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Weave that can be harnessed for various purposes. For example, Netherese mages used mythallars to keep their cities aloft and empower their magic items. The bigger the mythallar, the more magic it can
rest within 30 feet of it, meditating on the mythallar. Up to eight creatures can be attuned to it at one time; otherwise, the Ythryn mythallar follows the attunement rules in the Dungeon Master&rsquo
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
cannibalizing their victims, and then performed a sorcerous ritual while writhing in pools filled with living snakes that enabled them to mix their flesh with that of serpents, becoming like the gods in
â serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities.
The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
surface world. Subterranean rivers, fungus fields, deep gorges, underground cities, yawning chasms â the adventurers will have to deal with all these features and more. Much of the partyâs travel
through the Underdark is handled abstractly, using the rules and advice in chapter 8, âAdventuring,â of the Playerâs Handbook. The following specific guidelines apply to travel in the Underdark during this adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
family died of the plague. Mademoiselle Jacqueline Renier, the nationâs most prestigious aristocrat, rules as temporary warden. When the plague swells to epidemic proportions, the state police, the
Casques Silencieux, enacts martial law and quarantines whole cities. The government organizes no food or medical aid for quarantined communities, leaving residents to contend as best they can. Richemulotâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
FaerĂ»nâs western shoreâthe Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
between Baldurâs Gate and Neverwinter. Adventure Supplements. You can play this adventure with just the Dungeons & Dragons basic rules and the Tyranny of Dragons appendix online, which contains all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
FaerĂ»nâs western shoreâthe Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
between Baldurâs Gate and Neverwinter. Adventure Supplements. You can play this adventure with just the Dungeons & Dragons basic rules and the Tyranny of Dragons appendix online, which contains all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
FaerĂ»nâs western shoreâthe Sword Coast. A thin strip of civilization stretches down this coast, where widely spaced cities are arranged like beads on a string. Roads loosely connect the cities that
between Baldurâs Gate and Neverwinter. Adventure Supplements. You can play this adventure with just the Dungeons & Dragons basic rules and the Tyranny of Dragons appendix online, which contains all the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
the city it rules has a hand in almost every business deal across the region. The Mastermind archetype is the perfect way to represent an ambitious member of Greyhawkâs thievesâ guild. Willing to take
economic power. Rakes and bravos are common throughout the cities of the Flanaess. A Swashbuckler can thus originate from almost any city, but among the Rhennee in particular, Swashbucklers are common. As travelers along waterways, they have learned that a quick, mobile approach to combat works best.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
bargain between the archdevil Zariel, who rules Avernus, and the treacherous High Overseer of Elturel, Thavius Kreeg. Zariel is capturing cities and using their citizens as fodder in the ongoing
conflict between demons and devils known as the Blood War. Next on Zarielâs list of cities is Elturelâs neighbor, Baldurâs Gate. The characters can be the heroes who descend into Avernus, save Elturel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
themselves. Towns and cities are the seats of the nobles who govern the surrounding area, and who carry the responsibility for defending the villages from attack. Occasionally, a local lord or lady
lives in a keep or fortress with no nearby town or city. Village Population: Up to about 1,000 Government: A noble (usually not a resident) rules the village, with an appointed agent (a reeve) in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to flourish in Brelish cities and churches. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish arenât as devout as their cousins in other nations. King Boranel irâWynarn
of Breland rules in conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War. But his children have yet to prove themselves, and there is a growing movement that advocates abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Travel in Anauroch Due to its magical history, Anauroch is more than a barren wasteland and a hostile desert climate to those who wander within its borders. Anauroch holds lost cities, savage
monsters, and more than its share of otherworldly phenomena. Traveling across the desert by day is not recommended. Use the extreme heat rules in the Dungeon Masterâs Guide for daytime travel in Anauroch
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Khorvaire, rivaled only by House Phiarlan and the Trust of Zilargo. The dark side of these aptitudes is a strong streak of cynicism, which allows crime and corruption to flourish in Brelish cities and
temples. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish arenât as devout as citizens of other nations. King Boranel irâWynarn rules Breland in conjunction with an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
famous of the old shield dwarf cities is Citadel Adbar, north and east of Silverymoon. Many of these dwarfholds have changed hands over the centuries in a cycle of invasion by enemies, followed by
All dwarves count their clan heritage as an important part of their lineage and identity. While in some cities a single clan dominates (or is the only one in residence), in other dwarven communities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
without a trace in its mazelike cities and in forests whose trees have serpents for branches. Death Dells. Yeenoghu rules a layer of ravines known as Death Dells. Here, creatures must hunt to survive
covered in dense jungle, surrounded by a seemingly endless expanse of ocean and brine flats. The Prince of Demons rules his layer from two serpentine towers, which emerge from a turbid sea. Each tower
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
or B: (A) Studded Leather Armor, Scimitar, Shortsword, Longbow, 20 Arrows, Quiver, Druidic Focus (sprig of mistletoe), Explorerâs Pack, and 7 GP; or (B) 150 GP Far from bustling cities, amid the
in one skill of your choice from the Rangerâs skill list, and training with Light and Medium armor and Shields. Gain the Rangerâs level 1 features, which are listed in the Ranger Features table. See the multiclassing rules in âCreating a Characterâ to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
7 GP; or (B) 150 GP Far from bustling cities, amid the trees of trackless forests and across wide plains, Rangers keep their unending watch in the wilderness. Rangers learn to track their quarry as a
features, which are listed in the Ranger Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2 to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
parties to the surface to capture humanoids under cover of darkness, bringing them back to their cities to be tortured into submission. Beyond those occasional excursions, the drow are content to remain
in their subterranean realm, where they feel secure and in control.
Underdark Cities. The drow build fantastic cities in enormous caverns where food and water are abundant. Their ability to sculpt
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
against the north wall.
Fresco. A large fresco of an elven city covers the south wall.
Before the drow were driven underground and into Lolthâs evil embrace, they lived in cities on the surface
alongside their elf kin. The fresco on the south wall depicts one of these ancient cities. Treasure. The cabinet contains a 10-pound box of silver flatware (250 gp) and a silver snuffbox (25 gp). 14b
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
career to the epic heights of level 20. These tiers donât have any rules associated with them; they point to the fact that the play experience evolves as characters gain levels. Tier 1 (Levels 1â4) In
such as Fireball, Lightning Bolt, and Raise Dead. Most weapon-focused classes gain the ability to make multiple attacks in a round. The characters now face dangers that threaten cities and kingdoms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Epharaâs Villains Many see Ephara and her followers as villains, treading on the wilderness to expand cities and civilization. Even people who live in urban environments might not be safe from foes
who profess to be in Epharaâs service. Those who become excessively focused on rules and justice could overstep their bounds, using the law to oppress countercultural or nonconforming populations. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
calls even the most unadventurous Wizards from the safety of their libraries and laboratories and into crumbling ruins and lost cities. Most Wizards believe that their counterparts in ancient
Die from the Core Wizard Traits table. Gain the Wizardâs level 1 features, which are listed in the Wizard Features table. See the multiclassing rules in âCreating a Characterâ to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Healing, while only someone with House Lyrandarâs Mark of Storms can pilot an airship. Chapter 3 provides more details about dragonmarks and the dragonmarked houses, along with rules for creating
path of conductor stones. The rail links most major cities and is a simple way to travel long distances.
An elemental airship uses a fire or air elemental, bound into a ring that holds the ship
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
lives of crime or domination. But the lure of knowledge calls even the most unadventurous Wizards from the safety of their libraries and laboratories and into crumbling ruins and lost cities. Most Wizards
Features table. As a Multiclass Character Gain the Hit Point Die from the Core Wizard Traits table. Gain the Wizardâs level 1 features, which are listed in the Wizard Features table. See the multiclassing rules in chapter 2 to determine your available spell slots.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Playerâs Handbook
career to the epic heights of level 20. These tiers donât have any rules associated with them; they point to the fact that the play experience evolves as characters gain levels. Tier 1 (Levels 1â4) In
such as Fireball, Lightning Bolt, and Raise Dead. Most weapon-focused classes gain the ability to make multiple attacks in a round. The characters now face dangers that threaten cities and kingdoms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
Government In the feudal society common in most D&D worlds, power and authority are concentrated in towns and cities. Nobles hold authority over the settlements where they live and the surrounding
their positions because they already hold the respect of their fellow citizens. Within towns and cities, lords share authority and administrative responsibility with lesser nobles (usually their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
Mythals Mythals are some of the most powerful magic in the world of Toril, constructs that bind and shape the Weave in a particular location, sometimes so powerfully that the rules of magic or even
that protected ancient elven cities. It has since been expanded to cover all manner of similar protections, from the immense floating cities of fallen Netheril to the wards of Silverymoon to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
beg the characters to spare them, offering to drive the characters to the Red Belvedere in exchange. Driving the Venatrix The following rules are an adjusted, condensed version of the infernal war
machine rules found in Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus. Driving. The helm of an infernal war machine is a chair with a wheel, levers, pedals, and other controls. The helm requires a driver to operate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
days at least. Layers 45â47: Azzagrat The demon lord Grazâzt embodies manipulation and cruelty, tempting mortals with the promise of appalling delights and decadent luxuries. He rules over the realm of
Triple Realm holds as much danger as any other part of the Abyss, and planar visitors can vanish without a trace in its mazelike cities and in forests whose trees have serpents for branches. Layer 66
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
deep canyons lead to the dreaded Iron City of Dis. Minauros Acid falls like rain on putrid bogs and decaying cities. Phlegethos Obsidian fortresses bask in the heat of raging volcanoes and magma
rivers. Stygia Levistusâs prison is a frigid hellscape of jagged ice and cold fire. Malbolge An ever-crumbling mountain threatens to bury visitors. Maladomini Swarms of hungry flies plague dead cities
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Gate. The arch is one of Halasterâs magic gates (see âGatesâ). Its rules are as follows: The gate opens for 1 minute if a creature touches the arch with a six-fingered gauntlet. (Such an item can be
dangling from Yaveklarâs belt is a trophy from a recent skirmish. Resourceful characters can animate the head and use its writhing tentacles to unlock doors equipped with Qualith locks (see âQualith Door
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
with his plan for a permanent order. Thassa, who rules depths that have never seen the sun, considers most of Heliodâs schemes pointless and opposes them if they seem to threaten harm. Thassa took
for the gods who oversee work she believes best left to mortals: Ephara with her cities, Karametra with her fields, Pharika with her tinctures, Mogis and Iroas with their armies. To Thassaâs mind, her peers are building castles in the sand, unaware or unmindful that the tide will sweep them away.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
abiding disrespect, verging on hatred, for Ephara and Karametra. Epharaâs neat, orderly cities are a delight to destroy, especially given her fussy, precise adherence to rules. Likewise, Epharaâs close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
rules or once ruled, adventurers might find monuments built to honor great leaders, gods, and cultures. Use the Monuments table for inspiration, or randomly roll to determine what monument the adventurers
standing stones 19 Ruined or toppled circle of standing stones 20 Totem pole Ruins Crumbling towers, ancient temples, and razed cities are perfect sites for adventures. Additionally, noting the existence of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
frightening member of the Daughters of Sora Kell!
When I could set aside my sheer terror, I was learning a great deal about this strange nation. The Daughters invested power in warlords, each of whom rules a
, selling the services of monstrous soldiers and laborers and byeshk ore, a form of metal with magical properties. Beyond that, itâs a still-expanding frontier nation. The cities of Graywall and Great Crag