descended insect are black

Devkarin Lich

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

, Evard's black tentacles 5th level (2 slots): cloudkill, insect plague 6th level (1 slot): circle of death, create undead 7th level (1 slot): finger of death Turn Resistance. The lich has advantage on

Fazrian

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

and good, flame strike, raise dead 1/day each: commune, control weather, insect plague Magic Resistance. The planetar has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical

initiative count 20 on the next round. No creature within 120 feet of the planetar can regain hit points until the effect ends. Fazrian's eyes become smoldering black voids until initiative count 20

Earth Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

As an earth genasi, you are descended from the cruel and greedy dao, though you aren’t necessarily evil. You have inherited some measure of control over earth, reveling in superior strength and

tones of deep brown or black, eyes sparkling like agates. Earth genasi can also have smooth metallic flesh, dull iron skin spotted with rust, a pebbled and rough hide, or even a coating of tiny embedded crystals. The most arresting have fissures in their flesh, from which faint light shines.

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

The verdan owe their existence to chaos. Descended and transformed from a large clan of goblins and hobgoblins, those who became the verdan were simply living their lives, doing goblinoid things. But

turned the color of jade and their blood began to flow black. Their ears grew pointed, and they gained a limited form of telepathy — but at the cost of forgetting their history. The underground homes

Creating a Black Dragon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Creating a Black Dragon Use the Black Dragon Personality Traits and Black Dragon Ideals tables to inspire your portrayal of distinctive black dragon characters, and use the Black Dragon Spellcasting

table to help select spells for a spellcasting dragon. Black Dragon Personality Traits d8 Trait 1 I demonstrate my brilliance through the cruel subtlety of my actions. 2 Watching the

Buying a Special Item

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

successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check to bargain down the price. The only alternative to buying specialty items through the merchant princes is to deal with the black market, which is highly

secretive in Port Nyanzaru; the merchant princes crack down harshly on competitors. Contacting black marketeers takes half a day in the Old City, Malar’s Throat, or Tiryki Anchorage, plus a successful DC

Earth Genasi

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

Earth Genasi As an earth genasi, you are descended from the cruel and greedy dao, though you are not necessarily evil. You have inherited some measure of control over earth, reveling in superior

, with skin tones of deep brown or black, eyes sparkling like agates. Earth genasi can also have smooth metallic flesh, dull iron skin spotted with rust, a pebbled and rough hide, or even a coating of tiny

Djaynai and Janya Gazetteer

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

Djaynai and Janya Gazetteer Modern Djaynai is a coastal realm descended from a grand civilization. Though the nation has never been defeated by external forces, its fortunes were greatly diminished

opalescent aurora with the sheen of a blue-black pearl. Its buildings are castle-like structures resembling those of Djaynai above, but made from magically hardened, obsidian-hued silt and studded by crystalline support beams jutting from the smooth walls.

29. Apprentice Portraits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

descended into Undermountain and were overcome by madness. Each apprentice is shown wearing a horned ring on one finger; these rings are identical and resemble the horned ring worn by Halaster. The other

handsome, slender man with thinning hair and a penetrating stare. He wears a plain black robe and many rings on his steepled fingers. Tattooed on his forehead is a tiny black rune. A successful DC 10

Amid the Ashes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

inside. In this case, Vatri is Hostile toward the characters and has nothing to say to them. Brezo Brezo was playing his bagpipes to the morning crowd outside the tavern when the Corsairs descended

upon Respite. During the raid, Brezo saw a black dragon with a scarred brow fly over the village and exhale streams of acid. Brezo fled into the tavern shortly before Corsairs burst inside and set the

Area Information

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rrakkma

held high above its head to support the ceiling, forty feet above. A pair of fist-sized black crystals is fitted to the statue’s eyes. The perimeter statues, six in all, appear to resemble naked humans

. This allows the ceiling to slowly descend, clicking loudly. If the sacred statue is destroyed the two black crystals explode, releasing two allips, as the eidolon is itself released from the

7. Ilvara's Quarters

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

walls are hung with black mesh resembling a spider’s web, extending from a central spot on the ceiling out to the walls, then draped down like curtains. Thick, woven mats cover the floor, while a low

silk. A heavy chest of black-stained zurkhwood sits at the foot of the bed. Ilvara retreats to her quarters for privacy, rest, and meditation. Roll a d6. On 1–2, the priestess is here. On a roll of 1

Life in Yeonido

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

descended from the city’s founder and first ruler, the dragon Mireu. The bureaucracy surrounding her consists of officials known as magistrates, who govern the city-state and enforce its laws. Those who

. These somber magistrates are known for the traditional, broad-brimmed black hat, called a gat, that they each wear as part of their uniform. Names Family comes first in Yeonido, and thus an

Atiba-Pa's Plan

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

city populated by the Nightsea chil-liren, an aquatic people descended from the people of Djaynai. Atiba-Pa can also share this information and details about Janya from the “Djaynai and Janya

with a necklace of black cowrie shells. The necklaces are magic items that provide the same benefits as a cloak of the manta ray, except each is activated or deactivated as a bonus action. The

Human Ethnicities in Faerûn

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

, Goldor, Iriphawa, Kellordrai, Lalajar, Qahtan, Yethtai, Zazalaar Ffolk The Ffolk of the Moonshae Isles are descended from Tethyrian settlers who came to the isles a thousand years ago. The Ffolk have a

blond or dark hair and olive complexions. Black, brown, and green eyes are the most common. Halruaan Names: (Male) Aldym, Chand, Meleghost, Presmer, Sandrue, Uregaunt; (female) Aithe, Chalan, Oloma

Merchant Princes

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

need of gear or supplies must deal through these individuals directly or their consortiums indirectly. The only alternative is to resort to the black markets in Malar’s Throat or Tiryki Anchorage

. Most of her body is hidden under billowy robes and tightly wrapped black bandages. Jessamine trades in plants, herbs, poison, and sanctioned assassination. Murder is illegal in Port Nyanzaru, as it is

Blood Pens

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

carved in the white marble walls of the chamber, slight gusts whistling from each of their open mouths. Down the center of the chamber, toward the doors at the far end, a series of black stone platforms

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

Devkarin Lich

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

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

Locations on the Second Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

of strange black metal, that he is doing some repair work on. If he is attacked and the fight goes against him, there is a 33 percent chance per round that he uses his action to toss the mace into

-foot radius (simulate this by making players uneasy in whatever way you find best). The wall to the west is a mural showing giants bowing before a black cairn, offering sacrifices and giving gifts. The

Castle Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

aside from the six walking statues (discussed later in this chapbook). You could hardly see them all in a day, but the following are highly recommended. Blackstaff Tower is a squat black blot in the

Yawning Portal. Together they descended into “the Well,” as the entrance to Undermountain was known in olden days. Waterdeep used to throw criminals in the Well, leaving them to die horribly in

Uthgardt Lands

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

, though they don’t venture near Hellgate Keep, considering it a taboo place. Black Lion and Red Tiger. North of Blue Bear territory, in the Glimmering Wood, is Beorunna’s Well, a settlement of some

size that near the ancient ancestral mound of the Red Tiger tribe. The settlement was founded some time ago by members of the Black Lion tribe, who put down roots here rather than continuing to live

1. Secret Entrances

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

.” 1b. North Entrance The password to open this secret door is “belaern,” a drow word meaning “wealth.” If the characters are being guided by members of the Black Network, they are led through this

. Rystia is a chaotic good Harper spy from Nesmé who descended into the Underdark two years ago to find Mantol-Derith and infiltrate the Zhentarim enclave there. She got lost in the depths and has no

Threshold Locations

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

ceases attacking. If not attacked further, he shares his name and the following facts: He is magically compelled to serve a black-robed wizard named Lohezet. He’s wary of Lohezet’s co-commander

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

Mbala

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

descended in half that time. As the characters climb ever higher above the tree line, they are treated to stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. Across the Aldani Basin to the southeast, they can see

. Her treasure is hidden in a cistern in the old village. Anyone who moves through the ruins notices the cistern. The opening is 15 feet in diameter, and the shaft drops 15 feet to scummy, black water

Meeting the Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Kobolds are small reptilian Humanoids who believe they are descended from dragons and often live near them. Over the centuries, many bands of kobolds have been drawn to Stormwreck Isle by the lingering

him away on his latest visits, and he is worried (see “Cloister Quests”). Varnoth Varnoth is a muscular human whose black hair is cropped close to her scalp. Her light brown skin bears many scars—one

Warehouse Environs

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

on the part of the adventurers, the party and Acquisitions Incorporated can be held liable. Two members of the City Watch — Sergeant Ava Teeshe and Constable Yander Boot — descended into the fissure a

lamps actually work. Stolen coins, valuables, and other black-market goods are stored in a secret room in the back until they are ready to be sold. Guild members use the shop’s other back rooms to hide

Supernatural Regions

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

intricate, abstruse patterns nearby. 19–27 Local plants and animals share a malevolent intelligence. Roll a d6. On a 1–2, an insect plague spell is centered on one random creature in the region. On a 3–4

. 86–90 Over the next 24 hours, whenever any creature in the region regains hit points from a spell, the healing magic leaves scars. This might be accompanied by a purging of black bile or a spectral

Locations M - P

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

would-be treasure hunters are the ancient black dragon twins Voaraghamanthar and Waervaerendor. While the former is considered the undisputed lord of the Mere, the latter is hardly known at all — and

a large book clad in black leather with the Zhentarim symbol imprinted on the front. Oboth suspects that someone in town knows where the tomb is hidden, or knows some bit of lore hinting at its

Wyrmheart Mine

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

round the pit until it smashes into the barrier at the bottom of the track. Everyone in the cart when it hits takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage per 20 vertical feet the cart descended. Those who bail out

before the cart hits takes half damage, based on how far the cart descended before they jumped, but each creature must also succeed on a DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or tumble over the edge of the

Temple Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil

the temple’s southern-facing end and make a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a successful check, the character notices black cloth behind the rubble between the western wall of area T3 and the

, bat-like wings spread from behind the cultist’s black robes. This is Peluze, an Incubus loyal to the Order of Falling Ash. A powerful Fiend in his own right, Peluze has accepted the important

The Seldarine

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

, revere these entities for remaining true to Corellon. In practice, this reverence is expressed more as the honoring of an ancestor than the worshiping of a god, for all the elves are descended from the

their own problems and not pray for aid in every crisis. These precepts are instilled within every elf, since all elves are ultimately descended from fragments of Corellon. When elves ask their priests

Lesser Cavern Locations

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

back of the cave is a cranny mostly free of fungus. A black-cloaked figure, motionless, is wedged into the crack. Originally this was another cultivated fungus farm like area L6, but slime molds are

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

World-Shaking Events

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

include the heads of local militias, gangs, and other martial organizations. At the broadest scale, a criminal or underworld leader wields power through a network of spies, bribes, and black-market trade

might be a tyrant, a fiend, or black-hearted villain, and the era that just ended could have been one of peace, tranquility, and justice. A new leader shakes the foundations of your campaign world and

Lesser Caverns Locations

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

shades blankets most of the fungi, as well as the walls and ceiling. Near the back of the cave is a cranny mostly free of fungus. A black-cloaked figure, motionless, is wedged into the crack

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

Area Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye

Hallwinter but also what it has witnessed while haunting these catacombs. The ghost can share the following information with the characters: Catacomb Invaders. A small group of Humanoids descended into the

The bottom of the stairway opens into a wide sanctuary with a vaulted ceiling. Stone pews are arranged in orderly rows. Black candles burning green flames occupy niches along the walls. Atop a pulpit

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