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Returning 35 results for 'curious called'.
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
hinged on the ever-increasing consumption of an elixir called Thrill Joy. Only after they became addicted did they discover that the priests of their faith had distilled the elixir from demonic ichor
space in garishly decorated ships and sometimes take up residence on populated worlds, where they set up carnival tents to lure curious onlookers into their clutches. They are armed with colorfully
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
any combination of such qualities. Some of these piscine body parts provide them with special abilities.
The Sea Spawn of Purple Rocks
Visitors to a string of islands called the Purple Rocks (in
the Forgotten Realms setting) might notice one curious fact about the islandsâ human inhabitants: no infants or elderly are among them. This is because babies born to the Rocklanders are claimed
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
teachers and storytellers who anchor Feywild communities. The worst of them are pompous and ill behaved, but even those remain gentle by nature and curious about all thingsâespecially travelers from
moonstone dragon is called upon to discipline a group of moonstone dragon wyrmling;moonstone dragon wyrmlings that rampaged through a Fey nobleâs territory.
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An adult moonstone dragon has amassed
Elf
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or
time after the hundredth birthday, and before this period they are called by child names.
On declaring adulthood, an elf selects an adult name, although those who knew him or her as a youngster
Backgrounds
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
concepts explained to them.
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I describe everything that happens as if it were going into my research notes (and it often is).
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I am insatiably curious about the seemingly infinite forms and
abundant connections among the Simic. The guild members live in watery sinkholes called zonots, and their isolation shelters them from much contact with outsiders. Nonetheless, a fair number of Simic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
read at the Tower of the Heavens. Whether the prophecies are real remains to be seen, but the characters are curious or desperate enough to pay a visit. The characters might also be researching
visible wounds. The characters are hired by a mourning family to investigate these deaths and put a stop to them. The charactersâ encounter with the cause of these deathsâa strange predator called a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Purphoros, and lived, the godâs anger isnât the only danger. A red dragon called Thraxes makes his home in the halls of Purphorosâs first residence, which the god abandoned to create a larger and
crack open, admitting a curious anvilwrought creature into the world, or burst wide, unleashing some manifestation of Purphorosâs fury.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Chapter 17: Donjon This chapter, intended for DMs, details a dungeon called the Donjon Sphere. You can use this dungeon to describe the fate of a character who draws the Donjon card from a Deck of
specimens from across the cosmos. They used strange magic to peer into the minds of their captives and observe them in simulated environments, curious to understand the minds of these alien creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
it brings destruction and ruin. Bedine are dark-haired and olive-skinned, with brown eyes. They wear a loose-fitting, linen robe called an aba, covered by a dark cloak called a jellaba. They carry
once lush and verdant land. Shamir is cautious and superstitious, but heâs also intelligent and curious. The blue circle painted on the golemâs chest and the symbols on its body make him think itâs the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
visit Viktal soon meet Motherâs faithful, who appear at first to practice a local, naturalistic faith. But as the characters explore, they notice especially pious villagers with missing eyes called
Motherâs Minders and other locals engaging in unsettling behavior.
The villagers are curious about strangers, and eventually someone invites the outsiders to the Fisherâs Rest for a free meal and to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
moved farther north to the frontier town of Triboar, where she took over a modest inn called Northshield House. (See the adventure Storm Kingâs Thunder for more information on Urgala Meltimer and her
inn.) If her sanity is restored, Darribeth becomes her normal self â a curious and kind woman with a flair for magic who doesnât mind bending rules for the greater good. She speaks Common, Dwarvish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Booâs Astral Menagerie
. Their worship ceremonies were centered on festivals and frivolity. Over time, the peopleâs happiness hinged on the ever-increasing consumption of an elixir called Thrill Joy. Only after they became
curious onlookers into their clutches. They are armed with colorfully painted ray guns that work only for them; these toys are harmless in the hands of anyone else. Space Clown
Medium Fiend
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
of which adventurers might be called upon to retrieve. Many of these temples hold dangerous phenomena (such as gates to the Underworld), which might have been their undoing. Monsters and brigands often
too close.
6 A gynosphinx curious about human behavior creates a series of deadly traps in an abandoned temple and lures adventurers to the place to witness if and how they overcome its challenges.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
past century. Darkhold Vale I was curious about my sourceâs tale, and so when I had cause to be in the region, I made my way toward Darkhold. An enormous mountain peak called the Gray Watcher of the
occupation in a relatively flat and defensible valley called Darkhold Vale. Darkhold Vale contains a small settlement of the same name, consisting mostly of shepherds who tend their flocks in the high
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cults have moved into the Sumber Hills: an air cult called the Cult of the Howling Hatred; an earth cult, the Cult of the Black Earth; a fire cult called the Cult of the Eternal Flame; and a water cult
weapons can open or close a portal to the Inner Plane of that element. The Dark Lady can supply names and descriptions of each of the four elemental princes (described in chapter 7). Nurvureem is curious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
culminate in a journey called peregrination, where they wander the world until they find a new place to call home. The few men who reside permanently in Setessa live in the Amatrophon, training and
, Setessan youngsters enjoy tremendous freedom. Called arkulli, meaning âlittle bears,â they are welcome anywhere in the city. They often wander in and out of the temple, training grounds, the hall of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
, Elturel was free. When the true dawn came, the new sun remained. And it stayed in the sky through the next night, and the night after, and each night from then until now. While some called it
to Elturel. The devout, the curious, the afflicted â all came to bathe in its warmth and see its blessed light by night. Paladins had always been small in number among the Hellriders, but the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
PURPLE ROCKS
Visitors to a string of islands called the Purple Rocks (in the Forgotten Realms setting) might notice one curious fact about the islandsâ human inhabitants: no infants or elderly are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
, locals are neither friendly nor spitefulâthey simply exist. Not surprisingly, they are easily conquered, as was the case when the townâs current ruler, a mysterious Humanoid called High Cardinal
allows the accused a chance at salvation on an infamous stage called the Gallows. Before their executions, the Maiden of Misery grants criminals the chance to put on the performance of a lifetime. If their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
grapple ends, the sea spawn canât use this tentacle on another target.
The Sea Spawn of Purple Rocks Visitors to a string of islands called the Purple Rocks (in the Forgotten Realms setting) might
notice one curious fact about the islandsâ human inhabitants: no infants or elderly are among them. This is because babies born to the Rocklanders are claimed by a kraken (see the Monster Manual) named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Mysterious Passengers Lightning rails and airships are good places to encounter a broad sample of Khorvaireâs diverse population. You can use the Mysterious Passengers table to bring curious
calling out their name and the time of day. 03â04 Two shifters drinking and spoiling for a fight. 05â06 A warforged quietly reads a book called The Machine Manifesto. 07â08 A half-elf sits down, says
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Centaur Powerful and curious, quick to act and knowledgeable of the wider world, centaurs seek to experience lifeâs boundless bounty. The centaurs of Theros are divided into two groups: members of
stripes on their hooves, foretelling an exciting and adventurous life. Lagonna Band Centaur
(MIN YUM) Lagonna Merchant Families Lagonna centaurs travel in small merchant family bands called guri. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
mountain. In agreement with the Illefarni, Melair called kith and kin to mine under the mountain and in the plateau, and thus Clan Melairkyn came to rule below as the Illefarni did above. But this
. For more than a thousand years, folk lived and traded at the site of what would become Waterdeep, but their identities remain a mystery â with a curious exception. We know that at some point during this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
conversationalist. Laylee has a curious mind and a talent for tools and building. She serves as Mylaâs helper. Mumpo is so audaciously courageous that he stole a copper piece from Runaraâs hoard. Heâs convinced she
as a symbol associated with the Gilded Gallows, a thievesâ guild that operates in a country far to the southeast called Elturgard. A character with the criminal background automatically succeeds on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
townâs center, its weathered visage and mossy limbs reflected in the poolâs sparkling ripples. Called Wrath by the animal kingdoms that came before, the guardian questions all who seek to enter the portal
. To others, Wrath is a gentle giant, a curious protector who delights in birdsong and babbling brooks. Not much is known about the guardianâs past, but clues etched in the ruins of Faunel suggest that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
mind-boggling creations â their so-called âcelestial toys.â
These master artificers are friendly to those who seek them out. They enjoy showing off their works and take great glee in watching
blazed the trail for that journey. Alchemists Rock gnome alchemists explore the nature of minerals and chemicals, curious to see what happens when they mix certain substances with other compounds or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
E6: Passenger Car A mind flayer in a beige coat kneels beside a body in the aisle of this passenger car. Three curious onlookersâa cambion, a drow, and bronze dwarf with flames for hairâpoke their
marked âbâ on map 11.2) with a monodrone valet called Bot. Meldar (lawful neutral azer) is indifferent toward others, speaks nothing but Ignan, and provides curt answers to questions put to them. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
burns.
Demogorgonâs Altar One of the first brushes the characters might have had with the demon lords was in Sloobludop, where they witnessed the rise of Demogorgon, the so-called âDeep Fatherâ of the
curious to know more about the source of the discord in Mantol-Derith, leading to a revelation about Fraz-Urbâluu. A rift formed by faerzress opens wide, illuminating a dark tunnel. The rift spits out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
(see âNezrahâ below) can often be found here at a table jokingly called âthe Mayorâs Office.â Heartâs Hollow Residents The lively people of Heartâs Hollow are mainly humans, hill dwarves, and kender
Fortress, and Wakenreth. Theyâre also curious about other locations in the wastes and might ask for the charactersâ helpâsee the locations below. Bluemaw Cave Exploration A group of scavengers have heard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
comfortable with being isolated, as I seek inner peace. 3 I never liked the people I called my friends, so it was easy for me to strike out on my own. 4 I felt compelled to forsake my past, but did
was naturally curious, so I packed up and went to a university to learn more about the world. 2 My mentorâs teachings opened my mind to new possibilities in that field of study. 3 I was always an avid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
expendable minions present in case the grells beyond the rift get too curious. The goblins erroneously believe the mind flayers have left something of value here, so theyâve been ransacking this room
goblins drank in a recent game of drink-or-dare. Rift in Reality. The rift leads into the Far Realm to a location called the Feeder Trenches. The Feeder Trenches are described in the âFar Realm Rifts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Ralvaldâs ancestor, a powerful druid called Elakdras.
Sibling Betrayal. Once in the caves, Ralvaldâs sister, Aerstigga, betrayed him. She wounded him and vowed to serve Shivering Death. Aerstigga hinted
condition. Releasing Enstavva. If the characters end Enstavvaâs Petrified condition, she is pensive and Friendly toward anyone who frees her. Enstavva knows Common, Dwarvish, and Giant. She is curious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
beneath each display indicate the purpose of these curious tools and credit the inventors and lands of origin, where known. Persistent rumors hold that a hidden treasure vault, guarded by clockwork
romantics, taking the god Lurue as their inspiration, have called themselves the Knights of the Unicorn. Over time, what began as a light-hearted lark became a real force for good in the world, and several
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldurâs Gate Gazetteer
beneath each display indicate the purpose of these curious tools and credit the inventors and lands of origin, where known. Persistent rumors hold that a hidden treasure vault, guarded by clockwork
romantics, taking the god Lurue as their inspiration, have called themselves the Knights of the Unicorn. Over time, what began as a light-hearted lark became a real force for good in the world, and several
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
belch smoke and flame. Forge of Doom. A colossal forge dominates the first floor of the Armory, which is open to the public. Mercenaries, mongers, and other curious buyers gawk at industrious
former high priest, a deva named Ephemera, was called away on a divine errand. Before departing, the angel appointed a controversial replacement to guide the fane in their stead: Mihr, a lawful good