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his or her appearance. A male gnome’s beard, in contrast to his wild hair, is kept carefully trimmed but often styled into curious forks or neat points. A gnome’s clothing, though usually
or one from another source.
DEEP GNOMES
A third subrace of gnomes, the deep gnomes (or svirfneblin), live in small communities scattered in the Underdark. Unlike the duergar and the drow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Blue Holes A blue hole is a circular sinkhole that forms on the bed of the sea in shallow water. The deep blue water of the hole creates a stark contrast with the lighter color of the shallow water
that surrounds it. Blue holes have diameters of 1d10 × 100 feet and are 1d10 × 100 feet deep. Blue holes are filled with secrets. Many blue holes hide monsters or treasure, as shown on the Hiding in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
contrast to Highhold in Upper Dura, the dwarves of Holdfast have deep roots in Sharn and feel no strong connection to the Mror Holds or its traditions. High Hope is a temple district; while the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
contrast to Highhold in Upper Dura, the dwarves of Holdfast have deep roots in Sharn and feel no strong connection to the Mror Holds or its traditions. High Hope is a temple district; while the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Blue Holes A blue hole is a circular sinkhole that forms on the bed of the sea in shallow water. The deep blue water of the hole creates a stark contrast with the lighter color of the shallow water
that surrounds it. Blue holes have diameters of 1d10 × 100 feet and are 1d10 × 100 feet deep. Blue holes are filled with secrets. Many blue holes hide monsters or treasure, as shown on the Hiding in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Middle Tavick’s Landing In contrast to the upper ward, Middle Tavick’s Landing welcomes travelers and tourists. There’s a host of lively taverns and excellent inns. The Cornerstone is a massive arena
station for would-be mercenaries. The Graywall district has deep roots in Karrnathi culture that predate the Last War, and Slogar’s and The Bloody Mug are places where you can find blood sausage and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Middle Tavick’s Landing In contrast to the upper ward, Middle Tavick’s Landing welcomes travelers and tourists. There’s a host of lively taverns and excellent inns. The Cornerstone is a massive arena
station for would-be mercenaries. The Graywall district has deep roots in Karrnathi culture that predate the Last War, and Slogar’s and The Bloody Mug are places where you can find blood sausage and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Deep Gnomes (Svirfneblin) Also known as svirfneblin, the deep gnomes of the Underdark are a stark contrast to their surface kin, dour and serious compared to the cheerful and generally optimistic
grandest deep gnome strongholds, which existed for more than two thousand years until it was overrun a little more than a century ago by the dark elves of Menzoberranzan. The deep gnomes recently reclaimed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Deep Gnomes (Svirfneblin) Also known as svirfneblin, the deep gnomes of the Underdark are a stark contrast to their surface kin, dour and serious compared to the cheerful and generally optimistic
grandest deep gnome strongholds, which existed for more than two thousand years until it was overrun a little more than a century ago by the dark elves of Menzoberranzan. The deep gnomes recently reclaimed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Horizon’s Edge Magic In contrast to the other locations described in this chapter, Horizon’s Edge is notable more for the magic and technology it contains than for any magic inherent to the site
cube is fitted into it.
Without a puzzle cube, the plane shift spell can reach the demiplane, but the specifications for the tuning fork necessary for the spell to access the plane are lost. A trek through the Deep Ethereal might reveal the single ethereal curtain that reaches the demiplane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Horizon’s Edge Magic In contrast to the other locations described in this chapter, Horizon’s Edge is notable more for the magic and technology it contains than for any magic inherent to the site
cube is fitted into it.
Without a puzzle cube, the plane shift spell can reach the demiplane, but the specifications for the tuning fork necessary for the spell to access the plane are lost. A trek through the Deep Ethereal might reveal the single ethereal curtain that reaches the demiplane.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
slowly devolving into chaos? Are deep patterns hidden in historical texts, or is time a series of coincidence and happenstance? The perspective of order emphasizes the structures that pull people together
of chaos, by contrast, emphasizes individual actions, personal bonds of families and friends, and the disruptive force of lone, passionate people in history. Scholars of chaos gravitate toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
slowly devolving into chaos? Are deep patterns hidden in historical texts, or is time a series of coincidence and happenstance? The perspective of order emphasizes the structures that pull people together
of chaos, by contrast, emphasizes individual actions, personal bonds of families and friends, and the disruptive force of lone, passionate people in history. Scholars of chaos gravitate toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Setessa’s Surroundings Beyond the city’s encircling trees, the territory of Setessa extends to cover about a third of the Nessian Wood and a wide swath of the open chaparral. In contrast to Meletis
Nessian Wood is considered Nylea’s domain. Its trees are as old as the world, twining together to form an impenetrable canopy shielding the wood from Heliod’s angry glare. Their roots stretch deep into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
buildings become unlivable, new ones are built atop them, and the tangle of structures is four or five stories deep in some places. Many of the lower structures are completely walled off from the
and boardwalks are in stark contrast to the crowds that frequent the other three quarters. Militia patrols are common here, but guards in the High Quarter are universally corrupt, accepting bribes from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
The Wilds Past the courts, across the stream, into the woods—there lie the wilds, the most magical, strange, and dangerous lands in all Eldraine. In contrast to the order and structure of the realm
creatures living in tight family units deep in the forest. Seeing their homeland under attack inspired them to leave the woods and join the rest of Eldraine in its defense. Since the end of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
buildings become unlivable, new ones are built atop them, and the tangle of structures is four or five stories deep in some places. Many of the lower structures are completely walled off from the
and boardwalks are in stark contrast to the crowds that frequent the other three quarters. Militia patrols are common here, but guards in the High Quarter are universally corrupt, accepting bribes from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Setessa’s Surroundings Beyond the city’s encircling trees, the territory of Setessa extends to cover about a third of the Nessian Wood and a wide swath of the open chaparral. In contrast to Meletis
Nessian Wood is considered Nylea’s domain. Its trees are as old as the world, twining together to form an impenetrable canopy shielding the wood from Heliod’s angry glare. Their roots stretch deep into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monstrous Compendium Volume Four
The Wilds Past the courts, across the stream, into the woods—there lie the wilds, the most magical, strange, and dangerous lands in all Eldraine. In contrast to the order and structure of the realm
creatures living in tight family units deep in the forest. Seeing their homeland under attack inspired them to leave the woods and join the rest of Eldraine in its defense. Since the end of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
seeing the inside of the dragon’s home. This scenario also means an adult or older dragon has access to lair actions. In contrast, a dragon fighting outdoors can more easily fly out of reach of opponents
, damaging their equipment, insulting them, or showing how ineffectual their attacks are.
5 The dragon has a way to call for help hidden deep inside the lair, such as a magic horn that summons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
4 A shadow dragon wyrmling and a shadow demon have become unlikely companions as they compare and contrast their parallel evolutions.
5 Two shadow dragon wyrmlings of different dragon kinds
blame each other for their transformation.
6 A family of deep gnomes adopts a shadow dragon wyrmling, hoping to show the dragon a noble path through gloom and despair.
Young Shadow Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
district of Holdfast. In contrast to the residents of Highhold in Upper Dura, the dwarves of Holdfast have deep roots in Sharn and feel no strong connection to the Mror Holds or its traditions.
High
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
except the strange powers of the old hermit living in the nearby woods, which they regard with suspicion and mention only in whispers. By contrast, magic is common enough in the Free City of Greyhawk
pleasant and rich, roamed by Baklunish nomads. The former Suloise capital, by contrast, in the heart of the Sea of Dust, is beset by howling winds, terrible dust storms, and rains of volcanic ash and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
4 A shadow dragon wyrmling and a shadow demon have become unlikely companions as they compare and contrast their parallel evolutions.
5 Two shadow dragon wyrmlings of different dragon kinds
blame each other for their transformation.
6 A family of deep gnomes adopts a shadow dragon wyrmling, hoping to show the dragon a noble path through gloom and despair.
Young Shadow Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the
Your world might have numerous dragon overlords—one for each kind of metallic, chromatic, and gem dragon, and possibly for deep dragons, dragon turtles, faerie dragons, moonstone dragons, and shadow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
seeing the inside of the dragon’s home. This scenario also means an adult or older dragon has access to lair actions. In contrast, a dragon fighting outdoors can more easily fly out of reach of opponents
, damaging their equipment, insulting them, or showing how ineffectual their attacks are.
5 The dragon has a way to call for help hidden deep inside the lair, such as a magic horn that summons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
to amass as much wealth and power as possible. The Gem Circle, by contrast, might be dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, while the Metallic Circle is more altruistic, working to further the
Your world might have numerous dragon overlords—one for each kind of metallic, chromatic, and gem dragon, and possibly for deep dragons, dragon turtles, faerie dragons, moonstone dragons, and shadow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
district of Holdfast. In contrast to the residents of Highhold in Upper Dura, the dwarves of Holdfast have deep roots in Sharn and feel no strong connection to the Mror Holds or its traditions.
High
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
except the strange powers of the old hermit living in the nearby woods, which they regard with suspicion and mention only in whispers. By contrast, magic is common enough in the Free City of Greyhawk
pleasant and rich, roamed by Baklunish nomads. The former Suloise capital, by contrast, in the heart of the Sea of Dust, is beset by howling winds, terrible dust storms, and rains of volcanic ash and
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
Nordenland. Rauland was a land of builders who resisted conquest through technology. Meanwhile, the proud Unterfolk keep a long military tradition stretching deep into their history as warring tribes. At
have advised emperors and reshaped battlefields. Its reputation as a place of enlightenment and astounding knowledge is also tempered by a cautious approach to the dangers of magic. By contrast, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to assume that intoxication has the same effect on them as it does on humans.
Humans drink to forget, while dwarves drink to remember. A dwarf deep in his cups is overcome by powerful, vivid
reminisce over the defeat of a dragon, or weep as they recall the death of a beloved elder.
In contrast to clan gatherings, dwarves who drink alone invariably become morose and sullen — when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
to assume that intoxication has the same effect on them as it does on humans.
Humans drink to forget, while dwarves drink to remember. A dwarf deep in his cups is overcome by powerful, vivid
reminisce over the defeat of a dragon, or weep as they recall the death of a beloved elder.
In contrast to clan gatherings, dwarves who drink alone invariably become morose and sullen — when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying
gnarly face. The Nether Oak uses the treant stat block but is neutral evil and speaks Common and Primordial. When the characters arrive, the Nether Oak is in deep slumber. To complete the Rite of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Necropolis Locations (Y10-Y18) Y10. Arboretum A canopy of golden leaves crowns the trees inside a sunken basin. The trees grow in stark contrast to their bleak surroundings, their branches swaying
gnarly face. The Nether Oak uses the treant stat block but is neutral evil and speaks Common and Primordial. When the characters arrive, the Nether Oak is in deep slumber. To complete the Rite of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
have the guros travel. A courser explores new trade territory for their guros. They are expert trackers and navigators, able to venture deep into unexplored territory and unerringly return to their
herds. These herds are voluntary associations, in contrast to the family groups of the Lagonna. When necessary, several small bands join together in a larger herd to target particularly dangerous but