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. Reality is a descent into chaos punctuated by brief flashes of order, whence we arose and so imagine it to be the norm rather than a distant outlier. That-Which-Endures held entropy back for a mere instant

spontaneous alterations over their lifetime, from the typical range of point and peak seen among the elves, to huge ears that sweep back from the head like wings, and which are often pierced behind

Citizenry

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

Citizenry The citizens of Baldur’s Gate include many races and ethnicities. Though prejudices can exist among certain residents, Baldur’s Gate as a whole is a diverse and unprejudiced — if not

welcoming — city. Many of the patriar families of Baldur’s Gate can trace their lineage back for generations, but a significant portion of Baldurians were not born in the city. Most citizens began their

Citizenry

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

Citizenry The citizens of Baldur’s Gate include many races and ethnicities. Though prejudices can exist among certain residents, Baldur’s Gate as a whole is a diverse and unprejudiced — if not

welcoming — city. Many of the patriar families of Baldur’s Gate can trace their lineage back for generations, but a significant portion of Baldurians were not born in the city. Most citizens began their

Vanquish the Orc Raiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

captured an orc warrior left for dead by its comrades and brought it back for questioning. Under the influence of a charm person spell, the orc divulged the location of the monsters’ lair, a lonely

the caverns. The town’s population of around 2,000 is quite diverse; although humans are the largest group, almost any player character race can be found here. The town’s mayor is Sir Miles

Life in San Citlán

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

loved ones if they honor them with an ofrenda: food and drink enjoyed in life, among other traditional offerings, presented on elaborate altars that guide souls back to the world. The days leading up to

this event are marked by colorful citywide parades that display San Citlán’s diverse culture. Olvidados In rare circumstances, the deceased remain in San Citlán as Undead following the Night of the

City of Guilds

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

City of Guilds In all their fantastic diversity, the cosmopolitan citizens of Ravnica go about their daily business in bustling markets and shadowy back alleys. Shambling pack animals (mammals

and civic function, a diverse collection of creatures, and a subculture of its own. The guilds’ history is a web of wars, intrigue, and political machinations stretching over the millennia during which

Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

the surface for years before reporting back. Or you might have ventured forth on your own, eager to see what the wider world holds. Hill Dwarves The dwarves barred from Thorbardin experienced the years

groups eke out lives in ruins or harsh lands as reclusive survivalists. As a hill dwarf, you might come from lands near the great mountain dwarf nations or from a diverse town far away. Or perhaps you come from everywhere, having been raised in a traveling community that’s seen most corners of Ansalon.

Rogue

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

. “Do I feel properly contractually represented?” Well? Do you, punk? A rogue is often the backbone of any successful adventuring party, providing an ample amount of martial prowess, a diverse skill set

, and a pat on the back for a job well done (with or without a dagger in it). In an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise, a rogue’s talents are even more in demand. Not only is the rogue the first one

Speakers for the Ancestors

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

The Speakers for the Ancestors face incredible challenges in their role. They must maintain the internal stability of a large and diverse city and ensure its people are treated equally and fairly

find relief. Personality Trait. “True leaders must see what others do not, but they must remain connected to those they lead.” Ideal. “I will find the missing twelve and bring back the full glory of

Stewards of the Eternal Throne

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

prosperity, the giants tried to rule the worlds, exploit their resources, and subjugate their peoples. For this sin, the stewards believe Annam cast down the giants’ empires and turned his back on his

strongholds are mighty fortresses meant to withstand whatever evils might besiege them. They are bastions of peace and equality where diverse peoples can live together under the leadership, protection, and

Brass Dragon Adventures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

such wonderfully diverse conversation partners. 5 Offended by the sudden departure of a rude guest, a brass dragon rampages through a nearby settlement—and demands the return of a treasure the

uncovers part of a brass dragon’s hoard, and various people and creatures carry off parts of it. The dragon wants every scattered coin and trinket back. 8 A brass dragon, tired of the increasing

Speakers for the Ancestors

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel

The Speakers for the Ancestors face incredible challenges in their role. They must maintain the internal stability of a large and diverse city and ensure its people are treated equally and fairly

find relief. Personality Trait. “True leaders must see what others do not, but they must remain connected to those they lead.” Ideal. “I will find the missing twelve and bring back the full glory of

Ancient Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

. Tasha Your group is bound to the designs of an ancient being of tremendous power and influence. You might serve as the creature’s eyes and ears in the world, carrying information back to it. Or

wealth for its hoard, its ambitions expanding in its advancing years. 2 Lich. An undead spellcaster of immense power employs your group. Its interests are strangely diverse and seemingly benign

Life as a Halfling

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

who has retired after a life of adventuring might own mementos as diverse as a spoon from Sigil’s Great Bazaar, a pan pilfered from an elven kitchen in Evermeet, a rake received as a gift from a

doesn’t simply announce, “We must be always ready for a goblin attack.” Instead, that advice is delivered in a story about how a village long ago turned back a goblin invasion, which both entertains the

Dragon Organizations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

group of cultists has stolen a dragon egg, with the dual goal of hatching a minion for themselves and gaining leverage over the dragon who was caring for the egg. But the dragon wants the egg back. 2

protection into their scales. Common Purpose. Dragons most often form a lauth when they identify a shared goal whose completion requires the sustained effort of a diverse group of dragons. The Lauth

The Lords' Alliance

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

faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one

council to the next. Although it is not necessary for all delegates to back the adventurers, without at least some support from the Lords’ Alliance, there is almost no way for the party to marshal enough

The Lords' Alliance

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

faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one

council to the next. Although it is not necessary for all delegates to back the adventurers, without at least some support from the Lords’ Alliance, there is almost no way for the party to marshal enough

The Lords' Alliance

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

faction. Their diverse character, motivations, and obligations ensure that they are not in agreement about the current threat facing Faerûn. Moreover, the standing of certain delegates changes from one

council to the next. Although it is not necessary for all delegates to back the adventurers, without at least some support from the Lords’ Alliance, there is almost no way for the party to marshal enough

Traveling to Phandalin

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

road. As characters gain levels and access to diverse powers, random wilderness encounters become less of a threat, so this is a great point in the campaign to use random encounters to challenge the

his superiors in the Black Network. The bugbear bodyguards know this fact too, and because of it, they are less than enthusiastic about working for Rasqel. Tactics. If the characters refuse to back

NPCs by Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

is the largest and most diverse of the Gruul Clans. He is almost always accompanied by other members of his clan — not because he needs their protection, but because they might need his. His

from Borborygmos. If the saving throw fails, that creature is knocked prone, and Borborygmos can make a stomp attack against it. TODD LOCKWOOD Borborygmos’s Traits Ideal: “We fight!” Bond: “I will bring the wilds back.” Flaw: “I don’t have to listen to anybody.”

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