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Monsters
Curse of Strahd
light weapons. They are reluctant to make bite attacks in raven form for fear of spreading their curse to those who don’t deserve it or who would abuse it.
A Kindness of Wereravens. Wereravens
refer to their tightly knit groups as kindnesses. A kindness of wereravens usually numbers between seven and twelve individuals. Not surprisingly, wereravens get along well with ravens and often hide
Paladin
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Classes
Basic Rules (2014)
their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country.
Adventuring
paladins take their work seriously. A delve into an ancient ruin or dusty crypt can be a quest driven by a higher purpose than the acquisition of treasure. Evil lurks in dungeons and primeval forests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
. Xonthal performed most of his experiments here, and the dungeons once included numerous extradimensional spaces accessible from the main corridor (area 17). When the first two groups of cultists
sent down here to explore were killed by the elementals in area 15, Jorgen Pawl quickly declared the dungeon off limits. Iskander understood the risks of fleeing here, but he knew it was the one place where Jorgen’s fanatical followers would be reluctant to pursue him.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
. Xonthal performed most of his experiments here, and the dungeons once included numerous extradimensional spaces accessible from the main corridor (area 17). When the first two groups of cultists
sent down here to explore were killed by the elementals in area 15, Jorgen Pawl quickly declared the dungeon off limits. Iskander understood the risks of fleeing here, but he knew it was the one place where Jorgen’s fanatical followers would be reluctant to pursue him.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
from area S4 The potions of longevity the characters found in the Old City A gold dragon scale from area S4 Zhong Yin’s confession also counts as a piece of evidence, but the spy is reluctant to
’ story. He believes their tale if they can support it with any three of the following pieces of evidence: The documents to and from Secretary Wei found in area S3 The confession of one of the alchemists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Desperate Allies and Rivals The Darkon Allies table describes characters and groups who strive to save the domain, while the Darkon Rivals table notes those who scheme to ruin it. Darkon Allies d6
Ally
1 Irik Zal’honen, the mournful spirit of Azalin’s son
2 The Order of the Guardians, ascetics who isolate dangerous magic and prevent supernatural ruin
3 Cardinna Artazas of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Small Groups Most of the time, each player runs one character. The game plays best that way, without overwhelming anyone. But if your group is small, players can control more than one character. Or
chapter 9, "Dungeon Master’s Workshop." Don’t force a reluctant player to take on multiple characters, and don’t show favoritism by allowing only one player to do so. If one character is the mentor of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
goblin Warrior prepare to strike against a bitter foe Goblins are Feywild embodiments of recklessness and ruin. They delight in wreckage—the louder, the more energetic, and the more convoluted, the
leaders might be goblin raid masterminds, bombastic magic-users, or those capable of making the loudest noises. Hobgoblins and forceful humanoids might also command ornery groups of goblins, directing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of
knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country. Adventuring paladins take their work seriously. A delve into an ancient ruin or dusty crypt can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
they do receive the call, these warriors turn from their former occupations and take up arms to fight evil. Sometimes their oaths lead them into the service of the crown as leaders of elite groups of
knights, but even then their loyalty is first to the cause of righteousness, not to crown and country. Adventuring paladins take their work seriously. A delve into an ancient ruin or dusty crypt can be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of sorts, where all the major criminal powers of Sharn have a stake. Those groups are described in more detail later in this chapter. The district of Fallen is a haunted ruin; this temple district was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
one of the most powerful monsters, and you can include multiple copies of weaker monsters so they’re more likely to be encountered. Groups. A group is a collection of creatures that might be
encountered together. Identical creatures always form a group, but you can also form groups using other criteria. A group might be based on a shared creature type, such as Undead or Fiend, or might consist of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Hidden Rune Irina Nordsol Giants of the Hidden Rune explore a ruin
with help from smaller assistants To the giants of the Hidden Rune, the children of Annam are in a temporary state of decline, a
the overall history of giants. Unlike various religious groups among giants, such as the destructive priests of Surtur and the hopeful followers of Iallanis, the giants of the Hidden Rune do not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
sites of fallen glory. They often dwell beyond the fringes of civilization or travel in disguise, leaving trails of petrified victims. Some medusas dominate groups of monsters or criminals, controlling
faded.
4 An explorer transformed and compelled to defend a cursed ruin.
5 A vain noble whose magical attempt to gain eternal beauty backfired.
6 The victim of a bite from a magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
over a cavern complex or a gang of trolls inhabiting an aboveground ruin. Other times, particularly in larger dungeons, multiple groups of creatures share space and compete for resources. For example
flow of power between groups in a dungeon provides plenty of opportunities for more subtle interaction. Dungeon denizens are used to striking unlikely alliances, and adventurers are a wild card that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
orrery housing have ended up scattered across the Sword Coast, falling into the hands of different adventuring groups. One of those groups is the evil faction known as the Six, whose members have
of the orrery to destroy Acquisitions Incorporated — and bring ruin to Faerûn. As the adventure unfolds, the characters travel hither and yon across the Sword Coast and the North, checking in on some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
remote groups of lizardfolk—might provide assistance to outsiders, but they don’t tolerate those who insult their ways or bring Chakuna’s wrath upon them. Parties without experience exploring dangerous
.
5 The lizardfolk of the lakes surrounding the Anquara Plateau discover a submerged ruin and unleash an aboleth that now holds them in thrall.
6 Beast-shaped treants animate and lay siege
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
when groups rose to oppose him. After one such defeat, the warrior was so filled with wrath that he murdered his entire village in Mogis’s name. The god, delighted by this display, gifted the warrior
their creator and they were made in his image.
Revel in Ruin. The summer festival of the Megasphagion is a domesticated version of Mogis’s typical rites. It involves the sacrifice of many cattle to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
correctly suspects. But the priest has been reluctant to confront Milivoj because the lad is so temperamental. Father Lucian has not reported the theft for fear of the distress that the news might cause
, and he doesn’t want to ruin the burgomaster’s festival. If the party includes a good-aligned cleric or paladin, Father Lucian mentions the theft in the hope that the characters can provide assistance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
progression through groups of different kinds of giants (as Against the Giants pitted characters against hill, frost, and fire giants in sequence). Alternatively, an adventure could involve giants of
(or two groups of giants), a clash between a giant and another powerful monster (such as a dragon, a dinosaur, a purple worm, or the tarrasque), or the stirring of a truly colossal giant (such as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
19. Obo’laka’s Shrine A pair of needlelike columns mark the entrance to a walled ruin. In the courtyard beyond, banyan roots envelop a squat building. The stone doors that seal the entrance are
the perimeter of the shrine. They investigate the sound of the squealing doors but won’t attack large groups, preferring to pick off loners and stragglers. 19B. Gallery of Carvings The walls of this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Tyr’s faith in the previous center of his operations — is only further proof, to some, that Neverember deserves to rule Neverwinter. As yet, Castle Never remains a dangerous ruin, but Neverember has
be brought into line with his goals, Neverember hopes to use that achievement as a draw for wealthy Waterdhavian nobles — who have been reluctant to link their fortunes to a failed Open Lord who was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
he recognizes his description. He is reluctant to share information, but offering him a new purple item or succeeding on a DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check loosens his tongue. He
Skewered Dragon faces an alley that runs between Net Street and Fillet Lane in the Dock Ward, not far from the Old Xoblob Shop. When the characters approach it, read: The Skewered Dragon looks like a ruin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
looking for the sword. 4 When the characters’ enemies take refuge in a giant-built ruin, an ambitious fire giant offers to help the characters get inside in return for a share of the treasure. 5 A fire
defeated foe’s head as a trophy; the foe’s family wants justice—and the head back—and asks adventurers for help. 5 Two groups of frost giants meet near a mountain pass. When their wrestling matches cause
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, or engaged in some other activity. Pursuit. The characters are tracking monsters, or the monsters are tracking them. The encounter begins when the two groups get close enough to interact. Foraging
mine, an ancient ruin, a magical pool, a hag’s cottage, or some other feature. The Search DC column of the Travel Terrain table suggests DCs for Wisdom (Perception) checks made to find something in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
).
Argantle and Jagu emerge from their megaliths if the characters properly finish the korreds’ game of Crowns (see “Game Board” below). If the characters ruin the game, deface the standing stones, or
accompanying “Brigganocks and Korreds” sidebar describes how the characters can facilitate a truce between the two groups of Fey and unite them against Endelyn Moongrave. Dance of the Korreds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Human Ethnicities in Faerûn Nine human ethnicities in Faerûn are detailed in the Player’s Handbook. Several other noteworthy groups of humans are discussed here. Some are significant minorities in
, Phaele, Sarade; (surnames) Avhoste, Darante, Maurmeril, Stamaraster Imaskari An uprising of Mulan slaves brought about the ruin of Imaskar and its ruling wizards thousands of years ago, but some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
that target. Once this property is used, it can’t be used again until the next dawn. Ruin. As an action, you can brandish this card and use it to cast the Disintegrate spell (save DC 17). Once this
dawn. Claudio Pozas The Knights of the Solar Bastion battle the Grim Harrow whenever the two groups meet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
adventurers cause problems in groups alongside others who don’t share their interests and objectives. Generally, evil alignments are for villains and monsters.
Languages Your race indicates the languages
exploit to bring you to ruin or cause you to act against your best interests. More significant than negative personality traits, a flaw might answer any of these questions: What enrages you? What’s the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
believe he lost hope in his descendants when their ancient empires fell into ruin. Some claim he was weakened after a long battle against his brother, Memnor (who is more commonly described as one of
serves as an adviser and mediator to scattered groups of giants, traveling extensively to visit far-flung communities. In some places, priests of Annam are great kings who rule over realms comprising
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
actions, doctrine, dogma, and policies. On a local scale, a new organization contends with existing power groups, influencing, subverting, dominating, or allying with them to create a stronger base of
resources or archaeological finds create opportunity and wealth and set prospectors and power groups in motion to vie for their control. A new discovery — or rediscovery — can impact your campaign world
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Ascendant Factions Factions wax and wane, shifting the balance of power in Sigil. The most influential factions are known as ascendant factions, widely recognized groups that oversee aspects of daily
everything is to crumble. Existence inevitably falls into ruin—nothing lasts forever, not even the gods. Sinkers don’t stand in the way of the multiverse’s destruction. They see decay and entropy as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
claimed a Netherese ruin in Anauroch as her lair. The ruin lies half-buried in the desert northeast of Ascore. See chapter 12, “Doom of the Desert,” for more information on this location. Jalanthar The
burying the other wreckage under earth. The giants hurl rocks and tombstones at any “small folk” they see. The giants are spread out such that the characters can fight them in three groups, each group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
watching clouds drift past their mountaintop homes instead of living atop those clouds as in days of yore. Family First Most types of giants live communally in large groups of clan mates, but the central
against dragons — they’re about brilliant wagers won through boldness or deceit, and rival families brought to disgrace and ruin by the same. TWO FACES OF MEMNOR
The chief deity of cloud giants is Memnor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
nations, a tremendous, forbidding jungle, and all manner of lands destroyed or transformed by magical cataclysms and upheavals. Amid the ruin and the distress in these realms are signs of renewal and
nations and governments, a number of collective terms exist for other regions across Faerûn. Not all such names are used universally, and opinions vary as to which lands qualify in which groups. Here are