broken black diffusing conquest respected

Xardorok Sunblight

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Invisibility"}. Xardorok magically turns invisible until he attacks, he casts a spell, he uses his Enlarge, or his concentration is broken (as if

the Spine of the World. In the guise of Deep Duerra, the duergar god of conquest, the archdevil Asmodeus visited Xardorok and urged him to conquer Icewind Dale, beginning with Ten-Towns. Dark

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

and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds

Conjure Fey Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

defends itself from hostile creatures but otherwise takes no actions. If your concentration is broken, the fey creature doesn't disappear. Instead, you lose control of the fey creature, it becomes

1/2 Ape, Black Bear, Crocodile, Giant Goat, Giant Sea Horse, Giant Wasp, Reef Shark, Satyr,Warhorse 1 Brown Bear, Dire Wolf, Dryad, Giant Eagle, Giant Hyena, Giant Octopus, Giant Spider, Giant

Gulthias Staff

Magic Items Curse of Strahd

Made from the branch of a Gulthias tree (see the blights entry in the Monster Manual), a Gulthias staff is a spongy, black length of wood. Its evil makes beasts visibly uncomfortable while within 30

feet of it. The staff has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 of its expended charges daily at dusk. If the staff is broken or burned to ashes, its wood releases a terrible, inhuman scream that can be

Tarul Var

Monsters Tales from the Yawning Portal

Focused Conjuration. While Var is concentration on a conjuration spell, his concentration can't be broken as a result of taking damage. Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Var fails a saving throw, he

*, mirror image, scorching ray 3rd level (3 slots): counterspell, dispel magic, fireball 4th level (3 slots): dimension door*, Evard's black tentacles* 5th level (3 slots): cloudkill*, scrying 6th level

Polymorph Blade

Magic Items Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

Form 1 Tyrannosaurus Rex 2 Giant Ape 3 Elephant 4 Giant scorpion 5 Rhinoceros 6 Polar bear 7 Giant toad 8 Giant eagle 9 Black bear 10

you. Until the curse is broken with a remove curse spell or similar magic, you are unwilling to part with the weapon. Whenever you attack a creature with this weapon and roll a 1 on the attack roll

Ogrémoch

Monsters Princes of the Apocalypse

Lair Ogrémoch is normally found in the depths of elemental earth, choosing caverns with black crystals and jagged rock spikes to serve as his throne room. He can enter the Material Plane

his dominion over the rock and stone around him to take lair actions on the Elemental Plane of Earth, or in any elemental earth node (including the Black Geode, described in chapter 5). On initiative

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

. Vladimir wields a weapon, +2; +2 greatsword with a hilt sculpted to resemble silver dragon wings and a pommel shaped like a silver dragon's head clutching a black opal between its teeth Turn Immunity

Dragon. Broken though the order may be, my allegiance never dies.” Flaw. “Destroying Strahd would end the vampire's torment, and that is something I will never allow.”PoisonNecrotic, Psychic

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

friend. In spite of the added discomfort, the dwarf’s long, pointed, often-broken nose and gray-streaked though still-fiery red beard came as a welcome sight to Drizzt. “Knew I’d find

common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male

Guild Keyrune

Magic Items Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

it is an artificial human. Dimir Keyrune (Very Rare). This keyrune, carved from black stone accented with steel, resembles a stylized horror. On command, it transforms into an intellect devourer that

, and reverts to its keyrune form. Golgari Keyrune (Very Rare). Made from deep green jade with black veins, this keyrune has an insectile shape. It can transform into a giant scorpion for up to 6 hours

Ephixis, Bow of Nylea

Magic Items Mythic Odysseys of Theros

winter solstice. The spring arrow must be planted at the base of a Black Oak of Asphodel on the spring equinox. The summer arrow must be broken by a sea giant on the summer solstice. Then the autumn

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

A Broad Spectrum

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

A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little

over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds. Human skin shades range from nearly black to very pale, and hair colors from black to blond (curly, kinky, or straight); males might sport facial

A Broad Spectrum

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

A Broad Spectrum With their penchant for migration and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little

over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds. Human skin shades range from nearly black to very pale, and hair colors from black to blond (curly, kinky, or straight); males might sport facial

Paladin Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement. A dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches

for the lesser of two evils, and sometimes the heat of emotion causes a paladin to transgress his or her oath. A paladin who has broken a vow typically seeks absolution from a cleric who shares his or

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

sightings. Able Scavengers Kobolds are adept at identifying broken, misplaced, discarded, or leftover crafted items from other creatures that can still be put to use. They prefer to scavenge objects that

retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing

Q20. South Alcove

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

Q20. South Alcove A red velvet curtain hangs in front of an alcove in the southeast corner of this hall. It ripples ever so slightly. One of the narrow windows in the back of the alcove has a broken

glass pane through which a slight breeze passes, causing the curtain to move. When the characters look behind the curtain, read: A black cloth covers something atop a white marble pedestal. Beneath

Nobles of Borca

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

Nuikin accomplishments. Ocrotire. The Ocrotires descend from respected admirals and seafaring explorers (despite Borca’s lack of a coast). Their estate features a vast oceanarium featuring thousands

of bizarre sea creatures and a complete megalodon skeleton. Olzanik. This family of metalworkers obsesses over war. To them, every success is a conquest, but no Olzanik has ever seen battle in

Quick NPCs

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

remembering the no-nonsense blacksmith with the tattoo of the black rose on his right shoulder or the badly dressed bard with the broken nose.

Rigus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

respected among them is the death knight Nagaro, a former paladin from the world of Krynn who severed her oath in her pursuit of conquest. While the strategies of other Undead generals in her company have

are expected to comply with orders from commanding officers, who don’t tolerate disobedience lightly. With time and dedication, ambitious cadets can graduate to respected positions. Accomplished

Gifts from Sir Tristan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things

greedy, Sir Tristan reminds them that they’re old friends. Once the deal is struck, Sir Tristan might have a surprise for the group. If the characters negotiated a fair deal and respected their

healing. Finally, he has two weapons — a wand of magic missiles and this greatsword: Winter’s Dark Bite. This greatsword is made of an unknown black metal. In most cases, it works as a +1 greatsword

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

, settlements and settlers must contend with these aggressive humanoids, whose thirst for conquest is never satisfied. They break before our shields, They fall beneath our blades; Their home is ours to

, they take exceptional care of their weapons, armor, and personal possessions. They favor the bold colors associated with their tribes, and trim their often-elaborate uniforms with blood-red piping and leather dyed black.

Approaching the Cabin

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

Approaching the Cabin Perched on the edge of a snowy ridge above a gorge is a black lodge on wooden stilts. Whatever path might have led to this ramshackle retreat lies buried under snow. Icy steps

climb to a snow-covered walkway that clings to the south side of the structure. The building’s slumped posture and sagging, snow-covered roof, coupled with the broken windows and loose, flapping

Temple of Black Earth

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

Temple of Black Earth When the elemental prophets were drawn to Tyar-Besil, the servants of elemental earth took control of the northeast quarter of the dwarven ruins. Long ago, this area served as

to attack the dwarves of the Sumber Hills, and the stronghold was finally abandoned. The gates of Tyar-Besil lie in ruin now, broken not by the siege engines of enemies but instead by the tremors

Half-Orc Deities

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

brutal and cruel gods, dominated by their father and chieftain, Gruumsh One-Eye. This god of conquest, strength, and survival is the hated rival of the elven deity Corellon Larethian. It is said that

Master in the pantheon, revered by those who believe in the wisdom of attacking with overwhelming numbers. Black and White The two most sinister members of the orc pantheon lie at opposite ends of the

V2: Godshead Crossing

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

out. The first is a granite head the size of a wagon on the ground, gazing skyward. The second is the remains of a farmer’s market clustered near the stone head, now only broken beams and crumbling

ash. Finally, clusters of flame-colored flowers grow through the ashes here and there, particularly near the stone head. The head, broken from the colossal statue at area V3, depicts Ozzadraz the

11. Chwinga Wagon

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

11. Chwinga Wagon An overturned wagon lies on the street ahead. Rotting flower petals litter the ground around it, and bees nest in its broken wheels. A freshly cut garland of jungle flowers hangs

did before but does no longer. Omu will rise again, and Napaka shall reclaim all that is hers by right of conquest.” Using the tablet, the characters can translate any message written in Old Omuan. The

Nonplayer Characters

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

example, your players will have no trouble remembering the no-nonsense blacksmith with the tattoo of the black rose on her right shoulder or the badly dressed musician with the broken nose. NPCs in your

10. Queen's Parlor

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

strands are without lanterns. Furnishings. Strewn about the room are the trappings of a parlor: shattered crystal dishware, broken ornaments, divans, footstools, end tables, and lanterns torn from

the rafters. All the objects are carved with web patterns or shaped in the likeness of spiders. Floor. The black marble floor has silver, web-like veins running through it. The entire room is dimly lit by the lanterns. A spider lantern’s light goes out if it’s removed from this room.

Running This Chapter

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

who tells them much about the ruined city and the broken dragonlance they discovered beneath Castle Kalaman. Once the characters enter the City of Lost Names, they find it patrolled by Dragon Army

forces. After exploring the city and learning of the army’s goals, the party’s quest leads the characters to the Threshold of the Heavens, where the black-robed wizard Lohezet and Belephaion, cleric of Takhisis, seek to restore the magic of the city and raise it into the air once more.

21. Abandoned Barracks

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

the “Lighting and Plumbing” sidebar). 21a. Training Area These rooms were set aside for cultists to spar and hone their martial skills. North Room. A woven black mat covers the floor of this room, and

, broken dishware, and rusty weapons lie scattered about. Bathroom. This chamber has three sinks, a toilet, and a bathtub, crafted from polished stone with rusty iron fixtures, all in working order.

Indentured Spirit

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

means existing as an indentured spirit for years or even millennia. An indentured spirit is an incorporeal being draped in ghostly black robes and a hood that hides whatever face it might have. Chains

willingly undergone by the heads of the oldest and most respected families of the Orzhov oligarchy, resulting in pampered spirits that think they can spend the rest of eternity enjoying the spoils of their

Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

dragon turtles, have draconic blood. However, true dragons fall into the two broad categories of chromatic and metallic dragons. The black, blue, green, red, and white dragons are selfish, evil, and feared

by all. The brass, bronze, copper, gold, and silver dragons are noble, good, and highly respected by the wise. Though their goals and ideals vary tremendously, all true dragons covet wealth, hoarding

Arrival

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

boxed text aloud: The canyon’s rocky walls rise to a height of eighty feet. At the end of the canyon, a twenty-foot-high wall of black stone has a broken gate carved into it, with one stone door hanging

Negative Energy Flood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

Negative Energy Flood 5th-level necromancy Casting Time: 1 action Range: 60 feet Components: V, M (a broken bone and a square of black silk) Duration: Instantaneous You send ribbons of negative

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