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Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
alien influence before it spreads.
People who dwell or delve deep beneath the earth can easily find themselves at odds with a sapphire dragon if they cross into the dragonâs territory. But
sapphire dragons sometimes forge peaceful relationships with rock gnomes or deep gnomes, relying on these folk to help protect the territory surrounding their lairs.
Martial Hoards
Sapphire dragons&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
close without arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
their way to avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the folk
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
arousing suspicion. Once in a position to observe, the dragon studies the day-to-day life of local folk, with a keen interest in any magical phenomena.
Emerald dragonsâ attentiveness to unusual
avoid interacting with other intelligent creatures. However, their interest in history and culture occasionally gets the better of them, prompting them to seek some engagement with the folk of the world
Magic Items
Guildmastersâ Guide to Ravnica
Associated with a particular guild, a guild keyrune is a ceremonial, stylized key, about 1 foot long, made from carved stone. Not a literal key, the item is a badge of authority that gives its bearer
, and reverts to its keyrune form.
Golgari Keyrune (Very Rare). Made from deep green jade with black veins, this keyrune has an insectile shape. It can transform into a giant scorpion for up to 6 hours
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
squid, so these dragons have ample opportunity to complain bitterly about being wet after diving deep into the ocean in search of prey.
Topaz dragons often come into conflict with bronze dragons when
topaz dragon their monarch, despite the dragonâs complete lack of interest and growing annoyance toward them.
Cold, Necrotic
Deep Dragon Wyrmling
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
effects. A frightened creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are
nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind.
Deep dragons&rsquo
Young Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that
instill fear and scar the mind.
Deep dragonsâ black-and-gray hide is smooth like a salamanderâs, and their eyes are pale. As they age, their spore breath causes fungi to bloom across their
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
interrogates prisoners for King Boranel of Breland.
The members of House Medani are half-elves with deep roots in Breland. Medani has little interest in the power struggles that sometimes break out
bearer to draw connections and interpret clues others might miss. By actively drawing on its powers, the bearer can detect poisons and study the energies of magic.
House Medani
Leader: Baron Trelib
Adult Deep Dragon
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. The poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are
nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind.
Deep dragonsâ black
Ancient Deep Dragon
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poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are nightmarish
cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind.
Deep dragonsâ black-and
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
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âLady Elara dâThuranni, shadow dancer
The Mark of Shadow lets an elf weave illusions, crafting magic to distract or delight. It also allows its bearer to sculpt shadows, making it easy to
maintain a peaceful relationship, but rivalries run deep.
Baron Elar dâThuranni is said to be responsible for the Shadow Schism. Ruling the house from an enclave in Regalport, he is always
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Kundarak excoriate
The Mark of Warding helps its bearers protect things of value. Using the mark, a dwarf can weave wards with mystic force. It also provides its bearer with an intuitive understanding
useful as these services are, itâs the Banking Guild that truly defines the house. Kundarakâs lands in the Mror Holds include deep veins of precious metals, which the dwarves used to
Gnome
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Basic Rules (2014)
excitement. Their fair hair has a tendency to stick out in every direction, as if expressing the gnomeâs insatiable interest in everything around.
A gnomeâs personality is writ large in
or one from another source.
DEEP GNOMES
A third subrace of gnomes, the deep gnomes (or svirfneblin), live in small communities scattered in the Underdark. Unlike the duergar and the drow
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
little interest in what people say about it.
Ongoing Mutations
Because the verdan have not dwelled long in the world, they are still discovering new things about themselves. Chief among these
the color of any verdanâs hair, skin, and eyes can transform from their original jade tones to pale white, deep ebon, or any other shade in between. A verdanâs ears also undergo numerous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
powerful slaadi have connections to the Spawning Stone, a source of chaotic magic from which the first slaadi originated. The Spawning Stone is hidden deep within Limbo, and legends tie its origins
gemâs bearer. The slaad ceases to be Charmed if it is harmed by the gemâs bearer or the bearerâs allies or if the gem is returned to the slaad. A Greater Restoration spell cast on a slaad destroys the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
combination of misdirection and magic. It wasnât until they provided shelter to a drow exile named Drizzt DoâUrden that the deep gnomes began to take a more active interest in the world outside their
Chapter 6: Blingdenstone Blingdenstone, once called the City of Speaking Stones, is a deep gnome settlement founded more than two millennia ago. The deep gnomes, insular and secretive by nature, care
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
house also interrogates prisoners for King Boranel of Breland. The members of House Medani are half-elves with deep roots in Breland. Medani has little interest in the power struggles that sometimes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Creating a Deep Dragon Use the Deep Dragon Personality Traits and Deep Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive deep dragon characters, and use the Deep Dragon Spellcasting table
to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Deep Dragon Personality Traits d8 Trait
1 I will not risk injury at the hands of weaker creaturesâespecially while I can turn them against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
members of House Medani are half-elves with deep roots in Breland. Medani has little interest in the power struggles that sometimes break out between the other dragonmarked houses. Many Medani heirs are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
27. Mark of Death Halaster captured a dwarf vampire named Zorak Lightdrinker and magically bound him here. Open Pit. A 20-foot-long, 40-foot-deep pit spans the width of the corridor. Blood stains the
crosses from one side of the pit to the other, the rune disappears and imprints itself as a death mark on a visible portion of the creatureâs face or body. The mark disappears when its bearer dies or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
interest in current affairs. She bemoans the dithering of the other factions, stating that the Black Network is willing to act immediately and unflinchinglyâif the party can help arrange agreeable terms
for the Zhentarimâs support. Rian points out that the Zhentarim have a keen interest in Xonthalâs Tower. Ownership of the tower is under discussion by the council, but the tiefling wants to deal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
hangs three feet above the still, black water that fills this dungeon corridor. The water is five feet deep. Ten-foot-square cells, their entrances blocked by iron bars, line both sides of the hall. From
every minute. K75c. Empty Cell This cell contains nothing of interest. K75d. Dead Dwarf This cell is linked to a teleport trap in area K73. The skeletal remains of a dwarf fighter lie at the bottom of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
interest in current affairs. She bemoans the dithering of the other factions, stating that the Black Network is willing to act immediately and unflinchingly â if the party can help arrange agreeable terms
for the Zhentarimâs support. Rian points out that the Zhentarim have a keen interest in Xonthalâs Tower. Ownership of the tower is under discussion by the council, but the tiefling wants to deal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. The details of the murders at Yellowcrest Manor can be learned from a few hoursâ research into recent Waterdeep history, or by consulting any scholar at the library who has an interest in that
, and the manorâs four servants brutally murdered. Shocked into a deep depression by the tragedy, Lord Yellowcrest left Waterdeep to be alone with his grief. Rumors seemingly spread by members of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
interest in the Speaking Stones (use the priest statistics in the Monster Manual, but also give Gurnik the Stone Camouflage, Gnome Cunning, and Innate Spellcasting features of a deep gnome). He asks them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
to rain down lightning on their foes. Krakens usually have little interest in mortal affairs. These terrors were created by the gods to wage war in ages long forgotten. Since that era, most krakens
have vanished beneath the waves to slumber until the gods call on them again. Some krakens serve divine masters still, protecting deep sea treasures or entire oceans. Others have forsaken their divine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
show that they are attempting to capture the characters. The kuo-toa leave any fallen opponents unconscious at 0 hit points, intending to bring them back to Sloobludop as live offerings to the Deep
vision of âLeemooggoogoon the Deep Father,â proclaiming him the new god of her people. She has backed up her claims with a great increase in her magical power, and new followers have flocked to her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
Entity. A 30-foot-diameter depression surrounds the amber monolith. The sloped sides and the 2-foot-deep, polluted water at the bottom make the entirety of the crater difficult terrain. The water
focus their attacks on its bearer. Treasure. The opaque water hides the skeletal remains of dozens of the houseâs past victims. Any character who uses an action to sift through the water and succeeds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
creates complications as they struggle with the deep secrets of their possessed dwarves and must try to keep the wedding on track. Accessing the orrery component vault reveals valuable information from
rebuild the orrery. Still, the orreryâs creator â a wizard named Lottie â wishes to meet anyone savvy enough to have come this far, provided they share her interest in ensuring that the orreryâs power
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
exile and chooses to remain in Shadowdusk Hold despite every instinct telling her to flee. Melissara is a human archmage, with these changes: Melissara is neutral. She speaks Common, Deep Speech, Draconic
Hold, but doesnât know where.) If the characters have no interest in conversing with Melissara, she uses dimension door to get to area 11 and sends her lunatic husband to eliminate them. Treasure. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
both the characters and the lords have come to terms with their differing outlooks and agendas. This style of gaming is deep, complex, and challenging. The focus isnât on combat but on negotiations
part of the game. For instance, you might gloss over an unimportant journey by telling the players that they spend three uneventful days on the road before moving along to the next point of interest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
â sidebar). Xetzirbor This mind flayer regards the characters with interest. Xetzirbor refuses to disclose its timeline but hints that it knows about the demonic incursion. The mind flayer tries to entice
male stone giant from an ancient past, Yauln came to Gravenhollow to seek answers on whether his clan should enter an alliance with the bearer of the Cairngorm Crown (see chapter 4, âGracklstughâ).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
as a âDuergar Patrolâ encounter instead. Random Encounters in Gracklstugh d20 Encounter 1â2 Abusive duergar guards 3â4 deep gnome (svirfneblin) merchant* 5â7 derro rioters* 8â9 drow emissary* 10â12
adornmentâs sake is something duergar society frowns upon, the guardsâ violent response was unnatural â a hint of the growing madness festering inside the City of Blades. Deep Gnome Merchant A female
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
information would mean little, except that Khea has heard of an earthquake that dammed the headwaters of the Khystonos deep in the Katachton Mountains. As a result, the riverâs flow has been reduced to
roused many scholarsâ interest. Sage Advice Beyond her suggestion about the Court of Orestes, Khea is a font of insights. If any of the characters mention the shared vision they experienced, Khea is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
her mutated form. Berlain has a close kinship with Vertrand, and the two wizards work well together. Berlain has no interest in forging alliances with visitors and tries to capture intruders for use
as experimental subjects. Berlain is an archmage, with these changes: Berlain is a chaotic evil aberration who speaks Common, Deep Speech, Grell, and Undercommon. She has the polymorph spell prepared