drive invaders are borders

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

have been known to retreat from intrusions into their woodland homes, confident that they can simply wait the invaders out. But when the need arises, elves reveal a stern martial side, demonstrating

. “All that haste, their ambition and drive to accomplish something before their brief lives pass away—human endeavors seem so futile sometimes. But then you look at what they have

Aarakocra

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

birdlike humanoids guard the windy borders of their home against invaders from the Elemental Plane of Earth, such as gargoyles, their sworn enemies. Enemies of Elemental Evil. In service to the Wind

it takes to guard against the incursions of Elemental Evil. Aarakocra have no concept of political borders or property ownership, and the value of gems, gold, and other precious materials means

Noteworthy Sites

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

have grown greedy and try to stifle competition from new vendors. Outer Edges The region of Siabsungkoh that borders the wilderness, the Outer Edges are overgrown with lush greenery and lau-pop flowers

pleaded with the nature spirits there to protect Siabsungkoh from invaders. Locals who believe this legend climb the mountain and leave offerings of food and drink on the cliffside to show respect

The Great Dance

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

boil up from below to repel the invaders out of Avernus, back to the juncture where the Styx enters the Hells. This drive by the devils attracts the attention of more demons from the Abyss, which pushes

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, designed to collapse under the weight of any creature heavier than a kobold. On occasion, the route through a kobold lair runs along a ledge that borders a cavern or a crevasse, and the kobolds might

protection from invaders and in return providing services such as excavating new living spaces and disposing of trash. If it’s unlucky, the tribe is enslaved by the other humanoids, and the kobolds

The Mourning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

mists was horrifically transformed. Over a million Cyrans were killed on the day of Mourning. Those who survived were soldiers fighting in enemy territory, those living on the borders who were able to

state of shock. Who could unleash such power? Was this a weapon, and if so, when would those responsible issues their demands? Were the borders of the lingering walls of mist stable, or could they

Plane of Air

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

make travel difficult. Here and there, ash clusters into floating realms where outlaws and fugitives take shelter. At the other end of the plane, near the Frostfell (the plane of ice that borders the

Plane of Water), is a region of frigid winds called the Mistral Reach. These gales drive snowstorms into the Frostfell and away from it, toward the heart of the plane. Earth motes in the reach are covered with snow and ice.

Lizardfolk

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

territorial, they use camouflaged scouts to guard the perimeter of their domain. When unwelcome visitors are detected, a tribe sends a hunting band to harass or drive the trespassers off, or tricks them into

stalked, killed, and devoured. They make no distinction between humanoids, beasts, and monsters. Similarly, lizardfolk don’t like reaching too far beyond their borders, where they could easily become

Emerald Dragon Adventures

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

dragon attempts to drive off a clan of cyclopes who have taken up residence in a nearby cave, attacking the clan’s herd of giant goats. 6 An assassin and a young emerald dragon train together to

has spent the past century collecting magic items that he hopes will enable him to survive the coming conflict. Raulothim’s drive to amass magic and his innate mistrust of anyone powerful enough to

Flavors of Fantasy

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

to drive the action of a campaign: Evil Cult. Wicked cultists infiltrate a peaceful realm to free an ancient evil entity trapped in a dungeon. Releasing the entity would surely spell the realm’s doom

symbolize the decadence and corruption of civilization, and mages are the classic villains of these settings. Magic items are therefore rare and often dangerous. Consider conflicts like these to drive the

People of Akros

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

are divided into three types of duty and armed appropriately for the task before them: Alamon. Rugged forces of wanderers patrol Akros’s borders, defending against invasion or attack by monsters that

Lukos march to finish the task. Oromai. The watchers are the guardians of the Kolophon who protect the fortress from invaders and maintain order within its walls. Flamespeakers Prominent spellcasters

Demelin

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

the City of Lost Names and ensure the city never flies again. Though the red-robed mage is unwilling to take on an entire army directly, she encourages the characters to drive off the militaristic

doesn’t know who these troops are or what plans they have. She shares what she’s seen of the invaders’ movements. Patrols of soldiers and monsters roam the city, focusing much of their activity on the

When Clans Collapse

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

dedication to its goals strains the bonds between elements that must work together for the clan to prosper. Feuds between artisans drive wedges between families. Dwarf traders strike deals that fail to benefit

attack against them all. A Life in Exile If the worst comes to pass and the loss of a clan’s stronghold to invaders is inevitable, most of the dwarves would be willing to die while making a last stand

Settlers, Squatters, and Invaders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

Settlers, Squatters, and Invaders The current citizens of Blingdenstone are a different breed than their forebears. They aren’t simply hard workers and resourceful miners, but also settlers

svirfneblin hiding in Blingdenstone after the drow armies abandoned the city managed to kill or drive off the wererats, but many of the deep gnomes became infected with lycanthropy. Today, deep gnome

Telemy Hill

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

characters are hostile, the trees do what they can to drive the invaders off the hill. If the trees are not met with violence, they shepherd the characters up the hill to Jingle Jangle’s den, waving them on

Types of Hauntings

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

, the activities of the living alert the house’s spirits. Once this occurs, the House of Lament closes the domain’s borders, surrounds itself with the Mists, and conjures a powerful storm. Dangerous

third séance (see the following “Séances” section). Use ambient haunts and the atmosphere-building tips from earlier in this chapter to drive the adventure toward a dramatic scene where it feels

Vistani

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

now are full-fledged members of Vistani culture (see the “Vistani Characters” sidebar for details). As they travel, members of a Vistani band walk, ride on horseback, and drive ledge wagons, stopping

domain’s borders. Most bands make their living primarily through craftwork (especially delicate silversmithing), horse rearing, and trading wares carried between domains. Meetings between Vistani bands are

Dwarves of the Multiverse

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

deity’s influence weakened Bhaerynden and left it vulnerable to the dark elves that threatened its borders. That claim might well be true, but shield dwarf scholars point out that those who abandoned

development, armies of gold dwarves returned to drive the drow from the region. At the site that would come to be known as the Great Rift, they shaped the underground canyons and passages to their needs, and

Battlefield Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

successfully completed the “Icingdeath and Twinkle” quest). After this time, allied reinforcements rally to secure the palisade in this section and drive back the undead. The party holds the line

, allied reinforcements rally to secure the palisade in this section and drive back the cultists. Regardless of how the characters fare, they hear screams from the quayside: the undead have overrun the

Locations in Bryn Shander

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

hours without tiring. Others might bristle at her temerity, but she usually gets what she wants. B6. Town Hall Bryn Shander’s town hall is the largest building that borders the central square. It is

Myrtle’s pestering tends to drive away people who have secrets to keep. The absence of that element from its clientele makes Geldenstag’s Rest a popular destination for travelers who aren’t looking for too much excitement during their stay in Bryn Shander.

Locations A - D

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

Long Road. It’s clear that the giants mean no harm to the townsfolk. If the characters defeat the giants or drive them off before they can grab food, Tylandar Roaringhorn (NG male Chondathan human noble

. They refuse to leave their woods, guarding relics and ruins of ages past, and they want nothing to do with the world beyond their borders. Arn Forest This stretch of pine trees and muskeg bogs lies on

City Locations

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

recount his heroic exploits in the Battle of Emridy Meadows seven years ago, when warriors from across the Central Flanaess united to drive the forces of wickedness from the Temple of Elemental Evil (see

Eight, Jallarzi Sallavarian and Otto—know Morley’s true form. Morley is one of the city’s secret weapons, ready to repel invaders or break a siege should the need arise. The dragon has a soft spot for

Goldenfields Locations

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

invaders could scale the outer wall and enter the compound undetected if they were lucky enough to avoid the notice of the guards. G3. Earth Mother’s Bounty The first thing visitors to Goldenfields see as

Mother. Rather than drive them out, the workers sheltered and fed them. The bears eventually followed workers into the abbey. They try to mooch food from visitors while posing no danger to anyone

Lair Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

might be possible to drive a wedge between Aerstigga and the dragon, leaving his sister no option but to flee. Ralvald believes that if she flees, she’ll ultimately regret betraying him and make

invaders. The dragon doesn’t join the fray until she herself takes damage or Aerstigga is defeated, though it’s possible for the characters to turn Challidax against her giant ally (see “Challidax’s

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