distant invite are becoming

History and Myth

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

the distant past happened “many, many years ago.” In Theros, history transforms into myth more quickly than it does in other worlds, becoming generalized, vague, and moralistic. And because the gods

The Draakhorn Sounds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

The Draakhorn Sounds Shortly after the crash or capture of Skyreach Castle, operatives of the Cult of the Dragon sounded the Draakhorn at the distant Well of Dragons. An ancient magic relic, the

, becoming nervous, fearful, and impatient. During the first session of the council (or earlier if the characters make efforts to investigate the strange phenomenon), the adventurers are approached by Dala

The Khoravar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

communication and cooperation between members of different cultures or species. Such Khoravar often become mediators, diplomats, translators, or bards. Others are fascinated by their distant connection to

the Fey, becoming Greensinger druids or warlocks bargaining with Archfey. As a Khoravar, do any of these paths appeal to you? Half-Elves and Dragonmarks Half-elves families carry two dragonmarks

Mechanical Guides

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild

mending spell or similar magic. If reduced to 0 hit points, the guide is destroyed and no longer functions—possibly stranding the characters in the distant past. Chapter 3 and chapter 4 each offer

sabotage and destroy its counterpart. Or you might decide that they develop a mutual respect for each other, perhaps even becoming friends as a result of their shared adventures. If on friendly terms, a

Jalester Silvermane

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

Jalester Silvermane An earnest man in his mid-twenties, Jalester hails from the distant land of Cormyr, where he earned his spurs working for a mercenary company called the Steel Shadows. A few years

government, but Faerrel was killed while helping bring the perpetrators to justice. Jalester remained in Waterdeep afterward, becoming one of Laeral’s field operatives in the service of Waterdeep and the

The Draakhorn Sounds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

The Draakhorn Sounds Shortly after the crash or capture of Skyreach Castle, operatives of the Cult of the Dragon sounded the Draakhorn at the distant Well of Dragons. An ancient magic relic, the

, becoming nervous, fearful, and impatient. During the first session of the council (or earlier if the characters make efforts to investigate the strange phenomenon), the adventurers are approached by Dala

The Dark Powers

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

Ravenloft, but they are unknown to mortals and desire no worship. Despite the control the Dark Powers exert, these beings remain distant from the domains they manipulate. Although some of their names

—and that this murderer might be dead themselves. Have you heard of the Mill Road hags, doctor? Arthur and I invite you to fair Dementlieu, dear Rudolph. And please, when you come, bring any notes you didn’t publish in Van Richten’s Guide to Witches. Yours in reason, Alanik Ray & Dr. Arthur Sedgwick

Adventure Summary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

lizardfolk and for Othokent to invite them (and Saltmarsh) to join the alliance. If the characters can’t accomplish this through acts of contrition and persuasion, they might be able to salvage the

on the High Road. The dwarves of Thornhold at the southern end of the Mere of Dead Men might be concerned allies or remain distant and cautious, more wary of the machinations of the Margaster family

The Shadowdusks

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

family members living abroad and brought them to live with him in a twisted, underground version of Shadowdusk Hold. Among those who answered the call was Margaraste Shadowdusk, a distant cousin whom

children of his late sister Yarlithra. These former paladins of Torm abandoned their faith long ago, becoming death knights. Over the years, Halaster Blackcloak has kept his eye on the Shadowdusks

A Titanic Problem

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

respectfully preventing the empyrean from entering the Yearning Timbers. Inside is a rare, invite-only event being hosted by Rillifane Rallathil, an elf god of nature. Manalath apologizes and calmly repeats

and future god. How do the characters think she can be a loving sister while proving she’s just as amazing as Alethira? Divine Insecurity. Kopoha dreads becoming a god. She doesn’t even know herself

Ras Nsi

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

city. Becoming a vengeful warlord, Ras Nsi attempted to conquer Mezro with an undead army but was defeated. Rather than seek redemption, he sought revenge and was stripped of his god-given powers

intention of honoring his bargain, and Ras Nsi is beginning to suspect as much. Strange Collection. Ras Nsi has a sizable collection of apparel and accouterments from distant lands, most of which were

Campaign Setting

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

organizations can characters join, becoming part of something larger than themselves? How Common Is Magic? Spellcasters and magic item shops might be common, rare, or practically nonexistent in your

gods, how involved are they in the world? Are they distant and detached beings, or do they appear before their worshipers and meddle in mortal affairs?

High Moor

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

goats, the soil being too thin and too poor for farming. They aren’t Uthgardt or related to them, but they might have some distant ties to the Northlanders, as they seem to be of Illuskan stock. They

family becoming immolated in its home, but most agree the culprit was a dracolich, of all things, residing in the ruin and defending the family’s wealth. The gods only know what led to the creation of

Dimensional Caverns

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

with purple crystals. The tunnel echoes with strange voices and far-off sounds, as if originating from distant places … or perhaps even distant worlds. The tunnel is unlit. A successful DC 12

air becoming hot and heavy with the scent of sulfur. Glowing vents of magma fill a huge cavern with a dull red glow. From somewhere ahead, you hear a deep, echoing caw, sounding like the call of some

Dwarves of the Multiverse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

mines leads them into frequent clashes with Underdark monsters. Creatures or raiding parties that enter the mines from below invite retributive raids by dwarf war parties. The dwarves will mount an

kingdoms in the North and the Heartlands, becoming the shield dwarves. Those who remained became the gold dwarves. Gold dwarf scholars point to Abbathor as the cause of this division, claiming that the

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

reptilian stoicism. Snapjaw is one of the few who has suggested rebelling against the hated bullywugs and the cultists. He hasn’t done so openly, because that would invite retribution from the

they do, they coordinate so they are never seen together or seen in two distant places at precisely the same time. Rezmir persuaded the twins to pledge their aid to the cult, but so far, the pledge

Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

most of them bear up with reptilian stoicism. Snapjaw is one of the few who has suggested rebelling against the hated bullywugs and the cultists. He hasn’t done so openly, because that would invite

lairs, but when they do, they coordinate so they are never seen together or seen in two distant places at precisely the same time. Rezmir persuaded the twins to pledge their aid to the cult, but so

Uthgardt Lands

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

hide all signs of magic or spellcasting. Then show them hospitality and invite them to warm themselves. If you have jewelry or a fine weapon, offer these gifts to the one who seems like the leader. Ask

mighty hero Uthgar, a warrior without compare. During my time with his tribe, Gyrt spoke freely of the tales of Uthgar that have been passed down among his people. The saga begins in the distant past

Stone Giants

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

beginning a great work. The best carvers are honored as the leaders and shamans of the tribe, and their hands are seen as holy — literally becoming the hands of Skoraeus Stonebones as they work. Of course

, to serve as guards on the tribe’s most distant borders or as hunters that wander beyond those borders. As such, the stone giants that are first encountered by outsiders are almost always the least

Locations A - D

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

leads to a hidden exit in the hillside. Suggested Encounter As fire giants scour the Evermoors for fragments of the Vonindod, trolls native to the area are fleeing to avoid becoming enslaved by the

feast on the horses inside. The trolls are hungry and fight to the death. Once the trolls are dealt with, Tamalin reveals to the characters that troll attacks are becoming more common, and she offers to

Locations on the Lower Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

with fine wine; the scents from the food and the wine fill the chamber. These refreshments have been set out to tantalize the giant into submitting to the jarl’s will and becoming his leman, but she

check). If the bar is pushed downward, that act transports whatever or whoever is standing on the floor of the alcove to a spot some 50 feet distant from the entrance to Snurre’s hall (the Hall of the

Candlekeep

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

adjacent to other towers and having bridges to more distant ones, the chambers that guests can reach in the necessariums don’t allow access to the rest of the keep. Within the Keep Unfortunately, the

scriptoria to facilitate the copying of books becoming worn, binderies to repair the same, and even magical storage that preserve rare books from any further decay or damage. I’ve never made a detailed study

Illithinoch Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

characters, they might invite the characters to partake in the brain drippings. Any character who ingests the liquid gains resistance to psychic damage for 10 minutes. The brain drippings lose their

incapacitated condition. Treasure. One pod hasn’t been used in a long time and its goo has a thin crust. Just visible beneath this crust is a distant mind crystal (see appendix B). Recovering the crystal from

Tomb Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

covered with strangling vines that render the treant sluggish and distant. A Remove Curse spell or similar effect causes the blighted vines around Abalahin to dissolve. Once the vines are gone, Abalahin

glow, becoming normal items of their kind. Mask Door. Upon closer inspection, the mouths of both masks are open slots, each large enough to fit a Medium or Small Humanoid’s arm. The doors are locked

Red Larch Locations

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

is a staunch, discreet ally of the Zhentarim and a useful source of no-questions-asked aid to anyone of that faction. Lorren doesn’t volunteer this information, but some of his distant relatives have

commoner), has built up her business by becoming a trusted supplier to inns across the valley. She prefers not to know about “the dangers of the wilderlands” and “such nonsense as dark magic.” Nahaeliya

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