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Languages and Dialects

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

Languages and Dialects When fleshing out your world, you can create new languages and dialects to reflect its unique geography and history. You can replace the default languages presented in the

. In a region where one race has subjugated another, the language of the conquerors can become a mark of social status. Similarly, reading and writing might be restricted by law to the upper classes of a society.

Hall of Illusions

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

the glass cabinet and fell victim to its spell. If one or more characters follow Rubin into the Hall of Illusions, see “Chasing Rubin” below. After recovering from the cabinet’s spell, Ween remains

Candlefoot’s voice, so he communicates through mime. If the characters give him a writing implement and some parchment, he can also write out his thoughts. Appendix D contains additional roleplaying

Languages

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

Languages In Eberron, languages reflect culture and geography; a dwarf raised in Breland might not know Dwarvish, but a halfling raised in the Mror Holds might. The historical development of

), because the orcs of Khorvaire learned writing from the goblins. Common is the language of the Five Nations and the language of trade in Khorvaire, known by most of its people. Goblin was the trade

Kinds of Treasure

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

Master's Guide) is worth 1,000 gp. Art Objects The art objects found in ancient giants' ruins reflect the societies and types of giants that once inhabited them. For example, ancient stone giant art is

handsomely carved stonework, often adorned with tactile writing systems to accommodate visitors who aren't accustomed to the lightless depths such giants call home. Meanwhile, storm giant artwork

3. Main Cavern

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

stone columns. Continual flame spells cast on stone lampposts reflect off crystals embedded in the walls and ceiling, illuminating myriad fountains, waterfalls, streams, and pools. Water drips from

over, and various goods (see “Treasure”) are strewn upon the cavern floor amid the slaughtered corpses of giant lizards and steeders. Characters approaching the market see two enlarged duergar chasing a

Fortitude

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

fixate on flaws, in themselves and in their surroundings, believing that abnormality is the precursor to evil. They fret over their appearances, chasing impossible standards of beauty and grace

each resident’s appearance reflect their inner beauty. Creatures that stumble through the parlor’s hexagonal black door a disheveled mess emerge exquisite and graceful. For a premium rejuvenating

Jergal

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

and among those who practice the custom of writing the name of the deceased on a sheet of parchment and placing it in the corpse’s mouth. This rite is common in places where an individual’s grave or

, so you don’t have to share with the Beast?” The trio agreed to this alternative, and Jergal broke off his skeletal finger bones and gave them to the contestants. When Malar returned from chasing the

Stone Giants

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

tale carving, stone giants also employ mundane writing in their stone tableaux. Names, dates, and descriptions appear in their tales, often as part of an image (a character’s arms or armor might

incorporate runic letterforms, for example). Stone giants also make extensive use of the carved word through “speaking stones.” A speaking stone is an upright stone cylinder into which writing is carved

N2. Blue Water Inn

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

with wolf furs, a footlocker, a tall wardrobe, and a writing desk with matching chair. An oil lamp rests atop the desk near a journal bound in a red leather jacket. Rictavio sleeps here between midnight

perpetuate the illusion that he is an entertainer in search of new acts for his traveling carnival. His writing makes frequent mention of conversations with Drusilla (which the journal fails to

Supernatural Regions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

hit points. 51–55 One player character’s appearance changes for the next 24 hours to reflect the region’s haunted history. For example, they might manifest the distinctive facial scar associated with a

, writing on foggy glass, or insects swarming to create messages. 76–80 During the next night, one sleeping character in the region receives a vision as if the target of the dream spell. The dream is brief

Guildhouse Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

characters search the desk at night, they find a leather-bound ledger in an unlocked drawer, along with a writing quill and a jar of ink. The ledger provides an account of stolen goods acquired by the Agile

guildhouse complex. G27: Tower Peak This room is situated at the top of the tower and is off limits to everyone except Guildmaster Dusk, who comes here to reflect, doodle in her diary, and gaze

Vault Locations

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

. Both look out a window at the courtyard to the southeast. Fastened to the throne’s headrest is a mirror that seems to draw light in rather than reflect it. On the rare occasions when Lord Soth

bedroom includes a four-poster bed, a writing desk, several bookshelves, and a footlocker. Teremini dwells in this finely decorated bedroom. Mimic. The footlocker is a mimic. Teremini trained the mimic

Locations on the Second Level

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

). Someone who reads the scroll must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become afflicted with wererat lycanthropy. The third chest is empty, but a permanent invisibility spell covers writing on the

floor in the western half of the area is of porphyry, and the pillars are made of serpentine. Their well-polished surfaces reflect the strange light that permeates the place. The scenes on the west

The Seldarine

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

Three interlocking circles Alathrien Druanna N Runes, writing, spellcasting Arcana,** Knowledge A quill or glyph Alobal Lorfiril CG Revelry, mirth Life, Trickery Wine glass

pause and reflect rather than allow his emotions to rule him. Corellon can be resplendent with joy or shaking with anger, but a word or a look from Sehanine is enough to check or subtly alter

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