cutting world revelations

Cradle of the Hill Scion

Monsters Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

by dealing 15 or more slashing damage to it on one attack. Cutting the root doesn’t hurt the cradle but ends the grapple. Rolling Hills (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6", "rollType":"recharge

giants until Annam retreated into seclusion. On other worlds, the scions guard their birthplaces (which are rich in elemental magic) or hold the substance of the world together. (See “Giants of

Apocalypse Sorcery

classes

Hasten or Stall the End of the World Apocalypse Sorcerers have seen the shape of things to come. They may have visions of the Great Beast ushering in the end of Etharis or dreams of Gormadraug

waking and devouring the land. These prophecies besiege Apocalypse Sorcerers, plaguing and empowering in equal measure. Some find relief in putting these revelations into writing, producing texts that

Gnomes

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

interest in mechanical devices, the natural world, and magical pursuits; a gnome might seek to invent a new garden tool, collect and categorize every type of butterfly, or develop a new method for cutting gemstones.

life of a gnome, whether one is investigating the nature of magic or trying to invent a better back scratcher. Questions about the world fill a gnome’s head: how an insect flies, a fish swims, or a

Brelish Characters

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

the laws to protect the innocent, or an entertainer who plays in every dive in Sharn. Innovative and Independent. Find your own path in the world; don’t simply follow established traditions. As a

cleric, you might challenge your church and follow your own divine revelations. As a wizard, you could search for new techniques or attempt to unravel forgotten secrets. Practical. Whether it’s about

Brelish Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

laws to protect the innocent, or an entertainer who’s played in every dive in Sharn. Innovative and Independent. Find your own path in the world; don’t simply follow. As a cleric you might challenge

your church and follow your own divine revelations. As an arcane caster you could search for new techniques or to unravel forgotten secrets. Practical. Whether it’s about fashion, food, or conversation

Artificers in Many Worlds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

the world of Dragonlance, tinker gnomes are often members of this class. The strange technologies in the Barrier Peaks of the world of Greyhawk have inspired some folk to walk the path of the

there, the gnome artificer Vi runs a cosmos-spanning business that hires adventurers to fix problems that others deem unfixable. In Vi’s home world, Eberron, magic is harnessed as a form of science

9. Study and Library

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

creature whose spirit is tied to the world out of anguish, and any interaction with Ilda should be a precarious process of talking to a character who might fly off the handle at any moment. She might vanish

centuries of life, this underground manse became his crypt. The divination pool allows those using it to peer past many magical protections that block lesser divination magic. The pool’s revelations

Sage

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

cutting edge of arcane theory. House Cannith, Arcanix—they’re all idiots. You’re on the verge of a major discovery (The cause of the Mourning? The nature of warforged souls? Establishing a connection to new realms of existence?) but the pieces you need are out there in the world.

War

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

warriors cut a swath through field and forest. Salamanders muster at an efreeti’s command, poised to assault an astral fortress. Warfare in a fantasy world is rife with opportunities for adventure. A

larger army by holding a strategic location until reinforcements arrive, killing enemy scouts before they can report, or cutting off supply lines. Information gathering and diplomatic missions can

Ancient Mysteries

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

Ancient Mysteries Our world was born in strife. The three Progenitor Dragons crafted the planes at the dawn of time, and rested in the space that lies between them. It was then that cruel Khyber

, becoming a living prison that could forever hold the darkness within. And this is the foundation of our reality. Eberron is the Dragon Between, the world on which we stand. Khyber is the Dragon Below

9. Study and Library

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

divination magic. The pool’s revelations could drive a user insane unless the questions asked were specific and dealt only with the physical world, avoiding metaphysical concerns. Gazing into the pool

still be harrowing. This is a creature whose spirit is tied to the world out of anguish, and any interaction with Ilda should be a precarious process of talking to a character who might fly off the

Mapping a Dungeon

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

you need further inspiration, you can find maps that have been made freely available for use on the Internet, or even use a map of a real-world location. Alternatively, you can borrow a map from a

, collapsed passages can be commonplace, cutting off formerly connected sections of the dungeon from each other. Past earthquakes might have opened chasms within a dungeon, splitting rooms and corridors to

Liara Portyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Liara Portyr As the commander of Fort Beluarian, Liara spends most of her time worrying about the security of her stronghold while cutting deals with pirates. In general, she has no problem with

Fort Beluarian in the name of Grand Duke Ulder Ravengard of Baldur’s Gate. The fort will not fall on my watch!” Flaw. “It’s a ghoul-eat-you world out here. I have no pity for those who can’t defend

Worshiping Pharika

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

dragon hunting. The Medusa’s Curse. To seed the world with knowledge, Pharika gathered her medusa children and granted a hundred secrets to each, bidding them to hide their revelations throughout the

General Features

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

see more than 15 feet ahead, exactly as if they were in a circular garden with concentric paths. Cutting through hedges has no effect on how long it takes characters to get from one node to the next

. Alternatively, characters who fly above the maze are shunted back into the real world, emerging above the hedge tangle with their companions nowhere in sight. The only way for them to rejoin the party is to

Giant Patrons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

a life of piracy, following in the enormous footsteps of Huzza, a hill giant in the world of the Forgotten Realms. The Boss Assignments table suggests the kinds of missions a giant boss might send

giant seer is guided by visions—glimpses of possible futures, messages from a god, or whisperings of some alien consciousness—and sends adventurers into the world to fulfill whatever those visions

Pharika's Champions

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

life and death, along with snakes or other venomous creatures. Pharika’s Favor Pharika craves champions who support her ongoing experiments, torment her enemies, and deliver cutting-edge aid to the

darkest and direst secrets earn the right to live forever. (Evil) 5 Fatalism. Everyone dies. As a result, I may employ their brief lives to further my agendas. (Evil) 6 Tutelage. The world is

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

see more than 15 feet ahead, exactly as if they were in a circular garden with concentric paths. Cutting through hedges has no effect on how long it takes characters to get from one node to the next

. Alternatively, characters who fly above the maze are shunted back into the real world, emerging above the hedge tangle with their companions nowhere in sight. The only way for them to rejoin the party is to

Silverquill Faculty

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

potential for good and wishes to teach her students how to make the world a better place. She and Dean Lu often clash over Silverquill’s curriculum, but the balance found between them is far more

praise and quick with a cutting remark, Dean Lu has seen many mage-students scrub out of Strixhaven and has nothing good to say about those who can’t hack it. A cynic, Embrose believes that most people are

Bard

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

copper pieces tossed by commoners isn’t for everyone — and it certainly isn’t for bards in the Acq Inc world. The power and magic tied up in the voice of a franchise bard is meant for greater things

the world of commerce is a finely tuned instrument in its own right — and you’re just the one to pluck it. Master of One Trade: Awesomeness As a bard, you’re known as the go-to figure when things need

Lottie's Palace

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

claim the final orrery component from her. Map 5.2 shows the layout of Lottie’s Palace. Map 5.2: Lottie's Palace 1. Gambling Den As you pass through the doors, you enter a world of opulence. Glass

from the following revelations: Lottie’s Palace has been in operation for over ten years. Before the casino was built, the cavern it was carved out of was home to a clan of duergar. When Lottie arrived

Flavors of Fantasy

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

characters years ago resurfaces, giving the characters a chance to finally bring the villain to justice. Sword and Sorcery A sword-and-sorcery campaign features a grim world of evil spellcasters and

threatens the world. And the stories of these campaigns often include an element of romance: tragic affairs between star-crossed lovers, passion that transcends even death, and chaste adoration between

19. Gravity Ring

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

gate, they return to their own world. To test his traps, Acererak crafted a "mirror tomb" and hid it inside a demiplane. This mirror tomb is identical to the real tomb as it stood exactly one year ago

. All objects and creatures encountered in the mirror tomb appear real, but they fade away if taken to the real world. The mirror tomb has the same magical defenses as the true tomb, and any character

All for One: The Clan

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

child enters the world — an event that calls for great celebration. Few dwarves develop romantic feelings for their spouses, at least not in the way that other races do. They view their spouses as

items and other forms of creation — smelting, smithing, gem-cutting, sculpture, and similar tasks. These artisans are responsible for making the items that help the clan protect its stronghold. The

Failed Merchant

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

pursue the life of an adventurer, your insight into the world of commerce brought you into the sphere of Acquisitions Incorporated — and a franchise just might be in your future. Skill Proficiency

. 5 I was cutting corners and breaking deals to maximize profit. That’s why I failed. 6 When I get an idea, I am single-minded in its execution — even if it’s a terrible idea. 7 If I

Gnoll Tactics

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

bow shot becomes easy prey for any gnolls near it. Some particularly clever gnolls have been known to use burning arrows to spark fires, cutting off their prey’s escape routes and driving victims into

devastated before the wider world becomes aware of a gnoll threat. ON DEFEATING GNOLLS An excerpt from One Hundred Years of War, a famous manual of dwarven battle tactics: Gnolls remain a threat

The Seldarine

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

Araleth Letheranil CG Light, stars, revelations Knowledge, Light Shaft of light Corellon Larethian CG Primary god of elves Arcana,** Life, Light, War Quarter moon or starburst Darahl

the god once more, and returned to awareness before the Drawing of the Veil, is the fulfillment of every elf’s longing, but some elves have grown attached to the mortal and mundane world, and thus

Settlers, Squatters, and Invaders

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

Blingdenstone, paying adventurers to scout and keep an eye on the territory while they organized their people across the dwarven holds and surface-world cities that had received them. After a decade of

oversees all of Blingdenstone’s mines, as well as the mining, cutting, and enchanting of spell gems (see appendix B), both for the settlement’s defense and for trade export. Stoneheart Enclave This group

Caer Locations (C10-C19)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

she knows her soul is going to the Nine Hells when she dies. She also sees glimpses of the future, which means she’s rarely shocked by what happens around her. These revelations have kept the cultists

fortress on the surface, hidden in the Spine of the World. It contains, among other things, a forge powered by the still-beating heart of a red dragon. Xardorok has a plan for the systematic destruction of

Academy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

together by cutting-edge magical scholarship, the enclave’s residents are hungry for secrets, reagents, and subjects. 3 Secret Monastery. Ageless secrets remain the focus of contemplation and rigorous

Cryptogeography. You search for proof of a hidden land or that the world isn’t structured as commonly assumed. 5 Restorative Antiquarianism. You track clues leading to plundered artifacts and then restore them to

Tour of the Planes

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

the landscape, capable of cutting the unprepared to ribbons. For all its danger, Shavarath holds weapons of legend and a wealth of knowledge on the art of war. Shavarath Manifest Zone Features d4

that hurts the eyes, lap against shores of chitin. Some can look upon Xoriat and see it as a place of revelations, but most mortals who come too close to Xoriat fall prey to madness. Xoriat is the

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

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

hill’s companionship and protection. Alignment. Chaotic good. Personality Trait. “Jingle Jangle is thorough and fastidious. No cutting corners.” Ideal. “Revel in your uniqueness, whether you’re a

carnival is our opportunity for a new life, far away from the gloomy world we came from.” Flaw. “I’m too confident in my own authority to see the seeds of doubt in the carnival staff.” Nib the

Howling Caves Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

to find out if surfacers were here, and they walked into a cult ambush. He wants nothing to do with the cults, the surface world, or anything other than returning to the nearest drow community. He

narrow crack in the wall behind them, cutting off their escape. It fights until slain. N17. Sacrifices Characters hear the wind and spot the green light here before arriving. At an intersection of four

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

companionship and protection. Alignment. Chaotic good. Personality Trait. “Jingle Jangle is thorough and fastidious. No cutting corners.” Ideal. “Revel in your uniqueness, whether you’re a

carnival is our opportunity for a new life, far away from the gloomy world we came from.” Flaw. “I’m too confident in my own authority to see the seeds of doubt in the carnival staff.” Nib the

Locations I - L

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

to be the easternmost extent of the Spine of the World, rather than being mountain ranges in their own right. The difference is academic, since all three areas have soaring peaks, permanent snowpack

to attack and set fire to these lodges, but the orcs keep cutting down trees and rebuilding them. Icewind Dale Icewind Dale has snow, ice, and freezing temperatures in abundance. The sun never rises

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