concerns run groups to have realms

Derro

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

);{"diceNotation":"1d8+2", "rollType":"damage", "rollAction":"Light Crossbow", "rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage.Derro slink through the subterranean realms, seeking places that are safe from

lone derro may seem pitiable, but a cackling, spitting, growling, howling horde of them is horrifying to behold. Fractious in groups and individually weak, derro would have died out long ago but for

Derro Savant

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

spellcasting ability (spell save DC 12): At will: mage hand, message, prestidigitation 1/day each: invisibility, sleep, spider climbDerro slink through the subterranean realms, seeking places that are

powerful. A lone derro may seem pitiable, but a cackling, spitting, growling, howling horde of them is horrifying to behold. Fractious in groups and individually weak, derro would have died out long

Spring Eladrin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

will: Tasha's hideous laughter 1/day each: major image, suggestionTheir hearts filled with joy, spring eladrin cavort through their sylvan realms, their songs and laughter filling the air. These

others run through the emotional spectrum each week. Changeable Natures Whenever one of the eladrin presented here finishes a long rest, they can associate themself with a different season, provided

Hexton Modron

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

damage on a successful one.When the armies of Mechanus mobilize against the forces of chaos, hextons are the field generals who command modron troops. These hulking hierarchs lead groups of modrons in

, maintaining order in Mechanus and the realms beyond. For more information on modrons, see the Monster Manual.Lightning, Psychic

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

, and their members operate anywhere the organization deems necessary. These groups employ listeners, rumormongers, smugglers, sellswords, cache-holders (people who guard caches of wealth or magic for

innkeepers, rangers, and the clergy of gods that are aligned with the Harpers’ ideals. The Order of the Gauntlet: One of the newest power groups in Faerûn, the Order of the Gauntlet has an

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

out of arrow range, so they know I am watching. 8 I am fascinated by the politics of surface realms and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on

) 2 Indifference. What do I care for the fleeting concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any) 3 Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from

Marine

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, marines tend to operate best in groups, valuing camaraderie and the companionship of like-minded individuals. D8 PERSONALITY TRAIT 1 I speak rarely but mean every word I say

, you are friends of Tom and Will Stoutly and can turn to them for help and support. Eliander Fireborn, captain of the guard, also makes time to listen to your concerns.

Dragon Turtle Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

fascinated by the politics of surface realms and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on land. Dragon Turtle Ideals d6;{"diceNotation

concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any) 3 Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from the surface world. (Any) 4 Supremacy. Creatures who

Cloistered Scholar

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

personnel and bureaucracy, and you know how to navigate those connections with some ease. Additionally, you are likely to gain preferential treatment at other libraries across the Realms, as

great deeds and win it back. d6 Flaw 1 I am easily distracted by the promise of information. 2 Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on

Aarakocra Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

. The eldest acts as leader with the support of a shaman. AARAKOCRA IN THE FORGOTTEN REALMS Never well established in Faerûn, aarakocra have only four major colonies: in the Star Mounts

lies on the slopes of the Star Mounts’ southernmost mountains. At the headwaters of the Unicorn Run, the Last Aerie is home to several dozen aarakocra. Recently, aarakocra elders detected

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

snippets of tunes I have overheard. 7 I swim alongside ships sailing through my domain, just out of arrow range, so they know I am watching. 8 I am fascinated by the politics of surface realms

"} Ideal 1 Endurance. We who dwell beneath the waves can weather all storms. (Any) 2 Indifference. What do I care for the fleeting concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any

Xill

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

, built for a specific purpose. Some are fortresses, designed to keep wanderers from the material world away. Others are far more sinister, dark realms where evil dreams take root and become ghastly

plausible by scholars of the planes concerns the enigmatic wizard Keraptis. Supposedly, Keraptis long ago crafted a demiplane to serve as personal domain from which he could dispatch his servitors to

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. In the Forgotten Realms, nine human ethnic groups are widely recognized, though over a dozen others are found in more localized areas of Faerûn. These groups, and the typical names of their

, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups. Human Names and Ethnicities Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents

The Forgotten Realms

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

The Forgotten Realms The Forgotten Realms is a world of high fantasy, populated by elves, dwarves, halflings, humans, and other folk—one of many such worlds in the vast multiverse of the D&D game. In

the Realms, fighters dare the crypts of the fallen dwarf kings of Delzoun, seeking glory and treasure. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics

Town of Oztocan

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

and rivers that run dry most of the year. Magic radiating from Xeluan’s tomb protects the town and the surrounding region from monster attacks and destructive natural occurrences, but the wards have

weakened since Xeluan’s heart cracked. Earthquakes that would normally be suppressed by the magic are now being felt, raising concerns that Oztocan is no longer safe.

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

, untamed wilderness. You don’t need to be a Forgotten Realms expert to run the adventure, as everything you need to know about the setting is contained in this book. If this is your first time running a D&D adventure, read the “Role of the Dungeon Master” section.

adventurers — and, of course, the luck of the dice. You can run Dragon of Icespire Peak for as few as one player or as many as five players. Each player starts with a 1st-level character. The adventure is set a

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

adventure. It also introduces the world of the Forgotten Realms, one of the game’s most enduring settings, and it teaches you how to run a D&D game. The Basic Rules contain the rules you need to adjudicate situations that arise during the adventure.

Campaign Theme

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

creatures of unknown realms far removed from mortal concerns. As heroes confront this evil, they must face the selfish, cold tendencies of their own kind as well. A campaign featuring troubled heroes who

an abandoned building or tower. If you run horror adventures week after week, try using a villain who turns out to be ordinary, perhaps even silly. Comic relief is a great variation on almost any D&D campaign, though players usually provide it themselves.

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

Introduction Sleeping Dragon’s Wake is a Dungeons & Dragons adventure designed for characters of 9th through 10th level and takes place in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. By the end of the

adventure the characters should reach 11th level. You can run the adventure for as few as one player or as many as six players. You can run it as a stand-alone adventure or as the middle adventure in a

Factions in Greyhawk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Factions in Greyhawk Instead of the Forgotten Realms factions, the Flanaess has its own set of knightly orders, mage guilds, and elite societies that serve as power groups the player characters can

scattered throughout the lands under his or her dominion. Among their other concerns, the Druids of the Old Faith are staunch enemies of the followers of Elemental Evil and root out its worshipers

Residents and Politics

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

commander (LE human veteran). The militia patrols in groups of at least ten, for their own protection more than anything. Larger groups of twenty or more usually include an officer. Unless you used

, and mentions the tragic skin condition that requires the councillor to take regular immersion in water for relief. The rest of the councillors are occupied with other concerns. If one of their fellow

Running the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

wilderness and adventure. You don’t need to be a Forgotten Realms expert to run the adventure; everything you need to know about the setting is contained in this content. If this is your first time

set a short distance from the city of Neverwinter in the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten Realms setting. The Sword Coast is part of the North — a vast realm of free settlements surrounded by

Undermountain Overview

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

Undermountain Overview Undermountain is the largest, deepest dungeon in the Forgotten Realms. This book aims to touch on every major level of that vast, dangerous place. Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad

Mage is designed for characters of 5th through 20th level. You can run it as a stand-alone adventure or use it in conjunction with its precursor, Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, which is an adventure that takes characters from 1st level to 5th level.

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

Introduction Ebondeath’s Lair Divine Contention is a Dungeons & Dragons adventure designed for characters of 11th through 12th level set in the Sword Coast region of the Forgotten Realms campaign

setting. By the end of the adventure the characters should reach 13th level. You can run the adventure for as few as one player or as many as six players. You can run Divine Contention as a stand-alone

Running Mount Ironrot

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

Running Mount Ironrot As the characters search for a Docent, they encounter the Mournland denizens described in the subsequent “Mount Ironrot Encounters” section. Run an encounter each time the

a working Docent in a ruined village called Ialos. They also learn that this Docent is central to a conflict between rival groups of Mournland scavengers: a band of veterans and a community of warforged pilgrims.

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

figure prominently in the story, at least one character should be able to speak and understand the Giant language. The adventure takes place in the Forgotten Realms, specifically in a region known as the

recommend that you read the entire adventure before attempting to run it. This introduction begins with an “Adventure Background” section that summarizes the events that set the adventure in motion. The

Setting the Adventure

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

Setting the Adventure When preparing to run this adventure, use the following suggestions to help contextualize Atagua in a wider world: Through the Radiant Citadel. Characters who visit Atagua from

the Radiant Citadel arrive not far from the Sarire sugar mill. Forgotten Realms. The Plains of Purple Dust in Mulhorand or the Shining Plains along the Vilhon Reach could host the grasslands of Atagua

Glossary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

to the adventurers run by the players. They are the protagonists in any D&D adventure. A group of characters or adventurers is called a party. Nonplayer Characters (NPCs). This term refers to

characters run by the DM. How an NPC behaves is dictated by the adventure and by the DM. Boxed Text. At various places, the adventure presents descriptive text that’s meant to be read or paraphrased aloud to

Chapter 1: Monster Lore

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

too many pages to count, so we winnowed down the list to nine groups of creatures that have a lot going for them and tend to get used often in D&D campaigns: Beholders Goblinoids Mind flayers

spark your imagination! The lore in this chapter represents the perspective of Volo and is mostly limited to the Forgotten Realms. In the Realms and elsewhere in the D&D multiverse, reality is more

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

next challenge. The Sword Coast is a region of the Forgotten Realms teeming with danger and intrigue. Just a short ride west of Phandalin on the Triboar Trail, where it meets the High Road, more

nefarious schemes and terrible monsters await. Storm Lord’s Wrath is a D&D adventure designed for 7th-level characters. You can run this adventure for as few as one or as many as six players. By the time the

Roleplaying Strahd

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

, with barely a hint of emotion left. He is above the concerns of the living. The only event that occasionally haunts him is the death of Tatyana, but his view of the past is bereft of romance or regret

. In his mind, her death couldn’t have been prevented, and what is done cannot be undone. In life, Strahd lived to conquer. In undeath, he conquers still—not realms, but people, driving good souls to

Running the Adventures

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

Running the Adventures To run each of these adventures, you need the fifth edition core rulebooks: the Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual. Spells and equipment mentioned in

adventures in this anthology. Each adventure is designed for four to six characters of a particular level, but you can adjust for larger or smaller groups by changing the number of foes in an encounter and

Dueling Begins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

appropriate for their colleges (see chapter 7). All their actions are considered permissible magic for the purposes of dueling. Run as many one-on-one duels as the characters want to participate in

most victors is deemed the winning team and earns bragging rights. Before the groups go their separate ways, though, things take an unexpected turn.

Conflict without End

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

fight a persistent guerrilla war of sudden raids and brutal attacks against isolated groups of dwarves. Duergar often begin an attack by burrowing into a dwarf settlement from below, then bursting out

activity or to recover stolen treasures if they can do so without attracting too much attention. This eternal enmity between duergar and dwarves doesn’t consume either side; both have other concerns

Mordentshire

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

while also secretly hosting a cell of the Ulmist Inquisition (see “Other Groups” later in this chapter). There’s also the herbalist shop of the scholar Rudolph van Richten. When van Richten is away

, his shop is run by local mystery enthusiast Beatrice Polk or by twin sisters Gennifer and Laurie Weathermay-Foxgrove (see “Travelers in the Mist” for information on van Richten and the Weathermay-Foxgroves).

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