castle war region

Orcus Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

. Surrounded by a moat fed by the River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets often empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of

disappear or until Orcus releases their grasp (no action required). Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by the Orcus’s magic, creating one or more of the following

Zorak Lightdrinker

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

strike. Bite (Costs 2 Actions). Zorak makes one bite attack.A Vampire's Lair A vampire chooses a grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides

its coffin in an underground crypt or vault guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures of the night. Regional Effects The region surrounding a vampire's lair is warped by the creature's

Orcus

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

River Styx, Naratyr is an eerily quiet and cold city, its streets empty for hours at a time. The central castle of bone has interior walls of flesh and carpets made of woven hair. The city contains

Monster Manual). These Undead obey his telepathic commands, which can reach anywhere in the lair. Regional Effects The region containing Orcus’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more

Baba Lysaga

Monsters Curse of Strahd

, months, and years practicing fell magic and looking for ways to help her “son.” Raven Bane. Baba Lysaga has allies in Castle Ravenloft—a coven of witches. Through the aid of these

winery (chapter 12), and she has begun to wage war against it. In addition, she has forged an alliance with the mad druids that haunt Yester Hill (chapter 14), convincing them that she gave birth to

Ancient Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

horns and spines shift slightly with the dragons’ moods, bobbing in amusement or flaring with anger. Art of War The warlike sapphire dragons devise strategies and ambushes based on their

protect against psychic damage or mental intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of

Zariel

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Immolating Gaze", "rollDamageType":"fire"} fire damage.Once a mighty angel charged with watching the tides of the Blood War, Zariel succumbed to the corrupting influence

of the Nine Hells and fell from grace. Asmodeus admired Zariel’s passion for war and offered her rulership of Avernus. She accepted his offer, and he transformed her into an archdevil. Zariel

Fraz-Urb'luu Legacy

Monsters Out of the Abyss

dreamlands and mind-bending fantasies able to deceive the most discerning foes. Once imprisoned for centuries below Castle Greyhawk on the world of Oerth, Fraz-Urb’luu has slowly rebuilt his power in

take 33 (6d10) psychic damage. Regional Effects The region containing Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Intelligent

Scion of Surtur

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

plume of smoke to rise, sometimes lit from below by fiery bursts of lava. As the scion dreams of battle—perhaps a battle to rouse Annam from seclusion by uniting the giants or a war to conquer

lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest, preferably at the head of a fire giant army. Regional Effects The region surrounding a scion of Surtur is altered by

Cradle of the Fire Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

lava. As the scion dreams of battle—perhaps a battle to rouse Annam from seclusion by uniting the giants or a war to conquer all in Surtur’s name—the volcano rumbles and spews molten

, preferably at the head of a fire giant army. Regional Effects The region surrounding a scion of Surtur is altered by the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Abundant Ore

Fraz-Urb'luu

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

most discerning foes. Once imprisoned for centuries below Castle Greyhawk on the world of Oerth, Fraz-Urb’luu has slowly rebuilt his power in the Abyss. He seeks the pieces of the legendary

Effects The region containing Fraz-Urb’luu’s lair is warped by his magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Beguiling Realm. Within 6 miles of the lair, all Charisma (Persuasion

Iymrith

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

the anger and jealousy of Serissa’s older siblings, with the ultimate goal of thrusting the giants into war with the small folk. The dragon also wants to wrest the Wyrmskull Throne from the

","rollAction":"Lightning Arc","rollDamageType":"lightning"} lightning damage. Regional Effects The region containing a legendary blue dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which

Adult Sapphire Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the dragons’ moods, bobbing in amusement or flaring with anger. Art of War The warlike sapphire dragons devise strategies and ambushes based on their ability to maneuver underground. A

intrusion. The centerpiece of a sapphire dragon’s hoard is usually a cataloged, orderly collection of war gear, which can contain ancient relics of immense power. Creating a Sapphire Dragon Use

Adult Amethyst Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

adult amethyst dragon;adult amethyst dragon's lair. 3 The Enlightened Dragon Master of an isolated monastery is, in fact, an adult amethyst dragon. 4 An adult amethyst dragon is at war

can target both of the dragon’s spaces at the same time, the dragon is affected only once. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary amethyst dragon’s lair is altered by the

Adult Crystal Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

grieving as the elf approaches the end of life. 4 A pair of adult crystal dragon;adult crystal dragons lairing on neighboring mountaintops have enjoyed a decades-long snowball war, but their

round. Regional Effects The region surrounding a legendary crystal dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon's magic, creating one or more of the following effects: Clear Skies. The skies above

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

champions, and train them to fight in a war. 5 Tend a sacred beacon fed by the Outer Planes, sending embers of that beacon to the corners of the world to maintain a divine shroud. 6 Watch the

a surface such as a ceiling with no way to remain there (for example, sufficient handholds), it falls at the end of this movement. Regional Effects The region containing a medusa’s lair is

Vampire Spawn Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an underground crypt or vault guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures

of the night. Regional Effects The region surrounding a vampire’s lair is warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, creating any of the following effects: There’s a noticeable

Mark of Healing Halfling

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

beloved in northwestern Khorvaire for her instrumental role in combating an epidemic in that region a decade ago, and Jorasco medics served in every nation’s army during the war. The guild runs

, Karrnath) The Healer’s Guild provides a vital service to Khorvaire, and the Last War ensured there was great need for healers. The leader of the guild, Baron Ulara d’Jorasco, is much

Vampire Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an underground crypt or vault guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures

of the night. Regional Effects The region surrounding a vampire’s lair is warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, creating any of the following effects: There’s a

Vampire Spellcaster Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

bite attack.A Vampire's Lair A vampire chooses a grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an underground crypt or vault

guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures of the night. Regional Effects The region surrounding a vampire's lair is warped by the creature's unnatural presence, creating any of the following

Vampire Warrior Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

vampire makes one bite attack.A Vampire's Lair A vampire chooses a grand yet defensible location for its lair, such as a castle, fortified manor, or walled abbey. It hides its coffin in an

underground crypt or vault guarded by vampire spawn or other loyal creatures of the night. Regional Effects The region surrounding a vampire's lair is warped by the creature's unnatural presence, creating any

Pride Silk

Equipment

The hearty silk unique to the region has long been a point of pride with the locals. When processed and woven properly, the resulting cloth is pride silk: an extremely flexible material with the

durability of tanned leather. Pride silk has become a favorite cloth for use on military ship sails, war banners, and other utilitarian applications, but has also gained popularity in affluent circles

Running This Chapter

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

located somewhere on the war-torn world of Krynn. That character senses that the fifth piece is located near a massive, magical tree, in a region called the Northern Dargaard Mountains, but this

piece was housed in the tree until recently, when it was taken to a nearby castle called Three Moons Vault. The crimson moonlight that now surrounds the castle warps the rod’s magical properties. To

Cragmaw Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Cragmaw Castle The Cragmaw goblins include several marauding bands scattered throughout the Triboar Trail and the Neverwinter Wood region. However, one leader is grudgingly recognized by all others

as supreme: King Grol of Cragmaw Castle. Cragmaw Castle isn’t a goblin construction, nor is that the structure’s original name. It was built by a talented wizard of old Phalorm, an ancient realm that

Learning about the Wastes

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

Learning about the Wastes A character who spends at least one hour researching the Northern Wastes in Castle Kalaman’s library learns that after the Cataclysm, the Northern Wastes became a barren

, deadly region prone to flash floods. If a character succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) check, they also learn that grand ruins predating the Cataclysm litter the region, though few explorers survive attempts to seek them.

Chapter 8: Castle in the Clouds

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

Chapter 8: Castle in the Clouds The cult has acquired a friendly roost in Skyreach Castle, a flying fortress built by cloud giants. This castle is docked near the village of Parnast and guarded by

mists, magic, and monsters. The fortress contains much of the treasure and valuables that the cult has looted from the surrounding region — treasure that will be added to an even more monstrous hoard

Chapter 8: Castle in the Clouds

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

Chapter 8: Castle in the Clouds The cult has acquired a friendly roost in Skyreach Castle, a flying fortress built by cloud giants. This castle is docked near the village of Parnast and guarded by

mists, magic, and monsters. The fortress contains much of the treasure and valuables that the cult has looted from the surrounding region—treasure that will be added to an even more monstrous hoard at

Aftermath of the Last War

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

Aftermath of the Last War The farmers of the eastern Eldeen seceded from Aundair during the Last War, and tensions between the two nations remain high. Most Reachers believe it’s only a matter of

time until Aundair tries to reclaim the region, and every village has a militia ready to serve. The people of the Reaches value hospitality and regard all people as equals, but the fear of Aundairian aggression can cause Reachers to treat foreigners with suspicion or hostility.

Portents of War

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

Portents of War Sanbalet and his smugglers have little interest in the larger goings-on of the region. They most highly value gold, drink, and the freedom that comes with pursuing a life of crime

. They have no concern for the implications of their actions, which could be a precursor to war. The smugglers currently run weapons for a clan of lizardfolk living near Saltmarsh whose queen, Othokent

The Walking Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

castle. They’ve captured Zaythir and are now working to discover how to operate the castle. The Fiends’ goals are up to you; they could be seeking to claim the castle and sell it as a war machine, or

The Walking Castle The walking castle Iedcaru is a treasure from ages past. It was created by githzerai as a hermitage where ascetics could travel the Outlands and meditate on the nature of realms

Running Exploration

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

players that they spend three uneventful days on the road before reaching the next point of interest. Using a Map A map can help you or your players visualize a location or region that the characters are

location that has interior spaces to explore (such as a castle, tower, mansion, or subterranean complex). A dungeon map shows passages, chambers, doors, and other important features of a location

Central Flanaess

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

adventure in the Central Flanaess (see “Greyhawk Conflicts” in this chapter). This region is particularly appropriate for campaigns flavored with epic fantasy, supernatural horror, or war (see “Flavors

Central Flanaess Martin Mottet The Holy Days of Rao are occasions for joyful processions and festivals in Veluna The rich soil and pleasant climate of the region between the Nyr Dyv and the Yatil

Thronehold

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

power on an island in Scions Sound. There he built the great castle of Thronehold. After Jarot’s death and the rejection of the line of succession that led to the Last War, the island and castle were

largely abandoned. A special detachment of House Deneith guards, the Throne Wardens, remained in place to protect the castle, but all government functions ceased with the collapse of the Kingdom of

The Caer

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

The Caer Castle residence of the town speaker This small castle was built over four hundred years ago by the Dinev family from Cormyr, before Ten-Towns existed as anything more than a few scattered

camps of explorers living off the land. The Dinevs hoped to claim sovereignty over the unsettled lands of Icewind Dale. When the castle, dubbed Caer-Dineval, was completed, the workers and their

Noteworthy Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

and the surrounding region were the breadbasket of the empire until war took its toll. Now bulettes and griffons terrorize the countryside, and work crews periodically unearth Undead left behind by

Noteworthy Sites The Tayyib Empire spans a region called Suristhanam. Its geography includes a great central flood plain, fertile hills, and tropical swamps. Qaragarh A metropolis filled with

Completing the Mission

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

preparing her forces. Her troops will subdue the region before turning to greater conquests. Messenger. The dragonnel stationed here was a mere messenger. When war truly comes to the region, red wings will darken the skies.

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