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Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was harsh: the dao were forced to
and dark knowledge that might serve to corrupt or dominate others. Knowledge that the yakfolk can’t gain or use is to be destroyed. Unsentimental by nature, yakfolk parents pack children off to
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
enslave dao for a time. It is said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was harsh
secrets of elemental magic and dark knowledge that might serve to corrupt or dominate others. Knowledge that the yakfolk can’t gain or use is to be destroyed. Unsentimental by nature, yakfolk
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began to corrupt him.
Imperfections. The Abbot's fall from grace started when the Belviews—a family of sickly
meant to be perfect. They didn't want to be ordinary humans. They wanted the eyes of a cat, wings to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
breath weapon sows weakness, leaving the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a
the lair.
Cobweb-Choked Tunnels. Adventurers who manage to access the other side of the cave’s crystal walls discover a network of dark, cobweb-choked tunnels extending deep into the earth, set
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
, defined and united as a class by the spells they cast. Drawing on the subtle weave of magic that permeates the cosmos, wizards cast spells of explosive fire, arcing lightning, subtle deception, and brute
meteors down from the sky, or open portals to other worlds.
Scholars of the Arcane
Wild and enigmatic, varied in form and function, the power of magic draws students who seek to master its mysteries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Spellcasting table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Silver Dragon Personality Traits d8 Trait
1 People are so wonderfully varied, and I do so love experiencing life with them
friends we make along the way. (Good)
4 Leadership. These younger species will do great things—but need some subtle support. (Good)
5 Guile. All the world is a stage, and it is both my purpose
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Dark Six The Dark Six are the shadows of the Sovereign Host. These dark gods shape the world and are present at all times, speaking to those willing to hear them. Where the Sovereigns govern
positive forces, the Dark Six are the source of fears. Arawai and Balinor reflect the positive aspects of nature. The devastating storm, the earthquake, the wildfire? These are the work of the Devourer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
sundown. If the characters are still on the island at sundown and are observing the shoreline, you can foreshadow the undead assault: As the last rays of the evening sun slant across the dark waters of the
bay, you catch movement from the corner of your eye along the beach — a dark humanoid form standing silently in the surf. You are positive it wasn’t there a moment ago. With the next crashing breaker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
populace possesses dark hair and varied skin tones with cool undertones. Names often take inspiration from German, Slavic, and more fantastical conventions. When players create characters from Borca
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the victims unable to fight back.
Luminous Blue
Sapphire dragons’ scales and wing membranes show varied shades of blue, ranging from the light tones of a spring sky to the rich, crystalline
manage to access the other side of the cave’s crystal walls discover a network of dark, cobweb-choked tunnels extending deep into the earth, set with natural steps and shelves throughout. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
enslave dao for a time. It is said that the Forgotten God journeyed to the Elemental Plane of Earth and, through guile and deception, defeated the Grand Khan of the dao. The price of that defeat was
yakfolk are lazy—quite the contrary. They simply consider most menial tasks beneath them.
Yakfolk have a drive for learning, particularly when it comes to the secrets of elemental magic and dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
feet. Darkvision. Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in
is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires. Subrace. Ancient divides among the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
feet. Darkvision. Accustomed to twilit forests and the night sky, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in
is rich and varied, and their songs and poems are famous among other races. Many bards learn their language so they can add Elvish ballads to their repertoires. Subrace. Ancient divides among the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
reopened the abbey and began tending to the physically and mentally ill. In so doing, he hoped to bring some much-needed light to Barovia. His efforts worked for a while, but then the Dark Powers began
to fly like a bat, the strength of a mule, and the guile of a snake. In short, they craved bestial traits, and the Abbot, taking pity on them, yielded to their mad desires. Enter Vasili von Holtz. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
The Dark Dominion The rock surrounding the city is honeycombed with tunnels and passageways forming the Dark Dominion, a territory claimed by the drow but not part of the city proper. Home to all
manner of Underdark denizens, this maze forms part of Menzoberranzan’s defenses as well as its underworld — a dangerous place for dark dealings and clandestine meetings. The Dark Dominion is a great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
package.
6 A delirious street preacher has an apocalyptic vision concerning one of the player characters.
7 The PCs discover a bound-elemental explosive device in their quarters. They have
(Silver Flame)
7 A clever doppelganger (Tyrants)
8 A vengeful warforged (Lord of Blades)
9 A possessed innocent (Dreaming Dark)
10 An oni mastermind (Daask)
11 An enigmatic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Dementlieu Domain of Decadent Delusion Darklord: Saidra d’Honaire Genres: Dark fantasy and psychological horror Hallmarks: Masquerades, decadent aristocracy, social decay, illusions, impostor
come from a vast array of origins and have widely varied appearances. Dapper orcs and down-on-their-luck drow would be equally at home in this fairytale domain. The naming conventions often take broad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
as easily could consider characters threats themselves. Priests of Osybus These cultists channel the might of the Dark Powers and steal souls to gain the ability to transcend death. With their foul
Ulmist Inquisition trace their origins to Malitain, a mysterious, cult-infested city from the same world as Barovia. These inquisitors employ varied psionic powers to stamp out evil, but their zeal and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
left behind the world of the fey to roam the Lower Planes. They have dark blue or purple-black skin with white or light-colored eyes and thin, curving horns. A night hag is as least as tall as a human
to the environment of her current home. She might accomplish this transformation through force of will over time, or faster with the help of a ritual or assistance from her coven. The reasons for making such a change are as varied as the personalities and goals of hags.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
transport those who enter them to distant lands, other domains, or even beyond the Domains of Dread. The Mists are inscrutable, but they ever serve the schemes of the Dark Powers, delivering creatures
wherever these wicked forces desire. The Dark Powers also grant Darklords limited ability to manipulate the Mists surrounding their domains, allowing most to open or close their domains’ borders to
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
Holding high a gnarled staff wreathed with holly, an elf summons the fury of the storm and calls down explosive bolts of lightning to smite the torch-carrying orcs who threaten her forest.
Crouching
druids count them all (even the violent ones) as worthy of veneration.
The druids of Eberron hold animistic beliefs completely unconnected to the Sovereign Host, the Dark Six, or any of the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
speak of impenetrable mountains rising amid a dark forest to the north. The Siren Sea is studded with islands large and small. The largest cluster near the mainland, called the Dakra Isles, is poorly
brought the pall of the underworld out with them into the mortal realm. Map 3.1: world of theros View Player Version EXPLORING THEROS
Vast and varied lands comprise the world of Theros, from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
characters have varied histories, but they have one thing in common: they were down on their luck before their lives abruptly turned around. They might have given up all hope of a happier life, only
Trinkets d6 Trinket 1 A perfumed silk scarf from an admirer 2 A crystal bead that glows like a candle in the dark 3 A letter of introduction and invitation from an influential person in a far-off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
water looms the dark bulk of a sunken temple. Looming up and out of the briny murk is the temple’s spire, which appears to have been struck by more than one unfortunate ship, judging by the chunks missing
Entrance. Sgothgah’s advanced magical knowledge has allowed it to set up dozens of wards to protect the temple, each treated as a casting of glyph of warding using the explosive runes option. All but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Minotaur The minotaurs who dwell in the badlands of Phoberos and the remote polis of Skophos are caught between two worlds. Some follow the dark god Mogis, who has tyrannized them for ages untold and
, believing that a child will inherit the strength, audacity, guile, or fearsomeness of a heroic namesake. Other minotaur parents invent their own names, though, believing in their child’s potential to light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
diplomacy or guile can carry the day. Cloud Giant Encounters d12† Encounter
1 1 cloud giant seeking to learn the secrets of 1 spectral cloud* (attitude for both: 1d8)
2 1 cloud giant
suspended inside 1 gelatinous cube (attitude: 1d4 + 1)
9 1 fomorian warlock of the dark* (attitude: 1d8 + 2) seeking omens in the twisting slither of 1 neothelid† (attitude: 1d8)
10 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
assembly has AC 19, 5 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. The rod is protected with a Glyph of Warding; if anyone comes within 5 feet of the rod or anything touches it, explosive
, such as by using the Mage Hand cantrip. Knocking the rod over by throwing an object at it triggers the explosive runes. 4: Courtyard This open-air courtyard connects the keep’s entrance to various
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
members of different genders, ethnicities, and sexualities, as well as people with disabilities and of varied beliefs, as having broad roles, professions, interests, and outlooks. Endlessly work to
investment into their characters. Don’t impose rules on characters that might make players not want to play them anymore. For example, characters might gain any of the lineages and Dark Gifts from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
opportunities to trade, catch up with friends, and share both news and warnings of dangers ahead or behind. Vistani Magic and the Mists Vistani pass their varied teachings through their families as
possess the Mist Walker Dark Gift (see chapter 1), allowing them to make their way between domains. Vistani don’t enter the Mists lightly, though, knowing that each such passage holds inherent danger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, with a thick stalk and a wide cap that forms a dome, keeping the area underneath dry. The dark elves use the mushroom as a pavilion, and this is where Sirak Mazelor conducts business with visiting
building is protected by a glyph of warding (save DC 14) that triggers an explosive runes effect (5d8 thunder damage) when a creature other than a drow opens it. Treasure. Each storage building
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
creatures and villainous monsters that seek to tap into the essence of the Shadowfell thrive deep in the forest. Its innermost reaches mingle with that dark realm, forming a warped mirror version of
is dark. Dreaded Deeps. In the heart of the forest, natural light is unknown. Each step a traveler takes when moving through the middle reaches toward the center seems to dim the sun’s light a little
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
victory over their enemies, it is the influence of Luthic, his wife, that binds them together and makes the orcs internally cohesive. She is the force that keeps the explosive rage of Gruumsh from
or combat, then drag them into Shargaas’s dark caverns to be ritually murdered and devoured. This culling of the weak and the unworthy is accepted as necessary by the tribe, but speaking about it is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Grenade Palms. The trees are grenade palms, bearing explosive fruits that look like pineapples. The palms evolved this way so they could scatter their seeds far and wide. A character who examines the trees
explosive fruits overhead. The fruit lands near the base of the tree and bursts in a blast of woody shrapnel. Each creature within 20 feet of the fruit must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 21
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
ceiling, two each to your left and your right.
This area is empty, quiet, and peaceful. 21. Blademaster’s Quarters Dark green tiles cover the walls and floor of this room, and the ceiling is tiled
chamber are tiled in a dark green color, and the ceiling is tiled light green. A seaweed bed fills the northeast corner. In the center of the room stands a small table with a small bench beside it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
line of defense against these varied threats. In recent years, they have mobilized against the rising threats of Iuz and Elemental Evil, forcing them to broaden the scope of their operations into
-white ice, there is an endless landscape of deep-blue ice partially covered in snow. Strange arctic monsters prowl these fields of dark ice. Stranger still, a verdant land is rumored to exist beyond