collecting runes gift to her revere

Kobold Tinkerer

Monsters Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Humanoids that often revere dragons. Physically weak, they find strength in numbers. A few kobolds are born with leathery wings and can fly, which is often seen as a gift from dragon gods.

Wyrmskull Throne

Magic Items Storm King's Thunder

the ground and is a massive thing made of polished obsidian with oversized feet — the impaled skulls of four ancient blue dragons. Runes glisten in the carved obsidian, winking to life with blue

the aquatic elf tyrant Gantar Kraok and sold it to the storm giant Neri for a considerable fortune. Neri had the throne magically enlarged and gave it to her husband, King Hekaton, as a gift, along

Heroes of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

options. Draconic Character Ties d10 Draconic Tie 1 I revere and draw my power from one of the dragon gods—most likely Bahamut or Tiamat, but possibly Sardior or a powerful dragon with

heightened dragonsight, such as Aasterinian, Ashardalon, or Chronepsis. (Cleric, paladin, warlock) 2 I revere or host a draconic spirit, akin to a nature or ancestral spirit. (Barbarian, druid

Heroes of the Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

options. Draconic Character Ties d10 Draconic Tie 1 I revere and draw my power from one of the dragon gods—most likely Bahamut or Tiamat, but possibly Sardior or a powerful dragon with

heightened dragonsight, such as Aasterinian, Ashardalon, or Chronepsis. (Cleric, paladin, warlock) 2 I revere or host a draconic spirit, akin to a nature or ancestral spirit. (Barbarian, druid

Entering Candlekeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Entering Candlekeep The required entrance fee for admission into Candlekeep is a work of writing not already collected therein. Those who show up at the gates without such a gift are kindly but

interested in collecting, potentially reducing the guesswork of readmission on future visits. Those admitted to Candlekeep, referred to as seekers, can request the assistance of an Avowed adjutant who

Entering Candlekeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Entering Candlekeep The required entrance fee for admission into Candlekeep is a work of writing not already collected therein. Those who show up at the gates without such a gift are kindly but

interested in collecting, potentially reducing the guesswork of readmission on future visits. Those admitted to Candlekeep, referred to as seekers, can request the assistance of an Avowed adjutant who

Sphinx's Riddle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

the sundial in the center of the temple. Study. A character can take the Study action and make a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana or Investigation) check. On a success, the character identifies twelve runes

to tell them what she knows in return for a gift. This can be anything the characters think a sphinx might like—perhaps a song, a story, a meal, a future visit—or treasure worth at least 300 GP. If

Sphinx's Riddle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

the sundial in the center of the temple. Study. A character can take the Study action and make a DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana or Investigation) check. On a success, the character identifies twelve runes

to tell them what she knows in return for a gift. This can be anything the characters think a sphinx might like—perhaps a song, a story, a meal, a future visit—or treasure worth at least 300 GP. If

Dark Six

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

. The Dark Six and the Sovereign Host are opposite sides of the same coin. If you believe in one, you acknowledge the existence of the other. The only question is whether you fear the Six or revere them

. Those who choose to follow these sinister deities embrace darkness. A barbarian may thank the Fury for the gift of rage. An assassin walks the path of the Mockery, while a warlock’s pact may be a gift

Fourth Edition

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Madness at Gardmore Abbey: the deck was a gift from an archfey to a mighty emperor. As the archfey predicted, the emperor was unable to resist using the deck to cast his own future, and the deck

to Madness at Gardmore Abbey. Cards were scattered throughout the adventure, and the characters were charged with collecting them. Each card had unique powers, so characters could enjoy using the

Fourth Edition

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Madness at Gardmore Abbey: the deck was a gift from an archfey to a mighty emperor. As the archfey predicted, the emperor was unable to resist using the deck to cast his own future, and the deck

to Madness at Gardmore Abbey. Cards were scattered throughout the adventure, and the characters were charged with collecting them. Each card had unique powers, so characters could enjoy using the

Dark Six

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

. The Dark Six and the Sovereign Host are opposite sides of the same coin. If you believe in one, you acknowledge the existence of the other. The only question is whether you fear the Six or revere them

. Those who choose to follow these sinister deities embrace darkness. A barbarian may thank the Fury for the gift of rage. An assassin walks the path of the Mockery, while a warlock’s pact may be a gift

Fey Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Fey Contracts A fey contract is formed when a creature receives a gift (or the promise of a gift) from a Fey and is expected to give the Fey something in return. The gift can be almost anything, and

the contract forms as soon as the gift is received. Accidental Fey Contracts A creature can accidentally stumble into a fey contract in a number of ways. The one bit of good news for the novice

Scholar of Impossibilities

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

cleft surrounded by foul, bleeding runes. Inside is the Book of Vile Darkness. Secrets of Eternity If a character agrees to let the Scholar share a forbidden secret, the baernaloth requests that the

Scholar shares its secret with only one character. That character gains the following charm (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Eyes of the Impossible Supernatural

Scholar of Impossibilities

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

cleft surrounded by foul, bleeding runes. Inside is the Book of Vile Darkness. Secrets of Eternity If a character agrees to let the Scholar share a forbidden secret, the baernaloth requests that the

Scholar shares its secret with only one character. That character gains the following charm (a type of supernatural gift detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Eyes of the Impossible Supernatural

Fey Contracts

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

Fey Contracts A fey contract is formed when a creature receives a gift (or the promise of a gift) from a Fey and is expected to give the Fey something in return. The gift can be almost anything, and

the contract forms as soon as the gift is received. Accidental Fey Contracts A creature can accidentally stumble into a fey contract in a number of ways. The one bit of good news for the novice

Kobolds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Kobolds Kobolds are reptilian Humanoids that often revere dragons. Physically weak, they find strength in numbers. A few kobolds are born with leathery wings and can fly, which is often seen as a

gift from dragon gods. Kobold Kobold Small Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 12 Hit Points 5 (2d6 − 2) Speed 30 ft. STR 7 (−2) DEX 15 (+2) CON 9 (−1) INT 8

Kobolds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Kobolds Kobolds are reptilian Humanoids that often revere dragons. Physically weak, they find strength in numbers. A few kobolds are born with leathery wings and can fly, which is often seen as a

gift from dragon gods. Kobold Kobold Small Humanoid, Any Alignment Armor Class 12 Hit Points 5 (2d6 − 2) Speed 30 ft. STR 7 (−2) DEX 15 (+2) CON 9 (−1) INT 8

Anatomy of a War Band

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

Pack Lord Most war bands are led by pack lords. These champions of Yeenoghu curry their lord’s favor with living sacrifices. They mark their hides with bloody runes, which sometimes grant supernatural

ultimately fell under Yeenoghu’s sway. Gnolls sing a similar chant in their language while they seek out prey. The first gift is hunger. It is His blessing. It is our call to bring death. The

Anatomy of a War Band

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

Pack Lord Most war bands are led by pack lords. These champions of Yeenoghu curry their lord’s favor with living sacrifices. They mark their hides with bloody runes, which sometimes grant supernatural

ultimately fell under Yeenoghu’s sway. Gnolls sing a similar chant in their language while they seek out prey. The first gift is hunger. It is His blessing. It is our call to bring death. The

Annam and the Ordning

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

Annam and the Ordning Most giants revere a pantheon of gods comprising Annam and his divine children—a pantheon they call “the Ordning” because it is the archetype of the ordning that structures

brothers. In addition to hill giants, some frost giants admire Grolantor’s physical might, and many ogres and ettins revere him as well. Grolantor exemplifies the principle that the strong should take

8. Shrine of the Horned King

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

8. Shrine of the Horned King Maku, a minotaur shaman, has been busily collecting the remains of slaughtered drow, fallen troglodytes and quaggoths, and unfortunate adventurers in this area. He plans

creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 5b on level 19, in the closest unoccupied space next to the

Annam and the Ordning

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

Annam and the Ordning Most giants revere a pantheon of gods comprising Annam and his divine children—a pantheon they call “the Ordning” because it is the archetype of the ordning that structures

brothers. In addition to hill giants, some frost giants admire Grolantor’s physical might, and many ogres and ettins revere him as well. Grolantor exemplifies the principle that the strong should take

8. Shrine of the Horned King

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

8. Shrine of the Horned King Maku, a minotaur shaman, has been busily collecting the remains of slaughtered drow, fallen troglodytes and quaggoths, and unfortunate adventurers in this area. He plans

creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 5b on level 19, in the closest unoccupied space next to the

Random Encounters

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

of a purple worm nursery, where they hope to find a purple worm egg as a gift for their matron mother. If the characters have an egg clearly in their possession, the drow party tries to take it

nest, attacking anything that passes by. Treasure. The walls of the cyst have precious crystals growing out of them. Characters can harvest these crystals, collecting 3d6 intact crystals worth 50 gp

Mystical Islands

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

. The island is inherently magical, perhaps being an intrusion from a bizarre demiplane or the dream of a sleeping demigod. 9 Promised Land. The island is a gift from a god to a favored individual

or dangerous figure from legend is imprisoned on this island. 6 Tyrant. A powerful individual built a fortress on the island, and all other residents revere them. 7 Fanatics. The island’s

Random Encounters

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

of a purple worm nursery, where they hope to find a purple worm egg as a gift for their matron mother. If the characters have an egg clearly in their possession, the drow party tries to take it

nest, attacking anything that passes by. Treasure. The walls of the cyst have precious crystals growing out of them. Characters can harvest these crystals, collecting 3d6 intact crystals worth 50 gp

Mystical Islands

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

. The island is inherently magical, perhaps being an intrusion from a bizarre demiplane or the dream of a sleeping demigod. 9 Promised Land. The island is a gift from a god to a favored individual

or dangerous figure from legend is imprisoned on this island. 6 Tyrant. A powerful individual built a fortress on the island, and all other residents revere them. 7 Fanatics. The island’s

Rogue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

trap’s pressure plate in a dungeon is good. Avoiding an awkward social situation might be even more important. Explosive runes warding a treasure chest go off once, maybe no one spotted them, big

of the excitement, right? Favorite Trophies d10 Trophy 1 The handkerchief of a noble’s paramour, with their initials sewn into it as well as the date and the place the gift was given

Rogue

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

trap’s pressure plate in a dungeon is good. Avoiding an awkward social situation might be even more important. Explosive runes warding a treasure chest go off once, maybe no one spotted them, big

of the excitement, right? Favorite Trophies d10 Trophy 1 The handkerchief of a noble’s paramour, with their initials sewn into it as well as the date and the place the gift was given

Lost Spire Locations (P9-P16)

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

consumed by more than one creature, nothing happens and the gift is wasted. P14. Upside-Down Refectory This room is where the old tenants of the spire gathered for meals. Characters who befriended Dzaan’s

forever lost. P16. Upside-Down Rune Chamber The walls of this chamber are inscribed with interconnected runes and marred with cracks. What is now the ceiling bears similar inscriptions that swirl inward

Telemy Hill

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

the Material Plane at times. The wandering hill interacts with others by way of the ancient willow trees that grow on its slopes. Some time ago, a key-collecting goblin named Jingle Jangle took

recent altercation, or if they want to offer reciprocation for her gift of the silver key, Jingle Jangle reveals the following information: “Jingle Jangle was digging for truffles in the swamp when a

Areas of the Vault

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

runes. The doors have neither handles nor hinges. The writing on them reads, “THE THREE KEYS. BRING THEM FORTH.” The doors part, sliding back into the walls, when the three correct keys are brought

side of the hammer that was facing the wall is the following inscription in Dwarvish runes: “Let hearts be lifted and battles won.” The hammer must be removed from its indentation for the inscription