones, with skin

tones of deep brown or black, eyes sparkling like agates. Earth genasi can also have smooth metallic flesh, dull iron skin spotted with rust, a pebbled and rough hide, or even a coating of tiny embedded crystals. The most arresting have fissures in their flesh, from which faint light shines.

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds. A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration

members, can be used as inspiration no matter which world your human is in. Calishite Shorter and slighter in build than most other humans, Calishites have dusky brown skin, hair, and eyes. They&rsquo

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can weigh as much as a

human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most

Gnome Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. Gnomes average slightly over 3 feet tall and weigh 40 to 45 pounds. Their tan or brown faces are usually adorned with broad smiles (beneath their prodigious noses), and their bright eyes shine with

Skinny and flaxen-haired, his skin walnut brown and his eyes a startling turquoise, Burgell stood half as tall as Aeron and had to climb up on a stool to look out the peephole. Like most

Tiefling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red

three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that

Short and Stout

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Short and Stout Bold and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can

weigh as much as a human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged

Short and Stout

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

Short and Stout Bold and hardy, dwarves are known as skilled warriors, miners, and workers of stone and metal. Though they stand well under 5 feet tall, dwarves are so broad and compact that they can

weigh as much as a human standing nearly two feet taller. Their courage and endurance are also easily a match for any of the larger folk. Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged

Feral Tiefling

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red

three broad categories. Tieflings born into another culture typically have names reflective of that culture. Some have names derived from the Infernal language, passed down through generations, that

Physical Variations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Tongue Color 1 Black 2 Blue 3 Orange 4 Pale 5–6 Red Yuan-ti Eye Color d6 Eye Color 1 Blue 2 Brown 3 Green 4 Red 5 Tan 6 Yellow Yuan-ti Snake Head Shape d20 Snake Head Shape 1–5 Broad and

d20 Snake Body Shape 1–5 Thick 6–15 Normal 16–20 Sleek Yuan-ti Humanoid Skin Color d20 Humanoid Skin Color 1–4 Dark brown 5 Green-brown 6–9 Light brown 10–15 Medium brown 16 Pale brown 17–18

Vibrant Expression

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

brown faces are usually adorned with broad smiles (beneath their prodigious noses), and their bright eyes shine with excitement. Their fair hair has a tendency to stick out in every direction, as if

Earth Genasi

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

earth genasi always have bits of dust falling from their bodies and mud clinging to their clothes, never getting clean no matter how often they bathe. Others are as shiny and polished as gemstones

, with skin tones of deep brown or black, eyes sparkling like agates. Earth genasi can also have smooth metallic flesh, dull iron skin spotted with rust, a pebbled and rough hide, or even a coating of tiny

Vibrant Expression

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

Vibrant Expression A gnome’s energy and enthusiasm for living shines through every inch of his or her tiny body. Gnomes average slightly over 3 feet tall and weigh 40 to 45 pounds. Their tan or brown

faces are usually adorned with broad smiles (beneath their prodigious noses), and their bright eyes shine with excitement. Their fair hair has a tendency to stick out in every direction, as if

Ice Hunters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Ice Hunters The Ice Hunters are nomads that have lived in the North far longer than any other humans. Short, dark-haired, broad-faced, and with light brown skin, they cling stolidly to their culture

3. Sunken Paradise

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

3. Sunken Paradise This cavern has a peaked roof 30 feet high and features a broad crevasse 300 feet deep. A rocky ledge surrounds the crevasse. After descending 200 feet, the crevasse breaks through

wildlife, including bats, fish, and non-biting insects. For characters who reach it safely, the cavern provides a secure, idyllic refuge from the perils of Undermountain.

Ice Hunters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Ice Hunters The Ice Hunters are nomads that have lived in the North far longer than any other humans. Short, dark-haired, broad-faced, and with light brown skin, they cling stolidly to their culture

Boros Legion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Boros Legion AARON MILLER A brown-bearded, broad-chested man clad in massive-shouldered plate armor led a battalion of soldiers, the symbol of the Boros Legion emblazoned on white cloth draped over

9. Quarters of the Kraken Priests

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising

discovering they were both intended for execution and summary transformation into undead warriors in the dreaded Thayan army. On their way out of Thay, they were forced to take refuge on a broken-down

fin that protrudes from the middle of her back. Whymsee is a shorter woman with broad shoulders. Her legs have been replaced with tentacles, and her upper torso is covered in some kind of tough

Mine Locations

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

translucent gemstones that come in different colors, including pale green, blue, pink, red, brown, and black. Mining Discoveries d100 Discovery 01–80 Nothing 81–95 Pebble-sized tourmaline

kobolds (see appendix C) that are clinging to the underside of the walkway. These kobolds, named Scorp and Thwip, are using saws to weaken the wooden struts so that the walkway will collapse if a creature

Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

riders toward the fires raging in Precinct Three. Soldiers on the ground will put out the flames, while it’s her job to deal with their source: the dragon she can just make out, clinging to the spire of

. The important precincts and neighborhoods of the district are described in broad overview, allowing you, as DM, plenty of leeway for developing the specifics of places and NPCs. Chapter 4 is all about

Donigarten

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

, whose northern and western shores hold broad stretches of slave-tended fungi fields that feed much of Menzoberranzan. The dark, cold waters of the lake have a sinister reputation, dating back to days when

took refuge here. The characters find them hiding in the fields or a nearby building. The slaves can provide the characters with a detailed description of the attack, confirming that Demogorgon was

Island Theme

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Island Theme Each island encountered has a theme chosen or rolled on the Island Theme table. This theme defines the island’s story in one broad stroke. Once you have a theme, consult its section

Island Encounters d20 Encounter 1 2d8 baboons 2 1d4 brown bears 3 1 owlbear 4 2d6 giant toads 5 2d10 giant wasps 6 2d4 giant spiders 7 4d4 pixies or 4d4 sprites 8 1d4 blink dogs 9 1 pirate captain

Holrow Homestead

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

Ignis comes to her aid. Ignis is hostile toward anyone who causes Flauma’s distress. She’s too tall and broad to enter the greenhouse without squeezing, but she can attempt to grab or hit any creature

comes within 20 feet of them, they attack. Treasure. Two rare cacao trees stand in the north end of the greenhouse, near the shambling mounds. The trees have broad flat leaves and yellowish gourds that

Terrain Encounters

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

21 (6d6) fire damage on a failed save. Decrease the drow pursuit level by 1. Muck Pit The adventurers must wade through a broad, 3-foot-deep pit of slimy muck. The muck is difficult terrain and

of green slime 4–5 Patch of yellow mold 6 Patch of brown mold Steam Vent A hot steam vent erupts beneath a random party member, who must succeed on a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 7 (2d6) fire

Encounter Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

beneath the forest canopy. Growths of green, brown, and gray lichen cover the cave mouth, and a small stream flows deeper into the yawning darkness. The character who has the highest passive Wisdom

(use the death knight stat block). White Vines. If one or more characters enter this cave, the white vines clinging to the walls quiver as the purple flowers open wide and spread their sweet scent. Each

Climbing Kelvin's Cairn

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

zigzag their way up the mountain, clinging to narrow ledges and scaling icy cliffs. To pass all these obstacles, the party must make three successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) group checks. If a group

escaped immediate death at the hands of the yeti but, in her panic, fled up the mountain rather than down it. Unwilling to approach the yeti cave again too soon, Astrix took refuge here. The sight of the

The Glitterhame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

chamber from the north and disappears under a low stone overhang to the south, and larger passageways exit to the southeast and the northeast. Creatures. Four stirges are clinging to the chamber walls

opportune moment to attack intruders with surprise. The other moves east to the gate and opens it to release a brown bear, which attacks any non-troglodyte in the next round (roll initiative for the bear

Locations E - H

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

gates. Like the spokes of a wheel, broad, straight avenues lead from each gate to the Bell Market at the city’s center. The streets are clean and wide enough to accommodate large caravan vehicles

present to defend the town, the frost giant raiders force hundreds of townsfolk to take refuge in the mines. The giants pile boulders in front of the mine entrances to trap the townsfolk inside, then loot

Goldenfields Locations

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

accommodate broad stone parapets with buildings atop them. Each parapet features a 30-foot-tall stone pagoda topped by a weather vane. A wooden statue of Chauntea stands in the middle of each pagoda

, often humorous tales of heroes and monsters, as well as legends about the gods, Chauntea in particular. The tree allows children to climb it while it walks about cautiously with hosts of them clinging to

K84. Catacombs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

?” The woman rises, the shroud of webs clinging to her in a ghastly fashion. This vampire spawn is an old wife of Strahd’s. Once she realizes that the characters aren’t her husband, Sasha tears away

the coldest hell you can imagine. Every surface inside the crypt is covered with thick, brownish mold. A patch of brown mold (see “Dungeon Hazards” in chapter 5, “Adventure Environments,” of the Dungeon

Palace Garden Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Small humanoids to squeeze through. The wall encircling the garden is 40 feet high and is easily climbed due to the vegetation clinging to it. Concealed Inscription. Characters who search the gate for

just fine. He stomps his foot once to communicate “yes,” and twice for “no.” Bodger, a brown bear from a world of your choice, hopes to undo a curse put on him by a cruel river spirit who resented

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

flesh clinging to its bones. The room is otherwise empty. B53: Priests’ Quarters This lived-in room contains three bunk beds and a chest at the foot of each bed. On one bed lies an elf man in bright

. Treasure. The chest contains 40 gp and four small agates worth 20 gp each. B56: Temple This temple has fallen into disrepair. Ornate mosaics decorate its walls, and decrepit benches line its broad aisle

Exploring the Cemetery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Portal”) with a successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) check. G10. Meditation Chamber Read the following as the characters enter this area: This area is set with cushions and low stools of brown oak

characters enter this area: A shallow meditation pool fills this room, set off from a broad landing edged by a low wrought-iron railing. Wondrous frescoes along the walls depict souls gaining the blessings of

Monastery Locations

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

. Copper tubing in long coils leads from one kettle to the next. Several large wooden casks stand at the south end of the room, and shelves on the eastern wall hold scores of brown bottles sealed with

brown cowls or hoods sweeping into town and carrying them back to servitude in the mines. Strangely, the mine contains no valuable ores. Bruldenthar’s Tale. Bruldenthar confirms that earth cultists

Nangalore

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

the jungle: a hanging garden of exotic beauty. Water streams down the steps between two massive elephant carvings. Beyond them, a broad, flooded avenue runs arrow-straight for more than a hundred feet

top of the dome has been weakened by time and collapses under the weight of a creature weighing 200 pounds or more. Any creature standing on or clinging to the roof when it collapses falls, taking

Lair Locations

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

intruders. If the party defeats all the wolves, Shabblejaw retreats to area D12 and closes the secret door behind him. Ledge. The ledge bears five mats of brown, dead grasses where Shabblejaw and the winter

yawn four broad alcoves, each plugged with a block of ice entombing a frozen creature. “Worthless glass!” comes a voice like a splitting glacier. At the room’s center, a towering white dragon lets a

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