clear reside given to have reject

Dhergoloth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, dhergoloths rush into battle like whirlwinds of destruction, lashing out with the five sets of claws that extend from their squat, barrel-shaped bodies. They take contracts to put down uprisings, clear out

brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however, they either forget what

Black Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

and ultimately answering to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear

whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain

Blue Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus&rsquo

;s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, Lightning, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and

Green Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by

White Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with

Red Abishai

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

to Tiamat (and Asmodeus, when he chooses to use them). Other archdevils can command abishais to work for them, but most archdevils do so rarely, since it is never clear whether an abishai follows

Tiamat’s orders or Asmodeus’s. There is inherent risk in countermanding an order given by Tiamat, but interfering with Asmodeus’s plans invites certain destruction.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered

Vladimir Horngaard

Monsters Curse of Strahd

Strahd's armies time and again as they swept across the land. When it became clear that Strahd couldn't be stopped, the knights of the order led hundreds of refugees to Argynvost's valley, but Strahd

curtains of mist. Blinded by Hatred. Vladimir hates Strahd but doesn't want to see the vampire given his final rest. Vladimir wants Strahd to suffer forever for the deaths of Godfrey and Argynvost, the

Oath of Redemption (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

;Change takes time. Those who have walked the path of the wicked must be given reminders to keep them honest and true. Once you have planted the seed of righteousness in a creature, you must work day

after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are

Oath of Redemption

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

;Change takes time. Those who have walked the path of the wicked must be given reminders to keep them honest and true. Once you have planted the seed of righteousness in a creature, you must work day

after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish. Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

over, and one ki-rin might safeguard an area that encompasses several nations.Lair of Luxury On the celestial planes, ki-rins reside in lofty, elegant aeries filled with luxurious objects. On the

lair. The spell’s point of origin is always the point outdoors closest to the center of its lair. The ki-rin doesn’t need to maintain a clear path to the sky or to concentrate for the

Ki-rin Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

. Move. The ki-rin moves up to its half speed without provoking opportunity attacks.Lair of Luxury On the celestial planes, ki-rins reside in lofty, elegant aeries filled with luxurious objects. In the

while it is within 3 miles of its lair. The spell's point of origin is always the point outdoors closest to the center of its lair. The ki-rin doesn't need to maintain a clear path to the sky or to

Dragonborn Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

best attributes of dragons and humanoids. Some dragonborn are faithful servants to true dragons, others form the ranks of soldiers in great wars, and still others find themselves adrift, with no clear

to another dragonborn clan before seeking aid from other races—or even from the gods. Dragonborn Names Dragonborn have personal names given at birth, but they put their clan names first as a

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

depths of the lair, and left for the followers of Yurtrus or Shargaas to accept or reject. A fully grown orc warrior is well prepared for a lifetime of combat. Not all orc weaklings are taken by those

the gods has no clear explanation, the priests might have to meditate for hours or days to get a vision of its meaning. Every group of orcs has particular superstitions and recognizes certain omens

Kenku Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

kenku, constant attempts to mimic noises can come across as confusing or irritating rather than entertaining. You can just as easily describe the sounds your character makes and what they mean. Be clear

might sound like fun, but it can prove distracting and could slow down the game. Kenku Names Given that kenku can duplicate any sound, their names are drawn from a staggering variety of

Watchtower Locations

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

of the bearded devils and hell hounds are out patrolling the perimeter at any given time, returning 1 minute after combat starts unless the fighting remains very quiet. An iron ladder rises through a

hole in the northwest corner wide enough to accommodate Large creatures. T2. Second Floor The tower’s amnizu commander and a chain devil subcommander reside here. These commanders enjoy having one or

Folk Horror

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

those beliefs provide no defense against those who reject them. In such stories, characters discover their perception of the way the world works is in the minority as those around them practice

stories are rarely tolerant of nonbelievers. Outsiders might be given a chance to adopt the community’s ways, but otherwise are considered heretics or corrupting elements. Assuredly, their ancient

Planar Portals

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

, appearing as a clear window or a fog-shrouded passage, and interplanar travel is as simple as moving through the portal. Other portals are locations—circles of standing stones, soaring towers, sailing ships

. A portal can have any requirement, but the following are the most common: Command. The portal functions only if a particular command is given. A command is usually a word that can be invoked in any

Feywild

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

on the Material Plane might be echoed as a clear and winding brook of great beauty. A marsh could be reflected as a vast black bog of sinister character. And moving to the Feywild from old ruins on

either court, and fey of independent spirit reject the courts entirely. The courts have warred at times, but they also compete in more-or-less friendly contests and even ally with one another in small and secret ways.

Noble

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

sent here by King Skotti himself. You are expected to keep your ties to the crown secret, the better to gain a clear insight into the region. If folk know that you represent the king, they’ll put their

belt, you can achieve fame in Saltmarsh. 5–6 Your family lost their holdings when Keoland’s enemies pushed back the realm’s borders. In compensation, you have been given a writ by the crown to found a new barony. The trouble is, the land you were ceded has been swallowed by the Drowned Forest.

Arresting Characters

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

might allow fugitive characters to forge alliances with NPCs who can help clear their names. If the threat of arrest becomes tedious, you can switch to the second approach, which is to merely inform the

. NAMING NPCS Important NPCs in the adventure are given names, but many of the secondary NPCs aren’t named. Xanathar’s Guide to Everything contains an appendix of tables you can use to randomly generate names for human and nonhuman NPCs if you have trouble coming up with names on your own.

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One Grung Above

the favored choice, but in the end when we each received a “golden ticket” to give to one creature. Despite jeers from my coworkers, it was clear to me what my choice would be. Grung for life!!! Since

then, I was given the opportunity to reimagine them, rewrite them, and include them among creatures that can potentially exist in any D&D campaign setting… and then it happened. Someone asked me to DM

Orc Lairs

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

adapt and thrive in almost any environment. Every encampment is divided along lines of worship. Those who revere Gruumsh, Ilneval, Bahgtru, and Luthic are given the best parts of the lair, while the

moves its camp, coals from the hearth are kept glowing within shells and pots so they can be used to start the war hearth at the new encampment. Given a choice between occupying a site on the surface

Dhergoloth

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

uprisings, clear out rabble, and eliminate scouts and skirmishers, and they revel in the butchery they create, their unhinged laughter rising above their victims’ screams. Since dhergoloths are little more

than dumb brutes, employers must use caution when instructing these fiends. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, they either

Your Character's Abilities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

his homeland—so Bob chooses the folk hero background for his dwarf. He notes the proficiencies and special feature this background gives him. Bob has a pretty clear picture of Bruenor’s personality

this soft heart behind a gruff, snarling demeanor. He chooses the ideal of fairness from the list in his background, noting that Bruenor believes that no one is above the law. Given his history

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

on. Even a stupid or physically weak kobold is given a role in the tribe, whether something as simple as picking mushrooms for food or watching over hatchlings, and they all understand that their

rock outcroppings, creating warrens above the water line. Kobolds reside most commonly in hilly or mountainous terrain. Such locations usually have natural caves suitable for living space, plenty of

Purphoros's Champions

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

table suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Purphoros’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal 1 Clear out a monster-infested mine and help procure precious iron ore

matter. From there, the characters’ victories on behalf of Purphoros might arouse the ire of Heliod’s followers. Given Purphoros’s impulsiveness, conflict with the followers of other gods can quickly

Dhergoloth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

contracts to put down uprisings, clear out rabble, and eliminate scouts and skirmishers, and they revel in the butchery they create, their gleeful laughter rising above their victims’ screams. Since

dhergoloths are little more than brutes, employers must use caution when instructing them. They can handle simple orders that don’t take a lot of time to resolve. When given anything complex to do, however

Baldur's Gate

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

all matters, great and small. At any given time, roughly one-quarter of the peers are powerful members of Lower City society, with the rest drawn from the Upper City’s noble families, called patriars

, and all of them seem to owe allegiance to the Guild. Efforts to destroy the Guild have thus far failed, due in part to the inability of outsiders to identify a clear leader of the group, but in no small

Planning to Evacuate

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

, Lord Bakaris or Bakaris the Younger might speak out and try to undermine the mayor and the characters. If so, the villagers reject the evacuation plans until a character counters Bakaris by roleplaying

evacuation: boats in need of simple repairs, boats collecting dust in villagers’ sheds, and even boats serving as decorations in homes. Given two hours, the villagers can find enough boats to fit one hundred

Commodore Krux

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

astral elf ships visited the Rock of Bral a few days before launching the attack on your world. The elves gave fair warning to various captains on the Rock, urging them to steer clear of your world lest

avenge the defeat of Captain Azmadian and the Dark Star by killing the characters in the streets. Gadaric Main, the proconsul to Prince Andru of Bral, has given these emissaries diplomatic immunity. As a

21. Archpriest's Chambers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

the kuo-toa tribe. God Statue. The archpriest has already given its new god a name: Klaabu. This “god” sprawls on the slimy floor and consists primarily of a decapitated limestone statue depicting a

, any creature not immune to the stench of troglodytes must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. A gust of wind spell or similar magic can clear the air in the cave for 1 minute, while removing the troglodyte carcasses clears the air for good.

K62. Servants' Hall

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

with a varnished human eyeball. The key unlocks the iron chest in area K60. The wooden pendant is a hag eye given to Cyrus by the night hag Morgantha (see chapter 6), so that she could spy on Strahd

to himself from time to time for no clear reason. He also likes to tell poor jokes at the most inopportune moments. Stairs at the east end of the north wall lead up to area K23. Along the east wall is

Speed

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

miles 24 miles - Slow 200 feet 2 miles 18 miles Able to use stealth Difficult Terrain The travel speeds given in the Travel Pace table assume relatively simple terrain: roads, open plains, or clear

6. Main Gate

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

areas 9, area 10, and area 15. Rezmir and her guard drakes (see area 11) arrive three rounds later. The lower courtyard is clear of fog during daylight hours. At Night. In addition to the ogres standing

vampire is on patrol, cultists and kobolds steer clear of the courtyards. 6A. Gateway and Golems A heavy oak-and-iron portcullis is drawn up just behind the drawbridge. Two life-sized statues of 18

Life in San Citlán

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

the populace lives in poverty. The seat of Councilor of the Foundry remains vacant following Doña Estela’s recent death, as it has become clear that the oligarch intended to be resurrected to continue

her rule indefinitely. Names Those native to San Citlán often have up to three names: a given name and two family surnames, inherited from their parents. The following are common names in San Citlán

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