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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
’s Handbook can be used for a character whose origin lies with one of the other barbarian tribes in Faerûn. You might be a fair-haired barbarian of the Reghed, dwelling in the shadow of the
abandoned that path, you find yourself adrift. Or you might come from a segment of the Uthgardt that adheres to tradition, but you seek to bring glory to your tribe by achieving great things as a
Aarakocra
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
lies on the slopes of the Star Mounts’ southernmost mountains. At the headwaters of the Unicorn Run, the Last Aerie is home to several dozen aarakocra. Recently, aarakocra elders detected
exceptional circumstance for an aarakocra to leave his or her tribe and undertake the adventurer’s life. Neither treasure nor glory is enough to lure them from their tribes; a dire threat to their people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
where the line lies between truth and story. The ancestors of the modern dwarves were exiles from this ancient kingdom, and the realm below was destroyed by the daelkyr. Bold adventurers can delve
into the haunted darkness of the fallen kingdom… but legends are the only legacy modern dwarves have of this age of glory.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
boxed text to the players: The cracked helm and sword of a titan lies half buried in the ash of Avernus. A spherical stone set into the sword’s pommel still gleams with scarlet radiance.
The
empyrean Uldrak quested into the Nine Hells to slay Tiamat and win glory for his deity, Surtur, but he was beaten handily by the dragon queen. The empyrean wasn’t slain; instead, Tiamat cursed him for his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
the heart of every fighter’s motivation lies the same basic truth: it is better to wound than to be wounded. Although some adventuring fighters risk their lives fighting for glory or treasure, others
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
tools scattered about show that the site appears to be under reconstruction, though little headway seems to have been made in restoring the tower to its former glory.
As the characters draw closer, it
the tower, a stone staircase leads down into darkness. The cultists, overconfident after years of having their operations ignored, have set no guards protecting access to what lies below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Countess Sansuri, who believes that her destiny lies buried in the past, waiting for her to unearth it. Sansuri’s ancient ancestors, anticipating the fall of their great empire, reportedly hid their
. In this part of their mission, the characters travel to Lyn Armaal, Sansuri’s cloud castle, and meet the countess and her family. The countess shares the place with her castellan and consort
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
them. The stairs ascend to the Hall of Glory, formerly a lavish trophy room and memorial to fallen knights. The roof has fallen in, and the walls are mostly rubble; it is home to a troop of eight
to the vaults but is filled with lava. A ruined barrack lies on the south side of the area. Like most of the other buildings, the roof is gone and the walls are mostly rubble. The strongest fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
items rather than his own spells. Glory Taker. At any given time, Hazlik permits dozens of apprentices to study at his feet. His lessons are infrequent, demanding, and filled with mocking examples
Hazlan doesn’t feel as real as the world of his birth, though he’s yet to discover why. He pushes his apprentices to chip away at the nature of the land, hoping to find out what lies beyond—and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
who will fight for them, promising wealth and glory not seen since before the Cataclysm. (True) 5 A deadly band of mercenaries has trained flying, dragon-like creatures called dragonnels to serve them
High Sorcery spread lies of dangers in the East to keep people isolated, scared, and under their secret control. (False) 10 Fools claim to have seen dragons in the East, but these are only wyverns and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
, and the shadow-bereft soon sicken and die. A local leader claims that the strange plague’s cure lies among the hidden isles known as the Ashram of Niranjan (detailed in “Other Domains of Dread
.
10 Ramya desires a consort to cement her rulership and bring stability to the kingdom. A character who is a capable warrior catches her attention.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Paladin Subclasses A Paladin subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Paladin levels, as specified in the subclass. This section presents the Oath of Devotion, Oath of Glory
. The aura is filled with Bright Light that is sunlight. Oath of Glory Strive for the Heights of Heroism Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
11. Eye of Annam This room lies deep within the mountain, farther from the temple than the map suggests. The contents of this room — including any creatures within it — are hidden from divination
through the archway, read: Beyond the thundering archway lies a hexagonal chamber whose walls rise 50 feet before tapering to a 90-foot-high apex. Standing in each corner of the room is a life-size statue
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Oath of Conquest The Oath of Conquest calls to paladins who seek glory in battle and the subjugation of their enemies. It isn’t enough for these paladins to establish order. They must crush the
so far as to consort with the powers of the Nine Hells, valuing the rule of law over the balm of mercy. The archdevil Bel, warlord of Avernus, counts many of these paladins — called hell knights — as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of Hope’s Peak. The enlightened Havakhad—that’s what he calls himself—issued a warning that “darkness was gathering” and that “a terrible time lies just ahead.” He beseeched the assembled crowds to
the path, the more guidance they provide, helping you create new legends. The folk of Khorvaire see your people as mercenaries and conquerors. But you don’t care about gold or personal glory. All you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Mogis’s Influence Mogis, like his brother, governs the sphere of warfare. But while Iroas thrives on the glory of honorable victory, Mogis revels in sadism, destruction, and the utter humiliation of
time should be now. Only the most brutal and savage among the mortals should survive— his chosen few. Once the world lies in ruin with his brother dead at his feet, Mogis’s goals will be achieved
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Spellplague, the faithful toiled on through terrible times to complete a grand central temple for the good of the community and the glory of their god. The kindly clergy of this temple, dubbed the
has since been replaced by a recently constructed temple to Lady Firehair, called the Heartward Hall. Not far from Heartward lies the town hall, a former inn that has been turned into the council
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the archmage Zagig Yragerne and abandoned with his demise, the ruins (and the many-leveled dungeon below) are a powerful draw to adventurers who seek wealth, glory, and magical might. All manner of
marvels are said to fill the ruins, including numerous portals to other planes. Diamond Lake. See “Mining Towns” below. Elmshire. This sleepy town with a sizable halfling population lies on the shore of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
’ Alliance, a shaky coalition that proactively eliminates threats to their mutual safety and prosperity. Alliance leaders are often contentious, while their operatives seek honor and glory for themselves and
aren’t the only evil giants vying for glory and their gods’ admiration. Other giant lords might be engaged in foul plots throughout the North. Here are a few examples of lords you could create:
A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, slaughter War Spider over crossed sword and mace Vhaeraun CE Arrogance, thieves Trickery, War Black mask with blue glass lenses inset over eyes Zinzerena CN Assassination, illusion, lies Trickery Shortsword
once presumed was theirs.
— Tezzeryn, Head Consort of House Bhaerynden, instructing his son
The ideal of what a male drow can become, Keptolo is handsome, stylish, witty, hedonistic, an outrageous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
going through tough times. Mercenary Camp Along the road north of Vogler, a mile past High Hill, lies a mercenary camp. Known as the Ironclad Regiment, the soldiers here are under the command of Captain
Highwater (introduced in the “Parting Gift” section later in this chapter). Becklin’s austere room lies on the uppermost story; from there, a ladder leads to the keep’s crenelated roof. Vogler’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
plans to reclaim and rebuild it as a symbol of the city’s rejuvenation. The faithful of Oghma have arrived in Neverwinter to restore the House of Knowledge to its former glory, but beyond that, shrines
wall that separated the rest of the city from its horrors now torn down, a great swath of Neverwinter lies empty, with no inhabitants and plentiful chunks of stone plundered from ruins all across the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
characters enter, read or paraphrase the following text: A shriveled humanoid corpse in blue robes and a brass mask lies in the center of this stale-smelling room. The corpse’s stiff, wrinkled hand
of Gorm. On the desk lies a wooden holy symbol shaped like a lightning bolt. The hobgoblin is an explorer who died weeks ago after the bees in area B5 swarmed her. A character who examines the body and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Nangalore This great garden (map 2.12) was built to honor Zalkoré, a vain Omuan queen. Its builder, Thiru-taya, was Zalkoré’s foremost general and consort. In their time, the garden was called Ka
, either to learn the secrets of her hallucinogenic plants or to ask questions about the distant past. Nangalore lies a half-mile from the River Olung. Thanks to centuries of silting and erosion, one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
mayhem, slaughtering adults and stealing children before retreating back into the woods. Others have tried to combat the werewolf menace, with little success. The Misty Forest lies thirty miles east
, stealth, innuendo, and combat. Backed by the wealthy, they carry well-made equipment (often disguised to appear common). Alliance operatives are often glory hounds. Zhentarim The Black Network sees the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
fortified farm and abbey to Chauntea called Goldenfields. Abbot Ellardin Darovik is a senior agent of the Emerald Enclave. In the High Forest to the east lies Shadowtop Cathedral, another of the
alliance agents, and they are often glory hounds seeking personal recognition. Most agents are lawful or neutral; in the courtly circles of the lords, those who don’t follow the rules seldom last long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
room’s true contents are revealed: The ballroom lies in ruins, rimed with ice, its furniture jumbled and shattered. Above the floor where nobles danced, three glass cylinders with iron fittings slowly
“Loross: The Netherese Tongue” sidebar) and tries to find out what has happened in the world in the centuries since Ythryn’s fall. Her singular goal is to restore Ythryn to its past glory. She doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Locations A - D Amphail Amphail lies north of Waterdeep on the Long Road. The town is named after one of Waterdeep’s early warlords, who is said to haunt the surrounding hills in spirit form
is now a desert. Northernmost Anauroch is a cold land of frost-rimed rock and the black glacier known as the High Ice. Farther south lies the waterless Plain of Standing Stones, where winds scour
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
express interest in restoring Ythryn to its former glory, he laments, “Many powerful minds have tried.” If the characters mention Veneranda’s plan to use Iriolarthas’s staff of power and the obelisk
connect this hall to area Y19l. Separate archways open into areas Y19n and Y19o. At the south end of the hall, a 10-foot-wide passageway leads to a locked double door, beyond which lies a balcony (area
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Skoond read suggested that the building’s original architect had died while smuggling a rare magical tome, leading him to suspect that it still lies hidden in the house’s walls. Unfortunately, Skoond’s
magical ecological engineering, the public proved singularly unwilling to care about their waste, and funding quickly collapsed. Since then, the Keep has been a shadow of its intended glory, struggling to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
, leading him to suspect that it still lies hidden in the house’s walls. Unfortunately, Skoond’s apprentices aren’t the only ones searching. Drawn up through hidden tunnels by the magical auras of both
quickly collapsed. Since then, the Keep has been a shadow of its intended glory, struggling to keep the worst of Baldur’s Gate from the waterway. Today, the facility still operates, but mostly as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
floor. A mangy straw pallet lies on the floor under the bowl. (The fishkeeper, Ott Steeltoes, uses the pallet as a bed.) Dream Nullifier. Xanathar hired a wizard to construct a device that would prevent
member say, “We caught ourselves a Watch captain! Ahmaergo says the boss is happier than a pink flumph, whatever that is. Today, free ale! Tomorrow, gold and glory!” This proclamation is followed by