brutal both diffusing concerned real

Goblinoid Campaign Themes

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

interested in understanding the people of Khorvaire; if there’s any chance to negotiate a peace with Dhakaan, it would be with this clan. As far as the goblins are concerned, humans stole their lands

, pillaged their tombs, and enslaved their descendants. The Dhakaani aren’t evil, but they believe humanity to be brutal and cruel, people without muut or atcha. Faced with an adventurer wielding a magic

The Horror of Defeat

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

The Horror of Defeat A victory for the Cult of the Dragon is a real possibility in this adventure, and would be catastrophic for Faerûn. With Tiamat ascendant, the age of mortals comes to an end and

mortals her draconic subjects hunt, consume, and enslave. The glorious reign of dragons that Severin hoped to usher in and rule becomes a brutal world where evil dragons dominate all. This need not mean

The Horror of Defeat

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

The Horror of Defeat A victory for the Cult of the Dragon is a real possibility in this adventure, and would be catastrophic for Faerûn. With Tiamat ascendant, the age of mortals comes to an end and

mortals her draconic subjects hunt, consume, and enslave. The glorious reign of dragons that Severin hoped to usher in and rule becomes a brutal world where evil dragons dominate all. This need not mean

The Church of the Silver Flame

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

light, while templars defend them from evil. Eberron is a place where supernatural evil is a very real threat. Demons possess the innocent. Vampires lurk in the shadows. Aberrations can emerge from

Khyber at any time. Zealots may go too far in the pursuit of evil and priests may be more concerned with mundane power than faith. But the majority of those who follow the Silver Flame stay true to its

The Lantern Ghost Murders

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

brutal murders, fueling dread in the district. Jarme carries a lantern on all his grisly nocturnal harvests, and his horrible work has long been attributed to a faceless terror called “the Lantern

, but hasn’t connected the vague horrors of his sleep with the very real horror occurring in the shadowy, mist-drenched alleys of his home. Seven days ago, Jarme was captured by a nighttime patrol

Crimes and Punishment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

is concerned, elves see things the same way. Even if a murdered creature is brought back to life with magic, that doesn’t negate the crime any more than replacing stolen gold makes up for the original

and friends of a slain elf as the real victims of the murder. The survivors must carry on in life without a beloved parent, child, partner, sibling, or companion, and might feel that loss for centuries

Tyrants Campaign Themes

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

Tyrants Campaign Themes The primary theme of the Tyrants is mystery. In dealing with the Tyrants, there is always a question of what is real and what the true objective actually is. With the Tyrants

situation? Are they mainly working to gather secrets, and to use those secrets to manipulate others? Or are they most concerned with helping other changelings, who are often with the objects of fear

A Treasury of Dragons

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

knowledge… -Fizban In the real world, dragons are a staple of folklore and fantasy literature, resonating as symbols of power and wisdom—and sometimes greed—across countless cultures. In the many

dragons, but only secondarily a book about Dragons—that is, creatures with the Dragon type. Most of this book is concerned with the chromatic and metallic dragons described in the Monster Manual, as

The Order of the Gauntlet

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

stress—but what could be better than that, eh?” Ontharr Frume and Leosin Erlanthar, along with a handful of other concerned leaders and scholars along the Sword Coast, are in the early stages of

pendant around his neck, hidden below his flowing beard. Characters don’t need to join either faction, but there are advantages to doing so and no real drawbacks. Even if characters don’t agree to join, Frume and Erlanthar try to enlist their aid in tracking the cult’s shipments.

Reality Dawns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Alustriel and Tasha are concerned, since Kas is just as evil as Vecna. Because Kas took such pains to manipulate the characters into finding the Rod of Seven Parts, Alustriel realizes the awful truth and

sanctum ensure the wizards aren’t in real danger. They insist the characters chase after Kas immediately to prevent him from freeing Miska. Alustriel and Tasha promise to help the characters however they

Locations in Wisteria Vale

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

-eyed creature, and while the villagers trust Quill, they are still concerned about him. W4. Silks and Soles Silks and Soles is owned by Josephus Lovett (male human) and Henrietta Storm (nonbinary

real village. Three traveling merchants visit regularly. Each of these constructed commoners never stays longer than a day, and one appears only once every few weeks to break up the monotony of the

The Order of the Gauntlet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

stress — but what could be better than that, eh?” Ontharr Frume Ontharr Frume and Leosin Erlanthar, along with a handful of other concerned leaders and scholars along the Sword Coast, are in the

such a symbol on a pendant around his neck, hidden below his flowing beard. Characters don’t need to join either faction, but there are advantages to doing so and no real drawbacks. Even if characters don’t agree to join, Frume and Erlanthar try to enlist their aid in tracking the cult’s shipments.

Baldur's Gate

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

patriars. Sitting atop their hill, the patriars look down on the rest of Baldur’s Gate in every real sense, wielding their wealth and influence to push the Council of Four to protect their lifestyle

the Lower City, where stone, slate-roofed houses stand (sometimes unsteadily), and the folk who have long performed the real work of the city reside. Baldur’s Gate depends on trade, and that trade flows

Bardic Colleges

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

allies of the Harpers but remain neutral in most conflicts, dedicated to preserving knowledge above all else. The College of the Herald is less concerned with musical performance (although it contains

Moonstars performed many good deeds, but their methods were often more brutal and pragmatic than the Harpers’ lofty ideals allowed. When Khelben died, the Moonstars seemed to collapse, and for many years

Important Members

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Delour and has a knack for planning heists. Guild members consider him a brutal but fair leader. Some perceptive guild members—like Kathra Bitterwind—have noticed he’s become more reclusive recently

low-hanging fruit, with extortion, kidnapping, and murder for hire being more complex challenges the guild can take on as it grows in power. His only real fear is exposure; the bigger and more active

Event 1: Quarantined

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

following information: “When I first arrived at Candlekeep, the Avowed were concerned about a ‘singing malaise.’ A book merchant had been afflicted with it and was put in isolation after several Avowed began

character must make a DC 12 Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the character takes 9 (2d8) psychic damage and is frightened of the manifestation, believing it to be real. The manifested

The Cellar

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

. At a glance, the grubs’ appearance looks unnervingly similar to curdled milk being squeezed from a bladder. Treasure. The plate mail is banged up — the result of brutal clubbing and kicking — but

successful experiments with the philosopher’s stone, the truth is that the alchemist had them crafted to deceive a potential buyer into believing that the stone was real. The collection includes the

Stone Giants

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

. But even where boulder tossing is concerned, artistry is fundamental to the effort. A stone giant hurling a boulder isn’t only performing a feat of strength but is also striving to display consummate

quintessents are the most reclusive of their kind, lairing in remote and inhospitable sites surrounded by brutal winds and murderous weather (see chapter 3 for more information on these creatures

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

City began suffering brutal attacks by a silent murderer wearing an archaic, threadbare patriar’s cloak. Many have glimpsed this pale killer, but no one has ever been able to confront or follow the

friends make cruel sport of them until they can escape at daybreak. As yet, none of Nysene’s playthings have suffered any real harm, but her games grow ever bolder and more vicious, and it’s only a

Upper City Gazetteer

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

City began suffering brutal attacks by a silent murderer wearing an archaic, threadbare patriar’s cloak. Many have glimpsed this pale killer, but no one has ever been able to confront or follow the

friends make cruel sport of them until they can escape at daybreak. As yet, none of Nysene’s playthings have suffered any real harm, but her games grow ever bolder and more vicious, and it’s only a

Daelkyr

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

Silver Flame engaged in a long crusade to defend civilization from this brutal scourge, eventually all but eradicating lycanthropy from the Five Nations. The lycanthropes that survived hid in dark

of being watched—or realizing that something else is using your eyes. Belashyrra can force its victims to question whether what they perceive is real, or can fill their world with such terrors that

Tier 1 Locations

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

monsters fight characters wearing circlets. Their damaging actions deal Psychic damage rather than the type the creatures depicted would normally deal, but they are otherwise fully real as far as the

characters wearing circlets are concerned. The monsters can be damaged or destroyed by those characters’ actions. A character can’t pierce the illusion while wearing a circlet, but simply taking off the

Locations in Saltmarsh

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

witness to. His mood shifts to darkness as he witnesses a brutal murder on the docks of a squalid port, then lifts in pride as he watches a brave mariner leap into the sea and save a drowning child

netted him enough loot to open a business. The increased presence of law enforcement in Saltmarsh has him on edge, and he is concerned that his involvement in the heist will emerge. In the meantime, he

Outer City Gazetteer

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

visitors might bring with them. Few seek the church’s services on their own. Rather, most who come to dwell at the church either have a room rented for them by concerned family or receive a somewhat

unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and constantly keeps his ears open for rumors and opportunities

Outer City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

rented for them by concerned family or receive a somewhat mysterious — and usually unexpected — invitation from the institute’s superintendent, Mother Aramina, a lawful good female human priest

seeking just her spellcasting is subject to a frank and unflattering critique of their current coiffure. While Danthelon may never have been a real adventurer, he loves associating with them, and

Scions of Giants' Gods

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

day to day, ranging from pleasantly sunny to brutal hailstorms. If the scion dies, these effects end immediately. Fire Scion Kent Davis A scion of Surtur slumbering at the peak of a volcano causes

centered on that point must succeed on a DC 21 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (4d6) fire damage. When a volcanic eruption makes me concerned, not just for the fate of settlements and wildlife nearby

Lair Locations

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

haven’t been unnecessarily brutal in their treatment of other lizardfolk, he reaches this conclusion if any character makes a successful DC 10 Charisma (Persuasion) check. But if they have slain any

real sahuagin. Treasure. None of the lizardfolk here have valuables. The queen and the subchief carry the keys to the chests located in their quarters. 41. Thick Gate A wooden gate bars your way

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