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Moorbounder

Equipment

Beasts of burden are common throughout Xhorhas, and often horses and other riding animals are the best or only option. For those who require speed and have a little more coin to spend, the best

Shadar-kai Gloom Weaver

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Burden of Time. Beasts and Humanoids (except elves) have disadvantage on saving throws while within 10 feet of the shadar-kai. Fey Ancestry. The shadar-kai has advantage on saving throws against

only with vague omens they interpret as best they can. Fortress of Memories The shadar-kai who are most devoted to the Raven Queen serve her at the Fortress of Memories, her twisted castle in the

Dragonflesh Grafters

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

Dragonflesh Grafters The best way to identify one of these grafters is if you see someone running around chanting, “Look at me! I’m a dragon! I’m a draaaaaagon!” -Fizban Dragonflesh grafters

The Hunters' Role

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

The Hunters’ Role Once you know the form of Pharaoh Ankhtepot’s ka, determine how the characters become involved with the hunt for it. Events might make finding the soul to be in the characters’ best

characters die, Pharaoh Ankhtepot resurrects them (perhaps as reborn; see chapter 1). Their continued existence is contingent on searching for and finding his ka.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Hunters. The families of goblins that are skilled in the use of weapons but not privy to any other special knowledge have the second highest status in the tribe. Hunters are often the best wolf riders

; means “magic” in the Goblin tongue. Should ye happen upon goblins chanting “booyahg booyahg booyahg,” be warned! There might be a powerful sorcerer lurking in their midst

Celebrity Adventurer's Scion

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

parent’s shadow, and no one else will ever understand this burden. 2 I’ve seen enough of the adventuring life to have realistic expectations and empathy for my peers. 3 Living up to my

legacy will be difficult, but I’m going to do it. 4 I’m used to the very best in life, and that’s a hard habit to break. 5 My parent taught me a sense of duty. I strive to uphold it, even when

Golgari Creatures

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

Golgari warrens. These creatures, often associated with decay and rebirth, are prized by the guild. Giant bugs serve as beasts of burden, companions, steeds, and guardians. Among the largest of these

is the Deadbridge goliath beetle (equivalent to the triceratops in the Monster Manual). Piranha beetles (best represented as a swarm of insects, from the Monster Manual) burrow through the soft earth

Finding Iymrith

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

Finding Iymrith The storm giants bear the burden of finding the dragon so that the characters can focus on preparing themselves for the final showdown. Hekaton and Serissa know that blue dragons

a better chance of succeeding if the characters refrain from drinking their potions of giant size until after they have infiltrated the lair. It’s best if Hekaton (or Serissa) remains an NPC under

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

among my colleagues tell me that an informed multiverse is a safer multiverse. After all, why should we unhappy few endure the burden of protecting the multiverse from itself? I am also told that this

creatures that many folk consider risible at best and dangerous only in passing. Perhaps the truths contained herein shall dispel such ignorant notions. Any creature of power can upset the Balance and is

Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

franchise needs, and the knowledge that your business plans are always the best ones. Because the gods would never let you down, right? Name a more iconic profession. I’ll wait. — Omin Dran Have

Faith in Diversification Despite their supposed wisdom, many common clerics fail to grasp the simple concept of using the best tool for the job. To the devoted priest of Tempus, every problem is just

Chaos Incarnate

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

best serves the lord’s desires. Of course, keeping control of a layer involves fighting off other demons that are looking to expand their domains. From time to time, a layer changes hands or is

seemingly obliterated in a battle (perhaps to be reborn in another location). For this reason, imposing a sense of order on the relationship between the Abyss’s layers is a fool’s errand. All that can be

Keranos's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

and disdains the lazy and the foolish, who deserve whatever ill fortune befalls them. The god of storms is inscrutable at the best of times; thus, it can be difficult to discern why you’ve earned his

idea why Keranos grants you visions, and the burden weighs heavily on your soul. Devotion to Keranos Just as the storm is unpredictable and often dangerous, so is service to the lord of storms

Kruphix's Champions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

important to me than what he stands for. (Any) 2 Balance. Too much power in any one place is a threat to us all. (Lawful) 3 Selflessness. I accept the burden of knowledge so that others don’t

have to. (Good) 4 Knowledge. I seek out dangerous secrets so that I can know the nature of reality. (Neutral) 5 Power. The best thing about knowing a secret is getting to use it against

Reya Mantlemorn

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

Gate, and she can’t reach Vanthampur Villa in the heavily guarded Upper City without help. She does her best to aid the party, as long as the characters’ actions and decisions lead her closer to

. But if running her becomes too much of a burden for you, see if one of the players wants to run Reya as a secondary character. You can provide the consenting player with a copy of the veteran stat block in the Monster Manual.

Horror Gameplay

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

spend combat actions doing things that are fundamentally creepy, like chanting to sinister gods or regurgitating their last meal. Use another creature as the opening act for the true threat. A

game session, talk with the group about the best way to move forward in a way everyone can enjoy. Work to create a supportive environment where players can admit to being uncomfortable without fearing

Factions in the North

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

the North. Its members crave wealth and personal power, though the public face of the organization appears much more benign, offering the best mercenaries money can buy. Adventurers allied with the

1487 DR, the Year of the Rune Lords Triumphant 1488 DR, the Year of Dwarvenkind Reborn 1489 DR, the Year of the Warrior Princess 1490 DR, the Year of the Star Walker’s Return 1491 DR, the

Uthgardt Lands

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

as nomads. Though the Red Tigers are less than comfortable with the present situation, they consider Beorunna’s Well their holy site, so they make the best of things. Bands of Red Tiger tribespeople

the newly reborn Blue Bear tribe might well be Tree Ghost Uthgardt who are following a call from a revived Blue Bear totem. Great Worm. The Frost Hills, a small southern spike of the Spine of the

Shadar-kai

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

followers, however; their efforts are rewarded only with vague omens they interpret as best they can. Fortress of Memories The shadar-kai who are most devoted to the Raven Queen serve her at the Fortress

Common, Elvish Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4 Burden of Time. Beasts and Humanoids (except elves) have disadvantage on saving throws while within 10 feet of the shadar-kai. Fey Ancestry

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

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

demonstrate a particular talent for some facet of combat or subterfuge, the hobgoblins might separate them into squads that employ those skills to best effect (see the “Bugbear Special Forces” sidebar

center of the army, dragging along the equipment of war while surrounded by its users. If slaves have yet to be acquired, goblins and beasts of burden perform this function. Conquest and Occupation

Dungeon Locations

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

leading to this room hears a half dozen humanoid voices chanting in Infernal. Characters who listen to the chants and understand that language can discern praise heaped upon the archdevil Zariel for

the Nine Hells adorn the walls. The spined fiend is a barbed devil named Odious. Sent by Zariel to serve Duke Vanthampur, the devil answers only to those two. The chanting figures are four lawful

Outer City Gazetteer

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

Outer City Gazetteer Dreams both flourish and die in the Outer City, which many say holds the best and worst of Baldur’s Gate. The following are some of the best known and most infamous Outer City

As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside the city walls, the Outer City overflows with stables and hostlers, ranging from muddy pens to barns nicer than most inns. Of these, the

Outer City Gazetteer

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

Outer City Gazetteer Dreams both flourish and die in the Outer City, which many say holds the best and worst of Baldur’s Gate. The following are some of the best known and most infamous Outer City

valuable magic potions, and eagerly encourages his shoppers to investigate — and then return to tell him the story. Garynmor Stables and Menagerie As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside

Goblins

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

often the best wolf riders and know the most about the territory farthest from the tribe’s lair. These individuals hunt game in peaceful times, and in combat they serve as scouts, foot soldiers, and

effect. “Booyahg” means “magic” in the Goblin tongue. Should ye happen upon goblins chanting “booyahg booyahg booyahg,” be warned! There might be a powerful sorcerer lurking in their midst. — Elminster

Areas of Kolat Towers

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

apprentice wizards (see appendix B) stand outside the circle, chanting an incantation. A barlgura is slumped motionless within the circle. The three wizards here are Manshoon’s apprentices — Ered

that the three are reciting has quelled the barlgura and rendered it unconscious. If any of them stop chanting, the demon awakes and becomes enraged, though it remains bound within the circle. Whenever

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

allowed them to be reborn. While the Sundering saw the other gods of the Forgotten Realms withdraw their direct influence from the world, the Dead Three remained behind in mortal form as quasi-divine

best a tedious distraction. He is happiest when surrounded by his tomes of lore and the undead he has called forth to do his bidding. Those who follow Myrkul are either wizards or those who seek to

Vault Locations

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

Passphrase. Casivus tells the characters the passphrase to open the locked door inside the chamber northeast of here (area V16). The passphrase is “buried is best.” Casivus has no wish to leave this shrine or

otherwise empty room. The door to this stairwell is locked with an Arcane Lock spell. Teremini, Akaazi, and Casivus know the door’s passphrase (“buried is best”). As an action, a character can try to

Neverdeath Catacomb Locations

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

victim. For his future attempts, Jerot has chosen townspeople from Neverwinter whom he believes have particularly meaningful secrets. Their secrets are the cultists’ best offerings to Vecna. A character

at the opposite end. C26: Sacrifice Gallery This enormous room features raised galleries at the east and west ends. Six chanting figures ring the east gallery, their hands raised toward a spherical

Locations E - H

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

likely to burden him or the Zoar family. Examples of what he might provide include a meeting with one or more members of the Council of Elders, an arranged meeting with a Lords’ Alliance

belligerently protective treants. Thus, it is best “forgotten.” An immortal druid named Pheszeltan dwells deep in the woods and is willing to offer advice to those with the skill to reach him. Fork

Chromatic Dragons

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

these creatures, humanoids are animals, fit to serve as prey or beasts of burden, and wholly unworthy of respect. Dangerous Lairs. A dragon’s lair serves as the seat of its power and a vault for its

Vengeful. White dragons lack the cunning and tactics of most other dragons. However, their bestial nature makes them the best hunters among all dragonkind, singularly focused on surviving and slaughtering

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