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Returning 35 results for 'design surface generations'.
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
along the surface of the ocean, enjoying the warmth of the sun and letting vegetation take root on their shells. An angry ancient dragon turtle is terrible to behold, radiating heat from the shell to boil
snippets of tunes I have overheard.
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I swim alongside ships sailing through my domain, just out of arrow range, so they know I am watching.
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I am fascinated by the politics of surface realms
Magic Items
Tashaâs Cauldron of Everything
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 Shadowfell, which includes terrifying demiplanes like the vampire-haunted
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, leathery, and textured like stone. Whether by the design of some sympathetic god or through sheer luck, their hide makes them appear invisible to darkvision. Part of the jermlaine's anger comes from
communicate with such rodents. Underdark explorers know to keep a careful watch when encountering signs of a rat infestation. Those rodents, as creatures of the surface world, are rare in the deep Underdark. Their presence invariably signals the presence of a jermlaine colony.
Gnome
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) 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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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
Dwarf
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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
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->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->Candlekeep Mysteries
-up encounter with agents of the Queen of Air and Darkness, an appropriate time to do so would be shortly after the characters enter Delimbiyran. The surface ruins are otherwise bereft of dangerous
inhabitants. Using Machilâs map, the characters can easily find the entrance to the Haven of the Red Quill. At your discretion, there might be other dungeon complexes of your own design hidden amid the
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->Volo's Guide to Monsters
The Grand Design The first priority of any mind flayer colony is to survive. The elder brain and its servants seek to remain hidden, typically deep within the earth, while harvesting enough
intelligent humanoids to nourish themselves and allow for slow but steady growth. Once a colony is secure, it focuses on the Grand Design â the mind flayersâ plan to rebuild their lost empire. The illithids
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->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Macreadusâs device was similar in design to a mythallar (see appendix D), but much smaller. Unfortunately for him, it had a serious design flaw. When Macreadus tried to use it three days ago, it malfunctioned
characters try to finish his work, Macreadus helps as much as his bodiless form allows. To lay his spirit to rest, the characters must fix his creationâs design flaw and then activate it, all within the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
every surface is caked in decades of grime and soot. A few more gnome bodies lie face-down in the grit.
Smoldertown, with its many workshops and smithies, is the industrial heart of Little Lockford
, and a dizzying array of tools. Mounted on one wall is an iron ladder that ends before a trapdoor in the ceiling.
Inscribed on the floor is a complex geometric design that pulsates with light. In the
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->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
some missteps, as features that seem good on the surface fall apart in play. Thatâs all right. Everything you design will need to be playtested. When introducing new class features, be sure the
tell you how to design new class features. The best place to start is by looking at other class features, or at spells, feats, or any other rules for inspiration. Youâre almost certainly going to have
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->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
. Hidden Threat. The jermlaineâs skin is rough, leathery, and textured like stone. Whether by the design of some sympathetic god or through sheer luck, their hide makes them appear invisible to darkvision
the surface world, are rare in the deep Underdark. Their presence invariably signals the presence of a jermlaine colony. When venturing into the Underdark, I always ready a spell that increases the size
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
Dwarvish runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 7 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal weight and feels hollow
warm to the touch, and any metal parts are crafted from black iron. Flame imagery covers its surface. 10 Elemental Water. Lustrous fish scales replace leather or cloth on this item, and seashells and
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->Out of the Abyss
stationed throughout the dungeon to keep surface dwellers from finding their way to Mantol-Derith via this route. If the characters find this secret door and use it to make their way back to the surface world, design and populate the Zhentarim dungeon as you see fit.
idea how close sheâs come to finding what sheâs been looking for. She also has no idea how to get to the surface. Fear, loneliness, and the demonic incursion have driven her mad. She now believes that
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
entrance gates are similar in design, for ease of maintenance and the training of guards. The ground at your feet has been getting smoother and flatter, a welcome respite from the uneven passages to
â surface, a harsh voice hisses from a slit on the cavern wall that was not therebefore.
âState your names and business!â the voice orders in Dwarvish. Other similar slits open, revealing the tips of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
shadow of a massive amphibian lurking beneath the surface of the water. S35: Theater Rows of sinuous chairs line this auditorium, which has no stage. Humanoid skeletons sit in the chairs, facing a wide
charactersâ techniques and gloat about their own martial prowess. Physical Training Androids. The androids fill the following roles: Boxing Android. This android (sentry design) is programmed to train
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
is durable and has Dwarven runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 10 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal
Elemental Fire. This item is warm to the touch, and any metal parts are crafted from black iron. Sigils of flames cover its surface. Shades of red and orange are the prominent colors. 13 Elemental Water
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
concern of any stronghold is defense, but older and prosperous strongholds can grow to become wondrous underground cities filled with generations of exquisite dwarven artisanship. Regardless of a
other forms of turmoil in the surface world. Underground, they donât have to contend with the changing of the seasons, or even daily variations in the weather, so that one day inside a stronghold is much
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
underwater volcanoes. Dragon turtles are largely unconcerned with the design of their lairs and seldom work to improve them. A dragon turtleâs primary concern when selecting a lair is ensuring that the site is
take a coastal map and translate it to an underwater environment or use the map as-is if the dragon turtle is content to lair near the surface. As an example, map 5.14 depicts a topaz dragonâs lair in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
reconciliation. In the even more distant past, both high elf nations separated from their Kagonesti kin, while the waves themselves isolate Dargonesti and Dimernesti from their surface-dwelling cousins. As the
untold generations, the aloof Silvanesti elves lived in a stratified society closed to outsiders. They donât hate their cousins in Qualinesti, but they consider their ways misguided. In recent years
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
pounds or less that is left unattended atop the altar rises until it is levitating 1 foot above the surface. This levitation field canât be dispelled but is suppressed in an antimagic field. If a humanoid
stone altar supports a harp-shaped sculpture. Worked into the harpâs design is a female elf carved to look like she is leaping into the air, carefree, with her head and arms thrown back
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Gibbet Crossing Locations The following locations are keyed to map 6.5. Mike Schley Map 6.5: Gibbet Crossing View Player Version G1: Surface Entrance A few lumps of old slag and tumbled stone are
surface winds down through the earth for more than a mile. The deepest point is a cave-in that collapsed the back wall of this room. The words on the door leading south to the workshop repeat âtoilâ in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
west and plunges into the gorge, taking 49 (14d6) bludgeoning damage from the hard fall and landing prone. B3. Workshop Frost covers every surface of this abandoned workshop.
The workshop contains a
) can use them to gain advantage on the check. Step 2: Analyze the Problem. The device has a design flaw, obviously. Macreadus has concluded that the deviceâs rings are unable to contain the magical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
stairs has the word âHAVENâ and a crude picture of a quill scratched into it, left by Machil before he made his descent. A narrow spiral staircase descends fifty feet from the ruins on the surface. A
the far side of the room has a steel-banded stone door in the middle of it. Three sharp-edged glyphs are cut into the surface of the door.
Scholars and guests of the library once worked and taught