conjures respected grinding to her remote

Cradle of the Cloud Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

on a DC 25 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Vortex (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge", "rollAction":"Vortex"}. The cradle conjures a vortex of wind at a

have the deafened condition for 1 minute.A slumbering scion of Memnor appears as a dense, slowly drifting tower of clouds that never dissipates. Often, this cloud lingers over a remote valley, creating

Scion of Memnor

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

turn.A slumbering scion of Memnor appears as a dense, slowly drifting tower of clouds that never dissipates. Often, this cloud lingers over a remote valley, creating a constantly overcast sky. Sapient

within fully awakens.ThunderCold, Fire, Lightning; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical AttacksFog of Deception. The scion conjures a magical cloud that fills a 30-foot-radius sphere

Ancient Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

the rest of the lair, this chamber is lit by phosphorescent fungal blooms that give off soft green, blue, and purple light. Hoard Chamber. The dragon’s hoard is hidden away in a more remote

conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round. Toxic Spores. The

Adult Deep Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

away in a more remote chamber, draped in illusion spells and protected by traps and magical alarms. When triggered, those alarms summon the dragon’s minions and allies first, followed by the

. Mossy Sludge. The dragon conjures sludge-like moss that briefly covers surfaces in the lair. The ceiling, floor, and walls of the lair become difficult terrain until initiative count 20 on the next round

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

remote even merfolk and sea elves rarely encounter them. Haughty Nobles As a result of their isolation and limited understanding of the Material Plane, tritons can come across as haughty and

them. Tritons also have a tendency to emerge from their isolation under the assumption that other folk will welcome them as respected allies and mentors. Again, distance drives much of this attitude

Background

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

Background Centuries ago, a family living in a remote water mill endured a string of unfortunate events. A malevolent spirit called Shemshime attached itself to the family and caused the “accidents

fixed and the tune plays in its entirety. The missing stanza is as follows: See a daughter grinding grain Wish the spirit’s time was through Trap set for the shadow bane Her millstone killed it true

Glory of the Giants

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

, and the relatively small stature of present-day humans is a mark of their degeneracy. Others imagine remote realms—cloud castles or lost continents—where Brobdingnagian people dwell, set apart from

live apart in remote steadings, undersea palaces, subterranean realms, and flying citadels. Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants explores giants’ role in D&D and their realms across the worlds. It delves

Adventures in Valachan

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

figurine of wondrous power that conjures a feline killer. 3 A sapient giant spider emerges from the caverns known as the Council of the Whip Spider. It demands that the Oselo provide it a sacrifice

Korranberg Chronicle

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

Korranberg or near one of the field offices, but correspondents might be stationed in more remote regions for long periods of time, and the paper frequently publishes stories written by freelancers from

known and respected as a source of balanced news coverage. As such, it has friends in many places, including some in positions of power. Some of the Chronicle’s closest allies come from the following

Minotaur

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

Minotaur The minotaurs who dwell in the badlands of Phoberos and the remote polis of Skophos are caught between two worlds. Some follow the dark god Mogis, who has tyrannized them for ages untold and

was a respected leader of other warriors. 4 My namesake ran the entire breadth of Phoberos in order to warn the minotaurs of an Akroan attack. 5 My namesake was famous for great magical

Northern Flanaess

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

the North Kingdoms, and the Flan nomads of the Hunting Lands. Northern Flanaess Locations Location Ruler Description Arn, the Archbarony of Archbaron of Arn (identity unknown) Remote and little

respected, not controlled, and their myths and legends teach the value of accepting nature’s bounty as a gift that evokes gratitude. They wear clothes made entirely of animal skins, including belts

Monastic Orders

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

Order of the Yellow Rose is a solitary monastery of Ilmater worshipers in the Earthspur Mountains of Damara. It is known for loyalty to its allies and destruction to its enemies. Greatly respected on

matters of truth and diplomacy, the monks work hard to survive in their remote sanctuary. The monks of the Monastery of the Yellow Rose use the remorhaz to test their disciples. Young monks must prove the

Island Theme

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

they spend on the island. If they fail, they gain one level of exhaustion. The DC for this check equals 10 + the number of hours spent on the island. 3 Each day at dawn, the island conjures 2d10 magma

protect themselves and their property, or they simply enjoy the isolation a remote island affords. The creatures on sanctum islands usually live in permanent structures like abbeys, fortresses

Fomorians

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

, where they could continue their journeys of knowledge unopposed. In their arrogance, these fomorian nobles unknowingly escaped the dreadful fate of their kin, and they remain unchanged in their remote

, prestidigitation 1/day each: detect thoughts, suggestion, telekinesis Bonus Actions Creeping Gloom (Recharge 6). The fomorian momentarily conjures grasping darkness in a 30-foot-radius sphere centered on a

Xvarts

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

about 3 feet tall. Xvarts live in remote hills, forests, and caves. Each tribe is led by a speaker, who is usually the brightest one among them. The speaker serves as the tribe’s ambassador, and often

warlock before returning to the howling chaos of Pandemonium. Raxivort’s warlocks are respected and feared in xvart society, but they have little interest in political power. They scour the

Adventure Types

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

Adventure Types An adventure can be location-based or event-based, as discussed in the sections that follow. Location-Based Adventures Adventures set in crumbling dungeons and remote wilderness

3–4 Local ruler 5–6 Military officer 7–8 Temple official 9–10 Sage 11–12 Respected elder 13 Deity or celestial 14 Mysterious fey 15 Old friend 16 Former teacher 17 Parent or other family member 18

Scions of Giants' Gods

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

, slowly drifting tower of clouds that never dissipates. Often, this cloud lingers over a remote valley, creating a constantly overcast sky. Sapient creatures who live beneath this cloud often display

: 27 (4d8 + 9) bludgeoning damage plus 10 (3d6) thunder damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 25 Strength saving throw or have the prone condition. Vortex (Recharge 5–6). The cradle conjures a

Locations I - L

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

in an endless tumult, like winter grinding its teeth in anticipation of its next freezing assault. Between these formidable obstacles lies windswept tundra dotted with settlements and the occasional

of Sails often conjures romantic images of a magnificent port metropolis, majestic merchant galleons with bright sails, and dashing swashbucklers who greet their enemies with a playful wink and a tip

Metallic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

are well received by a gold dragon, as long as they aren’t bribes. Reserved Shapeshifters. Gold dragons are respected by the other metallic dragons for their wisdom and fairness, but they are the most

dragons covet the lost outposts of humanoid civilization. An abandoned mountaintop citadel or a remote tower raised by a long-dead wizard is the sort of lair that every silver dragon dreams of. Lair

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