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Sul Khatesh

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

polymorphs into a humanoid, beast, or giant that has a challenge rating no higher than her own, or back into her true form. She reverts to her true form if she dies. Any equipment she is wearing or

empowers warlocks and whispers secrets into the minds of wizards and artificers, helping them master spells and create relics they could never shape on their own. But few of those inspired by Sul

Hierophant Medusa

Monsters The Book of Many Things

powerful snakelike tails for their lower body, snakes for hair, and a petrifying gaze. The first hierophant medusa was transformed by the power of the Euryale card when that individual was inspired by

martyrs’ remains until the martyrs are called back to life to oppose a world-changing foe. 2 Gather the lost shards of a dead god’s petrified body, and reunite them on the altar in the

Gith Legacy

Species Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes

The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind flayers that held them in

to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever possible, as recompense for

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was

, prophecy, clan history, and other esoteric factors. Tabaxi names can apply to both males and females, and most use nicknames derived from or inspired by their full names. Clan names are usually based

Clue 2: Student Art Gallery

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Prismari College robes. If a character examines the portrait, they find a plaque that reads: “At Strixhaven we were all inspired.” Below the plaque is a small lever. If a character uses an action to pull

the lever, a box pops out of the wall containing a Strixhaven pennant (see chapter 2) for each character in the party. Once it dispenses the pennants, the box disappears back into the wall and doesn’t work for the characters again.

Chapter 4: Adventures in Sharn

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

. Corruption can be found among the ranks of government, the watch, the temples, and large businesses. This atmosphere makes Sharn a perfect location for adventures inspired by the noir genre. Sharn can also

, and monstrous mercenaries do battle with heroes from all walks of life, while unscrupulous collectors and smugglers carry on a brisk trade in artifacts brought back from the cyclopean ruins of

Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

City of Doors. Some sages track the existence and spread of humans back to Sigil itself, rather than to a deity or its creations. Various factions handle the day-to-day governance of Sigil, enforcement

of laws, and maintenance of civic infrastructure. These groups each follow a philosophy inspired by a cosmic aspect of the multiverse, and they actively recruit visitors and citizens into their ranks

Day of Wonders Parade

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

before the holiday to the House of Inspired Hands, Waterdeep’s temple of Gond, to coordinate with the acolytes in charge of organizing the parade. He presents a detailed plan that commingles the

on this crisp and windy autumn day, the Sea Maidens Faire makes its way to the House of Inspired Hands to meet up with the Gond worshipers and their contraptions. From there, the parade strikes out in

Derro Lair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

hunters and traveling merchants. These forays are inspired not only by the raiders’ greed but also by their sinister habit of dragging their victims’ corpses back to the outpost to conscript them as

Adventure Background

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

twilight was always when the dragon descended on her prey. The dragon adopted this name, reveling in the terror it inspired and bellowing it just before rampaging. One hundred years ago, an elf warrior

named Ethvarn and her allies slew Death-at-Sunset. Ethvarn died in the assault. The surviving elves pulled back from Redwood Grove, leaving only a few wardens in an outpost called Redwood Watch. Over

Darklord's Shadows

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

Darklord’s Shadows A Darklord lurks at the heart of every Domain of Dread. Everything in their realm is inspired by or personalized to them in some way. Some domains might be dismal ruins reflective

? Once you’ve considered these questions, write down your answers and review them. Mark or highlight the words that resonate or feel creepily evocative. As you proceed through domain creation, refer back to these details for inspiration.

Chapter 4: Gith and Their Endless War

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

Chapter 4: Gith and Their Endless War The story of the gith is rooted in a cruel twist of cosmic fate. Inspired by the great leader for whom the race is named, the gith rose up to overthrow the mind

Plane, they send raiders out to plunder the Material Plane and other worlds, bringing treasures and slaves back to their ageless realm. At the same time, they hunt down and kill mind flayers whenever

Tall Tales

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

provides ideas for legends of—or encounters with—giant creatures that may have inspired your character to begin adventuring. Tall Tales d6 Tall Tale Connection 1 You stumbled into a giant castle in

says giants and other enormous creatures are stories for children. You hope to slay such a creature and bring back proof of their existence out of spite.

Amberdune Pack

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

goals are self-serving, not actively malicious. Because the pack originally resided in the nation of Amn, their humanoid forms have dusky brown skin, brown or blue eyes, and varying shades of brown

live in peace.” Bond. “Nidalia, I owe everything to you. I will bring you back, mark my words.” Flaw. “If I can’t benefit from it, I’m not interested.”

Life in the Sensa Empire

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

and craftspeople to build social and professional connections, better their craft, and organize for improved labor conditions. Each city-state has its own chapter of the guild that pushes back when

-extinct aurumvoraxes—gold-eating predators—that once plagued the region. The arid land of the Sensan Empire has inspired simple fashions, and Sensans of all genders wear loose cotton tunics, trousers

Recurring Villains

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

War. How to Keep Villains Alive WRITE of PASSAGE Back from the dead? It was too good to be true. A year ago, the nefarious Alais ir’Rannan was presumed dead when she fell from an airship into

a first encounter with the adventurers in order to come back and plague them again. What follows are some tactics to make sure that even the most resourceful characters can’t dispose of your villain

Adventures in Barovia

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

domain’s innumerable evils all ultimately tie back to Strahd. Any corrupt individual, sinister cult, or rampaging monster might have been inspired by the Darklord, their evil ultimately furthering

Features of Meletis

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

the Fall of Agnomakhos From the back of his flying bull, the archon Agnomakhos led armies across the face of Theros, carving out an empire that stood for generations. While numerous rebellions

their battle against the tyrant, supplementing their martial skill with a new weapon: magic. With their new power, Kynaios and Tiro inspired the people to rise up against Agnomakhos, ultimately

History of Omu

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

paid in blood. Omu’s feared legions marched across Chult. The Omuans’ greed and hubris angered the god Ubtao, causing him to turn his back on Omu two hundred years ago — long before he abandoned the

. Acererak, who is fond of deathtraps, marveled at the trials concocted by the Omuans. They inspired him to create his own dungeon below the city. A little over a century ago, Acererak entered Omu and

Heroes of Destiny

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

Heroes of Destiny The following table provides narrative ideas inspired by the Deck of Many Things that players can use as prompts while developing their characters. The tables’ entries are geared

inheritance if you can make a name for yourself as a hero. Donjon You’re stranded far from home and intend to fight your way back. Euryale A year of solitude gave you clarity and led you down the

Worshiping Athreos

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

Underworld. During the River Guide’s ages of toil, he has inspired a number of legends. The Athrean Obols. Some claim that Athreos doesn’t collect coins out of greed but because he’s looking for five

charging him with his impossible task. They also offered him a measure of hope. The gods cast Athreos’s offerings back into the mortal world in the form of five coins. They promised Athreos that, once

Halfling Gods and Myths

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

youngsters are inspired to act out his epic battles. In this way, the halflings get practical experience in executing measures that are designed to help the halflings defeat kobolds and goblin raiders

community practices its own version of Arvoreen’s favored tactics: Scatterstrike. The halflings run in every direction as if in a panic, but then they regroup and circle back to attack with a

Adventure Models

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

of bystanders while the giant deals with (or holds back) the greater threat. The Clash of Titans table provides a sampling of adventure hooks you can use to build an adventure along these lines

slumbering for centuries, a scion of Grolantor (described in chapter 6), begins to stir. The residents of the farming village built on the sleeping giant’s back seek help evacuating. Warren Mahy A giant

Eladrin and the Feywild

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

the pinnacle of elven architecture. Their soaring towers, arching bridges, and gracefully filigreed homes are a perfect blend of construction, natural elements, and magic-inspired motifs. Streams and

when they are reincarnated. They believe that an eladrin who excels in life throughout a series of incarnations can eventually come back as a member of the Seelie or Unseelie court or, in extreme cases

Sea Ward

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

Moon has the tallest tower of any temple in the city, rising some seventy-five feet above the street. At its top, priests of Selûne bask in the light of the moon in all seasons. The House of Inspired

place is known, but there are precious few ways out. Most who enter don’t come back. If you see blue tiles, turn around and walk away before it is too late. Swift Justice

M20. Paper Birds and Hidden Belfry

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

safe. Let me know how you wish to proceed. Your beloved sister, End Lord Kelek, I have written a new play titled The Agonies of Alagarthas. It’s a tragic tale inspired by real-life misfortune

appear on the horizon immediately and take 20 minutes to reach the tower, where they alight on the balcony. Each bird waits patiently for a rider to climb on its back. The giant cranes deliver the

Hierophant Medusa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

powerful snakelike tails for their lower body, snakes for hair, and a petrifying gaze. The first hierophant medusa was transformed by the power of the Euryale card when that individual was inspired by

inspiration to create your own. Divine Purpose d6 Purpose 1 Protect a sanctuary that hides martyrs’ remains until the martyrs are called back to life to oppose a world-changing foe. 2 Gather the

Index of Stat Blocks — Monsters and NPCs

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

Skyswimmer Soldier Sunder Shaman Thought Spy Trostani Undercity Medusa Winged Thrull Wurm Zegana Welcome to Ravnica From the back of her soaring roc, a sky knight surveys the

items are D&D interpretations of specific Magic artifact cards — not literal translations of their mechanics from one rules system to the other, but game elements inspired by the flavor and abilities

Monk: Way of the Ascendant Dragon

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

your inner energy. 3 You studied at a monastery that traces its teachings back centuries or more to a single dragon’s instruction, or one that is devoted to a dragon god. 4 You spent long

feature again. Wings Unfurled 6th-Level Way of the Ascendant Dragon Feature When you use your Step of the Wind, you can unfurl spectral draconic wings from your back that vanish at the end of your turn

Finding Nim's Creation

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

nimblewright is in Gralhund Villa on Saerdoun Street, in the North Ward. It isn’t, however, the only nimblewright to be found outside the House of Inspired Hands. If the characters decide to search

characters farewell and sees that they are escorted safely back to the docks. Drow Characters If the adventuring party includes one or more drow characters, Captain Zord pays close attention to what they do and say, but doesn’t treat them any differently from the other party members.

The Peg and Hook

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

Enterprises. So when she was fired from that organization, the need to start over again in the cutthroat environs of Luskan inspired her to think outside the box. Way, way outside. Given the number of

. Conversely, the NPCs the players most actively dislike could become foes, joining Dran Enterprises or the Six, then appearing later in the campaign to pay the characters back for some real or imagined

Finding Torg's

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

complexion, dark hair pulled back in a ponytail, and no facial or body hair. He is dressed in a stylish vest with matching pants and boots, similar in style to those worn by mariners of the southern Sword

. The spirit can’t leave Sephek’s body; if Sephek dies, the winter spirit is destroyed along with him. Auril inspired Sephek to travel to Ten-Towns and offer his services to Torrga Icevein. As Hlin

Inspiration

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

example, in a campaign inspired by film noir, characters could have an additional flaw: “I can’t resist helping a person I find alluring despite warnings that he or she is nothing but trouble.” If the

retroactively spend it or are quick enough to award it before any rolls. This approach works best for groups that want to focus on immersion and player agency, where the DM steps back and gives the players

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

. Go to Event 4: “Back to the Mud.” Event 3. Against the Lightning The characters arrive at the north gate to find it besieged by the anchorites of Talos. Read the following boxed text aloud: The

Observatory Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

as well as) the stirges, the kobolds fight back. Otherwise, the kobolds hang back, trying to stay out of the way until the fight is over. Once the stirges have been defeated, if the kobolds survive

pair stands on the southwest side. If the moonstone key is inserted in one of these statues, the western pair creates a bridge back to the overlook (area D1), and the southwestern pair creates a bridge

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