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Kalashtar

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

manipulate the folk of Khorvaire to eliminate kalashtar whenever possible. Many kalashtar defend themselves from the Dreaming Dark by focusing on devotion to the Path of Light. Others, though, seek

orphans might use their abilities for personal gain or otherwise act against the virtuous instincts of their quori spirits; this can cause internal conflicts and violent mood swings. Kalashtar Names A

Location Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

the planar beacon and is continuing Thalivar’s research into the planes. With the town threatened by invasion, the wizard offers to aid the party by summoning a cadre of bound monsters to defend the walls. Secretly, he has other motives in mind….

Location Overview The wizard Thalivar built a tower at the heart of Leilon as a laboratory to study the monsters of the cosmos. Using a device called a planar beacon, Thalivar lured his prey into the

Kalaman Gazetteer

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

Kalaman Gazetteer Kalaman, the Beacon of the East, is one of the largest cities in Solamnia. Far from the nation’s heartland and the capital of Palanthas, the city is a bastion of trade and safety at

adventure, and their connections to the city will encourage them to defend it against the Dragon Army threat.

Hunted by Nightmares

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

defend themselves from the Dreaming Dark by focusing on devotion to the Path of Light. Others, though, seek out the agents of the Dreaming Dark and oppose their plans, or protect the innocent however

they can. Still other kalashtar grow up isolated, knowing nothing about Dal Quor or the Dreaming Dark. Such orphans might use their abilities for personal gain or otherwise act against the virtuous instincts of their quori spirits; this can cause internal conflicts and violent mood swings.

Hunted by Nightmares

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

kalashtar defend themselves from the Dreaming Dark by focusing on devotion to the Path of Light but some among the kalashtar seek out the agents of the Dreaming Dark and oppose their plans, or protect

against the virtuous instincts of their quori spirits; this can cause internal conflicts and violent mood swings.

Animal Lord

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual

they defend. They frequently change into giant, idealized versions of the animals they’re associated with—albeit with glowing eyes. When contending with people, they sometimes appear as humanlike beings

with subtle, animal-like features. No matter their appearance, animal lords exhibit the instincts and predilections of the animals they represent, tempered by their intellect and experience. Most

The Quest Board

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

across the planes.Gallio has called for your help taming these beasts to defend the town against invasion.” If the characters undertake this quest, see “Thalivar’s Beacon.” Leilon Besieged Quest There is

quest, see “Icingdeath and Twinkle.” Thalivar’s Beacon Quest “Leilon’s wizard, Gallio Elibro, has recently rebuilt the planar beacon atop his tower and is using it to trap and study creatures from

Dreamer's Reach Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

Reach, searching for the answer to a riddle that leads to the Misty Vale (in this chapter). The giant has hired and tricked creatures from the Giant Kin Encounters table (see chapter 3) to defend the

Giant Necropolis Encounters tables in chapter 3. Starry Beacon A character who rests at Dreamer’s Reach dreams of a brilliant star falling from the sky. Images of the dream persist upon waking and

Knights of Solamnia

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

orders of knights that would guard the realm together as the Knights of Solamnia. Tarnished Pride Before the Cataclysm, Solamnia was a beacon of peace and prosperity. The knights established great

’ power. Most knights still tried to defend the realm as their duty demanded, but they found themselves beset on all sides, dying to protect people who rejected and persecuted them. Most fled to Sancrist

Sylvira Savikas

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

Resolute, which binds them to defend the nation of Elturgard. I met him years ago, and my instincts told me he was a charlatan. Afterward, I grew to suspect that he had cut a deal with one or more powerful

are forfeit to Zariel. All persons bound by oath to defend Elturel are also considered forfeit. I further recognize that this dispensation will last fifty years, after which the Companion will return

Arbor Watchtower

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

secrets, weapons, soldiers, and prisoners, any of which the characters could liberate or defend. If the characters take over a watchtower, they could try to keep it for themselves. The Watchtower

Blood-toll harpies (see chapter 6) take over a watchtower and light its beacon to bring more victims to the place. 8 A spy in a watchtower poisons the tower’s food supply in advance of an upcoming attack.

The Tortured Tortle Mutiny

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

The Tortured Tortle Mutiny The Silent Sound lighthouse sits atop a cliff three days’ travel north of Neverwinter, and acts as a navigation beacon to ships traveling up and down the Sword Coast. The

beacon, though, something is seriously wrong. Its top is hazy and indistinct, as if a fog was obscuring the lantern room. Also, for a place that’s an occupied headquarters, there’s a lot of scaffolding

People of Meletis

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

polis is called the Reverent Army, and aims as much to exalt the glory of the pantheon as to defend Meletis. The soldiers are clever and resourceful, believing their piety leads the gods to smile upon

Meletis Meletis strives to be a beacon to all of Theros’s people. Well-intentioned members of any culture are welcome on Meletis’s streets, and the polis’s people work to earn the trust of their

Abyss

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

fortresses defend routes to lower layers. Azzagrat Graz’zt’s corrupt, decadent city is split across layers 45, 46, and 47. The Demonweb On layer 66, Lolth’s web snares all and hides portals to other planes

would crumble and all mortals would embrace their predatory instincts. Baphomet’s layer is a never-ending dungeon with the Horned King’s enormous palace at its center. A confusing jumble of crooked

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

of existence and my place in the world. 3 I stumbled into a portal to the Shadowfell and took refuge in a strange monastery, where I learned how to defend myself against the forces of darkness. 4 I

unfulfilled, so I intend to finish that work. 3 The world is a dark and terrible place. I decided to serve as a beacon of light shining out against the gathering shadows. 4 I served as a paladin’s squire

Fellow Prisoners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

most useless to their immediate goals. The kuo-toa hermit is a complete pacifist. He doesn’t fight or cause harm to any other creature, even refusing to defend himself or others. He gladly accompanies

wererats. Infected with the curse of lycanthropy, neither deep gnome has entirely embraced it yet, and they struggle to control their wererat instincts and urges. They are fearful of what potential

People of Phandalin

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

take responsibility for temple services is a sign of her trust and their own ability. They defend her unless they learn the truth. Phandalin … Phandalin. Yeah, I know it. Temperate climate. Average

has spotted Stuuzant, as the ogre has good instincts for avoiding trouble. She keeps moving, hiding until the time is right to strike. When she attacks livestock, she does so when no one can see her

Creating Adventures

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

its lair. 6 Defend the location against an external attacker. 7 Seize control of the location. 8 Infiltrate the location and report on what’s happening inside. Linked Locations

house’s wards and plant a beacon inside it so that members of another guild can find and raid the place. 12 After stumbling into the safe house accidentally, get out with memories intact. Safe

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