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Yuan-ti Pureblood
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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->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
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basic knowledge of the structure of buildings, including the stuff behind the walls. You can also find blueprints of a specific building in order to learn the details of its construction. Such
Kenku
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structures that would collapse beneath a human or an orc.
Some thieves’ guilds use kenku as lookouts and messengers. The kenku dwell in the tallest buildings and towers the guild controls
a talent for learning and memorizing details. Thus, ambitious kenku can excel as superb spies and scouts. A kenku who learns of clever schemes and plans devised by other creatures can put them to use
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->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Brevity Keep your descriptions short and evocative. Focus on the more important information to keep players’ interest and to highlight important clues and details. Players need to know about
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Sigil’s infrastructure, repairing crumbling buildings, ensuring portals function properly, cutting back rampant razorvine, and patching city streets. To most citizens of Sigil, dabus are nothing more
than cryptic workers, yet these mysterious beings also punish those who disrupt city life. Whatever opposes the Lady’s edicts or the smooth functioning of Sigil, dabus work to correct. For more details on dabus, see Morte’s Planar Parade.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Domain Overview The domain’s buildings, natural elements, and landmarks all represent the Darklord’s vile past. When developing these features, follow these steps: Specify Locations. Choose locations
similar to settings that appear in your Darklord’s past, or take inspiration from the Settings tables in the “Genres of Horror” section later in this chapter. Combine Locations and Visceral Details
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
. The details of the murders at Yellowcrest Manor can be learned from a few hours’ research into recent Waterdeep history, or by consulting any scholar at the library who has an interest in that
Yellowcrest Lore A thorough reading of the diary reveals the broad details of the lives of Sarah and the Yellowcrest family. Alternatively, if the characters call Sarah back (see below) and are able
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
their interest. To protect such treasure, white dragons coax ice to form over their hoards or sink their wealth in frigid pools. For white dragons, each piece of treasure embodies a victory—the details of which inflate as these dragons age.
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- 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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
that parts to reveal distant cliffs. A port emerges from the mist, nestled among mangroves. Elaborate mud-brick buildings in chalky pastel colors line the shore. A grand mud-brick castle bristling with
. Each is given a private room, and delicious meals are prepared and served in the common room. Anadoua is happy to share details from the “Djaynai and Janya Gazetteer” section or direct the characters toward the market for any mundane items they require.
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
—and drank her blood. He intends to kill Ireena during their next meeting and turn her into his vampire spawn consort. Chapter 3 gives details about Ireena and where to find her in the village of
interest in them. If they exhibit great fortitude and defiance, his interest is piqued—even more so if the character displays uncommon knowledge or beauty. Such a person might not be worthy to succeed him, but the man or woman might provide amusement to Strahd as a new possession.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
children run away and the onlookers rapidly lose interest. Master Refrum (LG male human priest) introduces himself, thanks the characters for saving him from a humiliating fate, and asks them to escort
them as adventurers as he asks for help clearing Jarme’s name. He pleads for the characters to accompany him to his workshop to get the details of the situation.
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- 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->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
city’s forsaken warrens. Each ward contains one or more faction headquarters: grand buildings where Sigil’s philosophers convene and divide the city’s functions. Establishments near one of these hubs
introduction presents interactions that characters might have while adventuring in the ward. Factions. This section details the factions that are headquartered in the ward and their operations. Locations. A
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, head of Kalaman’s military. Trade Camps Outside the city to the east and west sprawl trade camps. These expanses of ramshackle buildings began as campgrounds for caravans. Over time, the tents were
replaced by simple buildings aligned along muddy streets. They now house hundreds who can’t find lodgings within the city’s walls. Wyhan’s Apothecary Wyhan (lawful evil, human mage) is a black-robed Mage
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- 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->Lost Mine of Phandelver
rutted track emerges from a wooded hillside, and you catch your first glimpse of Phandalin. The town consists of forty or fifty simple log buildings, some built on old fieldstone foundations. More old
ruins—crumbling stone walls covered in ivy and briars—surround the newer houses and shops, showing how this must have been a much larger town in centuries past. Most of the newer buildings are set on
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- 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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
begins to stink of sulfur.
A character who considers these environmental details as a Study action can make a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Nature) check. On a success, the character recognizes these as
in the cove’s constructed buildings (areas B3 and B4) are 20 feet tall. Doors Doors in the cove are unlocked except for the door in area B5 and the door to the side room in area B6, which leads to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
attendees know nothing about the Murkmire Stone beyond basic details about its discovery. However, if the characters fish for information about the stone or the museum and succeed on a DC 12 Charisma
with Dr. Dannell. She deeply dislikes the anthropologist due to Dr. Dannell’s interest in the occult. If the characters mention Dr. Dannell’s fears about the Murkmire Stone, Alda snorts, dismisses their
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
-saving help to those on the brink of death. All the while, Pharika watches with interest to see how mortals contend with both good fortune and misfortune, gleaning new knowledge through every cry of
Basilisk* MM
6 Medusa* MM
8 Assassin MM
8 Hydra MM
8 Spirit naga MM
17 Hythonia MOoT
* See chapter 6 for details about these creatures in Theros. Pharika’s clerics believe that they are better healers because they are so well acquainted with death
(CHASE STONE)
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Bakaris is spreading rumors that the characters could’ve saved Kalaman’s leaders. Some locals are looking for someone to blame for the terrifying slaughter. If characters mention Lord Soth’s interest in
while she and Darrett discuss details, suggesting they visit the castle’s small library and learn what they can about the Northern Wastes.
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- 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
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- 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
center of the yard, watching how the characters behave. The “Trial of Trust” section later in this chapter details how the druid observes and interacts with the characters. Derwyth is a neutral good
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- 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->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
best interest of Silvanesti first.” Meeting Zhelsuel Zhelsuel confronts Dalamar and the characters when they arrive. He wants nothing to do with outsiders and sees them as an obstacle to the elves
interest in the City of Lost Names, he proposes an arrangement that would allow him to advance his research without technically disobeying Zhelsuel. He points the characters to sites in the Northern
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
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- 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
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
eyes regard you with intense interest.
“Step forward, heroes,” the queen says. “Word of your exploits has brought solace to my ears in these troubled times, and I am honored that you’ve answered my
believe these cult leaders work as we speak to bring about the cataclysm this page predicts. The details aren’t clear. However, we believe the cultists plan to use a chamber underneath the temple to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
battlefield.
The sulfurous smoke that moves across the battlefield never dissipates. It lightly obscures the details of the buildings and the denizens within them. The wails of soldiers in pain can
be heard everywhere on the battlefield, but they have no source. Crumbling buildings, bare trees, blast craters, and jumbles of bones around spears and swords indicate an immense battle. None of the