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Tiefling
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Basic Rules (2014)
stares and whispers, to suffer violence and insult on the street, to see mistrust and fear in every eye: this is the lot of the tiefling. And to twist the knife, tieflings know that this is because a
. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
stares and whispers, to suffer violence and insult on the street, to see mistrust and fear in every eye: this is the lot of the tiefling. And to twist the knife, tieflings know that this is because a
. Their skin tones cover the full range of human coloration, but also include various shades of red. Their hair, cascading down from behind their horns, is usually dark, from black or brown to dark red
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
’ve learned that most of the real business of entertainment (or any other venture) happens behind the scenes. It’s easy for you to case what sorts of audiences attend what venue — like
, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
5
I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
6
I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
7
I’ll settle for nothing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
feet high by 2 feet wide. Grumink and his team have been hard at work, trying to dig through the stone behind the altar. If Grumink is unaware of the characters, refer to the “Dwarves at Work” section
Work Read the following text aloud: A team of dwarves is hard at work, pounding on the stone behind the altar with stout tools. Watching them intently is another dwarf wearing black leather armor. Next
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 clan’s miners continually insisted that a great trove of
, hacked, and tunneled. The weakest among them fell dead from exhaustion, the rest pausing only long enough to push the corpses aside so they could continue the digging. Only the hardiest and most iron
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a member of an Uthgardt tribe.
Even if you have left your tribe behind (at least for now), you hold to the
fullest.
3
I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me.
4
I am slow to trust members of other races, tribes, and
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
effects, such as flames smoldering behind your eyes or dancing over your hands.
Suggested Characteristics
Gruul ways aren’t the ways of civilized folk, and the Gruul have little patience for
Personality Trait
1
Unlike people, the beasts of the wild are friends who won’t stab me in the back.
2
Go ahead and insult me — I dare you.
3
I scorn those who can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
” in chapter 2). Anyone with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 13 or higher notices a vein of precious gems embedded in the rock wall behind the steam vent. Anyone actively searching the cavern
fire damage. The litters in area 5 or a similar object can be used to block the steam emerging from the vent for 1 round before weakening and falling apart. Treasure For each round spent digging at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
finding relics left behind by the yuan-ti that raided through this area in ages past. They were unable to open the lid of the sarcophagus once they unearthed it and were in the process of clearing rubble
within a tenday the frogfolk have repaired any damage to the crab pens and are back in business. The benevolent yuan-ti, once they recover from their wounds, might decide to continue digging out the
Goblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
jobs: mucking out animal pens, cleaning up after other goblins, and doing any hard labor such as digging mines. If the goblin tribe has slaves to do some of this work, the pariah families enjoy the
new leader can act as the real boss. If the creature brushes aside such manipulation, the tribe falls into line behind the new tyrant—better to abide the new rule than conspire against it and be
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
sent Kurtulmak to retrieve it. Garl lured his pursuer into a maze-like cavern, then collapsed the exits behind him, trapping Kurtulmak for all eternity. Kurtulmak is a hateful deity, one who despises
behind from a kill, eating everything that’s edible and using the rest to make tools or adornments.
Kobolds shed teeth as they wear out and grow new ones their entire lives. Many wear their own
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, involving attacks on people who may seem unrelated to the initial conflict. As a campaign villain, Iroas is most likely driven by his desire to win in battle, to confront Mogis, or to avenge an insult to
-worshiping minotaurs.
2 Heliod, weary of the constant strife between Iroas and Mogis, swears an oath to destroy Mogis with a godly coalition behind him. Erebos, disgusted with Heliod’s hubris
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, then use the same spell to enlarge a strong character to throw it. Other solutions might involve casting levitate on the rock and giving it a push, digging a trench for the rock to roll down the
characters attempt to leave the area without winning the contest, both paths curve away and bring them back here after a short walk. If the characters leave any marks, items, or companions behind in this area, all the same conditions apply here as in area 1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
spell, then use the same spell to enlarge a strong character to throw it. Other solutions might involve casting levitate on the rock and giving it a push, digging a trench for the rock to roll down the
characters attempt to leave the area without winning the contest, both paths curve away and bring them back here after a short walk. If the characters leave any marks, items, or companions behind in this area, all the same conditions apply here as in area 1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. Cave Badgers The svirfneblin use these beasts as part of their digging workforce. Cave badgers are giant badgers with AC 12 (natural armor), tremorsense out to a range of 60 feet, and a burrowing speed
of 15 feet. When they burrow, they leave tunnels behind them. Dungeon Hazard The characters approach a section of Blingdenstone in horrible disrepair. If they explore the area, roll a d6 and consult
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
adventure when the tiefling Talanatha uses the timepiece of travel to escape from the attack on Tresendar Manor, only to have the timepiece stay behind (see later on in this episode for details).
By making
the Grounds With the jackalwere and her pack defeated or driven off, the characters can search the grounds. If they search in the area where the jackals were digging, see “Survivor” below. If they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
death cries and the ruptured wall. Though Varakkta was reluctant to leave her valued greatsword behind, she elected for discretion and retreated to rejoin her followers. Greatsword. The greatsword is
” in area B6. (The githyanki know that this person is digging a hole, but they don’t volunteer this information to the characters, as the githyanki hope the hole will ultimately provide them with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
you can cast it as a bonus action. Eyes of the Grave At 1st level, you gain the ability to occasionally sense the presence of the undead, whose existence is an insult to the natural cycle of life. As
an action, you can open your awareness to magically detect undead. Until the end of your next turn, you know the location of any undead within 60 feet of you that isn’t behind total cover and that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
person’s affection 6 Power (d4) 1 Conquer a region or incite a rebellion 2 Seize control of an army 3 Become the power behind the throne 4 Gain the favor of a ruler 7 Revenge (d4) 1 Avenge a past
humiliation or insult 2 Avenge a past imprisonment or injury 3 Avenge the death of a loved one 4 Retrieve stolen property and punish the thief 8 Wealth (d4) 1 Control natural resources or trade 2 Marry into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
recommends they “look for clues within clues” and “try to understand the motive behind the killing.” Gifted with the ability to cast detect thoughts at will, Ignatius has already identified Vern as
Quintus could’ve been payback for the insult. (Since Meldar knows only one language—Ignan—and the insult wasn’t spoken in that tongue, this motive evaporates quickly.)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
hear a yarn concerning a well-placed insult aimed toward a draconian corporal and his squad. As the bold kender scoundrel made haste to flee, he frantically threw about any valuables behind him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
black sash over a form-fitting black shirt and trousers. Personality Trait. “I judge others by their actions. Words mean nothing.” Ideal. “Knowledge. The Book of Inner Alchemy will help me leave behind
be obeyed.” Bond. “I owe my life to Bak Mei. He took me in when my parents left me for dead.” Flaw. “My pride won’t let me back down from a challenge or forgive any insult.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
continue digging the place out, while their masters stay inside the part that has already been opened up. It’s here that preparations are being made for the sacrifice of the yuan-ti’s prisoners. When the
being tortured by an evil yuan-ti abomination that is presiding over a ritual. An enormous sarcophagus rests behind them, its exterior carved with serpents. Two yuan-ti malisons, a type 1 and a type 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Complication
1 The dragon has no interest in fighting and tries to avoid the characters, until they anger the dragon through significantly injury or insult.
2 The dragon is too bored to
dragon’s lair left behind a curse, a trap, or a lingering spirit that clever characters can turn against the dragon.
8 The dragon’s lair is almost impossible to navigate without access to one or more
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
: A circular gaping wound near the top of the scab forms a tunnel that descends into darkness.
The tunnel tapers as it descends toward area S2. S2. Angelic Window Demons digging in this tunnel
ceiling, filling a large pool that covers the floor of this chamber. A hunk of scab floats in the blood.
Three invisible barlguras cling to the walls of this chamber, their claws digging into the soft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
recent altercation, or if they want to offer reciprocation for her gift of the silver key, Jingle Jangle reveals the following information: “Jingle Jangle was digging for truffles in the swamp when a
bunch of harengons leapt out from behind the reeds and shrubbery. They took Jingle Jangle’s truffles, threw Jingle Jangle down in the mud, and whacked Jingle Jangle with their wooden clubs.”
Jingle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
edge of this cave, combining into a narrow stream that trickles out the entrance.
Five derro raiders and one derro apprentice (see appendix B for both stat blocks) hide behind the pillars in this room
gp. D3: Inner Cave A pool lies at the north end of this natural cavern. On the cavern’s east wall, a rough-hewn tunnel opens five feet above ground level. Sounds of digging emanate from the tunnel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
the phenomenon. He ordered a bozak draconian named Virruza to stay behind and claim the Spawning Shard’s magic in the Dragon Queen’s name. Approaching the Fortress Read the following when the
of manacles, and a blue pearl worth 150 gp. D3: Lower Chambers The stairs descend into an space surrounded by a series of halls and cramped rooms. A thick, rotten smell permeates the air. Digging
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
dwarf acquaintance of mine once referred to as “scratch mines” — close-to-the-surface operations, with decent yield for a small amount of digging, but not worth the construction of “proper” (by which he
gardens behind plank fences or fieldstone walls are the tunnels that constitute the true thoroughfares of Hardbuckler. Beneath each small dwelling is an extensive cellar, often three or more levels in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
chamber that holds worn picks, rusty shovels, and two hand carts filled with debris and rags.
The tools were left behind by the workers in the wake of the disaster. Characters who look up see scores of
the end has odd divots and alcoves within the rock at various heights.
This tunnel ends abruptly. The miners intended to keep digging here, but it was abandoned after the collapse occurred. M4
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Scions of Elemental Evil
. Containers and Wagons. The barrels and crates hold food and digging supplies. A creature hiding behind a crate or barrel has Half Cover against attacks. A creature hiding behind a covered wagon has
the temple’s southern-facing end and make a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a successful check, the character notices black cloth behind the rubble between the western wall of area T3 and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
goblin hauling a bucket of garbage to area 17e 4 1d4 goblins with shovels, either digging through rubble or heading to a dig site 5 1d3 bugbears who sneer at visitors and make rude comments as they
checking visitors’ identification papers Combat behind closed doors probably doesn’t raise an alarm, but any loud disturbance in the streets is likely to put the entire settlement on alert. As it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
stonework, and is poorly mortared. A character who succeeds on a DC 10 Intelligence (Investigation) check confirms that something is behind the new wall. It takes 5 minutes to remove this masonry, or 1
behind the crates. Any character who searches the crates must succeed on a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check to spot the rigged flasks before moving the crates or otherwise disturbing them. If a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
successful DC 15 Intelligence (History) check identifies it as a holy symbol of Mystryl (see the “Mystryl” sidebar). Tekeli-li the gnoll vampire assumes hyena form as it sneaks up behind unsuspecting prey
nothing of value. The scratch marks in the ice were made by kobold vampire spawn who sought to feed on the corpse but quickly tired of digging through the solid ice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
gate, while a third tower looms behind it. Fiery orange banners hang from the towers’ parapets, rippling in the plumes of heat that rise off the river of lava.
The banners are 20 feet long and
leading to the top, while a doorway at the base of the steps is set into the stone.
Behind the door at the base of the stairs is a long tunnel that leads to areas B11 and area B15–area B19. B6






