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mock folk who rely on society’s structures or rules to maintain power.
Survival of the Fittest
Among goliaths, any adult who can’t contribute to the tribe is expelled. A lone goliath has
assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel.
Birth names are rarely linked to gender
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Guh’s Gluttony Chief Guh would like hill giants elevated above their traditional betters. But she’s no brighter than a typical hill giant, so her plan is anything but inspired. She plans to eat until
she grows so enormous that the gods take notice and show her favor. To her, the biggest giant rules. Guh’s gluttony knows no bounds. She has been feasting for several months and has grown to such a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Guh’s Gluttony Chief Guh would like hill giants elevated above their traditional betters. But she’s no brighter than a typical hill giant, so her plan is anything but inspired. She plans to eat until
she grows so enormous that the gods take notice and show her favor. To her, the biggest giant rules. Guh’s gluttony knows no bounds. She has been feasting for several months and has grown to such a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Mantol-Derith Population: Approximately 140 (drow, duergar, humans, and svirfneblin)
Government: Informal council comprised of four chief negotiators (one per enclave), recently dissolved
Defense
. Even the chief negotiators of each enclave return to their centers of power periodically, leaving representatives to conduct business. Everyone in Mantol-Derith is there to trade, negotiate, and, of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of the webs in this area alerts the giant spiders in area 19d, which creep down the hallway to investigate. 19d. Spider Warren Five giant spiders lair here and attack all intruders. 19e. Spider Larder
Dense webbing fills this room as well (see area 19c for rules). Suspended within the webs are six cocoons. Five contain the desiccated corpses of four goblins and a nothic. The sixth contains a swarm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
of the webs in this area alerts the giant spiders in area 19d, which creep down the hallway to investigate. 19d. Spider Warren Five giant spiders lair here and attack all intruders. 19e. Spider Larder
Dense webbing fills this room as well (see area 19c for rules). Suspended within the webs are six cocoons. Five contain the desiccated corpses of four goblins and a nothic. The sixth contains a swarm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Mantol-Derith Population: Approximately 140 (drow, duergar, humans, and svirfneblin)
Government: Informal council comprised of four chief negotiators (one per enclave), recently dissolved
Defense
. Even the chief negotiators of each enclave return to their centers of power periodically, leaving representatives to conduct business. Everyone in Mantol-Derith is there to trade, negotiate, and, of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
, hey! Zip it there, bud! I don’t know who got you a defective mimir, Chief, but I’ll tell you what’s what from here out.”
–Morte
Planar travelers often find mimirs invaluable in learning about
of the Monster Manual before proceeding. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.
The Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
, hey! Zip it there, bud! I don’t know who got you a defective mimir, Chief, but I’ll tell you what’s what from here out.”
–Morte
Planar travelers often find mimirs invaluable in learning about
of the Monster Manual before proceeding. That book explains stat block terminology and gives rules for various monster traits—information that isn’t repeated here.
The Stat Blocks by Challenge Rating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
protect the wyrmling.
3 A band of kobolds was driven out of its warren by a red dragon wyrmling; they now raid to survive—and to gather offerings to propitiate “the winged god.”
4 A tiefling
artisans are bound in service to an adult red dragon, for whom they make sculptures and art objects from precious metals and gems.
3 An adult red dragon rules over a hidden valley filled with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
protect the wyrmling.
3 A band of kobolds was driven out of its warren by a red dragon wyrmling; they now raid to survive—and to gather offerings to propitiate “the winged god.”
4 A tiefling
artisans are bound in service to an adult red dragon, for whom they make sculptures and art objects from precious metals and gems.
3 An adult red dragon rules over a hidden valley filled with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
homelands. Prisoners can impart the following information:
The yakfolk chief is named Kartha-Kaya. He has two wives. The yakfolk can’t be trusted. A giant water wheel turns the millstone (area 3
and 5F) before retiring to its hut (area 5F) until morning. Its mate looks after the north barn (area 4C). 8. Hall of the Yakfolk Chief Built on high ground in the middle of the yakfolk village is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
homelands. Prisoners can impart the following information:
The yakfolk chief is named Kartha-Kaya. He has two wives. The yakfolk can’t be trusted. A giant water wheel turns the millstone (area 3
and 5F) before retiring to its hut (area 5F) until morning. Its mate looks after the north barn (area 4C). 8. Hall of the Yakfolk Chief Built on high ground in the middle of the yakfolk village is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
otherwise irritate the korreds, Argantle and Jagu emerge from their megaliths and attack the characters for their insolence. Otherwise, the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2
her, chewing on pebbles and glaring at the characters. Treasure. The character who helped Argantle win the game receives a gift, in accordance with the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
already joined). The “Vortshu and T’kitka at Vocath” sidebar shows these rules in play. VORTSHU AND T’KITKA AT VOCATH
The following is an example of the “Forming a Coalition” rules in play.
A
navigator’s tools A healing kit or potion of healing A musical instrument A magic weapon Rika Aarakocra Representative
Rika is the oldest crew member of the shrike ship Skyrra and chief advisor to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
they tell about their deities. Every warren has its unique repertoire of tales — some of them no doubt grounded in fact, while others could be the products of imagination. The distinction isn’t
who is capable of incredible feats. Yet these heroes also display shortcomings, such as hesitance or selfishness. Only the chief gnome deity, Garl Glittergold, can convince the others to set aside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
already joined). The “Vortshu and T’kitka at Vocath” sidebar shows these rules in play. VORTSHU AND T’KITKA AT VOCATH
The following is an example of the “Forming a Coalition” rules in play.
A
navigator’s tools A healing kit or potion of healing A musical instrument A magic weapon Rika Aarakocra Representative
Rika is the oldest crew member of the shrike ship Skyrra and chief advisor to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
otherwise irritate the korreds, Argantle and Jagu emerge from their megaliths and attack the characters for their insolence. Otherwise, the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in chapter 2
her, chewing on pebbles and glaring at the characters. Treasure. The character who helped Argantle win the game receives a gift, in accordance with the rule of reciprocity (see “Rules of Conduct” in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
defensive tactics to make steady but slow advances. Bel remains one of her chief lieutenants, and he doesn’t discourage her reckless tactics in the hope that she will overextend her forces and suffer
needs souls that yearn to prove their worth on the battlefield. Lady of Ruin Zariel rules over the ruin that Avernus has become. Once it was a bustling realm filled with cities, trade outposts, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
handful of chief stewards overseeing a number of lesser stewards who are charged with seeing to the needs of passengers and keeping cargo secured. Map 4.10: Lightning Rail Train Carriages View
paths. There are no stations in the expanses between these settlements, and House Orien rules prohibit lightning rail pilots from stopping anywhere but at a station. Stations throughout Khorvaire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
obeyed. A hill giant tribe’s chief is usually the biggest giant that can still move about. Only on rare occasion does a hill giant with more brains than bulk use its cunning to gain the favor of giants
territory where other humanoids live, it rules strictly by terror and tyranny. Its decisions shift with its mood, and if it forgets the title it bestowed upon itself, it might eat its subjects on a whim.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
obeyed. A hill giant tribe’s chief is usually the biggest giant that can still move about. Only on rare occasion does a hill giant with more brains than bulk use its cunning to gain the favor of giants
territory where other humanoids live, it rules strictly by terror and tyranny. Its decisions shift with its mood, and if it forgets the title it bestowed upon itself, it might eat its subjects on a whim.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
handful of chief stewards overseeing a number of lesser stewards who are charged with seeing to the needs of passengers and keeping cargo secured. Map 4.10: Lightning Rail Train Carriages View
paths. There are no stations in the expanses between these settlements, and House Orien rules prohibit lightning rail pilots from stopping anywhere but at a station. Stations throughout Khorvaire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
they tell about their deities. Every warren has its unique repertoire of tales — some of them no doubt grounded in fact, while others could be the products of imagination. The distinction isn’t
who is capable of incredible feats. Yet these heroes also display shortcomings, such as hesitance or selfishness. Only the chief gnome deity, Garl Glittergold, can convince the others to set aside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
defensive tactics to make steady but slow advances. Bel remains one of her chief lieutenants, and he doesn’t discourage her reckless tactics in the hope that she will overextend her forces and suffer
needs souls that yearn to prove their worth on the battlefield. Lady of Ruin Zariel rules over the ruin that Avernus has become. Once it was a bustling realm filled with cities, trade outposts, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Healing” in the Basic Rules). Roleplaying Sildar Sildar Hallwinter is a kindhearted human male of nearly fifty years who holds a place of honor in the famous griffon cavalry of the great city of
when they captured him. Sildar believes that Klarg sent the map and the dwarf to the chief of the Cragmaws at a place called Cragmaw Castle. Sildar doesn’t know where that might be, but he suggests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
Healing” in the Basic Rules). Roleplaying Sildar Sildar Hallwinter is a kindhearted human male of nearly fifty years who holds a place of honor in the famous griffon cavalry of the great city of
when they captured him. Sildar believes that Klarg sent the map and the dwarf to the chief of the Cragmaws at a place called Cragmaw Castle. Sildar doesn’t know where that might be, but he suggests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
attack as soon as two characters have entered the area, likely achieving surprise. Mud-and-Wattle Door. The troglodytes have blocked the southwest passage leading to the main warren (area 18) with a
. Characters can break through this barrier with some effort; it has AC 16 and 50 hit points per 5-foot segment. 18. Troglodyte Warren Most of the troglodytes dwell in a group of dismal caverns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
suggested adventure hooks for each category. Against the Giants Three of D&D’s earliest published adventures featured giants as the primary opponents: Steading of the Hill Giant Chief, The Glacial
slumbering for centuries, a scion of Grolantor (described in chapter 6), begins to stir. The residents of the farming village built on the sleeping giant’s back seek help evacuating. Warren Mahy A giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
attack as soon as two characters have entered the area, likely achieving surprise. Mud-and-Wattle Door. The troglodytes have blocked the southwest passage leading to the main warren (area 18) with a
. Characters can break through this barrier with some effort; it has AC 16 and 50 hit points per 5-foot segment. 18. Troglodyte Warren Most of the troglodytes dwell in a group of dismal caverns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
suggested adventure hooks for each category. Against the Giants Three of D&D’s earliest published adventures featured giants as the primary opponents: Steading of the Hill Giant Chief, The Glacial
slumbering for centuries, a scion of Grolantor (described in chapter 6), begins to stir. The residents of the farming village built on the sleeping giant’s back seek help evacuating. Warren Mahy A giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by city stipends and tips from grieving loved ones. In secret, the Candulhallows have grown quietly rich off a variety of death-related scams. Chief among these is a secret smuggling arrangement with
city’s cultists and necromancers. Chief among these latter customers is the family matriarch, Leylenna Candulhallow, a neutral evil female moon elf mage who takes the choicest and rarest of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
stipends and tips from grieving loved ones. In secret, the Candulhallows have grown quietly rich off a variety of death-related scams. Chief among these is a secret smuggling arrangement with Nine-Fingers
cultists and necromancers. Chief among these latter customers is the family matriarch, Leylenna Candulhallow, a neutral evil female moon elf mage who takes the choicest and rarest of the deceased for her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
by city stipends and tips from grieving loved ones. In secret, the Candulhallows have grown quietly rich off a variety of death-related scams. Chief among these is a secret smuggling arrangement with
city’s cultists and necromancers. Chief among these latter customers is the family matriarch, Leylenna Candulhallow, a neutral evil female moon elf mage who takes the choicest and rarest of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
stipends and tips from grieving loved ones. In secret, the Candulhallows have grown quietly rich off a variety of death-related scams. Chief among these is a secret smuggling arrangement with Nine-Fingers
cultists and necromancers. Chief among these latter customers is the family matriarch, Leylenna Candulhallow, a neutral evil female moon elf mage who takes the choicest and rarest of the deceased for her