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Monsters
Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
a successful one. For each creature that fails the saving throw, a gibbering mouther (see its entry in the Monster Manual) appears in an unoccupied space on a surface that can support it within 30
in its lesser form. When this form is destroyed, the emissaryâs body collapses into a gory slurry. It then instantly returns in its greater form. Only if the emissary is defeated in its greater
Magic Items
Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
released and destroyed. This reveals a fifteenth soul, a lich, that inhabits the Nether card, which appears only when the fourteen souls are defeated. If this ancient entity is destroyed, the Nether card
, Mother Luba was one of the most influential leaders of the Vistani. For untold generations, the Vistani have wandered the Shadowfell, which includes terrifying demiplanes like the vampire-haunted
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
discuss how they might reunite and restore Sardior, the Ruby Dragon.
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A horde of revenant;revenants led by a death knight has one goalâdestroying the ancient sapphire dragon who defeated
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Underground River. A river flows along the right and bottom edges of the map, providing the dragon with fresh water and an alternative entrance. Originating on the surface, the river descends through narrow
Triton
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
spread across the worldâs oceans and established protectorates to watch over deep sea trenches, portals, undersea caves, and other locations where their enemies might lurk. They defeated their
. The tritonsâ limited view of the world leaves them ignorant of the kingdoms, wars, and other struggles of the surface world. Tritons readily see such concerns as minor events, a sideshow to
Gnome
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Basic Rules (2014)
) risks and dreaming large.
Bright Burrows
Gnomes make their homes in hilly, wooded lands. They live underground but get more fresh air than dwarves do, enjoying the natural, living world on the surface
enjoy a mix of serious learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life.
Gnome Names
Gnomes love names, and
Halfling
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Basic Rules (2014)
the glassy surface of Maer Dualdon.
â R.A. Salvatore, The Crystal Shard
The comforts of home are the goals of most halflingsâ lives: a place to settle in peace and quiet, far from
. Family names are often nicknames that stuck so tenaciously they have been passed down through the generations.
Male Names: Alton, Ander, Cade, Corrin, Eldon, Errich, Finnan, Garret, Lindal, Lyle
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
and ruin. But for the last few generations, some bands among the tribes were tempted to settle, make peace, trade, and even to build towns. Perhaps this is why Uthgar chose to raise up the totems
totem spirits were defeated by Uthgar and where the heroes of the tribes are interredâare sacred to you.
Your bond is undoubtedly associated with your tribe or some aspect of Uthgardt philosophy or
Dwarf
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Basic Rules (2014)
has been used and reused down through the generations. A dwarfâs name belongs to the clan, not to the individual. A dwarf who misuses or brings shame to a clan name is stripped of the name and
subraces or one from another source.
DUERGAR
In cities deep in the Underdark live the duergar, or gray dwarves. These vicious, stealthy slave traders raid the surface world for captives, then sell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Departure of Dragons During a conflict called the Third Dragon War, many generations before the Cataclysm, the hero Huma Dragonbane defeated Takhisis and prevented her conquest of Krynn. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
generations before the Cataclysm, dwarves who dwelled on the surface established the Neidar clan, known for working the land and trading with other surface folk. In the wake of the Cataclysm, with food scarce
Dwarves While known for their great subterranean nations, dwarves have long traded and traveled among the peoples of Krynnâs surface. The Cataclysm devastated many dwarven lands and destroyed some of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
state, she can be defeated or forced to reckon with her cruel indifference toward life. Anyone who hopes to reach the Netherese city buried in the ice must first visit Aurilâs island and obtain The
Codicil of White, a book compiled by the Frostmaidenâs most ardent followers. The tome contains a magical incantation written as a poem. This poem has the power to crack the Reghed Glacier, opening a path from the surface to the buried Netherese city of Ythryn.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Celene and Veluna on several occasions in the past. As far as anyone in the area knows, the temple is currently abandoned and has not posed a threat for several generations. In the last year or so, the
sprawling surface ruins of the temple. Rivergard Keep lies on the bank of the nearby Imeryds Run. The missing delegation that serves as the adventureâs initial spur to action instead hails from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Bright Burrows Gnomes make their homes in hilly, wooded lands. They live underground but get more fresh air than dwarves do, enjoying the natural, living world on the surface whenever they can. Their
learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life. ALWAYS APPRECIATIVE
Itâs rare for a gnome to be hostile or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Bright Burrows Gnomes make their homes in hilly, wooded lands. They live underground but get more fresh air than dwarves do, enjoying the natural, living world on the surface whenever they can. Their
learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life. ALWAYS APPRECIATIVE
Itâs rare for a gnome to be hostile or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
manipulate groups, settlements, and whole nations in the Underdark and sometimes the surface world. Few creatures loathe beholders more than other beholders. Every beholder views itself as the physical
subterranean realms. Beholders are a particular threat to adventurers because both gravitate toward mysterious ruins and sites of great magic. Many beholders collect the magic items and petrified bodies of heroes theyâve defeated, displaying them as trophies.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
generations tend to look alike. That is why Ireena Kolyana looks exactly like Strahdâs beloved Tatyanaâboth women were born with the same soul. Strahd needs loyal subjects to feed his ego. Barovians without
soul or is merely a shell. If Strahd is defeated, the fog that surrounds Barovia fades away, allowing the inhabitants of the valley to leave if they wish. Only those who have souls, however, can truly leave this place. Soulless Barovians cease to exist as soon as they exit the valley.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richtenâs Guide to Ravenloft
generations-spanning cycles of the Callerâs manipulations. These schemes shape a mysterious agendaâone gradually molding the Land of the Mists to a nefarious purpose. The Callerâs Traits The Callerâs true
statistics similar to a succubus/incubus, and no matter how many times itâs defeated, it always returns. Use the Caller to create adventures involving secret histories, domain-spanning conspiracies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Meletis were ruled by the archon tyrant Agnomakhos. Unchecked for generations, the vicious overlord carved out a mighty empire. Willing to endure the immortalâs cruelty no longer, the heroes Kynaios and
Tiroâunited by their love of freedom and one anotherârose to challenge him. The people rallied to their cause, and through strength of arms, magic, and devotion, they defeated Agnomakhos. The polis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
dragon Cozmioko. She was slain recently trying to defend this land from Anthradusk, a blue dragon who seeks to resurrect his ancestors: generations of blue dragons, each an architect of untold calamities
the city for long stretches as he collects foul reagents for his ritual.â What Can You Tell Us about Haskasori? Eldemere approaches a nearby well and scatters a scintillating powder across its surface
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
defeated. The creature bursts like an overfull wineskin, releasing a clear ichor and a cloud of dusty spores. The deflating bulk of its body sinks back beneath the shimmering fungal field where you
affected as the spores seep into mind and body. The characters collapse harmlessly to the soft surface of Araumycos, its fungus quickly spreading across them as the rapport begins. When this happens, continue with âInto the Gray Dream.â
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
regarding the looming threat. The doppelganger might serve a faction of the Underdark or a surface world faction Bruenor didnât invite (such as the Arcane Brotherhood or the Red Wizards of Thay), or
residents. If defeated or somehow convinced to return to the Fiery Pit, the elementals dissipate peacefully and Maegera falls dormant once again ⊠for now.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
valuables, not digging too far beneath the surface. The dwarves of clan Duergar, however, became obsessed with delving deep into the Underdark. The clanâs miners continually insisted that a great trove of
made them suitable subjects for a variety of grisly experiments. Generations of psychic surgery and physical alterations mutated the captives into creatures that had special powers of their own. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
hoards. Many dragon turtles live in secluded lairs or ruins deep underwater, and they might not be spotted by surface dwellers for generations. Like both their namesakes, dragon turtles can have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
about the end of the world. The skeletons fight until destroyed even if Buppido is defeated first. If Buppido was killed in Velkynvelve or at some point in the charactersâ travels through the Underdark
, replace him with a carrion crawler feeding on the dead remains. Development When the monsters are defeated, the ghost of a deep gnome named Pelek pokes its head up out of the ground, blinks, and then
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
from a submerged rope attached along the south wall of the cistern, about 2 feet below the surface of the water. Itâs not visible from above the water, but can be found with a successful DC 15 Wisdom
this area and two are defeated, the last ruffian might reveal the secret door by fleeing in that direction. Treasure The satchel hidden in the cistern is waterproof and contains a potion of healing, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
The Aartuks of Aruun With the help of the Wildspace orrery, the characters arrives at Aruun in ten days. As the ship approaches the moon, read: Flashes of light on the surface of Aruun can be seen
melee. Once the aartuks are defeated, Warwyck lets out a long sigh of relief, salutes Commodore Krux, and asks, âPermission to come aboard, sir?â
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
Celestials d4 Desired Offering 1 The tale of a heroic figure 2 An oath to do three charitable deeds before dawn 3 The crown of a defeated tyrant 4 A holy relic or treasured family heirloom Constructs
d4 Desired Offering 1 Gold or gems 2 Anything from a draconic rivalâs hoard 3 An antique passed down at least three generations 4 A flattering artistic depiction of the dragon Elementals d4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
particularly suitable if the player has already been managing that NPC (see âA Motley Crewâ in chapter 1). A creature encounter could reveal a potential new party member, such as a surface dweller
defeated, a former captive might join the group. Characters might meet up with new party members in any of the Underdark settlements they visit during the adventure, particularly visitors or locals with a strong reason to leave in a hurry.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
chambers that tunnel deep beneath the surface. A typical clanâs settlement features stout walls and a sturdy gate, inside which are living quarters, community areas, and a well-protected treasure
prefer to dwell underground. Many gold dwarves live their lives without seeing the sun. Surrounded by the artistry and wealth that earlier generations have drawn from the earth, they are accustomed to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Cult Retaliation The eradication of one or more of the surface outposts of the elemental cults marks the characters as dangerous enemies. As the party continues the assault on cult strongholds in
temple complexes. A temple is overcome when its prophet is defeated or the monsters in its shrine are eliminated.
After the characters defeat the first prophet, run âDire Tidingsâ when they return to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
introducing herself and is initially indifferent to the characters. She acknowledges Xoese-Addae and imperiously asks why he and his surface-world friends have interrupted her enjoyment of the performance
a group of surface-world heroes coming to Janya through âfriends among the Night Revelers.â He saw the characters arrive while he was watching the performance and wants to learn if they have come to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
dwarf acquaintance of mine once referred to as âscratch minesâ â close-to-the-surface operations, with decent yield for a small amount of digging, but not worth the construction of âproperâ (by which he
who have worked in Hardbuckler over the generations. She wears a set of magical bracers passed to her by her father. Rural Settlements Most of the outlying settlements in the Trielta Hills consist of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
more than 10 feet deep at its center and only 1 or 2 feet deep near the edges. Anyone who succeeds on a DC 16 Wisdom (Perception) check or tries to look beneath the poolâs surface notices animal and
grow frustrated. Treasure Over their years of minding the pool, the harpies have accumulated treasures in their caves. After the harpies are defeated, any character who climbs up to the caves and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
declare their status and ornament themselves with claws and small bones taken from defeated opponents. While intensely territorial, the Ironmanes sometimes offer their services as guards or guides
the grasslands for countless generations. They know the way of Oreskosâs beasts and seasons better than any. Both mystical and knowledgeable, the Sun Guides read the messages in plant growth and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
souls are defeated. If this ancient entity is destroyed, the Nether card vanishes and the deck becomes a normal tarokka deck, with no special properties, but it includes a new card of the DMâs design
. MOTHER LUBA AND THE VISTANI
The creator of the Tarokka of Souls, Mother Luba was one of the most influential leaders of the Vistani. For untold generations, the Vistani have wandered the