conquered ruled get to have reflection

Kelek

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more of his allies

get caught in a blast, so be it. League of Malevolence The League of Malevolence is an odious assemblage of villains united in one purpose: the accumulation of power. Its founding member, the

Nilbog

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Maglubiyet conquered the goblin gods, a trickster deity was determined to get the last laugh. Although Maglubiyet shattered its essence, this trickster god survives in a splintered form as possessing spirits

Morkoth

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as close to the morkoth as possible, using its actions to Dash until it is within

, lightning bolt, sendingSpell Reflection. If the morkoth makes a successful saving throw against a spell or a spell attack misses it, the morkoth can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

self-assurance in one genasi and as arrogance in another. Such self- confidence can sometimes blind genasi to risk, and their great plans often get them and others into trouble. Too much failure can

genasi in the Realms are descendants of the djinn and efreet who once ruled Calimshan. When those rulers were overthrown, their planetouched children were scattered. Over thousands of years, the

Shipwright

Backgrounds Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Reflection. Muddied water always clears in time. (Any) 6 Hope. The horizon at sea holds the greatest promise. (Any) D6 BOND 1 I must visit all the oceans

teeth shall adorn my hearth. D6 FLAW 1 I don’t know when to throw something away. You never know when it might be useful again. 2 I get frustrated to the

Nilbog Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

damage to 0 and regains 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Reversal of Fortune"} hit points.When Maglubiyet conquered the goblin gods, he intended to leave only Khurgorbaeyag alive

as a harsh overseer who would keep the goblins under heel. But the goblins’ pantheon included a trickster deity who was determined to get the last laugh. Although its essence was shattered by

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

. For example, some of the oldest dwarves living in Citadel Felbarr (in the world of the Forgotten Realms) can recall the day, more than three centuries ago, when orcs conquered the fortress and drove

field of battle centuries ago. SLOW TO TRUST Dwarves get along passably well with most other races. “The difference between an acquaintance and a friend is about a hundred years,” is

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

can transform an individual into a more powerful type. The cost and time required to perform the ritual is prohibitive, and as a result most yuan-ti never get the opportunity to undergo such a

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

Morkoth Legacy

Monsters Volo's Guide to Monsters

energy. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is charmed by the morkoth for 1 minute. While charmed in this way, the target tries to get as

hours.Spell Reflection. If the morkoth makes a successful saving throw against a spell, or a spell attack misses it, the morkoth can choose another creature (including the spellcaster) it can see

Meletis

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

totalitarianism. The archon Agnomakhos ruled the area that is now Meletis for centuries. Impressing those he conquered into his legions, Agnomakhos aggressively expanded his empire, spreading it as far as the

and oppression throughout the world, and guards against hypocrisy within its own borders. For a time, Kynaios and Tiro ruled Meletis, striving to govern in accordance with the highest philosophical

1L. Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

1L. Chapel Over the years, this chapel has been consecrated to several different deities, depending on who ruled the castle. Now it is a shrine to Tiamat, adorned with a handsome wooden statue of the

reflection on how the world will suffer when the Queen of Dragons rises. Treasure A hidden compartment beneath Tiamat’s black dragon head contains a dagger of venom. It can be found with a successful DC 15

1L. Chapel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

1L. Chapel Over the years, this chapel has been consecrated to several different deities, depending on who ruled the castle. Now it is a shrine to Tiamat, adorned with a handsome wooden statue of the

reflection on how the world will suffer when the Queen of Dragons rises. Treasure A hidden compartment beneath Tiamat’s black dragon head contains a dagger of venom. It can be found with a successful DC 15

Iggwilv

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

Iggwilv JODIE MUIR The Wizard Tasha, before she became Iggwilv the Witch Queen Before she changed her name and conquered enough of Eastern Oerik (the Greyhawk setting) to rightfully call herself

bound and trapped the demon lord Graz’zt (see chapter 6). Iggwilv ruled Perrenland as a tyrant. When Graz’zt escaped his magical prison, Iggwilv went into hiding. Iggwilv’s current location is unknown

Vecna's Grasp

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

Vecna’s Grasp Vecna’s Grasp is a cave network in Pandesmos. Other than Vecna, only the characters can reach this cave network—and only because they carry Vecna’s Links. No portal is needed to get

demiplanar unrealities and dismantle them, causing the large crystal at the center of Vecna’s Grasp to disintegrate and leaving a pit in the floor that leads to the Cave of Crystal Reflection.

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

was conquered by Maglubiyet, after all, and now when the Mighty One calls for it, even their souls are forfeit. It is this realization that drives them to dominate other creatures whenever they can

castes that give goblins their reputation for cowardice. Pariahs. Some goblin families are the lowest of the low, composed of the most dimwitted, least educated, and weakest goblins. They get the worst

Eastern Flanaess

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

Kingdom, ruled by a cousin of the overking; its court is rife with debauchery and intrigue Ahlissa Herzogin Seprenna Calyn (human) South province of the Great Kingdom, ruled by a cousin of the

overking; embroiled in war with the Iron League Almor, the Prelacy of Prelate Xanther Klimstyn (human) Theocracy ruled by a priest of Pelor who declared independence when the Great Kingdom descended into

Material Echoes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

sets or rises; it remains stationary, dusky and low in the sky. Away from the settled areas ruled by the Seelie Court, the land is a tangle of sharp-toothed brambles and syrupy fens—perfect territory

the puny to the sublime. Its dark reflection is the Negative Plane, the source of necrotic energy that destroys the living and animates the undead.

Torment of Kas

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

distance such that characters who move toward the castle seem to get farther away from it. However, if all the characters move toward the hanging sun, the castle seems to move closer to them. Only by moving

) check to recall that this unreality is a reflection of Vecna’s hatred of Kas; as a vampire, Kas would loathe and fear the sun, so the sun is the key to witnessing Kas’s torment. When the characters reach

Residents and Politics

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

settlement. Four-fifths of the district’s residents are human, with the remainder split between gnomes, dwarves, halflings, half-orcs, half-elves, and a smattering of other humanoids. The Styes is ruled by a

councillors is slain, however, or the balance of power in the Styes is seriously upset, the surviving councillors will almost certainly make sure that the characters responsible don’t get to walk away from the district. The timing and details of their revenge are left up to you.

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

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

the host with little or no resistance get fair and honest treatment. If they offer proper tribute, they can even look forward to avoiding goblin whips and chains. Warriors among the conquered people

Maglubiyet’s Will Be Done When Maglubiyet conquered the goblins’ gods, he taught the goblins to fear his cruelty. They bowed in sniveling obeisance to him and then turned their impotent wrath upon

Chapter 5: The Town of Vallaki

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

, however, quickly realize that there is no happiness here, only false hope—which Strahd himself cultivates. Vallaki was founded not long after Strahd’s armies conquered the valley by an ancestor of

on pikes. His next event, which the burgomaster has dubbed the Festival of the Blazing Sun, is soon to get under way (see the “Special Events” section at the end of this chapter). Weatherworn

Hartsvale

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

Uthgardt, Hartsvale was conquered by the hero Hartkiller. He was a giant who had ventured into the lands to the south and learned of their ways. When he came to Hartsvale, he rallied the human tribes

not go stand titanic menhirs, likely erected by stone giants. The folk of Hartsvale are ruled by House Hartwick, a line of royals supposedly descended from Hartkiller. Though human, House Hartwick’s

Madness of Graz'zt

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

reflection. Anyone who doesn’t appreciate my beauty is a fool.” 21–40 “Sex is a great solution to all of life’s problems. Why doesn’t anyone else get this?” 41–60 “My appetite for delicious, pleasurable

substances knows no bounds. I’ll do anything to get more.” 61–80 “Rumors spread easily, and I know many of them. Who cares if they’re true?” 81–90 “To properly honor my dark, beautiful lord, I must

Barovians

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

Barovians After his armies occupied the valley and slew its inhabitants, Strahd repopulated the area with human subjects drawn from his other conquered lands. As a result, Barovians have a wide

Barovians have learned to settle for what they can get. BAROVIAN NAMES You can use the following lists to create Barovian NPC names on the fly. Male Names: Alek, Andrej, Anton, Balthazar, Bogan

Barovian Lore

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

reason to keep living. Barovian taverns get their wine from the Wizard of Wines winery near Krezk. A mad wizard of great power haunts the foothills of Mount Baratok. He is an outsider and no friend of the

army. Strahd conquered the valley in 347, finished construction of Castle Ravenloft in 350, and died and became a vampire in 351. The current year is 735. Beliefs and Superstitions Barovians have deep

Evermeet

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

what most practitioners are capable of. Yet even if one could manage to open or find such a pathway, Corellon doesn’t look favorably on elves from the mortal world who get near to him in this way. He

certain stars, elves of many worlds can get to Evermeet — if they’re lucky. Even from Toril, for instance, one can sail to Evermeet only on a ship captained by an elf who has been there before. And if

Purpose

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

. Include the settlement’s name, decide how big it is, add a dash of flavor (“The smell of the local tanneries never lifts from this town”), and let the adventurers get on with their business. The history

of adventure and intrigue to your campaign. Adventure Site A village harboring a secret cult of devil worshipers. A town controlled by a guild of wererats. A city conquered by a hobgoblin army. These

Government

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

bureaucratic empire, or a remote realm ruled by an iron-fisted tyrant. Consider how your settlement fits into the bigger picture of your world or region — who rules its ruler, and what other

, a half-demon named Iuz is the dictator of a conquered land that bears his name. Feudalism. The typical government of Europe in the Middle Ages, a feudalistic society consists of layers of lords and

Warlock

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

When you wash or bathe, anything less than uncomfortably hot water feels cold to you. 6 You have to slap some creature roughly before you can get a good night’s sleep. 7 You’re just not

the face with eldritch blast are just as valuable for corporate espionage as for tomb raiding. How you present yourself to the world at large is often a subtle reflection of your patron. Being a

Kelek

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

Kelek uses Arcane Defense to bolster his low Armor Class whenever possible, and his challenge rating is a reflection of the likelihood that he will use Fiery Explosion as often as he can. If one or more

of his allies get caught in a blast, so be it. Kelek Medium Humanoid (Human, Sorcerer), Chaotic Evil Armor Class 12 (bracers of defense) Hit Points 45 (7d8 + 14) Speed 30 ft. STR 15 (+2

Vizeran's Plan

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

Vizeran’s Plan At the first sign that the adventurers are open to working with him, the drow archmage explains his plan. “Demons are creatures ruled by madness and hatred, even the greatest and most

talisman and encourages them to get started immediately. See chapters 13 through 15 for the sources Vizeran has found, then chapters 16 and 17 for the endgame battles against the demon lords.

Droaam

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

caravan was being protected by gnolls. Not protected from gnolls, protected by gnolls. I thought things couldn’t get any stranger. I couldn’t have been more wrong. … Capital: The Great Crag Hallmarks

: Byeshk ore, monstrous mercenaries Droaam is a nation of monsters ruled by the Daughters of Sora Kell. Each of these three hags is a legend in her own right, the subjects of tales used to frighten

The Dark Fate of Lord Vanrak Moonstar

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

portal into Undermountain. He and his followers remained there until, in the Year of the Dark Mask (1171 DR), they conquered the level of Undermountain that came to be known as Vanrakdoom. Operating from

form using a sun blade. A vampire cleric of Shar named Keresta Delvingstone has ruled Vanrakdoom ever since. With the shadow of Vanrak faded from memory, House Moonstar has prospered. The Waterdavian

Worshiping Ephara

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

to get involved. (ERIC DESCHAMPS) MYTHS OF EPHARA Ephara’s deeds demonstrate her commitment to the poleis and those who seek their improvement. Founding of Meletis. The city-state of Meletis was

once part of the archon Agnomakhos’s empire. The archon ruled his territory with absolute cruelty. Ephara bestowed her magic on the subjugated populace to enable them to fight back and overthrow

Background

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

took the opportunity as a sure thing and leaped at the chance to get even richer. He sold off many of his assets and converted the proceeds to property deeds and promissory notes, then secured that

, orcs, and goblins, ruled by cruel druids who worshiped Lolth in her aspect as the Queen of Spiders. The druids promptly had the few remaining sailors dispatched by their underlings and claimed the ship

D&D Beyond

Search Results