despite inhibit are brother

House Baenre

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

House Baenre The matron mother of House Baenre is the voice of Lolth in Menzoberranzan, and despite recent events, maintains absolute control of the city. Quenthel knows how Demogorgon made his way

from the Abyss to the City of Spiders. She wasn’t surprised to learn that her brother Gromph — the Archmage of Menzoberranzan — was behind it, for she’s seen evidence of his growing unhappiness in

Saidra d'Honaire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

his rightful home by a vicious younger brother. The young girl took pleasure in lording that fact over other peasant children, proclaiming herself superior by birth despite her present circumstances

. Despite the family’s new wealth, Saidra continued to dress in rags and labor from dawn to dusk, acting as a housemaid to her stepmother and stepsisters. A harder blow descended when Saidra’s stepmother

Iroas as Campaign Villain

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

handpicked army and confront the forces of a powerful and supposedly vulnerable minotaur warlord. The general loses despite Iroas’s favor, and Akros is left exposed and poorly defended before a wave of Mogis

, forms a group in support of Mogis. Iroas, rather than accepting Heliod’s aid, launches a grand campaign of his own against his brother. 3 Mogis arms one of his champions with an axe capable of

Alcio “Baron” Metus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Alcio “Baron” Metus Alcio was never close to her brother, Baron, even after a Kargat vampire turned them both into undead servants. When her creator was destroyed, Alcio and Baron went their separate

Rudolph’s wife, Doctor Ingrid van Richten. Despite imaginative bargains and threats, Alcio couldn’t convince Ingrid to reveal anything beyond psychological diagnoses and bemused mockery. Furious, the vampire

Duergar Calassabrak

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

Duergar Calassabrak A duergar prince named Valtagar Steelshadow traveled to Undermountain to plunder its mines and use the wealth to buy his way back into the court of his older brother, King Horgar

. Valtagar’s gesture of self-sacrifice moved Fazrian, who judged him worthy of remaining alive. Valtagar now holds a tenuous position as Lord of the Mines, one of the fallen angel’s advisors. Despite

Ability Checks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

success or failure. Despite this common procedure, the three rolls are separate from each other. If something in the game, like the guidance spell, affects one of them, the other two aren’t affected unless

effectiveness. And if the grappler’s target is under the effect of the Dodge action, that action doesn’t inhibit the grapple, since Dodge doesn’t affect ability checks.

Strahd von Zarovich

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

invited his kin to live with him at Castle Ravenloft, and was eventually joined by his younger brother, Sergei. Sergei was everything Strahd wasn’t—youthful, empathic, and warm. Soon after he arrived

in Barovia, the younger von Zarovich and a local villager named Tatyana fell in love. Strahd resented his brother, even more so after meeting Tatyana and experiencing her pure kindness. Obsessing over

Chapter 10: Hold of the Storm Giants

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

counsel: her uncle, Uthor (Hekaton’s younger brother), and the wise, matronly Iymrith. Unfortunately, neither of them has much respect for small folk. In that regard, Serissa is alone. Like her dearly

, despite what Uthor and Iymrith whisper. If the characters convince Serissa that they can help, she shows them a clue found near the corpse of her mother: a wooden coin that leads the characters into

Knights of the Black Sword

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

his older brother, Durth (see chapter 2). Once the cultists are told that the characters’ goals align with theirs, they will do everything in their power to make the characters feel safe and happy

member of the cult other than Kadroth, whom Levistus secretly despises. The characters harm Avarice, the albino tiefling wizard, or inhibit her efforts to plunder the lost city of Ythryn. The

Drow Gunslinger

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

. Krebbyg works closely with Fel’rekt Lafeen, and the two collaborate well despite their disparate alignments. Krebbyg prefers to follow Fel’rekt’s lead, letting him do most of the thinking and talking

bullets. Soluun Xibrindas Soluun is a sadistic, fanatical bully who is fiercely loyal to Bregan D’aerthe, and to Jarlaxle in particular. His younger brother, Nar’l, has infiltrated the Xanathar Guild

The Vampire's History

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

battlefield. Strahd envied the love and attention his mother visited upon his brother, so in Barovia he remained. Peace made Strahd restless, and he began to feel like his best years were behind him

his mother, to demonstrate his love for her. When it was complete, Strahd commanded his mother and brother to come to Barovia and stay with him. Sergei eventually took up residence at Ravenloft, but

Madame Talisveri Eris

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Madame Talisveri Eris The members of the Eris family stand proudly as Il Aluk’s foremost artisans of the grand craft of lying. Despite its ancient name, the family has long endured crushing debt

murdered his brother, executed his son, and embroiled his nation in unending war. The Mists claimed him and he emerged in Barovia. When the locals asked him who he was, he responded “azal’Lan

Annam and the Ordning

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

believe he lost hope in his descendants when their ancient empires fell into ruin. Some claim he was weakened after a long battle against his brother, Memnor (who is more commonly described as one of

time as Grolantor, Iallanis is everything her boorish brother is not: kind, loving, merciful, joyful, and thoughtful. She loves every part of the worlds her father made, and she constantly strives to

Starting Quests

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

to regain its integrity and standing, several bad apples threaten to impede that progress with their sinister ventures. Esvele’s brother, Kressando, was sent to Skullport to conduct secret meetings

, area 21n) and discover how Esvele’s brother met his untimely end. Returning Kressando’s ring to Esvele completes the quest and places her in the party’s debt. Throne of the Coronal Volothamp Geddarm

Divine Relationships

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

titans or the other gods, and Klothys at least has existed for unknown ages despite being all but forgotten among mortal folk. Once mortals could imagine a world beyond the horizon and a course of

-dwelling Thassa, bleak-hearted Erebos, bronze-blooded Purphoros, and keen-eyed Nylea. These gods are known to refer to each other as “brother” and “sister,” though they never speak of parents and

Phoenix District

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

. Despite locals not recollecting the attacks in the area, the people know many have been harmed on the streets and fear that some gang or murderer is at large. The tea shop the characters are looking for is

and bear the names Young-Gi—the uncle of the current queen and brother of Young-Soo—and Won-Ha. As the cup bearing Won-Ha’s name is taken down, it glows with a faint blue light and pulses every time

Outpost Locations

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

properties. The crumpled-up piece of paper on the desk bears a message from Nildar’s older brother, Durth, written in charcoal and in Dwarvish. The letter reads as follows: Brother, You will find me on the

glass and three dagger-sized pieces of chardalyn (see "Chardalyn"). With a successful DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana) check, a character can determine that the chardalyn, despite its crystalline

20. Drow Town

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

buildings’ walls are 10 feet high, and their roofs have mostly caved in. Webs and Spiders. Webs are strung between the buildings, but they’re not thick enough to inhibit movement. Nine giant spiders roam

poisoned blade in the neck. His telling of the tale is loud enough to be heard by characters listening at the door. Ranaghax, T’rissa’s older brother, is subordinate to her and all other female drow

Strahd's Enemy

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

warrior disappears not after seven days, but only after he or Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points. Executioner (Jack of Spades) Seek out the brother of the devil’s bride. They call him “the lesser,” but

feels well enough, despite his wife’s protests. Although his family has long supported Strahd, Nikolai came to realize toward the end of his life that Strahd must be destroyed to save Barovia. If the

Appendix D: Roleplaying Cards

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

brother, Hurly, joined the carnival as youngsters. Hurly disappeared a few months ago, and search parties failed to locate him. Mister Witch and Mister Light convinced Burly to stay with the carnival

brain like a muscle and try to keep it strong.” Ideal. “I keep the peace. I don’t advocate violence; I’m just doing my job.” Bond. “After my brother disappeared, everyone in the carnival was so

Appendix: Roleplaying Cards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory

brother, Hurly, joined the carnival as youngsters. Hurly disappeared a few months ago, and search parties failed to locate him. Mister Witch and Mister Light convinced Burly to stay with the carnival

brain like a muscle and try to keep it strong.” Ideal. “I keep the peace. I don’t advocate violence; I’m just doing my job.” Bond. “After my brother disappeared, everyone in the carnival was so nice

King Hekaton and His Daughters

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

her trips to the Sword Coast. Hekaton’s younger brother, Imperator Uthor, commander of the king’s garrison, found Neri’s corpse shortly thereafter on a small island where she had been known to meet

throne. Even with the throne’s magic at her command, she feels adrift. Serissa wants to reach out to the small folk for help in finding her father, because she knows that despite their size, they are

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

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

. This was the bedroom of Demetrius, a priest in the Mages of Usamigaras. When the Cult of Zargon corrupted his twin brother, Darius, Demetrius vowed to destroy the cult. However, its hold over Darius

proved too great, and Darius assassinated his brother. Demetrius’s vengeful spirit now resides within the softly glowing robe. Secret Doors. The north wall hides two secret doors to areas B45 and B47

Attack on Goldenfields

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

strapped to a leather harness. The contraption rests on an ogre’s back and shoulders, and despite its cumbersome appearance, it doesn’t inhibit the wearer’s mobility or fighting ability. It takes 10

Lower City Gazetteer

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

helping people get out of the city fast, so long as they don’t care overly much where they go. Elfsong Tavern Despite its rough-and-tumble clientele, this tavern is one of the most popular in Baldur’s

belongings of the Lower City’s homeless population. Here, poor Baldurians can come to receive free meals and enough coppers to pay their way through the city’s gates, thanks to the ministrations of Brother

Lower City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

get out of the city fast, so long as they don’t care overly much where they go. Elfsong Tavern Despite its rough-and-tumble clientele, this tavern is one of the most popular in Baldur’s Gate. At

population. Here, poor Baldurians can come to receive free meals and enough coppers to pay their way through the city’s gates, thanks to the ministrations of Brother Hodges, a lawful good male

Monastery Locations

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

the brother of Samular Caradoon, the founder of the Knights of Samular. The two of them fought bravely in the second Troll War. Renwick’s hunger for arcane knowledge eventually led him to prepare for

lichdom, but he became a lich only because his brother fed him a lichdom potion on the battlefield rather than let him die. The Black Earth cult naturally tried to make an ally of Renwick, but he

Locations M - P

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

massive granite doors sealing its entrance and a host of battle-hardened defenders waiting beyond. Despite its almost mythic reputation, Mithral Hall is more of a stronghold than a city, with tunnels to

), Morgur’s Mound stands in the Crags and is named after Uthgar’s brother. The mound (see map 3.7) is shaped like a long-necked, wingless dragon — the Uthgardt impression of a thunderbeast. A ridge of

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

size of their combined treasure hoard would attract an incessant stream of adventurers and other would-be thieves — a nuisance on the order of rats in the larder. Despite the distances that separate

trained as it is raised. In fact, remorhaz hatchlings are surprisingly pliant to the frost giants’ manner of teaching by bullying. THRYM'S FRIGID MIGHT Thrym has long rivaled his twin brother Surtur for

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