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Hobgoblin
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a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the
greatest respect is reserved for those who earn their glory in battle. In theory, the fortunes of war can elevate the lowest-ranking banner in a legion to the highest status. In practice, warlords are
Lizardfolk
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once been a warrior or hunter, but now the body is just freshly killed meat.
A lizardfolk who lives among other humanoids can, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The
into the future. This approach allows them to maintain their current level of influence in the world, but it limits their growth. Lizardfolk have no interest in developing writing, making long-term
Adult Deep Dragon
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. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit
of writing within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair become magically charged and can’t be damaged by nonmagical means.
Restless Sleep. When a creature finishes a long rest within 6 miles of the
Ancient Deep Dragon
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other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners
’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Preservation of Knowledge. Books, letters, and any other physical forms of writing within 6 miles
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
writing) oversee the front gates, examining and discussing written works presented by hopefuls trying to gain entrance. If a question arises, the Avowed send a runner to consult with a sage in the
Entering Candlekeep The required entrance fee for admission into Candlekeep is a work of writing not already collected therein. Those who show up at the gates without such a gift are kindly but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. We’ve visited Waterdeep before, but not like this. Clever heroes will respect the city’s rules. Those who get on the city’s bad side are in for a rough time, as the City of Splendors is home to some of
the most powerful figures in the Forgotten Realms.
Charlie Sanders, a lifelong D&D player, brought his experience writing for television to the project by helping flesh out the story bible months
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Darklord’s childhood like? Whom did the Darklord care about? Who cared about the Darklord? Who hurt the Darklord? Whose respect or love did the Darklord crave? What did the Darklord value? Consult the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
dress based on class. Ancestor Spirits Respect for the spirits infuses daily life. Native residents keep shrines to their ancestors in their homes and leave out offerings at dawn and dusk. They
consult ancestral spirits before making life-changing decisions, but the perspectives of the dead can be just as flawed as those of the living. Disagreements in large family clans sometimes result in
Orc
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laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
rarely keep records or write down their thoughts. When orcs need to communicate in writing, they use crude symbols to convey basic information, such as “food stored here,” “danger close
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
in it for themselves. He demands his students learn how to use language-based magic to “get what they deserve.” While he often argues with Dean Talonrook, he holds a deep (if begrudging) respect for
magical writing and symbols. With a dynamic lecturing style, this dhampir—a partial vampire—attracts students from across Strixhaven purely for his lessons’ value as performance art. He teaches a course
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Hill giants who choose that path make themselves maug. Non-giants are considered maug out of hand and must usually prove themselves maat to gain a giant’s respect. Runes and Tale Carvings For much of
are illiterate or nearly so — particularly hill, frost, and fire giants, which place little value on learning. Instead of writing stories with words, they typically tell their tales with pictograms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Chauntea, goddess of agriculture NG Life Sheaf of grain or a blooming rose over grain Cyric, god of lies CE Trickery White jawless skull on black or purple sunburst Deneir, god of writing NG Knowledge Lit
choose it.
A number of other deities, mostly evil ones, suggest the Death domain, which is detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Most clerics who choose this domain are evil NPCs, but if you want to worship a god of death, consult your Dungeon Master.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Annam seeking wisdom. The divine oracle told them that a great upheaval would upset the balance of power in the world, giving all giants the opportunity to win the respect of their gods and bring
appears on few maps, and few folk know of it. Characters who consult with a member of the Surveyors’, Map & Chartmakers’ Guild in Waterdeep or any learned sage in Everlund or Silverymoon can procure a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) A morose, rail-thin figure, Rennick is cautious and wise beyond their years. They respect their fellow wereravens but are deeply mistrustful of others. Rennick frightens away unwanted visitors by
, you can roll a d6 and consult the Wereraven Mimicry table to determine what sound the characters hear and where it seems to be coming from. Use this table as often as you like. Chalet Brantifax
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
; he’s interested only in hunting safely. The grells respect their behir neighbor, which they refer to as a Great Eater. The grells don’t involve themselves in a fight between the characters and the behir
) some of his notes. Anyone investigating the pack not only finds the treasure within but also sees that the cave wall behind it bears writing. The writing contains a handful of partial phrases
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
vein of iron or a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other
means. But the greatest respect is reserved for those who earn their glory in battle. In theory, the fortunes of war can elevate the lowest-ranking banner in a legion to the highest status. In practice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
within, there are thousands of inconsequential recipes, old songs, bits of history, journals of long-dead folk, and myriad other pieces of writing of no lasting importance save to the monks of this place
to the library. Gaining Entrance I have assisted more than one visitor with entry into the library, so I know the process well. The price of admission is the donation of a work of writing not already
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tale carving, stone giants also employ mundane writing in their stone tableaux. Names, dates, and descriptions appear in their tales, often as part of an image (a character’s arms or armor might
incorporate runic letterforms, for example). Stone giants also make extensive use of the carved word through “speaking stones.” A speaking stone is an upright stone cylinder into which writing is carved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
hide behind them. If they keep watch, the characters can take a short or long rest here without being disturbed. If the characters use Zikran’s Zephyrean Tome to consult with Gazre-Azam, the djinni
desk sits a spectral cloud giant wearing a fancy housecoat. It appears to be in the act of writing something, but without paper or pen—the act is just a mime.
Characters who observe the cloud giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Study, including a writing desk 93 Throne room, elaborately decorated 94–96 Waiting room where lesser guests are held before receiving an audience 97–98 Latrine or bath 99–00 Crypt belonging to the
case of attack or siege 95–00 Workshop for repairing or creating weapons, religious items, and tools Dungeon: Tomb d20 Purpose 1 Antechamber for those that have come to pay respect to the dead or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
respect. These allies are often unaware that their activities are oriented around the dragon’s purposes, becoming unwitting pawns in the dragon’s plans. Deep attachments might form between the dragon and
chorales for the dragons to enjoy, poets writing odes in praise of their draconic lieges, and adventurers seeking priceless treasures to add to the dragons’ hoards. Dragons who spend a lot of time in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of the dale, she prefers the taste of reindeer, walrus, and polar bear flesh to that of humanoids. The dragon has a healthy respect for humanoids and has never threatened Ten-Towns directly, though it
score of 10 and the ability to speak Common or Druidic. The druids use these awakened beasts as spies and messengers. Roll a d8 and consult the Awakened Beast Encounter table to determine what kind of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
someone who simply owns it. With respect to skills, the system is mildly abstract in terms of what a tool proficiency represents; essentially, it assumes that a character who has proficiency with a tool
treats writing as a delicate, beautiful art. Calligraphers produce text that is pleasing to the eye, using a style that is difficult to forge. Their supplies also give them some ability to examine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Three interlocking circles
Alathrien Druanna N Runes, writing, spellcasting Arcana,** Knowledge A quill or glyph
Alobal Lorfiril CG Revelry, mirth Life, Trickery Wine glass
underlies the multiverse. Corellon is not magic tamed or shaped — not the Weave, as some name it — but magic in its original form: a well of endless, splendid possibilities. Do not mistake respect for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
will be well when our empire is restored. (Neutral) 5 Tribute. The lesser races owe giants not just respect but payment of tribute, and what they don’t pay willingly, we will take by force. (Chaotic) 6
make my way among the lesser creatures of the world. 6 Humans have proven their worth in the world and earned a measure of respect from giantkind. Giant Flaws d6 Flaw 1 The ordning is too restrictive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
guards or sneak past them. The guards are too well paid to accept bribes, and they have no respect for the Flaming Fist. To sneak past a group of guards, each character must succeed on a DC 13
) poison damage. V18. Duke’s Study An oak writing desk angled to face the middle of the room has a matching chair behind it and two black candlesticks atop it. Other furnishings include three bookcases
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
philosophy. It takes more than material wealth to provide for one’s needs, and not everything worth having can be taken by force. Respect and happiness, for example, must be earned (or bought). Still
Sigil with bold murals in avant-garde styles. The passion of their ideology fuels artistic innovation, sparking trends in writing, music, and dance that spread throughout the city. Faction Attire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
departs the world. What is gone from the world — or the region of the world you’ve chosen — that once existed there? If the answer isn’t immediately evident, consult the Extinction or Depletion table for
order attracts a certain race, social class, or character class. The leader of this new order is known for a particular quality valued by his or her followers. Elaborate on why they respect him or her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
in dust: a soiled bed, a chest, and a writing desk with a wooden chair. A dead hobgoblin is sprawled on the floor, her left arm swollen and discolored.
This room was once the quarters of a priest
chest, and a writing table and chair. Puffs of dust and unsettling crunching noises emanate from atop the bed, where a lizard the size of a horse feeds on a humanoid corpse.
On the bed, a giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
). Someone who reads the scroll must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or become afflicted with wererat lycanthropy. The third chest is empty, but a permanent invisibility spell covers writing on the
golden eye swims into view in the stone’s writhing center. For each creature that sees the eye, roll a d12 and consult the following table. The creature is affected as if by a symbol spell of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
his fee is paid, Lurg announces he must consult the stars for the answers the visitors seek. Of course, Lurg can’t access the Books of Prophecy, since Shalfey still has them locked away in his sanctum
furniture of this room are painted deep crimson. Messy stacks of paper sit atop a writing desk, and the bed’s maroon sheets are lazily bunched.
This is Lurg’s private chamber. Its crimson walls match
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
each creature can gain only once every 24 hours. Demitasse, the only animated object on the cart that can speak, is impeccably polite and treats guests with respect. As tea is served, it compliments
room, an elderly dwarf in gray robes, with spectacles resting on the tip of his bulbous nose, sits perfectly still behind a writing desk facing the door. The dwarf’s quill is dipped halfway into an






