defense inhabit are bitter

Goliath Warrior

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

damage taken by 9 (1d12 + 3);{"diceNotation":"1d12+3","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Stone"}.Goliaths inhabit the Spine of the World, where their mettle is tested against orc;orcs, ogre;ogres, frost

giant;frost giants, remorhaz;remorhazes, ice troll;ice trolls, young white dragon;young white dragons, the treacherous mountain terrain, and the cruel indifference of nature. Bitter Rivals. Skytower

Aruk Thundercaller Thuunlakalaga

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

);{"diceNotation":"1d12+3","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Stone"}.Goliaths inhabit the Spine of the World, where their mettle is tested against orc;orcs, ogre;ogres, frost giant;frost giants, remorhaz;remorhazes

, ice troll;ice trolls, young white dragon;young white dragons, the treacherous mountain terrain, and the cruel indifference of nature. Bitter Rivals. Skytower Shelter and Wyrmdoom Crag are two

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the

reward once they return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to

Warlords of the Avernian Wastelands

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

horned devil named Bitter Breath, a human necromancer named Feonor, and a chain devil named Princeps Kovik. These warlords are as cruel and merciless as the hell they inhabit. All share a “survival of

inevitably rises to take its place. Bitter Breath, Feonor, and Princeps Kovik are merely the latest in a long series of warlords to plague the Avernian expanse. If Zariel wasn’t so busy fighting the Blood War

Q36. Dragon's Audience Hall

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

perished defending this land from evil over four centuries ago, and because of my failure, I am forever doomed. If you destroy this body, my spirit will find a new corpse to inhabit, and I will hunt you

anyone who tries to end his torment.” Vladimir fights in self-defense. He also rises from his throne and attacks if the characters fail to heed his warning and press him for help destroying Strahd

Plane of Water

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

Plane of Water The nature of water is to flow, not like the gusting wind or the leaping flame, but smoothly and steadily. It is the rhythm of the tide, the nectar of life, the bitter tears of

extreme of the plane is the Sea of Ice, bordering the Frostfell. The frigid water is choked with icebergs and sheet ice, inhabited by the cold-loving creatures that inhabit the Frostfell. Drifting

D13. Big Barkless

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

tree. Four sprites live in hollow cavities in its trunk. Their names are Bitzi, Dandy, Mintleaf, and Timpella. The sprites are a bitter bunch, taunting those who come close by spewing forth insulting

three-quarters cover. Big Barkless remains rooted to the spot until it’s required to act in its own defense, whereupon it uproots itself and attacks all creatures it perceives as threatening. That

Trielta Hills

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

that they can spend the cold months beside a hearth, with a slice of fried pie in one hand, and a tankard of bitter gnomish stout in the other. Any cellar space not devoted to another purpose is used

favoring sheep, and gnomes goats, as well as artisans of all sorts. Each community has a sheriff who maintains peace and leads defense — a role most often fulfilled by a halfling, I’ve found, though

Giant, Fog

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

former wealth and power with a bitter mix of longing, regret, and shame, seeking always to replace the grandest treasures they once possessed. Simple coins, gems, or trade goods do nothing to satisfy the

return to their proper station, a fog giant lures desperate criminals, cunning bandits, and other raiders into their service in the dismal wilds they inhabit. These giants prefer to work with

Monster Behavior

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

relationships within a monster group. Monster Relationships 1d6 Relationship 1 Two monsters have a bitter rivalry; each wants the other to suffer. 2 One monster, bullied by the others, hangs back and flees

have reason to believe their lair is likely to be invaded might set up a defense. Reasons to set up a defense include the following: Adventurers invaded the lair recently and retreated. Scouts

Life in the City of Blades

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

family and clan. Those who live on become bitter and tough, with many leaving Gracklstugh as hermits or adventurers, or turning to crime and a life in the shadows. Members of both the Gray Ghosts and the

is tightly woven into their everyday life. Deities worshiped in Gracklstugh include the following. Laduguer. The patron of the duergar is a god of self-reliance, defense, and survival. His clerics have

Cult of the Black Earth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

thumbs and forefingers of both hands together. Tactics and Philosophy The Black Earth cult is the most defense-minded and patient of the four elemental cults. Earth cultists admire stoicism, endurance

cruel, an extreme narcissist who delights in surrounding himself with objects of beauty and luxurious comforts. Beneath this sneering self-assurance lies a bitter being who loathes himself and holds

Goliaths

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Giant. Spine of the World Goliaths Goliaths inhabit the Spine of the World, where

their mettle is tested against orcs, ogres, frost giants, remorhazes, ice trolls, young white dragons, the treacherous mountain terrain, and the cruel indifference of nature. Bitter Rivals. Skytower

Baldur's Gate

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

. Defense of the Upper City is handled by the Watch, the official constabulary of the city’s elite. Their duty is to defend the patriars and enforce their laws, and little else. For the rest of

. Now, only those born into the patriar families inhabit the manors of this oldest part of Baldur’s Gate. The poorest among these go so far as to sell furnishings and decorations from inside their homes

Jahaka Anchorage

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

(Perception) check is needed. Lookouts at the anchorage notice a ship within 2 miles automatically. The pirates’ first line of defense is a ring of submerged rocks a quarter-mile from shore. The captain of a

the warehouse (area 4) have crenelated parapets for defense. These provide half cover. Aside from the pirate crews, Jahaka Anchorage is home to a handful of pirates who answer to the tavernkeeper

The Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

from which he and his gang mount a defense. If an alarm has not been raised, two bandits and a scout are here, stealing drinks from the store of brandy. If the smugglers have been alerted, Sanbalet (see

in the house’s ruined walls and shattered windows. What He Wants. The smuggler wants to expand his operation and eventually inhabit a more secure location to better pursue his magical studies. He’d

Adventure Models

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

whatever monsters have taken up residence in the ruins in the centuries since the giants abandoned them. In Xen’drik, living giants still inhabit some of their ancient ruins, though they have fallen

adventurer passing into a world of giants. In Norse myth, giants inhabit the realm of Jotunheim, where brave gods and heroes occasionally venture on dangerous quests. Manuel Castanon Three brave

Factions in the North

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

, and aiding in the defense of settlements. The Zhentarim The Zhentarim, also known as the Black Network, is an unscrupulous shadow network that seeks to expand its influence and power base throughout

hundreds of years ago on the Purple Rocks. The humans who inhabit these islands cast their young into the sea as part of a ritual to appease Slarkrethel. These sacrificed offspring resurface and return

Giant Patrons

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

that inhabit a remote valley, island, or cavern. 2 Explore the effects of a planar nexus on spellcasting, creatures, and magic items. 3 Delve into an ancient ruin to discover the nature of the plague

might assign. Warleader Assignments d6 Assignment 1 Take out a champion or commander at the rear of a mass of enemy forces. 2 Oversee the defense of a supply depot when enemies attack. 3 Sabotage or

Lesser Cavern Locations

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

succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or have the poisoned condition for 8 hours. Treasure. The elf corpse carries a silvered rapier and wears Bracers of Defense. L8: Stinking Cave Arash Radkia

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

carries a silvered rapier and wears Bracers of Defense. L9: Stinking Cave Arash Radkia Three hungry trolls pass the time in their foul-smelling cave This reeking cave is filled with rotting vegetation

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

Random Encounters in Thither

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

counter any false notions the dryad might have about the party’s intentions and allegiances. If the characters make a sound argument in their defense, or if four or more shrubs are killed in the ensuing

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

Black Earth Cultists

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

tremorsense 10 ft., passive Perception 14 Languages Common Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Unarmored Defense. While the monk is wearing no armor and wielding no shield, its AC includes its Wisdom modifier

1st level slot, plus an additional 1d8 for each level of the slot above 1st. Hellenrae The chief lieutenant of Marlos Urnrayle, Hellenrae lost her sight as a child. A bitter, angry orphan, she was

Tour of the Planes

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

manipulators that can inhabit the dreams of others. Tens of thousands of years ago, the quori fought a bitter war with the giants of Xen’drik. The giants ended the war by severing the connection between

Kir Sabal

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

anyone suggested he would make a better monarch than Mwaxanaré. WHEN GARGOYLES ATTACK The gargoyles of Omu and the aarakocra of Kir Sabal are bitter enemies. Aarakocra scouts watch over the distant

Version 1. Monastery Six aarakocra inhabit the monastery, living as monks. While in the monastery, they wear prayer bead necklaces and paint labyrinthine patterns on their beaks, hands, and feet. A large

Silent Sound Lighthouse

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

successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check notices that the lock of the stone door is connected to wires that run into the tower’s stone walls. This custom-built franchise defense system is rigged to

words, but these are equally derogatory, bitter, and profanity laced. In either case, the spider can pass along the following information: Rainbow has been Wizzy’s familiar for as long as it can

Torrents Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

completely submerged. It has no trouble pursuing prey that plunges over the waterfall to the east. Reinforcements. The kuo-toa in area P5 come to the aboleth’s defense if they aren’t already dead. Treasure

surface, their skin black from frostbite. Some hang upside down or sideways; some are missing fingers, hands, and feet. A one-eyed shiver (see chapter 7) and seven ice mephits inhabit this cave. The one

Locations in Triboar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Triboar, since Triboar and Yartar are bitter rivals, and few locals spend their money in this place. The store caters mostly to caravans and out-of-towners, selling provisions and animal fodder up front

, Kolstaag’s bracers of defense, and a +1 wand of the war mage. T16. The Triboar Arms The Triboar Arms has burned to the ground twice and been rebuilt twice. Its owner and proprietor is Nemyth (NG male

Locations R - U

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

dwell in the High Moor and demand tribute several times a year. Secomber has no defense against the Urshani. Its residents give the hobgoblins food, homemade ale, and ore to retain their freedom. The

ranges, beautiful alpine slopes and valleys, and fertile farmland make the Silver Marches a tempting place to live. At the same time, monsters abound here. Orcs and giants inhabit the mountains

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