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Acquisitions Incorporated
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Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant
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
Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
flowing through their veins manifests differently in each genasi, often as magical power.
Seen in silhouette, a genasi can usually pass for human. Those of earth or water descent tend to be heavier
hands and feet from a halfling, exceedingly large eyes from a gnome, and so on).
Genasi almost never have contact with their elemental parents. Genies seldom have interest in their mortal offspring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Emerald Enclave A character must demonstrate an interest in protecting nature or the natural order to join the Emerald Enclave. Druids and rangers are especially welcome. Waterdeep harbors a few
Snobeedle Orchard and Meadery in Undercliff. The walls of Phaulkonmere enclose fabulous gardens, and the buildings are covered with moss and ivy. The place is owned by descendants of two wealthy families
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
interest of maintaining the strength of their personal bloodline.
The yuan-ti have abandoned their humanity and consider non-serpentine humanoids to be lesser creatures, barely more civilized than
yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
and still. Every window in the community of thirteen quaint buildings is shuttered. Many of the village’s fields are reduced to blackened ash, and its single street is lined with overturned carts
, destroyed sacks of grain, and the rotting, slaughtered carcasses of chickens and pigs.
Though this village on a seaside cliff is mostly farmhouses, four buildings without attached fields stand out
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
descent tend to be heavier, while those of air or fire tend to be lighter. A given genasi might have some features reminiscent of the mortal parent (pointed ears from an elf, a stockier frame and thick
hair from a dwarf, small hands and feet from a halfling, exceedingly large eyes from a gnome, and so on). Genasi almost never have contact with their elemental parents. Genies seldom have interest in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Diderius’s wisdom. The town once nestled into a canyon between two bluffs, but only a few ruined stone structures and the slab foundations of administrative and temple buildings now remain. Cave
entrances dot the bluffs, marking former residences and simple tombs. None of the ruins hold anything of value or interest, but the caves offer safe places for the party to rest. Knowledge of the settlement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Diderius’s wisdom. The town once nestled into a canyon between two bluffs, but only a few ruined stone structures and the slab foundations of administrative and temple buildings now remain. Cave
entrances dot the bluffs, marking former residences and simple tombs. None of the ruins hold anything of value or interest, but the caves offer safe places for the party to rest. Knowledge of the settlement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Nyanzaru is an explosion of color. Buildings are painted in bright shades of blue, green, orange, and salmon pink, or their walls are adorned with murals portraying giant reptiles and mythical heroes
heads to the villa of the merchant prince Wakanga O’tamu. There she intends to stay for the remainder of the adventure. If the characters express interest in accompanying her, she’s more than happy to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Borca on perfumes, tonics, and dozens of buildings and theaters. Countless families claim ties to the Boritsis. Dilisnya. The family defensively guards its prestige, as its wealth is based in
Finishing School. This boarding school boasts a flawless graduation rate—for those students who don’t disappear. Nobriskov. Pious and formal, the Nobriskovs claim descent from Borca’s ancient clans
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
enormous hole in the cave floor like a cork. This hole leads down to the Cave of Shattered Reflection, but the characters can’t bypass the crystals or make their descent until they explore the side
against the evil god. Characters who cross the threshold appear in the unreality described in the “Torment of Kas” section. E2b. Hazy scenes of civil unrest—peasants rioting, buildings burning, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
players that they spend three uneventful days on the road before reaching the next point of interest.
Using a Map A map can help you or your players visualize a location or region that the characters are
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Settlement Maps. A map of a settlement often shows terrain (cliffs, trees, streams, and so forth) in addition to buildings, bridges, and other important features.
Wilderness Maps. A wilderness map shows
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
district came early in the Last War. A team of Aundairian saboteurs brought down one of Sharn’s floating towers, and the falling spire struck Godsgate. Buildings collapsed, and hundreds died. Untended
corpses led to infection and disease. The City Council had no interest in sinking gold into Lower Dura to restore the area, and the district was abandoned. Today, the district known as Fallen is strewn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
live on small family farms joined together in pacts—resource-sharing alliances forged by common interest. Inexplicably, the Ribbon’s soil grows less fertile each year, and no living soul in
of the region’s primary gods. Promise Promise is a town situated where the soil of the Ribbon meets the Nightwater Cove coast. Its paved streets and colorful two-story buildings are home to Covenant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
2. Walled Compound Smoke drifts lazily from a walled compound. The gate lies in splinters, and scorch marks deface the buildings. Near the center of the compound is a plaza littered with charred
obvious risks, Orvex looks forward to exploring more of the city and unlocking its secrets. If he’s still with the characters when they retrieve all nine puzzle cubes, he jumps at the chance to accompany them on their descent into the Tomb of the Nine Gods.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Village The grippli village is set near the sea in a brackish marsh. Rising from the muck are circular, domed mud-brick buildings that the grippli use for homes and storage facilities. The carapaces
small boats remain tied up at these piers, the others having been used by the grippli who retreated to the trading post. The yuan-ti have no interest in the small boats that are moored here—meaning that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
honor. The sun’s nightly descent into darkness symbolizes bravery and self-sacrifice—the willingness to endure the horrors of the dark for the sake of others. Those who protect innocents in his name
interested not only in punitive justice, but also in the establishment of fair and equitable relationships among people and gods, in service to the common good. He also takes an interest in the bonds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
rest of her family, but she can sense that her mind is slowly being eroded by contact with the Far Realm. Fearing that her descent into madness is inevitable, she lives in a state of self-imposed
Hold, but doesn’t 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->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
partially collapsed buildings and walled-off alleys, atop which newer buildings and boardwalks have been built. The entire place is damp, reeks of mildew, and is loud with the creaking and groaning of
surrounding buildings. The floors, walls, and ceilings of the temple are old wood, too damp to burn and rotten enough to be almost spongy to the touch. No cultists dwell inside the temple. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the group arrives in Elturel, read the following boxed text aloud to the players: A hot, stinging air assaults your senses. The city street in which you stand is lined with buildings that are
a DC 19 Intelligence (Arcana) check deduces how Traxigor made his escape. The party doesn’t encounter Traxigor again unless you want him to reappear later in the adventure. Traxigor has no interest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
as the Open Lord of Waterdeep, he has thrown his full attention and effort into the rebuilding of the city from which he claims descent. Whatever people’s opinions are of his claim to Neverwinter’s
Road, and is seeking other ways to repair and improve the city. Even if he can never prove his descent from Lord Nasher Alagondar, the people of Neverwinter have accepted his leadership. (My rumored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a longer talk from an industrial or civic leader on a topic of general interest. Attendants often bring meals to eat while on a break from their jobs. Ephara’s face is a common sight in cities. Marble
buildings, stone walls, and similar surfaces usually feature a sculpture or relief of her visage. People often swear oaths or engage in verbal disputes in front of these images, believing she won’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
below. Read or paraphrase the following to set the scene: This modest-sized town is comprised of some fifty buildings, most of which show signs of regular upkeep. Farms and an apple orchard mark the
and potential conflicts of interest. The characters can become involved in the mayoral debate if the players wish. If they don’t, wrap it up and let the characters interact with the townsfolk as they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, use the following boxed text instead: A great white dragon descends from the sky, beating its wings furiously to slow its descent. A dark, humanoid figure is mounted on the dragon’s back.
If the
no interest in becoming a permanent member of the party, Tinjong is willing to accompany the characters to Auril’s island if their aim is to confront the Frostmaiden and end her everlasting winter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
or paraphrase the following text: This serene homestead is perfectly quiet, save for a babbling brook and the gentle chirping of birds. A rustic wooden fence encloses three simple buildings with walls
. In all, there are eighty-four books and over two hundred scrolls—a comprehensive library of the druid’s fields of interest: mainly animals, plants, and astronomy. The scrolls on the table include
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
stone. Within the castle, surrounding the bailey, are small buildings of wood and plaster that hold animals and are used for smithwork, candlemaking, laundry, wood repairs (including wagons and the
route. The Knights of Samular also show interest in restoring their outpost at Thornhold as a prelude to sorties into the Mere, and there is talk that these desires may lead to a curious alliance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
them (see “The Three Urchins”). When the children see the characters for the first time, their interest is piqued. The children fancy themselves adventurers of sorts, and they are quick to idolize and
. They offer to lead characters to his mother’s residence. Mother and Son Pick one of the unmarked buildings on map 4.2 to serve as the Fuoco residence. Agorn Fuoco (NE male Turami bard; see appendix B) is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
long ago. Many other buildings in the ward are given over to city business, including several courts for magisters and the barracks of the City Guard. So many of the ward’s structures are offices and
meeting halls for business owners, solicitors, publishers, and the like that the Castle Ward has the smallest resident population of all the wards. Many landmarks of interest are found in this ward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Locations in Wisteria Vale In an attempt to make the demiplane as comforting and familiar as possible for Quill, the Harpers designed it to resemble his hometown, down to the buildings, the villagers
interest in leaving home. The following locations are keyed to the map of Wisteria Vale. Map 13.1: wisteria vale View Player Version W1. Vyridian Forest The Vyridian Forest encircles the village. It is an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
accompany fools on their descent for cheap. Monsters and unusual pests plague Undersigil and its inhabitants. Screams of terror echo in its deserted halls, muffled by the leathery wings of vargouilles
impromptu forums as desperate factols hope to rekindle interest in outdated ideologies and poach each other’s members. One Pixel Brush Dead factions cling to life in Nowhere, a depressing refuge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
: The Demonweb Lolth is the Demon Queen of Spiders, whose schemes entangle entire civilizations on worlds across the multiverse. Of all demon lords, she might have the most active interest in the
worlds of the Material Plane and in the cultists who do her bidding on those worlds, but her interest lies only in domination. Lolth’s layer is an immense network of thick, magical webbing that forms
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
with the Xanathar Guild and gauge interest in setting up a slave trade in Skullport, far from the eyes of Waterdavian authorities. Esvele didn’t learn of this meeting until after Kressando vanished, and
initial descent into Undermountain and asks them to keep an eye out for Kressando, a 22-year-old man with fair skin and dark curly hair, trained in the arts of stealth and thievery. She also tells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
and desires of your players. Edermath Orchard The apple trees of Edermath Orchard surround a small group of buildings on the edge of town. The smell of fruit is strong around the orchard year round
adventurer and one of the oldest people in Phandalin, he remains aloof from town politics and focuses his interest on the traveling merchants and food-related businesses in Phandalin that buy his wares
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Clandestine Meeting The party happens upon a meeting between a drow house representative and some outside business interest. The drow is escorted by 1d4 − 1 bugbear bodyguards. The individual with whom the drow
and buildings are lit by eldritch green, blue, and violet lights as bright as torches (created with continual flame spells). Other areas are dark.
Shielded City. The drow have locked down their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
temple, read or paraphrase the following: The teleportation circle is surrounded by a courtyard garden and several buildings. The day is warm, with a mild breeze. Yellow-robed sages and priests, some
seen them in visions of the future. The particulars of that future and the oracle’s interest in the characters is left to your determination.
Valin has long plotted to usurp the role of Savras