call winter reflections

Gnoll Vampire

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

gnolls. Their noses can’t stand the scent of perfumes, and their ears can’t abide words spoken aloud in Celestial. They don’t cast reflections in mirrors unless they want to. Unlike

gnolls found an icy cleft on the edge of the Reghed Glacier and hid there for the winter. To keep their leader alive, the other gnolls allowed Tekeli-li to eat them one by one, yet his hunger would not

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

sense and remarkable resourcefulness. During a bountiful summer, they store away excess nuts, fruit, and berries. When winter arrives, they scatter everything they can spare to ensure the animals of the

. Material goods, especially precious gems and gold, have little appeal to them. What use are such things when winter lingers and food runs short? Natural Druids Firbolgs have a talent for druidic magic

The Ring of Winter

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

The Ring of Winter After reclaiming Svardborg, Jarl Storvald used rune magic to divine how best to find the Ring of Winter — what the frost giants call the Ice That Never Melts. The runes told

Zhentarim mage, Nilraun Dhaerlost. Nilraun was dragged before Storvald and came to realize that the frost giants were searching for the Ring of Winter. As the runes had foretold, Nilraun was also

Welcome to the Far North

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

. The people of Icewind Dale know Auril’s wrath when they feel it, and they have a name for the unending winter she has inflicted on them. They call it the Everlasting Rime. No one understands why the

became locked in a perpetual, dark winter without reprieve. Auril the Frostmaiden, the divine embodiment of winter’s fury, has withdrawn to this cold corner of the world to live among mortals

Worshiping Pharika

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

forgotten lore. Day of Affliction. During the first week of the eleventh month, Meletis observes Pharika’s winter festival, the Cheimazion. The sick and infirm sleep in the god’s temples during this

mortal realm. Selfishly, the medusas each kept secrets for themselves, using these as currency to bargain with mortals. Angered that her children would hoard any of her secrets, Pharika cursed them, so that they could never after behold their own reflections without risking death.

Octopus Attack

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

characters if they cross paths. If the characters make it to the upper deck, they must hail the sailors aboard the rowboat from Soul of Winter and wait for the boat to reach them. Movement Movement is

check, a character falls prone in the space where the climb began. Rescue Once the characters reach area 1 and call for help, the sailors in the rowboat try to rescue them. It takes 10 rounds for the

Berbalang

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

, they call forth the spirits of the dead and force them to divulge what they learned in life. Speakers of the Dead. Berbalangs prefer to speak only to dead things, and specifically only to the spirits

they call forth in the hope of learning secrets. They record their stories on the bones that once belonged to these creatures, thus preserving the information they gain. Spectral Spy. The pursuit of

Gnoll Vampire

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

. Their noses can’t stand the scent of perfumes, and their ears can’t abide words spoken aloud in Celestial. They don’t cast reflections in mirrors unless they want to. Unlike normal vampires, gnoll

Reghed Glacier and hid there for the winter. To keep their leader alive, the other gnolls allowed Tekeli-li to eat them one by one, yet his hunger would not abate. Auril came upon the starving, half

Tall Tales in Ten-Towns

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

anchorage, but you must ring the bell hanging by the pier to call it.” (See “Angajuk’s Bell”) 3–4 “There’s this old black cabin that’s been around forever. No one knows who built it, and lots of

. No one’s sure where it came from, but it’s not goin’ anywhere so long as this dark winter lasts. I bet its hold is full o’ treasure!” (See “Dark Duchess”) 9–10 “Did you see the weird comet that

Wilderness Survival

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

mountain pass are reflections of Auril’s self-imposed isolation. A blizzard in Icewind Dale typically lasts 2d4 hours, and whenever the characters are caught in one, the following rules apply until it

adapted to cold climates, such as reindeer and snowy owlbears. Temperatures. During Auril’s everlasting winter, the average temperature in Icewind Dale is −49 degrees Fahrenheit (−45 degrees Celsius

Circle of the Land

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

terrain 9th insect plague, wall of stone Forest Druid Level Spells 3rd barkskin, spider climb 5th call lightning, plant growth 7th divination, freedom of movement 9th commune

an abomination against nature, the Children of Winter venerate the forces of death, and the Gatekeepers preserve ancient traditions meant to protect the world from the incursion of aberrations.

Uthgardt Lands

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

were young. They now have children of their own, and all call me auntie. During my time with Gyrt and her kin, the people of the Elk explained much to me about the workings of their tribe — their

call themselves “children of Uthgar.” Though the Uthgardt each belong to a given tribe, these are markers of identity, rather than coherent populations. In my experience, it is rare outside of

Locations I - L

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

far above the horizon even at the height of summer — and the height of summer is a fleeting thing. Winter here is long and ruthless. Icewind Dale is surrounded by perilous terrain. The ice cliffs of

in an endless tumult, like winter grinding its teeth in anticipation of its next freezing assault. Between these formidable obstacles lies windswept tundra dotted with settlements and the occasional

Adventure Models

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

,” both in chapter 2). The Against the Giants table offers suggestions for adventure hooks you can use to build an adventure following this theme. On the world I call home, three linked mountain ranges

giants if necessary. 3 An especially harsh winter is accompanied by roving bands of frost giants and winter wolves preying on travelers. 4 Fire giants send hell hounds into mine tunnels to chase the

Locations on the Grove Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

call the creature forth and hopes to train it to be a loyal servant before it matures. Treasure. Belak has already appealed to the snake’s greed with a small gift. In its nest, the adventurers find

Goblin, saying, “Aid us, Protector of the Twilight Grove!” Development. Sometimes the twig blights in area 55 attack the goblins out of sheer malice. Thus, a call from the goblins doesn’t bring all the

A Long History (in Brief)

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

fruitful alliance lasted less than the lifetime of a dwarf, for the emperor of the elves — what they call a “coronal” — commanded that all leave in the Retreat, that great exodus of elves from Faerûn to

Waterdeep: Age Two, The Lords’ Rule Begins records that in the year 1032 DR, Ahghairon (then in his 112th winter) argued with Raurlor, who was then Warlord of Waterdeep. Raurlor wanted to use

Court of Air

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

call this device a geometric amplifier. It is the source of the magic required to maintain the integrity of the enlarged space. The bar seats up to twenty customers, and patrons can also be seated

when winter comes calling. The stables accommodate a wide range of mounts. Most of the stalls are designed for horses and ponies, but specialized stalls offer secure lodging and care for hippogriffs

Dragon Organizations

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

serve as “the Child of Winter” (or some similar title) mentioned in the Prophecy and tries to manipulate the character into bringing the terms of the Prophecy to pass. 6 A Fiend tries to trick the

World’s destruction.” To some dragons, this closing couplet of “Elegy for the First World” is not merely an exhortation to dominate the Material Plane, but a call to recreate the original world of the

The Seldarine

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

Danuvien NG Winter, harsh weather Tempest Spear between two circles Rillifane Rallathil CG Nature, beasts, the seasons Nature Oak Sarula Iliene CG Lakes, streams Tempest, Trickery

; the ability to hear the call is a rare gift. Depending on Corellon’s need, the god might call a few dozen or several thousand elves to gather, each elf returning to Corellon’s body temporarily for

Upper City Gazetteer

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

of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired

Flaming Fist never police the Undercellar, leaving it to a gang of masked toughs who call themselves the Cellarers to enforce order. This near-total absence of the law makes the Undercellar a popular

Upper City Gazetteer

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

of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired

Watch and the Flaming Fist never police the Undercellar, leaving it to a gang of masked toughs who call themselves the Cellarers to enforce order. This near-total absence of the law makes the

N4. Wachterhaus

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

staircase railing. Framed portraits and mirrors festoon the walls, surrounding you with judging looks and dark reflections. You hear something scratching at one of the many doors. The scratching noise

comes from the door to area N4n, which is locked. If the characters call out, a plaintive female voice meows like a cat and says, “Can little kitty come out to play? Little kitty is sad and lonely and

Upper Palace Locations

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

apart. They produce eerie, ghostlike reflections off the water. As you take in the scene, an empty sailboat drifts into view from farther down the hall and makes its way toward you. The sailboat

beneficial properties (see appendix A). The hags hope to buy time until they can turn the tables on the characters and make them suffer for their insolence. Leader of Valor’s Call. The helmed knight, named

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

(use the hill giant statistics, plus immunity to cold damage), and three young frost giants (use the ogre statistics, plus immunity to cold damage) call this place home. If the frost giant is killed, the

+2 morningstar at her hip. On the table in front of her is a gold flagon set with eight gems (1,200 gp). Two winter wolves are crouched under the table. Treasure. The jarl’s drinking horn has a value

Locations E - H

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

characters decide to call in the favor, Dral contacts his employers, and High Captain Horix Zoar does everything in his power to give the characters what they want, provided it’s within his power and isn’t

several inches of snow even during the height of summer. In winter, the trees are bent under several feet of snow and ice, while the ground remains navigable because of the shelter that the dense

Locations A - D

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

. Uthgar’s followers buried the half-ogre’s bones alongside a relic stolen from their enemies, the giants, and built an altar upon the burial site. When the Uthgardt call upon Uthgar for guidance or

. Surrounding it are several wood-frame buildings that make up the town, and all is contained within a crumbling wall that’s in desperate need of repair. Winter roses along the wall blossom throughout the

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