dangers insults are black

Silverquill Pledgemage

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

;apprentices and then as pledgemages—cut imposing figures on campus. Dressed in smartly trimmed black-and-white uniforms, these budding mages practice bolstering speeches and wield inky blades

ruthlessly and master the art of insults and discouragement (and in some cases, petty trash talk). Regardless, nearly all members of Silverquill College carry themselves with a fearsome, never-second

Triton Shorestalker

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

"} poison damage.Some insults don't wash away with the tides. When surface dwellers threaten the safety of triton communities, impede upon Thassa's holiest depths, or steal the treasures of the deep

even realize they've been attacked by shorestalkers, chalking disappearances and deaths up to the innumerable dangers of the sea. Clever, far-ranging people of the sea, tritons live rich lives unknown

Silverquill Apprentice

Monsters Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

pledgemage;pledgemages—cut imposing figures on campus. Dressed in smartly trimmed black-and-white uniforms, these budding mages practice bolstering speeches and wield inky blades. Some Silverquill

master the art of insults and discouragement (and in some cases, petty trash talk). Regardless, nearly all members of Silverquill College carry themselves with a fearsome, never-second-place attitude&mdash

Interesting Things About Cyre

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

Cannith vaults for those who brave the dangers of the Mournland? Stories say communities of warforged live in the Mournland, including the insurgent called the Lord of Blades. While not as flamboyant

as Aundair, Cyran fashions involved bright colors and glamerweave. Some have made a point of continuing this custom. Others wear clothing cut in the Cyran style, but entirely in black; this is generally known as “Mourning wear.”

Interesting Things About Cyre (The Mournland)

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

treasures wait in Cannith vaults for those who brave the dangers of the Mournland? While not as flamboyant as Aundairians, Cyran fashions involved bright colors and glamerweave (see chapter 5). Some

Cyrans have made a point of continuing this custom. Others wear clothing cut in the Cyran style, but entirely in black; this has become known as Mourning wear. Stories say communities of warforged live in the Mournland, including the insurgent called the Lord of Blades.

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

held high above its head to support the ceiling, forty feet above. A pair of fist-sized black crystals is fitted to the statue’s eyes. The perimeter statues, six in all, appear to resemble naked humans

. This allows the ceiling to slowly descend, clicking loudly. If the sacred statue is destroyed the two black crystals explode, releasing two allips, as the eidolon is itself released from the

Sun Elves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

elves have bronze skin. Their eyes are black, metallic gold, or metallic silver, and their hair is black, metallic copper, or golden blond. Sun elf culture and civilization is highly magical in nature

a feeling of noblesse oblige to their profession: they venture out into the world to challenge its dangers because someone must, and who could be better suited?

Local Nuisances

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

Local Nuisances While Sigil’s inhabitants potentially pose the greatest threat to those exploring the city, two dangers pervade Sigil: cranium rats and razorvine. Cranium Rats Rats thrive on the

hazard native to the Lower Planes. This black, creeping ivy has broad, glossy leaves with razor-sharp stems and thorns. Work crews fight the rapidly growing weed from overrunning the city. Others use

Cult of the Black Earth

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

Cult of the Black Earth The earth cult worships the implacable strength and unyielding resistance of elemental earth. Cultists seek the power to destroy the works of civilization with landslides

, sinkholes, or mighty earthquakes, thus demonstrating the true power of elemental earth and the futility of resistance. Earth cultists see mines, quarries, and tiled fields as insults imposed upon the

Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

ensure the prosperity and security of Phandalin by clearing the rich mine of its monsters, and to put an end to the troublemaking of the Black Spider — if they can survive the dangers of the Lost Mine of Phandelver.

called the Black Spider — and that the Black Spider wants the adventurers out of the picture. Part 3, “The Spider’s Web,” provides the characters with several short adventures in the region around

4. The Weeping Eye

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

geas spell on it, compelling it to serve Jarûk the dao and Ichthyglug the marid. The genies use Urm as an intermediary to communicate insults to one another, but the mephit has grown weary of the

following the river of ooze. Urm is lazy and selfish, inclined not to help characters beyond what it must do to satisfy the terms of its geas spell. It is familiar with the dangers lurking in the Caverns of

Silverquill Scholars

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

demoralize. Silverquill Students Stylish and driven, the students of Silverquill College—first as apprentices and then as pledgemages—cut imposing figures on campus. Dressed in smartly trimmed black-and

illuminate harsh truths about those in power. Others, though, choose to wield words more ruthlessly and master the art of insults and discouragement (and in some cases, petty trash talk). Regardless

Adventure Background

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

death Myrkul, and his followers are raising an army of undead to lay siege to the city of Neverwinter. The spirit of the dead black dragon Chardansearavitriol, also known as Ebondeath, aids Ularan

Mortus in exchange for help finding and seizing the body of a living dragon to inhabit. The people of Leilon are completely unaware of these threats, as they focus on more immediate dangers, like the wild

Mad Maggie

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

addition to her heartstone, the hag carries a black soul bag (see the “Night Hag” entry in the Monster Manual for more information on this magic items. The bag contains nine soul coins, which Mad Maggie

supply them with food and water as well. Maggie could also offer information about the dangers the characters might face in the wasteland, including other gangs, if the characters gain enough leverage and delight Maggie with their offerings.

Triton

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

dare insult tritons in their home environment, but those who do and survive often learn that the tritons’ wrath doesn’t end at the shore. Triton Shorestalker Some insults don’t wash away with the

, chalking disappearances and deaths up to the innumerable dangers of the sea. Triton Shorestalker Medium humanoid (triton), neutral evil Armor Class 13 Hit Points 32 (5d8 + 10) Speed 30 ft

G. Tser Pool Encampment

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

of mist and branches suddenly gives way to black clouds boiling far above. There is a clearing here, next to a river that widens to form a small lake several hundred feet across. Five colorful round

insults. Otherwise, the characters are offered flasks of wine and invited to join the reverie. If the characters linger at the camp, continue with “A Vistana’s Tale” below. If they seem in a hurry to leave

Derro

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

extinction long ago but for two elements of their character. They have an inborn tendency toward paranoia, a peculiarity that serves them well as they navigate the dangers of the Underdark and its

Walks backward whenever possible 5 Never looks others in the eye 6 Gnashes teeth after each sentence 7 Spits out half of each mouthful of food and drink 8 Insults everyone when first addressing them 9

Arrival in Elturel

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

irregular intervals. Perched atop a distant bluff, overlooking the rest of the city, is a crumbled fortress. Traxigor gazes up at the black orb nervously, utters a few arcane syllables, and

the earthquakes and other dangers. Upon her return to Avernus, Lulu the hollyphant regains her at-will innate spellcasting ability: light. In terms of her memories, she can at first only recognize

Wood Elves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

strongholds and settlements deep in the forests. Today, most wood elves stand guard over the ruins of the past, believing it their duty to preserve their fallen glory as an object lesson of the dangers of

variety of folk. Wood elves in Faerûn have the racial traits of wood elves in the Player’s Handbook. They have tan or coppery skin, with hair of wood brown, golden blond, black, or a shining metallic

K30. King's Accountant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

unobstructed floor space is directly in front of the doors on the east and west walls. In the center of this clutter stands a great black desk. A figure crouches atop a tall stool, scratching on a

by your card reading. Lief can draw a crude map showing a route to that location. His map is geographically accurate, but he admits that it doesn’t acknowledge or avoid any dangers that might lie

Stone Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

Stone Giant Stone giants are reclusive, quiet, and peaceful as long as they are left alone. Their granite-gray skin, gaunt features, and black, sunken eyes endow stone giants with a stern countenance

behave in their own dreams, making little account for their actions and never fully trusting what they see or hear. A promise made above ground need not be kept. Insults can be made without apology

Cloaker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

of caverns the same way a stingray glides through water and hides on the ocean floor. Parallel rows of round, black eyespots run along its back like buttons, and the ivory-colored claws on its cowl

sometimes convene with other cloakers for defense or to exchange information about new dangers, suitable hunting grounds, or developments that might affect their habitats. When this convergence is

Eye in the Sky

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Eye in the Sky The Mages of High Sorcery harness the magical power of the three moons of Krynn: Solinari the White, Lunitari the Red, and Nuitari the Black. Those blessed by the moons might show

. The trial requires magical talent but carries none of the dangers of the Test of High Sorcery. It provides a foundation for the real test. The goal is to complete the challenge presented in the room

Undersigil

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

dangers, as detailed by the encounters in this section. For more information about Undersigil, see chapter 2 of Sigil and the Outlands. On entering Undersigil, Farrow cautions the characters to keep

. A successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals the wings have black blood; they don’t belong to a bat or any other Beast. Creatures other than Constructs, Fiends, or Undead that partake of the

The Fetid Gaze

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Dread Morgan appears as a thin, pale creature whose long, matted black hair is festooned with ornaments made from bones and teeth. Her mouth curves up unnaturally high at the corners, and her

bloodred lips are covered in blisters and boils. In her disguised form, the hag appears as Morganna, a slender moon elf with smooth black hair and sparkling sapphire eyes. She speaks in a husky, alluring

Warehouse Environs

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

lamps actually work. Stolen coins, valuables, and other black-market goods are stored in a secret room in the back until they are ready to be sold. Guild members use the shop’s other back rooms to hide

one time, but they were abandoned because of unknown dangers that came up from the darkness below. Jolly has no idea what those dangers might be.

Azure Sea

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Jungle in the far south, emerge from below from time to time. Despite all these actual and potential dangers, several realms rely on the sea for waterborne trade. By tracing a route in and through the

, and two bugbears. An ogre named Yem serves as the ship’s first mate, and Yem’s method of discipline tends to be fatal. A red dragon’s wing emblazoned on a black background flies from the mast of

Meeting the Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

adores puns. Rix recently witnessed a ship crashing on the rocks to the north (see “Cloister Quests” later in this chapter). Zark is rude and fond of colorful insults. His favorites are “Eat my sword

him away on his latest visits, and he is worried (see “Cloister Quests”). Varnoth Varnoth is a muscular human whose black hair is cropped close to her scalp. Her light brown skin bears many scars—one

Threshold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

ceases attacking. If not attacked further, he shares his name and the following facts: He is magically compelled to serve a black-robed wizard named Lohezet. He’s wary of Lohezet’s co-commander

, Belephaion, who holds some secret power. If asked about dangers above, the devil notes the next floor has a chamber filled with dangerous energy. The characters can pass safely by speaking the Istarian

Factions

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

lands while others make their homes on the outskirts of towns and villages, where they help to protect travelers from the dangers of the wild. The enclave’s greatest stronghold in the region is the

chambers. The Black Network disguises its ownership of the inn to avoid unwanted attention. The organization also has a vested interest in maintaining the prosperity of Yartar. Minor Factions A number of

C: Blue Phoenix Shrine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

her spiritual mission, he’s eager for their help. Personality Trait. “Embrace the world’s wonders, but be wary of its dangers.” Ideal. “Life and nature are marvels that must be protected at all costs

covered in thick, black algae. At the center of the room stands a well, from which emanates the sound of distant waves and the cries of sea birds. Here, initiates of Habbakuk once made offerings to

Riders on the Storm

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

, directing the crew operating the vehicle’s weapons in case enemies appear Lookout, watching for dangers Mechanic, leading the crew battening down the hatches and making repairs Additional characters in a

battle balloon, the lightning and hail falls away behind you. The clouds turn from purple-black to a light gray. That’s when you see the funnel cloud moving toward you. And … is that a face forming

Clerks' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

. Visitors find all manner of sensory delights within: gastronomic masterpieces served by innovative chefs; halls lined with fragrant, scratch-and-sniff statuaries; and pitch-black deprivation chambers

debates are largely performative affairs—hour-long bouts where faction representatives embarrass each other and themselves with thinly veiled insults, boasting, and magniloquent rhetoric. The factions of

Finding a Guide

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

findings. The Zhentarim also have a black market network in the city that provides guides. Jobal is aware that this network exists and makes it abundantly clear that guides who fail to register with

covers up the scaly patches of skin that betray her true nature. Salida is skilled at crafting colorful insults and concocting believable lies to cover her true background. Her wit makes her an

Areas of the Fire Temple

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

. East Tunnel. This tunnel leads to area B24 in the Temple of Black Earth. Treasure The ogres and half-ogres have collected a small trove, which they keep in a silver-and-mother-of-pearl box that they’ve

E26. He also describes of what they might encounter along the way. In so doing, he minimizes the dangers of the intervening rooms. Reinforcements. The cultists in E7 and E8 come to Bastian’s aid if

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