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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
instead of the restrained condition.Stone giants believe the god Skoraeus Stonebones inspires artists to create their finest stone carvings. Sometimes a giant pursues this divine inspiration to the
exclusion of all other tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye
moldering wood boards, propped up just enough to block a dark tunnel leading below the surface.
The boards blocking the entrance to the catacombs can be moved easily, revealing a sloping tunnel (area N1).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of the corruptible, the resolve of the truly heroic—the Dark Powers savor these traits. Whether for a night or an eternity, Ravenloft seeks heroes of all sorts and pits them against their greatest
adventures. Lineages. Consider an origin that ties you to a grim progenitor or inexplicable experience. Lineages can serve as your character’s race or overshadow your previous race. Dark Gifts. Determine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Cairnwight Stone giants believe the god Skoraeus Stonebones inspires artists to create their finest stone carvings. Sometimes a giant pursues this divine inspiration to the exclusion of all other
tasks, retreating into a spacious cavern and blocking out all distractions. Creating a masterwork can become such a driving obsession that death can’t stop it: a giant who dies while creating art might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
versatility. Others adopt a more personal approach to their art, driven by their attachment to a muse — a particular concept that inspires much of what those bards do in front of an audience. A bard who
, its roots delving into the dark unknown to draw forth the power of the earth, while its branches reach toward the sun to nourish their flowers and fruit. Nature is the ancient witness who has seen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Tieflings "The Chieftain Who Leads them," Thuel asked, "what do we know of him?"
“His name is Kathrik Mel. He inspires tremendous loyalty in the barbarians, an almost religious fervor.”
“He’s a
far side of Droaam — is populated by tieflings. These tieflings descend from Sarlonan mages who bargained with dark powers, with the Demesne’s lords being powerful warlocks and wizards. The Venomous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
by her own greed and vanity, Neheedra engaged in dark rituals designed to secure her hold on power, imagining that Blingdenstone would one day become a drow enclave with her as its immortal leader
. Since the return of the svirfneblin to Blingdenstone, the deep gnomes have studiously avoided sections of the old city that Ogrémoch’s Bane and Neheedra inhabit, blocking it off from the rest of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
them, my precious children! Make your father proud!” He then bolts as two oozes drop from the ceiling in front of you, their dark forms flowing in your direction with unsettling awareness and malevolence
.
The characters must contend with Princess Ebonmire and Prince Livid (see the “Royal Oozes” sidebar). These dimly intelligent oozes defend their master to the death, blocking the characters from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
) check made while speaking to the butler confirms that he finds the tale exciting for the dark reputation it gives the manor. If the characters make it clear that they mean no trouble for the
Falgarst family, effective roleplaying or a successful DC 14 Charisma (Persuasion) check inspires the butler to share what he knows. Offering Arnulf any alcoholic beverage grants advantage on the check, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, his ka—the vital essence that inspires all living beings. Ankhtepot reawakened, trapped and paralyzed within his corpse as he was mummified along with his treacherous followers. The murderous priest
, and he answered with certainty. Granted new freedom by the Dark Powers, Ankhtepot emerged from his crypt into the domain of Har’Akir. In this new land, Ankhtepot found a pious people devoted to the same
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
who serve Yurtrus and Shargaas. Some are sent forth into the cities dominated by humans, on dark missions. Beware them.
— Elminster
Search, Destroy, Repeat
When a tribe is on the move, orc
serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within.
A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to
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
immortality, they work to unshackle the first Darklord, Strahd von Zarovich, from the Domains of Dread. This inspires them to learn all they can about the nature of the Mists and its deepest mysteries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
foes, at which point the deep friendships between them forge the kind of fighting force needed to overthrow tyranny and eradicate evil. Harper scouts engaged in charting and blocking off Underdark
their ranks are researching how to defeat the demon lords and their kind. For long years, the Harpers have sworn to put an end to unbridled evil in all its forms — especially evil that wields dark
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
the daytime, and dark draconic wings might momentarily blot out the moon at night. When the characters arrive in a settlement, they should hear stories about dragon sightings and attacks. When they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
the daytime, and dark draconic wings might momentarily blot out the moon at night. When the characters arrive in a settlement, they should hear stories about dragon sightings and attacks. When they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
dragons respond to the Draakhorn’s rumbling moan and journey to the Well of Dragons—a migration that inspires alarm and panic in people across Faerûn. Characters and players should seldom be allowed to
the daytime, and dark draconic wings might momentarily blot out the moon at night. When the characters arrive in a settlement, they should hear stories about dragon sightings and attacks. When they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
triumphs. Akriel idolizes Harkon and mimics his performing style to fuel her own career. As the Dark Powers don’t torment her as they do Harkon, her reputation steadily grows—much to her father’s
newcomer who performs on the Old Kartakan’s stage is sure to become Skald’s newest celebrity, with all the adulation, opportunity, and jealousy that inspires. Harkon keeps a private suite in the taverna
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
and megalomania, but those who join the guild idolize him for his magnetic presence, which inspires art and encourages utter wantonness. Because Rakdos finds destruction entertaining, his cultists
they’re gone by morning — carried to and fro on the backs of giants. Permanent establishments that cater to dark desires are tucked away in the seediest neighborhoods of the city, such as the Smelting
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
affinity for spellcasting. They can alter their forms or curse their foes, and their arrogance inspires them to view their magic as a challenge to the magic of the gods, whom they blaspheme at every
also return the child to its grieving parents, only to watch from the shadows as the child grows up to become a horror. Dark Bargains. Arrogant to a fault, hags believe themselves to be the most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Demon Lords The chaotic power of the Abyss rewards demons of particular ruthlessness and ingenuity with a dark blessing, transforming them into unique fiends whose power can rival the gods. These
into the Abyss for betraying elvenkind. Sages claim that the Dark Prince Graz’zt originated on some other plane before stealing his abyssal title from another long-forgotten demon lord. Power and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
two exits, including an adamantine portcullis blocking a passage to the north. Set into a metal plate above the portcullis is a row of five red crystals shaped like drops of blood.
The adamantine
. Once this duration ends, the portcullis lowers back into place, the crystals go dark, and the wardrobes reappear with their doors closed. Each wardrobe contains a one-way gate to another plane, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
harming each other. Wendonai is the balor lord who first tempted the dark elves to summon demons in the ancient wars between the elf peoples. It also turned them to the worship of Lolth and continued
unbreakable leash forged by Gond and a glowing ward conjured by Mystra, for which the Chaos Hound bit off Tyr’s hand. Moander is a dark power of corruption and decay. Those touched by its influence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, overlooking the magma lake far below. Its huge sliding doors stand open, revealing dark furnaces and silent machinery. A raised loading dock allows access to the dangling buckets of the Slagline, which
, and green copper. Its heavy iron gauntlets are clenched into fists, and the ominous helm that forms its head turns slowly from side to side.
Shield Guardian. The construct blocking passage into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
pulling the lever a second time. This trap is designed to isolate a single enemy in the western part of the room, blocking it from its allies with the spikes. Creatures can see through the gaps between
immunity to poison and psychic damage. O6. Commander’s Quarters A stone-carved bed and desk occupy this drab room. Atop the desk are several shards of dark crystal, as well as a crumpled-up piece of paper
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with the names of the adventurers who retrieved his signet ring from Undermountain. The news inspires Joroth Brighthelm, a dwarf spy for the Lords’ Alliance, to visit the Yawning Portal. Joroth
adventurers. Lady Wylynd is well over a hundred years old and senile, but she has never forgotten the dark blemish on her family’s honor left by Vanrak Moonstar, who lorded over House Moonstar long ago
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
all that remain in this large room. Words are carved into a double door that leads south. Doors also exit to the east and west; the one to the west bears a large “X” in dark red.
The tunnel from the
and lathes line the walls of this large workshop. Four eerie figures toil before a dark forge, striking metal that isn’t there. Several stone tables bear old tools and metal rods adorned with spikes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
into a 5-foot-diameter tunnel that leads to a similar door blocking entry to area X4. No ability check is needed to find either secret door from inside the tunnel. DUERGAR NAMES
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door behind the brazier in the southwest corner. This 5-foot-wide, 10-foot-tall stone door swings into a 5-foot-diameter tunnel that leads to a similar door blocking entry to area X3. No ability
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
purpose. Types of Ancient Beings From brooding dragons to unfathomable voices whispering from the dark, ancient beings guide and empower mortals for inscrutable reasons. The relationship your group has
hunters seek to rid the world of their ancient foe. An ancient being’s lengthy history inspires unusual and potent enemies. The Ancient Being Quests table presents a few options for the sorts of work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
character places Sarlamir’s lance on the altar in this light, the lance shines with a silvery glow. The rust covering the lance bubbles and leaks a dark liquid that flows away from the altar and disappears
and everywhere comes a powerful voice that inspires confidence and awe.
“The last to wield this weapon was unworthy. His failure was a step along the path to the world’s destruction. But this new
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
from escaping, but they attack anyone outside the cells whom they don’t recognize. This dark corridor has narrow iron doors along the north wall and two similar doors at each end. An iron crossbar
-foot-tall stone door swings into a 5-foot-diameter tunnel that leads to a similar door blocking entry to area X34. X30. Eastern Elevator The elevator shaft terminates in this room. A large stone wheel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
blocking it out of the way. Characters attempting to hold the door become suddenly distracted, unable to remember why they were doing so. Characters who refuse to enter the inn feel oddly compelled to move
for resale (at regular wholesale discounts) and for franchise parties (at full cost; less drinking, more working, okay?):
War Priest Dark Ale • Red Larch Regular • Velvet Curtain • Waelvur’s Wood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
wind, choking smoke, and volcanic ash. Within the fire-filled caldera of Phlegethos’s largest volcano rises Abriymoch, a fortress city made of obsidian and dark glass. With rivers of molten lava
. Nessus The lowest layer of the Nine Hells, Nessus is a realm of dark pits whose walls are set with bleak fortresses. There, pit fiend generals loyal to Asmodeus garrison their diabolical legions and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
otherwise noted, these caverns are dark. Locations in the Far Realm Cysts are identified on map 5.6. Map 5.6: Far Realm Cysts Lake of Madness An aboleth dwells in a watery crevasse, seething at its
imprisonment and hungry to enslave the living. 36. Dark Water Water can be heard rippling in this dark area before the characters arrive. The walls of this cavern are the same dark shade of blue as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
noted, all areas of the dungeon have the following features. Ceilings. The ceilings are 10 feet high. Light. The dungeon is dark. Old but still functional torches and lanterns are affixed to the walls of
floor, making it difficult to push open.
Opening the Door. The stone blocking the door is a small statue — a kobold petrified by a pair of undead cockatrices that dwell here. The door can be forced
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
slaad tadpole. Hiding in the dark corners of the hidden room are two crawling claws. If one or more characters enter the hidden room, the claws start pushing the jars with slaad tadpoles off the shelves
represent the casks in area D23, the crossed-out one representing the cask blocking a secret door.) A bubbling green potion contains
a Far Realm surprise D20: Component Storage This walk-in closet contains