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Basic Rules (2014)
elders pass on the ancient traditions to each new generation, human temples, governments, libraries, and codes of law fix their traditions in the bedrock of history. Humans dream of immortality, but
, Dorn, Evendur, Gorstag, Grim, Helm, Malark, Morn, Randal, Stedd; (female) Arveene, Esvele, Jhessail, Kerri, Lureene, Miri, Rowan, Shandri, Tessele; (surnames) Amblecrown, Buckman, Dundragon, Evenwood
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Vigila Forest Towering black deciduous trees pierce the canopy of Falkovnia’s dense, whispering forests. Called “sentries of death,” these trees inspire grim stories suggesting that their wood is
haunted or their roots reach into the realm of the dead. In contrast, a ring of pale sentry trees stands in the depths of the Vigila Forest. Tales tell that none who enter the ring survive. The zombie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Gate. Nefarious patriars whisper prayers to Bane when they seek to gain power through coercion, intimidation, and forceful exaction of the law. Gang leaders, evil mercenaries, and others who rely on fear
learn from or command the dead. Those who plunder tombs for lost knowledge, grim entrepreneurs who see business sense in undead servants, even pragmatic necromancers seeking to conjure secrets from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
adventures, particularly as they contrast with what majorities consider the status quo. In folk horror tales, characters often discover that their beliefs aren’t as universally held as they assumed, and
beliefs, whether physically obscuring them or by manipulating others in power. Communities in folk horror stories often serve as a grim mirror of some aspect of accepted society. Beliefs highlighted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Gate. Nefarious patriars whisper prayers to Bane when they seek to gain power through coercion, intimidation, and forceful exaction of the law. Gang leaders, evil mercenaries, and others who rely on fear
learn from or command the dead. Those who plunder tombs for lost knowledge, grim entrepreneurs who see business sense in undead servants, even pragmatic necromancers seeking to conjure secrets from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
—law, religion, economics, education, social class, and so on—and how those structures drive historical events. Order focuses on systemic changes and the actions of people collectively. The perspective
of chaos, by contrast, emphasizes individual actions, personal bonds of families and friends, and the disruptive force of lone, passionate people in history. Scholars of chaos gravitate toward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
towers of Skyway, in the deepest depths of the Cogs, or anywhere in between. At the end of this chapter is an introductory adventure, “Forgotten Relics,” set in Sharn. Sharn can be a grim place that
makes good people bad and bad people worse. In its mean streets, gritty detectives contend with corrupt law officers while trying to foil the efforts of merciless gangs and monstrous thugs. In the highest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
forces of chaos. Sometimes called knight tyrants or iron mongers, those who swear this oath gather into grim orders that serve gods or philosophies of war and well-ordered might. Some of these paladins go
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->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Setessa’s Surroundings Beyond the city’s encircling trees, the territory of Setessa extends to cover about a third of the Nessian Wood and a wide swath of the open chaparral. In contrast to Meletis
, grim Returned, or worse. Hunter’s Crossing. Setessa once extended its claim over more of the Nessian Wood, establishing military outposts like those of Akros. At the western end of the forest, along
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
of Towers is described in chapter 3. Law and chaos dance on a knife’s edge here, one never truly gaining advantage over the other. Vathirond Throughout the Last War, this town was beset by armies from
atmosphere. Perched on a rocky island in the middle of the river, surrounded by military docks and barracks, is Brokenblade Castle, the king’s stern fortress. In contrast to its welcoming countenance, Wroat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, who both have a degree of the arrogance he demonstrates. Thassa and Nylea, by contrast, aren’t bothered by his efforts because they see themselves as being safely outside his reach. He could declare
abstract nature of Heliod made tangible and concrete through the lives of mortals. Heliod represents a divine, natural, moral law; Ephara gives those laws a concrete manifestation by establishing mortal
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
send the demons back to the Abyss. In fact, devils believe that the demons would have long ago swept across the multiverse but for the unflinching rule of law that underlies the actions of the
ruthless focus on victory at any cost is what fuels the devils’ war machine. Every devil takes a grim pride in its service in the Blood War. Talk to one for a short time, and it will reveal the scars
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, criminal, noble, urchin Most worshipers of Erebos seek to enforce the boundary between life and death, whether absolutely or selectively. They often find grim satisfaction in serving the covetous but
what he stands for. (Any)
2 Mortality. I will enforce the most important law: anything that lives must one day die. (Lawful)
3 Consolation. Everyone deserves the solace that comes with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Wizard of Thay and member of the Arcane Brotherhood
Grandolpha Muzgardt gran-DOLL-fah MUZZ-gart Duergar matron of the Muzgardt clan
Grimskalle grim-SKAW-lah Frost giant fortress
the Reghed Tribe of the Wolf
Jarund Elkhardt yah-ROOND ELK-hart King of the Reghed Tribe of the Elk
Kapanuk Thuunlakalaga KAH-pah-nook THOON-lock-ah-law-gah Goliath imprisoned in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
4 A shadow dragon wyrmling and a shadow demon have become unlikely companions as they compare and contrast their parallel evolutions.
5 Two shadow dragon wyrmlings of different dragon kinds
indistinguishable from the dragon’s other grim baubles.
4 An ancient shadow dragon courts Tiamat, enacting the Dragon Queen’s every demand in hopes of gaining her affection—and becoming her first shadow dragon consort.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
power does—the power to influence, administer, and evade the rule of law. Despite its luxuries and breathtaking vistas, the Lady’s Ward is quieter than other wards, its solemn streets frequented by
judges, lawyers, and legislators, the Fraternity of Order abides by the letter of the law—and exploits it to further their interests. Dispassionate and impartial, Guvners run the city courts, ruling on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
their thralls, but never to the extent that they can no longer work. In contrast to their love of servants, most genies loathe being bound to service themselves. A genie obeys the will of another only
one to three wishes to a creature that isn’t a genie. Once a genie has granted its limit of wishes, it can’t grant wishes again for some amount of time (usually 1 year), and cosmic law dictates that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
expect. Copper dragons and unicorns are typically chaotic good. Lawful Neutral. (LN) individuals act in accordance with law, tradition, or personal codes. Modrons and many wizards and monks are lawful
of good or evil, law or chaos. According to myth, the gods who created these folk gave them free will to choose their moral paths.
Alignment is an essential part of the nature of celestials and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
background in this chapter includes six suggested ideals. Five of them are linked to aspects of alignment: law, chaos, good, evil, and neutrality. The last one has more to do with the particular background
Entreri’s bond is a strange, almost paradoxical relationship with Drizzt Do’Urden, his equal in swordplay and grim determination. In his first battle with Drizzt, Artemis recognized something of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
except the strange powers of the old hermit living in the nearby woods, which they regard with suspicion and mention only in whispers. By contrast, magic is common enough in the Free City of Greyhawk
that the Guild of Wizardry teaches magic and sells spellcasting services. Extensive codes of law govern the use and abuse of magic. The law treats magical coercion as a major crime, and punishes the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
someone the characters see every day — someone who moves around society in plain sight but keeps their evil deeds well hidden. The law enforcers and adventurers who are trying to bring the villain to
activities. 6 A villainous mastermind cooperates with local law enforcement to track down and eliminate rival villains, without ever giving the authorities a peek into their own evil deeds. The Mysterious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
feels quite right. Over long years, the monastery has drawn hundreds of dark recruits to its hidden location, through both whispered rumor and dark outreach to criminals seeking refuge from the law
(Perception) check. Any monk whose face is seen shows an identical grim countenance — a face flayed nearly to the bone, the result of a brutal initiation to better match the appearance of the Grand
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
who crosses paths with the characters while they’re in Waterdeep, making sure they have information they need and don’t run afoul of the law. The City Watch The three members of the City Watch
, strapping female human who has seen her share of scuffles and doesn’t back down from a fight. If something took her out, it must be powerful. By contrast, Constable Boot is a runty male human, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
reputation as a cold-blooded killer, and goes out of his way to slay people when doing so might add to his notoriety or attract the attention of the law. He might claim that it isn’t personal, but it
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Saving Throws Wis +1
Skills Arcana +5, Investigation +5, Medicine +1
Senses passive Perception 9
Languages Abyssal, Common
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Grim Harvest. Once per turn when Oreioth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
existence through the lens of three tenets: laws are representations of power, knowledge is power, and knowledge of law is the ultimate power. By understanding those laws, individuals can exploit them—or
Axioms but know few of them. A being who masters all Axioms can rule the multiverse. Factol Hashkar (lawful neutral, dwarf Fraternity of Order law bender; see Morte’s Planar Parade) is the highest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
), or even forces and philosophies that don’t center on deities. Tight Pantheons In contrast to a loose pantheon, a tight pantheon focuses on a single religion whose teachings and edicts embrace a small
evil, or opposed deities representing those forces. In some pantheons, the forces or deities of law and chaos are the fundamental opposites in a dualistic system. Life and death, light and darkness
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Cleverthrush LN Law, thought Knowledge Interlocking gears
Segojan Earthcaller NG Earth, the dead Grave,* Light Glowing gemstone
Sheyanna Flaxenstrand CG Love, beauty, passion Light Two
taken lightly, and that a good laugh will serve them better than a grim attitude. When Garl cavorts with mischief on his mind, Moradin’s beard might end up woven with giggling flowers, and Gruumsh’s axe
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
most prone to laughter and enjoying fellowship with his siblings. That image of Stronmaus is in sharp contrast to how storm giants are perceived in the world: aloof and dour. Nonetheless, it is an
creatures, thus perpetuating the giants’ reputation for always being gloomy and grim.
Living on the Edge Once they’re old enough to fend for themselves, storm giants spend most of their lives in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
great library. The Keeper’s word is law, quite literally — each Keeper’s edicts are recorded for the edification of future Keepers, and all are maintained as ongoing traditions until changed by the word
up the book, or pay an additional price to have it delivered. Spellbooks. In contrast, magical books of spells and formulae cost much, much more — a spellbook might be priced at thousands or even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
emissaries from Iuz pay on time and they buy shiploads of fish at once, so no one inquires too closely into the captain’s sepulchral voice or her penchant for wearing gold jewelry etched with grim
netted him enough loot to open a business. The increased presence of law enforcement in Saltmarsh has him on edge, and he is concerned that his involvement in the heist will emerge. In the meantime, he