deceased insect are battle

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

animate dead, plant growth 4th giant insect, grasping vine 5th cloudkill, insect plague Golgari magic is often accompanied by a sickly green glow and a rotting

joined the Gruul in a battle against the Boros once, and the sergeant of that Boros squad would love to prove that it was me. 3 I had a romance with a Dimir agent whom I still feed secrets to

Skyreach Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Skyreach Castle Eons ago, cloud giants built this flying fortress to take their ancient battle against dragonkind into the skies. The spirit of a giant enables it to fly — this ancient bond dates

the castle’s owner, a cloud giant named Blagothkus who harbors no particular hatred of dragonkind (or anything else, for that matter). The spirit of his deceased wife, Esclarotta, controls the

Skyreach Castle

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

Skyreach Castle Eons ago, cloud giants built this flying fortress to take their ancient battle against dragonkind into the skies. The spirit of a giant enables it to fly—this ancient bond dates back

the castle’s owner, a cloud giant named Blagothkus who harbors no particular hatred of dragonkind (or anything else, for that matter). The spirit of his deceased wife, Esclarotta, controls the castle’s

Life in San Citlán

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Lucha, where luchadores don colorful masks, adopt epic personas, and battle using acrobatic maneuvers. Faith and Festivals Worship is ingrained in city culture, and major religions have temples ranging

splendid and anticipated is the Night of the Remembered, a celebration that evolved from ancient funerary rites and draws on the magic of the city. During this night, people can be visited by deceased

Spaceship Trinkets

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

stored in it for 1d4 hours 37–38 Tiny disc that emits a high-pitched noise in the presence of smoke or mild cooking fumes 39–40 Aerosolized can of metal polish 41–42 Identification badge of a deceased

tree 75–76 Otherworldly insect preserved in amber 77–78 Syringe filled with a viscous, yellow serum 79–80 Tiny brass orrery 81–82 Log of passenger names 83–84 Gas mask with a hole in it 85–86 Small

Meetings with Sarusanda

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

encounters, starting with the first and proceeding in order. Wounded Pride The remnants of a deadly battle lie about this chamber: broken bits of furniture, scattered weapons, and two bodies shrouded in

Death House. Séance Robson Michel Sarusanda interrogates a deceased cult member to learn more about the activities in Death House Pungent sticks of incense burn around this room’s perimeter. Sarusanda

Deathly Interludes

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

Deathly Interludes When a character dies, their adventures don’t need to end. The Underworld presents an opportunity to provide a sense of closure for deceased characters—as adventurers’ ends tend to

. Hero’s Epilogue Most adventurers hope their lives come to an end with some worthy conclusion. Sometimes in the heat of battle, though, that end can be abrupt and without real resolution. An epilogue

Khyber's Influence in Khorvaire

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

Khyber’s Influence in Khorvaire In Khorvaire, you might… Find a way to close a passage to Khyber before a horde of horrors emerges from it. Battle a mind flayer that has established a cult in the

preserved finger with purple flesh and four joints 8 A perfectly preserved eye; if you set it down, it rotates to follow your movement 9 A small box; when opened, you alone hear screaming 10 A preserved insect; you’ve never seen another like it

Glorium

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

Glorium Gate Destination: Heroic Domains of Ysgard Primary Citizens: Giants and Humanoids Ruler: Tyrza Bonebreaker Blaring horns rally Glorium’s residents to battle. Warriors are forged in the gate

for Glory. Creatures in Glorium have advantage on death saving throws. Horns of Battle. Whenever a conflict of any sort starts in Glorium, a horn can be heard within 300 feet of the conflict’s origin

Swarmkeeper

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

connection to the environment around them, some rangers reach out through their magical connection to the world and bond with a swarm of nature spirits. The swarm becomes a potent force in battle, as

Swarm 3rd-level Swarmkeeper feature A swarm of intangible nature spirits has bonded itself to you and can assist you in battle. While you’re alive, the swarm remains in your space, crawling on you or

Devkarin Lich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

the politics of court, and she is feared for her power to transform dead monsters, from ordinary beetles to the mightiest wurms, into fierce undead horrors. Such creatures accompany her into battle

enfeeblement, spider climb, web 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, bestow curse, fear, vampiric touch 4th level (3 slots): blight, Evard’s black tentacles 5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, insect

Sun Temple

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

services, breakfast banquets, and occasionally funerals, which typically involve a pyre for the deceased. These events are held on the temple’s roof, where worshipers are closest to the sun and can

hero’s firsthand account of a battle with a unique monster among the temple’s records before a rival group of adventurers does. Sun Temple Map The sun temple shown in map 4.4 presents a common design

Market Ward

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

, the Red Bazaar deals in everyday needs: locally produced meat, vegetables, tropical fruit, tej, light tropical clothing, insect repellent, rain catchers, and other household goods. The buyers and

, championships, and special extravaganzas are staged on holidays. A holiday show might include a battle between “heroes of legend” and “pirates” (all portrayed by gladiators), a bloody match pitting

Jergal

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

and among those who practice the custom of writing the name of the deceased on a sheet of parchment and placing it in the corpse’s mouth. This rite is common in places where an individual’s grave or

?” The trio immediately fell to fighting among themselves while Jergal looked on with indifference. When eventually it appeared that either they would all die of exhaustion or battle on for an eternity

Flavors of Fantasy

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

settles over the land. The characters can battle the giants living there or try to broker a lasting peace. Supernatural Horror If you want to put a horror spin on your campaign, the Monster Manual is

hidden chambers. Swashbuckling Conflicts. Conflicts like these highlight the themes of a swashbuckling campaign: Inherited Antagonists. A character inherits a magic item from a deceased relative

Locations in Vogler

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

Istarian forces clashed here, and legends claim the spirits of fallen knights haunt the hill and watch over the town. Each year, the Kingfisher Festival’s reenactment of the battle serves as a reminder of

Ridomir “Cudgel” Ironsmile (introduced in the “Final Farewell” section). Cudgel is a friend of the deceased Ispin Greenshield and many others in town, and she brought her company to Vogler a week ago

Blood Pens

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

are set like oversized stepping stones. Demonic Faces. The mouths of these relief carvings are the source of the magical breeze. Insect Floor. The floor is 2 feet below the level of the doors and

filled completely with dead insects along with occasional bones, making it difficult terrain. Pit Traps. Scattered through the room, hidden beneath the blanket of insect bodies, are several pit traps

Chamber Purpose

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

stronghold’s master or someone else of importance Dungeon: Temple or Shrine d100 Purpose 01–03 Armory filled with weapons and armor, battle banners, and pennants 04–05 Audience chamber where priests

to contact the dead for guidance 10 False crypt (trapped) to kill or capture thieves 11 Gallery to display the deeds of the deceased through trophies, statues, paintings and so forth 12 Grand crypt for

Random Encounters in Thither

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

shallow grave containing the body of a dead blink dog laid out on a reed litter. The dogs howl sadly while solemnly placing gifts for their deceased companion to enjoy in its afterlife. If the ceremony

battle, Meadowleaf calls off the attack. The dryad is too bitter and angry to apologize for any errors in judgment on her part. Reminding her of the rule of hospitality (see “Rules of Conduct” in

City Locations

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

recount his heroic exploits in the Battle of Emridy Meadows seven years ago, when warriors from across the Central Flanaess united to drive the forces of wickedness from the Temple of Elemental Evil (see

. Miklos is itching to pull a similar prank of his own. Character Backgrounds. An adventurer with the Soldier background might have a tie to Miklos, perhaps having fought alongside him at the Battle of

Threshold Locations

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

inset with glowing crystal bands run along the north side of this room. Between the columns stand two still, insect-like constructs. Sporadically, lightning arcs between a column and one of the

, transforms into his dragon form, and joins in battle. He fights to the death. Helm. The throne is a flying citadel helm (see appendix A) attuned to Belephaion. As soon as the device activates, the entire

Halfling Gods and Myths

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

to the fore in every halfling’s memory. Every youth hears over and over again the stories of the hero’s bravery and cunning, his clever tactics in battle, and his ability to use speed and smallness

existence. He holds aloft a magic lantern that protects him on his journeys. With his black hound leading the way, Urogalan scours the multiverse and shepherds deceased halflings to their eternal home

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

— through force of arms when necessary.” Bond: “The entire legion obeys my commands, and I am therefore beholden to every one of my soldiers.” Flaw: “I charge into battle with little heed for my own

, spider climb, web 3rd level (3 slots): animate dead, plant growth, vampiric touch 4th level (3 slots): blight, giant insect, grasping vine 5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, insect plague 6th

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

basin is near the slab. Wall carvings show dwarves reverently tending to the dead. Specially trained attendants prepared deceased Talhund in these connected rooms: East Room. Attendants here washed the

the carving of a dwarf attendant placing her hand in the chest of a deceased priest. Pressing the attendant’s hand causes the door to swing open into area P4. Treasure. The armor pieces in the

Hive Ward

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

include the following offerings: Annam’s Blood. Barreled on Ysgard, this crimson mead swirls with scenes of battle. A war cry bellows from the tap when a mug of Annam’s Blood is poured. Chaos Frog. This

the Mortuary’s research area known as the Hall of Vigils, Dusters study deceased wayfarers from across the planes, preparing the corpses in accordance with an ever-widening archive of funeral rites

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

deceased. Myrkul has the power to call forth the soul of any slain creature and bind it into a wax skull. Myrkul can use this ability only if he claims some part of a creature’s physical body, grinds

replacing the normal flail’s striking head. Necromites are initiates who have not yet mastered arcane magic and rely on their flails in battle. Skull lashers are spellcasters who use magic to augment their

Web's Edge Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

battle might alert the agents in that area, prompting them to investigate. Treasure. Grottenelle’s table holds a Spell Scroll of Circle of Death, an ornate +2 Dagger, and an assortment of unguents and

(Sleight of Hand) check using thieves’ tools to open. Treasure. Inside the chest are a +1 Dagger and a +1 Longsword confiscated from the recently deceased elf prisoner, Fernil, whose body is in area W6b

The Fissure

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

. Etched inside the ring is the name “Burton Boot.” The ring belonged to the father of Yander Boot, the deceased constable of the Watch, and was bitten off by the rat after Boot was killed (see area 5

antitoxin. The deceased Boot has a flask of holy water and a potion of healing. Map 1.3: Areas 6-10 View Player Version 6. Goblin When Caerhan Coalsmith ventured into these caverns, his goblin sidekick

Lesser Cavern Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth

cave moray from its burrow by grappling it. If removed from its burrow, a cave moray frantically tries to escape back to its hole. Loud sounds here, including the din of battle, draw the attention of the

of the cave. Two hideous giants squat near a circle of hefty stones enclosing a crackling fire. Above the roaring flames, a charred giant insect rotates slowly on a spit. Two fomorians inhabit

Lesser Caverns Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

here, including the din of battle, draw the attention of the fomorians in area L12. The cave morays retreat into their burrows when the fomorians arrive. L12: Fomorian Cave This cave stinks of sweat

insect rotates slowly on a spit. Two fomorians inhabit this cave. The beds, fire pit, and utensils are all sized for Huge creatures. The fomorians are cruel, violent, and bored. When the giants

Locations on the Fortress Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1

chamber. Most of the rusty iron hooks in the ceiling are empty, but a few hold the skinned carcasses of large vermin, huge fungoid stalks, and several massive insect carapaces. On a small, battered

those who enter this chamber. If battle breaks out and Meepo accompanies the party, the dragon targets him first. Treasure. The wyrmling has scoured the room and gathered all items of worth into a

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