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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
external ears, their noses are broad and flat, and they are partially amphibious.
Cool Rationality
Despite being talkative, vedalken keep their personal lives private, and they tend to engage more
bioengineering or through extensive study, and others concentrate on perfecting society through the careful drafting and application of laws.
Vedalken Names
Vedalken are given names at birth, but
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
suspicion, and rippling in side-to-side waves with amusement or joy.
Visions in Starlight
Many crystal dragons study the stars, recording their observations of the night sky and tracking the signs written
’t always appreciate the dragon’s sense of humor.
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A young crystal dragon finds some manticore;manticores' bluster hilarious and befriends them despite their fear. But the dragon is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Urzmaktok Grojsh Neutral Orc Second Year (Witherbloom)
First to class, last to leave, and always asking for additional homework, Urzmaktok is a meticulous student. Despite his consistently high
find a partner to study with, whether it’s Urzmaktok or a classmate doing him a favor.
Bond Bane: No one on campus who isn’t another player character will study with you. If you ask, most shrug decline, saying you’ll probably fail.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
to the ear. Despite the difficulty, some mind flayers make a study of spoken communication and manage consistently intelligible (if not melodious) speech.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Citadel as their home, despite its strangeness and the surreal surroundings of the Deep Ethereal, as it presented an opportunity to start anew. Most of the city’s current inhabitants are descendants of the
fear that the Keening Gloom will destroy the Citadel. Their numbers are replenished by new arrivals who seek a different life, want to study the city’s lore, or find solace in the city’s peace and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
Citadel as their home, despite its strangeness and the surreal surroundings of the Deep Ethereal, as it presented an opportunity to start anew. Most of the city’s current inhabitants are descendants of the
fear that the Keening Gloom will destroy the Citadel. Their numbers are replenished by new arrivals who seek a different life, want to study the city’s lore, or find solace in the city’s peace and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
the university, several large courtyards among the towers feature grass and small trees. Locals call these courtyards the “ground floor” of the campus, despite their position high above the Menthis
halls, study halls, small libraries (mostly focused on books assigned for student reading), dining halls, and faculty offices. Morgrave is a constant bustle of activity while classes remain in session
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the city a green cast. Despite its arboreal architecture, Silverymoon is very much civilized, boasting schools of music and magic, a great library, bardic instruction, and temples or shrines to
Mielikki, Oghma, Silvanus, Sune, Tymora, and Mystra. Knowledge, both the acquisition of it and the wisdom that comes from diligent study, is the real treasure of Silverymoon, as much as magic or wealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Example Observatory Map 13.1 shows an example of a midsize observatory. This observatory is staffed by 2d4 scholars who study the stars and provide visitors with information and counsel. Use the mage
stat block to represent these scholars, if necessary. Despite their meager resources, the astronomers who work at this remote observatory don’t charge adventurers for most services. Instead, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Morgrave University At the heart of Sharn’s Morgrave University is a sharp dichotomy: On the one hand, it is known as a nexus for scholars wishing to study Xen’drik, thanks in large part to Sharn’s
rivals. Despite the friendly ties among academic institutions, Morgrave occupies the low end of the prestige scale among academic bodies, so its faculty tends to look for opportunities to steal glory
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
blue or violet. They lack external ears, their noses are broad and flat, and they are partially amphibious. Cool Rationality Despite being talkative, vedalken keep their personal lives private, and they
Simic bioengineering or through extensive study, and others concentrate on perfecting society through the careful drafting and application of laws. Vedalken Names Vedalken are given names at birth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
A Culture of Fugitives Despite all their unique and overwhelming abilities, the mind flayers are a race on the edge of extinction. Thousands of years ago, the illithids were the dominant power of the
, yet no one can be sure exactly what the illithids are and are not capable of. VARIANT: MIND FLAYER PSION
Mind flayers sometimes devote themselves to deeper study of psionic power, and many excel at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
obscures a corridor to the north.
Secret Door. A secret door in the east wall opens into Melissara’s study (area 11).
Melissara has so far managed to escape the horrible insanity that besets the
exile and chooses to remain in Shadowdusk Hold despite every instinct telling her to flee. Melissara is a human archmage, with these changes: Melissara is neutral. She speaks Common, Deep Speech, Draconic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
been dead for over fifty years! This putrid priest says that there’s nothing unholy about his condition, swearing that his people revere all life. Despite the fact that the terrorists included priests
study the secrets of blood and life, and because they believe that death is the end, they see nothing wrong with using the bodies of the fallen to serve the living. Seekers of the Divinity Within (as
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
fiancé, Prince Thrommel IV.
Determined, Compassionate, Devout. Lady Jolene is unwavering in her mission, balancing her noble obligations with a devout faith that guides her every decision. Despite
of 14 or higher notice Lena has an entourage. A character who takes the Study action to examine the holy symbol around Lena’s neck and succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Arcana) check learns it has an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Tashlutans claim to have some amount of skill with personal prognostication. One of the most notable sights in Tashluta, the House of the All-Seeing Orb is an immense compound dedicated to the study of
main doorway.
The large building is the compound’s main temple, home to the priests and oracles of Savras. Despite its elaborate exterior, the interior of the temple is simple, containing only an
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
by Lena, are investigating the attempted theft, or wish to help, Abra sighs impatiently and asks them to wait while she finishes her paperwork. Despite her brisk tone, she respects honesty and grows
. Inside is a bundle of encrypted letters. As a Study action, a character can decipher the messages with a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check. The most recent reads, “It is time. The Eye
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
swap tall tales. Despite his imposing size, he’s warm and quick to offer hospitality.
What They Want. Miklos longs to see new legends take shape in his tavern while keeping a profitable business, of
, Devout. Lady Jolene is unwavering in her mission, balancing her noble obligations with a devout faith that guides her every decision. Despite her high status, she remains remarkably compassionate toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and magical art, Bladesinging has been tied to the sword, more specifically the longsword. Yet many generations of study gave rise to various styles of Bladesinging based on the melee weapon employed
with it grant the bladesinger more agility in combat.
Snake. Practitioners of these styles use a flail, chain, or whip. Viper style uses a whip, despite its inelegance as a weapon, and has almost as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
attracts numerous spies despite the inhospitable environment. Merely observing Mephistopheles’s disciples at work can provide insights into the nature of their research and the discoveries they have
a soul arrives in the Nine Hells to serve him, it invariably faces decades of routine work or tedious study. Thus, few who join his stable of arcanists remain happy with their decision, but they would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
sigils at the bottom of the Sea of Moving Ice and brought it back to Ythryn for study in the fall of −343 DR, the Year of Chilled Marrow. During one of their experiments, something went wrong—a flash of
centuries, but the Netherese who mastered the power of the Nether Scrolls became a ruling class, living on great flying cities or taking refuge in remote, subterranean lairs.
Despite their great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Lyn Armaal, Levels 5-6 32. Study Sansuri researches new spells and hones her wizardly craft here. Furnishings include a table and a 25-foot-tall wooden cabinet with an arcane lock spell cast on its
-foot-long, 5-foot-wide rolled sheet of vellum. Normal-sized characters can use the scrolls despite their size. Three normal-sized magic items. Roll on Magic Item Table F in chapter 7 of the Dungeon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
or scientific, mundane or magical. For every topic with unexplored possibilities, an academy seeks to plumb its depths or elevate its study. Roll or pick from the Academy Type table to determine the
aloof senior faculty member. 2 Celebrated Instructor. Despite their throngs of ambitious assistants, a celebrity researcher considers you their star pupil. 3 Wizened Fixture. A fantastically old
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
armory of the North is at risk. ‘The miners, smelters, and smiths of Mirabar work ever harder to increase their output and improve their craft, while the jewelers and enamelers study ways to
dust. Still, despite the city’s overall wealth, there are rich and (relatively) poor Mirabarrans. Not everyone shares in the coin the city’s sales bring in, and wage workers whose income is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
Academy of Mentalist Study, the Alchemical Seminary, the House of Ancient Scrolls, the Library of Netheril, the Shadow Consortium, and the University of Definitive Archwizardry. The head of top-level
administration of the Last Academies is Karyne Xalroum (Medium, Lawful Neutral Archmage), a no-nonsense human who often delegates her duties to a host of human Mages of all alignments. Despite their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
intruders. They are susceptible to intimidation, though; as an action, a character can make a DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation) check, convincing them to back down on a success. D4: Isolated Study No
entrance in the observatory tower (area D5). CLEVER SOLUTIONS
The challenges characters face in this adventure can have more than one solution. For example, to reach the isolated study (area D4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
dwarf), Goat Beet (the second half-orc), and Horse Egg (the half-elf). Despite their helplessness, the cultists are uncooperative. They refuse to talk about why they’re here, divulge Stonky’s
called rockets, which are attached to the bottom of the tower. B3. Stonky’s Study This smaller tower is attached to the main tower’s second level. The door to this area is sealed with an arcane lock
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
associated with different races or cultures. You decide how flexible you want to be in allowing a player character to break these restrictions. Can a half-elf live among the elves and study their bardic
traditions? Can a dwarf stumble into a warlock pact despite having no connection to a culture that normally produces warlocks? As always, it’s better to say yes and use the player’s desire as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Kiaransalee was driven mad by returning from death as a god so many times, but her followers aren’t discouraged by this assessment. Despite her madness, her actions are guided by a deep and devious
, masked bodyguards for the matrons of their house. HOLES IN LOLTH'S WEB
Lolth is far from omniscient, despite what her priestesses say. There are drow who live without bending to the tyranny of her
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
Cargo Street used to run straight to the Selintar River, but as the city expanded, that straight path became less practical. A character who takes the Study action and succeeds on a DC 13 Intelligence
character who takes the Study action to meet her gaze and interpret her words can make a DC 14 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) or Wisdom (Insight) check. On a success, images flood the character’s mind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Upper City Gazetteer Despite its well-policed streets and decorous homes, the Upper City harbors secrets both marvelous and scandalous. Some of its most notable locales are described below in
, various curries, and colored salts have done much to bring Chultan delicacies to patriar tables. Despite their success, the Shores’ business is straight forward and unpretentious, attracting attention
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Upper City Gazetteer Despite its well-policed streets and decorous homes, the Upper City harbors secrets both marvelous and scandalous. Some of its most notable locales are described below in
, various curries, and colored salts have done much to bring Chultan delicacies to patriar tables. Despite their success, the Shores’ business is straight forward and unpretentious, attracting attention
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
of miles to the south. The extreme cold has caused the wine to freeze. Despite its inability to partake of the libations, the spirit of Macreadus reacts poorly toward characters who thaw and drink
Macreadus’s magical assistant, Blare. It died when its master died. Any character proficient in Arcana can study the blueprints and conclude that they show different experimental designs for a weather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
reveals stagnant, murky water. If the water is disturbed, a Hostile Water Elemental lurking in the fountain ambushes the characters. As a Study action, a character can examine the fountain’s statue and
make them edible despite being decades old. Crate 3 contains forty-nine 5-pound silver trade bars (worth 25 GP each). One silver bar is clearly missing (it’s in the sinkhole in area S24). Crate 4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as Luthic. He
weakness of their enemy like a pack of hungry wolves. Bahgtru, “the Leg Breaker” Despite the influence of Ilneval, orcs are and will forever be brutal and feral in how they wage war. Bahgtru is the deity who