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Acquisitions Incorporated
attacker.A product of life on a small-town farm, the rogue known as Viari carries fond memories of those childhood days and his loving family. (Well, except for that thing where his parents insist on
and earnest debate, he demonstrates an equal flair for planning and forethought, mad combat moves (involving leaping off high places whenever possible), and dark vengeance.
Viari's career as an
Elf
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Basic Rules (2014)
skill with sword, bow, and strategy.
Hidden Woodland Realms
Most elves dwell in small forest villages hidden among the trees. Elves hunt game, gather food, and grow vegetables, and their skill and
(Moonbrook), Xiloscient (Goldpetal)
Subrace
Ancient divides among the elven people resulted in three main subraces: high elves, wood elves, and dark elves, who are commonly called drow. Choose one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
near the passage serve as tables for human corpses. Severed body parts sit in baskets by the corpses, covered in dry gore. A figure in a dark hood stands by the third table, its back to you. Matted
hair juts from the hood, and the figure holds a bone needle threaded with dark cord in its hand.
Farther to the west, a stone stair climbs the north wall, ending near the ceiling. A stone slab like a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Welcome to Dragon’s Rest Read the following text when you’re ready to start: Your journey was uneventful, but the island now visible off the bow promises rare wonders. Seaweed shimmers in countless
brilliant colors below you, and rays of sunlight defy the overcast sky to illuminate the lush grass and dark basalt rock of the island. Avoiding the rocks jutting up from the ocean, your ship makes its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
broke in half during its descent, its bow section gone missing but its stern plunged backward into the seafloor like a spike.
The sandy bed around the wreckage is scattered with partially buried
Numerous breaches in the hull and openings on the rowing decks allow entry into the ruined ship. Alternatively, characters can swim down into the stern’s interior from the top of the ship, where the bow is
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle
—now visible off the bow—promises rare wonders. Seaweed shimmers in countless brilliant colors below you, and rays of sunlight defy the overcast sky to illuminate the lush grass and dark basalt rock of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Croaking voices penetrate the fog, through which dark shapes appear, resolving into two rowboats. Manning the oars of each rowboat are two bullywugs.
The four bullywugs (neutral) are enjoying a boat
characters ask about Bavlorna, the bullywugs insist that the characters see the king first, saying that he’ll know how to help them. If the characters attack the bullywugs, they croak loudly enough to
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
an evil god, who sent her to corrupt these peaceful woods. Since her arrival, the dark-hearted unicorn has hunted goodly fey into near extinction, with the help of evil creatures that now serve her
to target Banrion specifically.) Crowns of the Forest The dryad-hags also lend each character a woven crown of willow branches—an uncommon magic item called a crown of the forest. They insist that the
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
surface. Knifepoint Gully near Feathergale Spire leads to the Temple of Howling Hatred. The Dark Stream flows under Rivergard Keep, leading to the Temple of the Crushing Wave. The Ancient Stair
threats in the prophet’s name, they gain advantage on ability checks they make to bluff or intimidate their way into a temple. Fooled cultists insist on leading the party to one of the cult’s leaders
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
where his parents insist on thinking of his older brother as the successful one.) But he can be quick to show self-consciousness when talking of where he came from, and he never speaks of the name he
potent threat in both dueling and earnest debate, he demonstrates an equal flair for planning and forethought, mad combat moves (involving leaping off high places whenever possible), and dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
turn meetings into fraught debates. The security forces of Janya are called the Billowing Patrol, named for their flowing, dark robes. Their headquarters is a looming silvery fortress guarded by
instruments such as the lute-like guembri, akoting, and xalam; the musical bow known as the berimbau; and the sonorous atabaque drum. Names Djaynaians and Janyans use only single names publicly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
. Area descriptions assume the characters have a light source or other means of seeing in the dark. Sludge. Viscous runoff pools in the dump. Unless otherwise noted, this sludge is 2 feet deep and is
startled and attack. Should the characters try to communicate, the otyughs speak in Otyugh and insist to know what the characters are doing. If characters reveal they’re trying to escape, or if
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. As if on cue, one of the lumps closest to the characters bubbles up and bursts. A dense cloud of spores and dark, reeking fluid explodes outward, even as the characters hear a piercing scream of
insist on engaging the demon lord here and now. Dozens of spore servants and myconids respond to Zuggtmoy’s telepathic call if their mistress is in danger, attacking the characters heedless of their own
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Amidships The air here is hot and damp. Two pools of dark, swirling water fill most of this area. A narrow wooden walkway crosses between them to connect doors toward the stern and the bow. Condensation
large, six-wheeled freight wagons. Dory rents space in the warehouse to merchants and alchemists, many of whom use it as a staging area for shipments. After dark, the warehouse is locked tight and
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
dark corridor leads south, while a stone door with iron hinges and a brass knob stands to the east.
If the characters approach this area from the lake, read: A worked stone column stretches from the
the boat is in the water. A filled bullseye lantern hangs off the boat’s bow. Prey. Creatures aboard the Prey have advantage on saving throws while the boat is in the water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, a bow tie, and spectacles. Bracus (N lizardfolk with the iconic hoardsperson feature; see “Iconic Faction Features” in appendix B) studies the characters, touching his fingers to his chin as he
truth. The true culprit is an enigmatic group known as the Six. They seem to be linked to dark gods and the Far Realm. Dangerous stuff. The Six came into the possession of the far gear just over a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
Dreadnaught Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of the death knight-dreadnaught. D1. Skeletal Figurehead The animated skeleton of a stone giant is lashed to the ship’s bow. This
presently unoccupied. D16. Armory This armory contains racks of maces, spears, and hammers for use by the ship’s crew. D17. Flooded Hold The hold is unlit and flooded to a depth of 3 feet with dark, briny water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
nearest table. They bow low before you and ask, “How can we be of help to our honored guests? Cooking? Cleaning? Mending your clothes, perhaps?”
The homunculi have had only the cats and the faerie
and insist on serving them fresh bread and soup. The duties of the homunculi are confined mostly to the kitchen and the adjoining dining room (area M8). They don’t know much about what happens in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Friends d4 Encounter
1 Awakened tree (coniferous only)
2 Awakened mountain goat (see appendix C)
3 Awakened reindeer (use the elk stat block) with glow-in-the-dark antlers that
render assistance with no strings attached, serving as a wilderness guide until it feels like the characters can get by on their own. If the characters insist on repaying its kindness, the werebear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
state, the difference between absolute power and absolute powerlessness is undetectable.
During this dark era arose three powerful mortals — Bane, Bhaal, and Myrkul — who lusted after the power Jergal
strife at my whim, and all will bow down before me while in my kingdom.”
Myrkul, who had won second place, declared, “But I choose the dead, and by doing so I truly win, because all that you are lord
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
initial descent into Undermountain and asks them to keep an eye out for Kressando, a 22-year-old man with fair skin and dark curly hair, trained in the arts of stealth and thievery. She also tells
crafted longbow and an elven quiver containing twenty silvered arrows. The bow bears the Elvish inscription “Al hond ebrath, uol tath shantar en tath lalala ol hond ebrath.” This phrase translates to “A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of areas 27, area 28, and area 29 are well-lit by torches set in crude brackets on the walls. Areas 25 and area 26 are dark. Area 30 is open to daylight. The walls are slimy and the floors are moist
. Pulled up onto the sloping cave floor is a small boat, perhaps large enough for eight people, with oars, a step-down mast, and a neatly furled sail. A rope tied to the bow is being held down by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
perform rites designed to sink ships, cause terrible floods, or summon destructive rainstorms, seeking to make all who live nearby bow to the power of elemental water. Cult lairs usually feature great pools
elemental fire as reckless and short-tempered. Crushing Wave Priest Crushing Wave priests are the fanatical core of the cult. Gathering in secretive cabals, they perform dark rituals to glorify
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
total. Portal 1: Far Realm Horror A month ago, an encounter with operatives of the Six led Dran Enterprises to try to fight that group using its own dark magic. Sadly, that attempt failed, and this
tie down cargo, as a heavyset, bearded captain calls out orders. Looking across the bow, you see tall spires of rock emerging through the storm — and the ship is headed straight toward them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
them as emissaries of their dark god and fed them with offerings of living sacrifices. The ghasts currently hide in the bow of the hold, beneath the water. They won’t reveal themselves until characters
bulkheads or walls. Dark, murky seawater fills it to a depth of three feet, sloshing against old, moldering crates piled against the ship’s port hull.
The water that fills this area is difficult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
depression is not a sundial, but a moon dial.
Something has punched a rough hole in the wall in the northwest edge of the depression, creating a dark opening that leads under the hill.
Characters who
peer through the western hole can see a dark, sunken chamber (area E6) beyond. A persistent magical effect heats the face of the moon dial, ensuring that the lunar symbols remain clear of snow. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
instead: The passage opens into a large, dark cavern filled by a subterranean lake. At the east end of the lake, a torch illuminates a stone quay with a ten-foot skiff tied up alongside it. The west end
darkness. The landing at the east end of the cavern is guarded by four Crushing Wave reavers and one fathomer commanded by a Dark Tide knight named Eyon (see chapter 7 for the cultists’ statistics
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Pink light pours out of the highest window—a single point of illumination in a dark and out-of-the-way region of the city.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of enchantment magic. The
This enormous, boot-shaped structure is capped with three pipes that resemble the arteries of a titanic heart. Tall doors open into the structure’s dark interior.
Old posters are plastered to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
from the top of the wall to the deck of the boat, about six feet below. Hatchways lead into the boat’s cabin from the bow and the stern.
This is the Rivermaid. The ship’s water genasi captain
, Shoalar Quanderil (see chapter 7) and a halfling servant named Pike (a thug) occupy the boat’s cabin. Two bandits serve as the rest of the crew. They remain in a cramped bunkroom below the deck on the bow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
on balconies or rooftops after dark. Her dealings are polite, though, and she pays fair coin. She never confides in anyone or talks about her own doings — and if anyone but she has ever seen the
its jaw and mouth have been replaced by a door, which leads into the shop known as Thort’s Findings. Undevvur Thort is a wizened ex-adventurer who leans on a cane (which some locals insist is more than
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
is performed by scribes in the House of the Binder. The entire text must be replicated, since the Avowed insist on maintaining the scholarly intent and integrity of the original author. Nonmagical
dark green stone that glows with an inner light. An arcane lock spell seals the door, which is further warded against all damage. Here, a Keeper of the Emerald Door (a mage) stands at all times to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
the sisters notice the characters, they bow and introduce themselves as Chana and Vana, potion sellers extraordinaire. The charlatans try to sell the characters fake potions—glittering bottles
. Workers dig beneath the ziggurat, unearthing a tentacled, one-eyed monster with a jagged horn. The Cynidiceans bow to the creature in worship. As the city falls to invaders, its citizens flee underground
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
area E7 is stationed here two hours later. These cultists know the command phrase to activate the obsidian columns. E3. Niche Hall Niches line both sides of this dark hall. A shadowy form stands
also insist that the masks be turned over to them. If the characters demand payment, the dwarves frown but agree to pay up to 200 pp for each mask. Once the dwarves learn about an entrance to Tyar
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
bunk beds line the walls, their sheets crumpled. A dark opening in the west wall reveals an empty shaft framed with a metal truss.
At any given time, 1d6 goblin psi brawlers (see appendix A) sleep
completely, which allows materials to be loaded safely. Z15: Cliff Strip Mine Three levels of wooden scaffolding line this thirty-foot-tall cliff of dark stone. On the bottommost scaffolding are six figures
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Wind howls as it climbs this dark shaft.
After 80 feet, the pit tapers into a tunnel (area N1 of the Howling Caves, described later in this chapter). Chaotic gusts blow up and down the shaft, too
Dethek script on the lid of the sarcophagus, followed by the Dwarvish phrase, “Bow your head, and remember valor.” The crypt contains Hendrel’s bones, interred here as a warning to Besilmer’s enemies. His