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Vecna: Eve of Ruin
", "rollType":"roll", "rollAction":"Self-Preservation"}.Since the Mournland’s earliest days, Glaive has wielded her namesake weapon in service to the Lord of Blades’ bloody conquest of the
blighted region. Among the blades, Glaive is best known for her talent at self-modification. “Glaive” is etched onto the back of her neck-plate. It is the only name Glaive has ever known
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest, preferably at the head of a fire giant army.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion of Surtur is altered by
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
’s form is shrouded in a continual cloud of billowing ash and smoke. The awakened scion forms a blade of lava in its mighty hand and schemes to resume its ancient campaigns of conquest
, preferably at the head of a fire giant army.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a scion of Surtur is altered by the giant’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Abundant Ore
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
themselves at odds with a sapphire dragon if they cross into the dragon’s territory. But sapphire dragons sometimes forge peaceful relationships with rock gnomes or deep gnomes, relying on these folk
dragon can shape the stone to open or close a passage through a wall, as long as the wall is less than 10 feet thick.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary sapphire dragon’s lair
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
they cross into the dragon’s territory. But sapphire dragons sometimes forge peaceful relationships with rock gnomes or deep gnomes, relying on these folk to help protect the territory
through a wall, as long as the wall is less than 10 feet thick.
Regional Effects
The region surrounding a legendary sapphire dragon’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one
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empires on the foundation of conquest and trade. Whatever drives them, humans are the innovators, the achievers, and the pioneers of the worlds.
A Broad Spectrum
With their penchant for migration
and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 5: The Northern Wastes The characters’ encounter with Lord Soth revealed the Dragon Army desires more than just conquest in the Kalaman region. In the Northern Wastes, the forces of the
Army plots. In this chapter, the characters and their allies from Kalaman’s military explore the dangerous Northern Wastes and discover the region isn’t as empty as the people of Kalaman say. This part of the adventure is largely free form, and how it progresses is up to you and the players.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
waited patiently, plotting her return. Unbeknownst to the other gods, she planted a piece of the kingpriest’s ruined temple at Neraka—hidden in the volcanic Taman Busuk region. There it grew into a
her from fully returning to the world. She called on the evil dragons who served her, long withdrawn from the world, and began once more to plot the conquest of Krynn. Chromatic dragons, acting on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
choose a result from the Hobgoblin Strategies table to inspire how a hobgoblin carries out its conquest. Hobgoblin Strategies 1d6 The Hobgoblin Works To... 1 Build a vessel to carry hobgoblin armies
to new conquests. 2 Capture monsters and train them to fight. 3 Collapse a region into the Underdark so riches can be sifted from the ruins. 4 Construct a giant machine to strip resources. 5 Convince
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
from Abanasinia, Nordmaar, Ergoth, Estwilde, and farther-flung lands. Kender, hill dwarves, and gnomes are common in the region, while some elves, mountain dwarves, and other people also make their home in the city. Anyone is welcome in Kalaman if they come peaceably with goods to trade.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
bleeding also stops if the target receives magical healing. 47–52 Mirrors and other highly reflective surfaces allow magical transport while in the region. Any creature that touches its reflection in an
within 5 feet of the other disk or the nearest unoccupied space. 83–88 The next time one character in the party sees their reflection in the region, that reflection of comes to life and engages its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
depicts a region of Annam’s Cradle with the following features: Jungle. Nourished by the light of the Radiant Sun and persistent rainfall, this part of the cavern is covered in lush rain forest. The jungle
. Villages. Settlements populated by giants, duergar, deep gnomes, and other creatures dot the cavern. Waterfall. A mighty river plummets down a cliff face beneath the Radiant Sun. The waterfall gleams with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Names in the Five Nations Naming conventions vary by nation. The Zil gnomes always use three names—a given name, a family name, and a clan name. Warforged often use a single name. Within the Five
Nations, most citizens have a given name followed by a surname. This surname is either a family name or related to an occupation or region of origin. So Sorn Fellhorn, Kara of Windshire, and Tellan
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
.
—Gysios, Bronzebones veteran
The western edge of Akroan territory is a region of arid canyons and caverns called Phoberos, a land of harsh natural whims haunted by ravenous monsters. Fierce bands of
Iroas stands for, so is Skophos the reflection of Akros. And Phoberos is the bloodstained battleground where the eternal conflict between the gods and their poleis is waged.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
. Having claimed their position of power through conquest, they put great emphasis on military power and martial skill. These values persist throughout the region, reinforced in the Great Kingdom by strict
Aerdi tribe of humans that conquered the region and established the Great Kingdom almost 800 years ago. The Aerdi valued common sense, hard work, and knowing one’s place in a strict social order
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
. LAMORDIAN CHARACTERS
Characters from Lamordia are typically direct, skeptical of superstition, and inured to cold. Humans and gnomes are the domain’s primary residents, with white hair and skin
, often tinged blue or gray, being common. German conventions inspire many names in the region. When players create characters from Lamordia, consider asking them the following questions.
Where and how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of bizarre sea creatures and a complete megalodon skeleton. Olzanik. This family of metalworkers obsesses over war. To them, every success is a conquest, but no Olzanik has ever seen battle in
the Ruby Road. Pretorius. The Pretorius estate is a raucous casino surrounded by the Ash Gardens, a region burned in a vast wildfire. Those who can’t pay debts incurred at the casino are burned alive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the region of the Central Flanaess. The mountains contain some of the richest gem and precious metal deposits in Eastern Oerik. The humans, dragonborn, dwarves, gnomes, halflings, goblinoids, goliaths
Keoland’s current ruler, King Kimbertos Skotti. The region enjoys a warm, mild climate but faces many threats from monstrous foes. Old Keoland Locations Location Ruler Description Bissel, the March of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
powerful dragon establishing a new lair in a region can be a singularly impactful event. Likewise, the death of an ancient dragon can cause dramatic changes in the world. The balance of power shifts
. Established territories are suddenly contested or might be undefended against other perils. The dragon’s hoard represents tremendous wealth flowing through a single region. Entire populations of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
surface world of any community in this region of the Underdark, and the adventurers can find the resources there to guide them out. However, the deep gnomes are dealing with a number of looming
cultivate considerable influence with the gray dwarves to earn such a prize. The Wormwrithings The drow of Menzoberranzan know of several tunnels in this region of the Underdark that lead to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
mountain-dwelling gnomes. The gnomes raise goats and sheep in the valley and mine metals in the surrounding bluffs. Five guards (lawful neutral, gnome scouts) watch the canyon entrance at all hours. If
holds authority and confidence. Stolen Steel. A group of trolls recently stole a crate of steel ingots from the gnomes. If the characters retrieve the ingots from the trolls (see the “Troll Cave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
to the Lord of Blades’ bloody conquest of the blighted region. Among the blades, Glaive is best known for her talent at self-modification. “Glaive” is etched onto the back of her neck-plate. It is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Lion’s Gate, the portal looks like an enormous feline eye within an arch of bones, a gaseous curtain bisected by a roaring black stripe. Regional Effects The region containing Rigus’s planar gate is
respected among them is the death knight Nagaro, a former paladin from the world of Krynn who severed her oath in her pursuit of conquest. While the strategies of other Undead generals in her company have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
revelation from Annam and begins a campaign of unification and conquest to prepare the way for the All-Father’s return. A rival asks adventurers to stop the prophet. 2 A mysterious woman leads
, which is plundering a busy trade route. 8 Forest gnomes seek protection from Evil Fire cultists who are burning the forest, having grown impatient waiting for Surtur to cleanse the world in flames. 9
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
during their flight from Blingdenstone to Mithral Hall. Only the memory of their valiant effort remains today — and even that is fading due to the deep gnomes’ penchant for forgetting their own history
svirfneblin hiding in Blingdenstone after the drow armies abandoned the city managed to kill or drive off the wererats, but many of the deep gnomes became infected with lycanthropy. Today, deep gnome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Harbin Wester to collect a reward of 50 gp.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Dwarven Excavation.” Gnomengarde Quest. “A clan of reclusive rock gnomes resides in a small network of caves in
the mountains to the southeast. The gnomes of Gnomengarde are known for their magical inventions, and they might have something with which to defeat the dragon. Get whatever you can from them. If you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
protected by mountains, they frequently form defensive pacts with humans, gnomes, and elves that live nearby. Although the best artisans are revered for their skills, just as in any dwarf clan, hill
.” That is a truism that both subraces of dwarves repeat with pride and derision, each extolling the qualities of their own kind. Gold Dwarves. The conquest of Bhaerynden by the drow spurred its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
the ruler of Darguun, and many fear that his death could throw the region into chaos. Among the Ghaal’dar, you hold your place through cunning and strength. As a Ghaal’dar goblinoid, you may have been
which leader deserves the Imperial crown; once this is settled, they will turn to the conquest of Darguun and Khorvaire. The Dhakaani are far fewer in number than the Ghaal’dar; they had to carefully
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Speak with Small Beasts trait common among forest gnomes.
Guide. You and your companions receive help from a guide who can guarantee safe passage through a particular region of the Feywild (such as
appearance becomes more rat-like (beady eyes, whiskers, small ears, pointy nose, little hands and feet, and a rat’s tail). This transformation has no game effects. 7 You cast no reflection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Amendsfarm) where those convicted of minor offenses work off their debt to the city. Many gnomes and halflings live in this region, and most buildings are built to reflect their stature. Two noble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Relationships Some dragons rule sprawling criminal organizations devoted to plundering the surrounding region and swelling the dragons’ hoards. Others govern peaceful and prosperous towns
an iron grip, bringing the spoils of conquest and the tribute of conquered peoples to swell the dragon’s hoard. Those minions might be Humanoids, violent monsters, or a mix of both, forming an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, cling to life in the darkness, searching the underground for secrets that could lead to their ascension. Undersigil Encounters d6 Encounter 1 A vargouille reflection (see Morte’s Planar Parade
the pungent meres. Ancient and unknowing, Abadoom harbors some of Sigil’s darkest secrets. The Loop Even Undersigil has portals, and the worst of them dump their quarries into the Loop. This region is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
fall.
— Iuz the Old
The Abyss and its demonic inhabitants are akin to a virus. While most other factions across the planes spread their influence into other realms through conquest, conversion
of the region begins to grow, the effects of the lethal environment expanding from the original area. The demons likewise begin to roam, and a small force capable of establishing its own incursion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, and quiet crafts and wild inventions. Tradegate’s citizens are upright, productive, and optimistic. Dwarves and gnomes abound in the star-shaped town, acting as builders, merchants, and tinkerers who
banished to some remote plane with a stamp of the bariaur’s hoof. Regional Effects The region containing Tradegate’s planar gate is influenced by the magic of Bytopia, creating one or more of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
conquest. As each settlement falls, the death tyrant’s zombie forces build to overwhelming numbers. Undead Nature. A death tyrant doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep. Death Tyrant
Large undead
until all three have been used, and it can’t use the same effect on consecutive rounds. Regional Effects A region containing a death tyrant’s lair is warped by the creature’s unnatural presence, which