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Monsters
Princes of the Apocalypse
— bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life.
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mortal world to dwell near those points.
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Species
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
contemplation or strike out to explore the reaches of the multiverse, astral elves tend to see things through the lens of time as having little or no meaning to them. Astral elves who don’t dwell on the
, consult the Random Height and Weight table in the Player’s Handbook, and choose the row in the table that best represents the build you imagine for your character.
Satyr
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Mythic Odysseys of Theros
amazing things ever. I want to pick them, wear them, and discover their silent secrets.
2
There isn’t a tree or statue that isn’t fun to climb.
3
Nothing wards off bad luck like a
jolly dance.
4
Sometimes talking to a plant really helps.
5
If stumped, I smoke a pipe. And if I’m going to smoke a pipe, it’s going to be a splendid pipe.
6
I imagine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, appears as a misshapen, towerlike nest balanced on three skeletal dragon legs. Lorinda and her daughter Laoirse dwell inside this mobile fortress, which holds Lorinda’s kitchen-laboratory, Laoirse’s
nursery-oubliette, and the Old Cauldron, a plugged pot where Lorinda’s coven-sisters languish. The Gurgyl ranges across Tepest at Lorinda’s will and might appear anywhere. The villagers of Viktal know the Gurgyl serves their god in some way, but sighting it portends bad luck.
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
gather and celebrate, dwell the followers of Yurtrus, the god of disease and death, and Shargaas, the god of darkness and the unknown. Orcs too weak for battle (because of bodily weakness, malformation
everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
dangerous environment where the giants benefit from greater numbers. In these situations, two or three family groups might dwell together in some kind of stronghold, often accompanied by companion
many as two dozen Humanoids might live alongside the giants. Animal companions, elementals, and even a dragon might also dwell in a giant steading. Any of the locations described in chapter 4 might
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
imagine the perceptible part of the Outer Planes as a sort of border region, while extensive spiritual regions lie beyond ordinary sensory experience. Even in those perceptible regions, appearances
Outer Planes. The desires of the mighty forces that dwell on these planes can remake them completely, effectively erasing and rebuilding existence itself to better fulfill their own needs. Distance is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Domains of Dread, where creatures born in darkness dwell. This “gift” was thrust upon them by mysterious entities called the Dark Powers, as a boon for their kindness toward strangers. The Vistani
believe that ravens carry lost souls within them. Hence, killing a raven is considered bad luck in Vistani culture.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Sphinx Sphinxes typically dwell in island sanctums, especially in the far reaches of the Dakra Isles. Many develop schools of philosophy or academic methods that they share with students they deem
, but since his predictions tend to be dire, his arrival is generally viewed as a bad omen. Although they possess great wisdom, sphinxes won’t share their secrets with just anyone
(JESPER EJSING)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Elementals. On many worlds, efreet dwell in sweltering deserts and volcanic regions. Those that make their homes on the Elemental Plane of Fire create incredible cities among seas of flame and molten
of Brass a hub of trade between planes of existence. Imagine seas of platinum and liquid flame, the Crimson Pillar with fires hot enough to sear the gods, and the infinite delights of the City of Brass
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
exemplify the idea that the Outer Planes are realms of thought and spirit. As with the Elemental Planes, one can imagine the perceptible part of the Outer Planes as a border region, while extensive
Material Plane. But the landscape can change at a whim of the powerful forces that dwell on these planes, which can remake them completely, effectively erasing and rebuilding existence to better fulfill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
characters take the Darklord’s situation from bad to worse, whether as fanatical supporters or tragic victims? Write down three types of characters who are aligned with the Darklord and three who
Connections table provides examples of such connections. Interactions with the Darklord. Imagine situations that allow the players’ characters and the Darklord to socialize without the encounter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, and the relatively small stature of present-day humans is a mark of their degeneracy. Others imagine remote realms—cloud castles or lost continents—where Brobdingnagian people dwell, set apart from
use to populate the giants’ enclaves presented in chapter 4. Chapter 4 discusses the places where giants dwell: the remote enclaves and secret hideaways where they cling to the remnants of their ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
The Darkening At the beginning of the adventure, set the scene by reading following boxed text aloud: For the last few moon cycles, a war has waged among those who dwell above the waves. The lands
he opened (Umberlee’s Maw) have created an area in the ocean that acts like a beacon for strong, irregular currents and bad weather. Underwater, the effect manifests as a general darkness in an oddly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
spirituality and thought, the spheres where Celestials, Fiends, and deities dwell. The plane of Elysium, for example, isn’t merely a home for good creatures or where spirits of good creatures go when they
in Limbo. As with the Elemental Planes, one can imagine the perceptible part of the Outer Planes as a border region, while extensive spiritual regions lie beyond ordinary sensory experience. Even in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
. The Barovian witches (see appendix D) that dwell in this area have sworn themselves to Strahd’s service in exchange for arcane power. Seven witches are present when the characters arrive, minus any
percent chance that a potion has “gone bad,” in which case it’s actually a potion of poison. Not visible from the entrance is a small table behind the cauldron on which sits an opened spellbook
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Misdirection. I work vigorously to keep others from realizing my flaws or misdeeds.
7 Obsession. I’ve lived this way for so long that I can’t imagine another way.
8 Obligation. I owe it to my people
face a tragic end.
2 I’m convinced something is after me, appearing in mirrors, dreams, and places where no one could.
3 I’m especially superstitious and live life seeking to avoid bad luck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
or phrases, tics and habitual gestures, vices and pet peeves, and whatever else you can imagine. Each background presented in this chapter includes suggested characteristics that you can use to spark
bad fall during her career as a thief. Artemis Entreri is always prepared for the worst and moves with a quick, precise confidence.
Consider their ideals. Tika Waylan is innocent, almost childlike
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
these riches by exploiting my tenants’ misery, buying up condemned property and renting it out for an exorbitant fee. Granny Nightshade is helping me to make amends. I told her I wanted to put my bad
deeds behind me and my ill-gotten gains to good use. She cursed me to dwell forever in this cave, spinning my gold into useful items for anyone who comes my way.”
In accordance with the rule of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
” section earlier in this chapter can help you describe your game to others.) Telling players what to expect prepares them as they imagine what sorts of characters they could create and launches
” in chapter 3 for suggestions). Scott Murphy Conflicts between characters aren’t always bad, but they can get in the way of the game Communicating Limits. Make sure everyone is comfortable with how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Meazel In places where the Shadowfell washes against the shores of the Material Plane dwell meazels, hateful hermits who left behind their old lives to contemplate their misery in shadow. Now evil
.
Nagpas can't learn from that which isn't destroyed. Imagine how bewildering and terrifying a city full of life must be to them. Is it any wonder that they seek the ruins of such places?
Nagpa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and discover their silent secrets.
2 There isn’t a tree or statue that isn’t fun to climb.
3 Nothing wards off bad luck like a jolly dance.
4 Sometimes talking to a plant really helps
.
5 If stumped, I smoke a pipe. And if I’m going to smoke a pipe, it’s going to be a splendid pipe.
6 I imagine that my clothes are my glorious soul on display for all the world to behold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
along? I felt a little bad about taking advantage of the elf’s blindness and forcing him to leave behind some of his baggage, but it was the opportunity of a lifetime! I overheard it said by the
enraptured. As to what we beheld, well, imagine a place of staggering natural beauty and impossible elven artifice, an alien realm as distant and beautiful as the stars, but as much a part of you as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Olhydra’s presence in an elemental node creates a number of widespread effects — bad weather, strong tides, and increasing aggression from dangerous sea life. Violent downpours become frequent within 10
dwell near those points. If Olhydra is destroyed or banished back to her home plane, the regional effects fade over the next 1d10 days.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
its repercussions change the characters’ world, and its effects echo long after the initial attack or takeover. Imagine that part of your campaign world is attacked or invaded. Depending on the current
. Alternatively, the scale can be as dramatic as humanity rising to overthrow the gods. Imagine that part of your campaign world erupts in revolution. Pick a power group in your current campaign and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
character’s favorite words or phrases, tics and habitual gestures, vices and pet peeves, and whatever else you can imagine.
Each background presented later in this chapter includes suggested
boastfulness and has a fear of heights resulting from a bad fall during her career as a thief. Artemis Entreri is always prepared for the worst and moves with a quick, precise confidence.
Consider their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
” section earlier in this chapter can help you describe your game to others.) Telling players what to expect prepares them as they imagine what sorts of characters they could create and launches
. Conflicts between characters aren’t always bad. It’s OK for characters (and players) to disagree about how to deal with a captured enemy or which side to back in a brewing war. If the disagreement gets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
wild beauty in winter. The rich folk of the city dwell nearest the garden atop the tor, while folk in the town below live mostly in tall, narrow homes that are rich in balconies and windows. Its
-called “First Folk of Berdusk,” have made a great show of their piety since the founding of Elturgard, and a great many of the high-ranking priests hail from their families. Over the years a few bad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
animosity. They have bad blood with the Harmonium, who view the Fated as wrongheaded and dangerous, and Factol Darkwood and Factol Montgomery of the Society of Sensation are bitter rivals. Fraternity of
experience every facet of existence, even the bad ones. Sweet fragrances and savory bites must be balanced with the sting of failure, the weight of responsibility, and the gnawing ache of grief. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
core of divine entities remained loyal. Because they rejected Lolth’s treacherous ways, they retained their primal power and their immortality. Surface elves, and other elves who dwell in the light
, to try new things, to imagine what they desire and then pursue it, and to be kind to others. In return for this freedom from the usual requirements of religion, Corellon expects them to address
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
broadcasted content in this theater. Ship lighting in this room has been disabled, but the glowing screen fills the room with dim light. The ceiling is 20 feet high. Two mind flayers dwell here. The
momentarily and resumes playing a low-budget sci-fi horror movie. The scene depicts a living brain oozing from a pool of brine in a futuristic laboratory. The brain feeds on scientists portrayed by bad actors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
are rolling grass-covered hills recently claimed by the orcs of the Iceshield clan. They dwell in lodges made from timber cut from the forest. Elves and centaurs regularly emerge from the High Forest
if they visit it (see the “Xantharl’s Keep” section). Lost Peaks These forested mountains rise up in the northwest part of the High Forest. Many fey dwell around these peaks, as well as a large tribe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
were clearly made by giants, though which type is unclear. Wyvern Roost. Four Wyverns dwell on an icy ledge 80 feet above the lair entrance. The ledge blends in from below but is easily noticed from
sister’s plan to win the dragon’s favor a bad one. He doesn’t think Challidax will honor any pledges of fealty from Aerstigga, even if Aerstigga tries to buy off the dragon with treasure. He thinks it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
worth by its size. The small folk are beneath my concern. 7 The small folk are vermin. I enjoy torturing and killing them. 8 Good or bad, Annam’s sons represent the ideals that we, as giants, must
are valued more highly than effort spent keeping a tunnel from collapsing on slaves. Frost Giants Frost giants dwell in the remote, frozen places of the world. Anything warmer than the flesh of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
priests of two different faiths arranged by Waterdhavian temples. The most frequent combinations are Sune and Selûne, Tymora and Lathander, and Tempus and Oghma. The visiting priests dwell in two
resale. His true talent is a keen eye for ordinary weapons and armor that can stand up to hard use and bad weather. Ask him which of his battleaxes is best, and Ironhead offers an honest (and accurate