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the first inhabitants of the Nine Hells, predating even the arrival of Asmodeus, the plane’s foremost ruler. Long-lived devils and occult sages theorize Zargon and its kind were invaders from
another plane—or another reality entirely.
When Asmodeus ascended the infernal hierarchy, he and his legions wiped out most of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Ansalon—consumed the empire. Coastlines shifted all over the world, sundering nations, drowning whole regions, and stranding ports miles from the sea. Though some lands escaped the worst of the
destruction, none were spared divine wrath. The gods and their blessings then faded from the world, and in time, even their names were all but forgotten.
The Cataclysm! It looms larger than any other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
into amorphous servants. No one knows Zargon’s true origin. The creature was one of the first inhabitants of the Nine Hells, predating even the arrival of Asmodeus, the plane’s foremost ruler. Long
of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even Asmodeus’ might. No matter what blistering wrath Asmodeus brought to bear on Zargon, the aberration continually re-formed from its horn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
into amorphous servants. No one knows Zargon’s true origin. The creature was one of the first inhabitants of the Nine Hells, predating even the arrival of Asmodeus, the plane’s foremost ruler. Long
of the plane’s earlier inhabitants, but Zargon proved beyond even Asmodeus’ might. No matter what blistering wrath Asmodeus brought to bear on Zargon, the aberration continually re-formed from its horn
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Ansalon—consumed the empire. Coastlines shifted all over the world, sundering nations, drowning whole regions, and stranding ports miles from the sea. Though some lands escaped the worst of the
destruction, none were spared divine wrath. The gods and their blessings then faded from the world, and in time, even their names were all but forgotten.
The Cataclysm! It looms larger than any other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Endless Torment In every domain, instruments of suffering from the Darklord’s past ensure their greatest desire remains in view but ever out of reach. Even though a Darklord is effectively immortal
cursed to be unable to learn from past mistakes or perceive their own failings, though they’re convinced that this time will be different. Shocking Reminders. The domain is drowning in symbolic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Endless Torment In every domain, instruments of suffering from the Darklord’s past ensure their greatest desire remains in view but ever out of reach. Even though a Darklord is effectively immortal
cursed to be unable to learn from past mistakes or perceive their own failings, though they’re convinced that this time will be different. Shocking Reminders. The domain is drowning in symbolic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
identities of the cult’s leaders and the structure of its ranks. Even if they are fooled initially, the elves become suspicious if the characters begin to ask any questions that cultists should know
swimming through the underwater passage might be suddenly restrained by underwater vines, making them easy targets for the dragon’s breath weapon, or putting them at risk of drowning if they cannot free
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
identities of the cult’s leaders and the structure of its ranks. Even if they are fooled initially, the elves become suspicious if the characters begin to ask any questions that cultists should know
swimming through the underwater passage might be suddenly restrained by underwater vines, making them easy targets for the dragon’s breath weapon, or putting them at risk of drowning if they cannot free
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. As if on cue, one of the lumps closest to the characters bubbles up and bursts. A dense cloud of spores and dark, reeking fluid explodes outward, even as the characters hear a piercing scream of
abruptly stops screaming. A brief moment of lucidity replaces his terror, even as his eyes roll back into his head in some kind of bizarre euphoria as he goes limp and slowly sinks back down into the fungal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
. As if on cue, one of the lumps closest to the characters bubbles up and bursts. A dense cloud of spores and dark, reeking fluid explodes outward, even as the characters hear a piercing scream of
abruptly stops screaming. A brief moment of lucidity replaces his terror, even as his eyes roll back into his head in some kind of bizarre euphoria as he goes limp and slowly sinks back down into the fungal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. More than most members of individual Elemental Evil cults, giants see the big picture of the four cults working toward the common goal of elemental cataclysm. Some giants even worship the Elder
, making them an even more significant force in the world. Intelligent and charismatic giants might enter positions of leadership in an elemental cult, while less cunning giants might become lieutenants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
been shipwrecked and on the brink of drowning when your patron’s grasp offered you a chance at life. Whatever the reason for your pact, the sea and its unknown depths call to you. Entities of the deep
feet, and you can breathe underwater. Oceanic Soul 6th-level Fathomless feature You are now even more at home in the depths. You gain resistance to cold damage. In addition, when you are fully
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
been shipwrecked and on the brink of drowning when your patron’s grasp offered you a chance at life. Whatever the reason for your pact, the sea and its unknown depths call to you. Entities of the deep
feet, and you can breathe underwater. Oceanic Soul 6th-level Fathomless feature You are now even more at home in the depths. You gain resistance to cold damage. In addition, when you are fully
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. More than most members of individual Elemental Evil cults, giants see the big picture of the four cults working toward the common goal of elemental cataclysm. Some giants even worship the Elder
, making them an even more significant force in the world. Intelligent and charismatic giants might enter positions of leadership in an elemental cult, while less cunning giants might become lieutenants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, adult and ancient dragons are designed to be challenging encounters all on their own, but even a younger dragon can be a handful as a solo enemy. On the other hand, adding minions to a dragon encounter
cave-in, tumbling into a deep chasm, drowning in lava, or some similarly dramatic exit. After escaping, the dragon plots revenge.
20 At the same time the characters are confronting the dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the primal waters by drowning them or shedding their blood. The Crushing Wave cult appeals to those who live in or near bodies of water, as well as to those who appreciate subtlety and inevitability
. Wicked sea creatures such as aquatic ghouls and merrows are friendly toward water cultists. Even non-sentient predators such as sharks or octopuses understand that water cultists are allies to be aided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, adult and ancient dragons are designed to be challenging encounters all on their own, but even a younger dragon can be a handful as a solo enemy. On the other hand, adding minions to a dragon encounter
cave-in, tumbling into a deep chasm, drowning in lava, or some similarly dramatic exit. After escaping, the dragon plots revenge.
20 At the same time the characters are confronting the dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the primal waters by drowning them or shedding their blood. The Crushing Wave cult appeals to those who live in or near bodies of water, as well as to those who appreciate subtlety and inevitability
. Wicked sea creatures such as aquatic ghouls and merrows are friendly toward water cultists. Even non-sentient predators such as sharks or octopuses understand that water cultists are allies to be aided
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
usually send omens as either warnings or as signs of their favor. The response to the augury spell takes the form of an omen foretelling weal or woe, and the gods might use omens in the same way, even
mask momentarily appears over the face of every living creature in sight.
3 81 Objects, landmarks, even stars momentarily vanish, as if pilfered in plain sight.
4 82 Everything turns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
usually send omens as either warnings or as signs of their favor. The response to the augury spell takes the form of an omen foretelling weal or woe, and the gods might use omens in the same way, even
mask momentarily appears over the face of every living creature in sight.
3 81 Objects, landmarks, even stars momentarily vanish, as if pilfered in plain sight.
4 82 Everything turns
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, or even an adversary to the characters. How does the death of this person affect those formerly under his or her influence? Here are several things to consider when determining the effects of a
, Overthrow Dissatisfied with the current order, a person or group of people overturns the dominant regime and takes over — or fails to take over. Regardless of the result, a revolution (even an attempted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, or even an adversary to the characters. How does the death of this person affect those formerly under his or her influence? Here are several things to consider when determining the effects of a
, Overthrow Dissatisfied with the current order, a person or group of people overturns the dominant regime and takes over — or fails to take over. Regardless of the result, a revolution (even an attempted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Olhydra as the embodiment of water’s destructiveness. They believe that using water to kill their enemies, such as through ritual drowning, earns them Olhydra’s favor. Crushing Wave Priest
Medium humanoid
Crushing Wave cult. By drawing upon Olhydra’s dark power, they gain the ability to ride sea-creatures that normally wouldn’t be suitable as mounts, and can even breathe underwater and share their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Olhydra as the embodiment of water’s destructiveness. They believe that using water to kill their enemies, such as through ritual drowning, earns them Olhydra’s favor. Crushing Wave Priest
Medium humanoid
Crushing Wave cult. By drawing upon Olhydra’s dark power, they gain the ability to ride sea-creatures that normally wouldn’t be suitable as mounts, and can even breathe underwater and share their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
always looking to hire daring “investigative reporters” willing to investigate rumors of strange happenings or procure proof of corruption by the city’s elite. Even just reading the broadsheet can
Nine-Fingers Keene to conceal contraband in corpses’ funeral wrappings, which the guards and toll collectors never check. Even less savory is the harvesting and sale of corpses or their parts for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cavern ceiling. The creature attacks swimmers or boaters who approach within 30 feet of its lair. C4. Drowning Chambers A dank, rotten smell pervades this chamber. The floor is perforated by eight
one uses an action to tie one of the heavy stones to the paralyzed character’s feet. On the following turn, the ghoul shoves the paralyzed character into one of the drowning pools. Swimming to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
always looking to hire daring “investigative reporters” willing to investigate rumors of strange happenings or procure proof of corruption by the city’s elite. Even just reading the broadsheet can
Nine-Fingers Keene to conceal contraband in corpses’ funeral wrappings, which the guards and toll collectors never check. Even less savory is the harvesting and sale of corpses or their parts for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
always looking to hire daring “investigative reporters” willing to investigate rumors of strange happenings or procure proof of corruption by the city’s elite. Even just reading the broadsheet can
Keene to conceal contraband in corpses’ funeral wrappings, which the guards and toll collectors never check. Even less savory is the harvesting and sale of corpses or their parts for the city’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
always looking to hire daring “investigative reporters” willing to investigate rumors of strange happenings or procure proof of corruption by the city’s elite. Even just reading the broadsheet can
Keene to conceal contraband in corpses’ funeral wrappings, which the guards and toll collectors never check. Even less savory is the harvesting and sale of corpses or their parts for the city’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
cavern ceiling. The creature attacks swimmers or boaters who approach within 30 feet of its lair. C4. Drowning Chambers A dank, rotten smell pervades this chamber. The floor is perforated by eight
one uses an action to tie one of the heavy stones to the paralyzed character’s feet. On the following turn, the ghoul shoves the paralyzed character into one of the drowning pools. Swimming to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
spirit it back to Iuz’s realm. 8. Empty Net Partially supported by stilts driven into the harbor waters, this rickety tavern is purportedly a haven for smugglers, mercenaries, assassins and even
it. The family once engaged in smuggling, and several hidden tunnels run from the cellars beneath the mansion to points out of town. Skerrin Wavechaser has discovered a few that are unknown even to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
spirit it back to Iuz’s realm. 8. Empty Net Partially supported by stilts driven into the harbor waters, this rickety tavern is purportedly a haven for smugglers, mercenaries, assassins and even
it. The family once engaged in smuggling, and several hidden tunnels run from the cellars beneath the mansion to points out of town. Skerrin Wavechaser has discovered a few that are unknown even to