conquered rather grim to her recent

Ruxithid the Chosen

Monsters Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

conquered by mind flayers, and the goblins there were exposed to the illithids’ strange powers, leading a subset of the goblins to develop unusual psionic powers. The mind flayers eventually left

themselves the Sawplees: a simplification of the word for “goblin” in the illithids’ dialect of Deep Speech. In recent weeks, the Sawplee goblins’ leader found a mysterious

Leonin Iconoclast

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

one another and the land. Only in recent times have some leonin started guardedly looking beyond their homeland and wondering what role they might take in the wider world. Most leonin hunters are tribal

warrior;tribal warriors, but those who hunt the servants of the gods rather than game are known as leonin iconoclasts.

Gray Dwarf (Duergar) Legacy

Species Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

obliterated by Moradin’s betrayal. The duergar lead bleak, grim lives devoid of happiness or satisfaction, but they see that as their defining strength — the root of duergar pride, as it were — rather than a drawback to be corrected.

grim, ashen-skinned dwarves now take slaves of their own and are as tyrannical as their former masters. Physically similar to other dwarves in some ways, duergar are wiry and lean, with black eyes and

Vampirate

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

vampire’s but doesn’t use them to draw vital fluids from prey, which vampirates consider an unsavory act. Rather, a vampirate drains life energy from another creature by touching it or by

coffin and sleep amid their cargo. When they’re not sleeping or marauding, a crew of vampirates whiles away the hours by drinking rum and singing grim chanteys. A ship crewed by vampirates usually

Vampirate Mage

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

use them to draw vital fluids from prey, which vampirates consider an unsavory act. Rather, a vampirate drains life energy from another creature by touching it or by siphoning off its energy from a

they’re not sleeping or marauding, a crew of vampirates whiles away the hours by drinking rum and singing grim chanteys. A ship crewed by vampirates usually has one or more Shadow;shadows aboard—the Undead remains of some of the vampirates’ victims.Cold, Necrotic, PoisonRadiant

Vampirate Captain

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

parchment. A vampirate has fangs like a vampire’s but doesn’t use them to draw vital fluids from prey, which vampirates consider an unsavory act. Rather, a vampirate drains life energy from

ship’s hold as one big coffin and sleep amid their cargo. When they’re not sleeping or marauding, a crew of vampirates whiles away the hours by drinking rum and singing grim chanteys. A ship

Way of Mercy Legacy

Classes Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

bring a swift end as an act of mercy. Those who follow the Way of Mercy might be members of a religious order, administering to the needy and making grim choices rooted in reality rather than idealism

Oath of Conquest

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might. Some of these paladins go so far as

; as his most ardent supporters. Hell knights cover their armor with trophies taken from fallen enemies, a grim warning to any who dare oppose them and the decrees of their lords. These knights are often

Oath of Conquest (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might. Some of these paladins go so far as

; as his most ardent supporters. Hell knights cover their armor with trophies taken from fallen enemies, a grim warning to any who dare oppose them and the decrees of their lords. These knights are often

Nass Lantomir's Ghost

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Lantomir was an apprentice of Zelenn the White, one of five archmages who oversee the Arcane Brotherhood. Nass and Zelenn’s relationship started off well, but in recent years it has become

overheard her master talking to another wizard about a covert expedition to Icewind Dale being undertaken to seek out long-lost magic from a bygone empire. Rather than carry out her original plan, Nass

Klauth

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a

Faction Agent

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

knowledge, rather than brute force. Harper agents are often proficient in Investigation, enabling them to be adept at snooping and spying. They often seek aid from other Harpers, sympathetic bards and

: In recent years, the Zhentarim have become more visible in the world at large, as the group works to improve its reputation among the common people. The faction draws employees and associates

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

. Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant

bred by empathy that helps them eventually sort out those who are sincere from those who are not. Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect

Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

away in the night to seek the cold will of fate. In some ways, the goliath drive to outdo themselves feeds into the grim inevitability of their decline and death. A goliath would much rather die in

Soldier - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background, work with your DM to determine which

keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. 5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. 6 I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

;n. Recent events in your homeland have led to the abolition of slavery, and a corresponding increase in the traffic between Mulhorand and the distant parts of Faerûn. Those who leave behind

foreign land. 2 I pretend not to understand the local language in order to avoid interactions I would rather not have. 3 I have a weakness for the new intoxicants and other pleasures of this

Nox

monsters

from the triggering roll.Nox prefers to speak through their music rather than their voice. One of the grim and silent calignis who ventured up into the Abomination Vault’s middle levels from

Adult Red Dracolich Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dracolich takes a lair action to cause

Physician

backgrounds

illnesses and remedies based on the latest science—or the most recent theories from those who like to push the limits of what science might allow. You may have come into the field in a variety of ways

residents of the surrounding area come to you based on rumors of your preternatural healing powers that are rather mundane.

Ancient Red Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

control. Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair

Accursed

races

of the other typical senses of “curse” in the game. Rather, accursed reflects the grim sense of how most other folk in the campaign will view such a character, especially those who don

’s a sort of “catch-all” for unique characters who don’t fit into another heritage, but can still fit into Grim Hollow. Accursed typically don’t represent a people or a

Adult Red Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

. Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair Actions On

Arisen

races

unique construct created by magic, mysterious science, or both. Arisen are never born in their current form. They are not undead, nor have they been raised from death by divine magic. Rather, each

. Their rarity among the peoples of Etharis and the grim rumors that swirl around them most often leave arisen socially isolated. But not all arisen are driven to nihilism by the bleakness of their

Soldier Legacy

Backgrounds Basic Rules (2014)

battlefield. You might have been part of a standing national army or a mercenary company, or perhaps a member of a local militia who rose to prominence during a recent war. When you choose this background

mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret. 4 My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning. 5 I obey the law, even if the law causes misery. 6 I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

, 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

, Dorn, Evendur, Gorstag, Grim, Helm, Malark, Morn, Randal, Stedd; (female) Arveene, Esvele, Jhessail, Kerri, Lureene, Miri, Rowan, Shandri, Tessele; (surnames) Amblecrown, Buckman, Dundragon, Evenwood

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

cluster of allied city-states. Conquered neighbors were allowed to keep their leaders and culture so long as they paid tribute, swore allegiance to the victors, and incorporated their conquerors

some of their conquered enemies finally loosened the yuan-ti’s hold over nearby lands. The serpent people withdrew to their fortified cities and underground temples, ceding the rest of their

Gardens of Decay

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

Gardens of Decay The Gardens of Decay is a dreadful realm overflowing with deathly energy. Once a beautiful faerie realm called the Gardens of Delight, the demiplane was conquered and corrupted by

the Grim Harrow. The plane’s titular gardens are wide expanses of corrupted land, each representing a different means of death. At the center sits the Glass Arboretum, which holds Death’s Aperture—the demiplane’s primary entry and exit point.

Gardens of Decay

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

Gardens of Decay The Gardens of Decay is a dreadful realm overflowing with deathly energy. Once a beautiful faerie realm called the Gardens of Delight, the demiplane was conquered and corrupted by

the Grim Harrow. The plane’s titular gardens are wide expanses of corrupted land, each representing a different means of death. At the center sits the Glass Arboretum, which holds Death’s Aperture—the demiplane’s primary entry and exit point.

V8. Aarakocra Camp

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

V8. Aarakocra Camp In a depression on a ridge near the canyon floor, five aarakocra have set up a watch post hidden with brush. They have seen grim pilgrims proceeding into and out of Knifepoint

Gully (area V3), and they witnessed the recent sacrifice from Feathergale Spire. Certain that the forces of Elemental Evil has taken hold in the canyon, they are now debating what action to take. They are

Part 1: Character Creation

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide

invites you to think about your character in a different context. The darkness of Etharis is more than something that you step into; rather, the darkness seeps into you. With that in mind, Grim Hollow

Part 1: Character Creation Josh Chia Character creation for a Grim Hollow campaign is similar to creating a character for any 5e-compatible game, but the dark fantasy style of Grim Hollow

V8. Aarakocra Camp

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

V8. Aarakocra Camp In a depression on a ridge near the canyon floor, five aarakocra have set up a watch post hidden with brush. They have seen grim pilgrims proceeding into and out of Knifepoint

Gully (area V3), and they witnessed the recent sacrifice from Feathergale Spire. Certain that the forces of Elemental Evil has taken hold in the canyon, they are now debating what action to take. They are

Part 3: Etharis Lore

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide

few instances, however, they are adding to the troubles rather than offering solace. Every region of Grim Hollow, from the vampire-ruled lands of Ostoya to the mist-shrouded and faerie-cursed

Part 3: Etharis Lore Maria Trofimova The people, places, and groups that comprise the Grim Hollow setting are often reacting to the horrors and challenges that abound in Etharis. In more than a

Introduction

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide

Welcome to Grim Hollow! This book was born from a desire to tell stories about imperfect heroes fighting terrible monsters—in every guise they take. Monsters have existed in tales since the earliest

reflection of what we fear most about ourselves. Unlike many other fantasy settings, Grim Hollow asks you to consider the monster within, as much as those prowling the shadows of Etharis. Your

Returning War Band

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

heads are trophies from the hobgoblins’ recent victory over an elf hunting party. Clever characters might try to reason with Targor by urging him to think of himself as Grol’s successor rather than

Chapter 3: Backgrounds

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide

knowledge of illnesses and remedies based on the latest science—or the most recent theories from those who like to push the limits of what science might allow. You may have come into the field in a

the poor residents of the surrounding area come to you based on rumors of your preternatural healing powers that are rather mundane.

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