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Acquisitions Incorporated
relic known as the Black Altar, exposing him to their infinite truths and shocking the drow's hair jet-black. His matching “beard” is actually a slow-growing colony of inert spores that K'thriss
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects:
Black Frost. A thin layer of black frost covers the ground
, which kills all ordinary plants growing within 6 miles of the lair if the dragon is ancient, or within 3 miles if the dragon is an adult.
Haunting Moan. A haunting sound gets louder or fainter
Monsters
Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
containing an ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects:
Black Frost. A thin layer of black frost
covers the ground, which kills all ordinary plants growing within 6 miles of the lair if the dragon is ancient, or within 3 miles if the dragon is an adult.
Haunting Moan. A haunting sound gets
Monsters
Candlekeep Mysteries
distant homeland to the east of Faerûn. As he grew older, learned more about the world, and began to feel the weight of old age, his worldview changed dramatically. Motivated by his growing fear of
knowledge.
Bak Mei is an old man with a long white beard and bushy eyebrows. Like the other members of his order, Bak Mei is clad in snow-white robes secured by a black sash over a form-fitting black
Gray Dwarf (Duergar)
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Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
grim, ashen-skinned dwarves now take slaves of their own and are as tyrannical as their former masters.
Physically similar to other dwarves in some ways, duergar are wiry and lean, with black eyes and
bald heads, with the males growing long, unkempt, gray beards.
Duergar value toil above all else. Showing emotions other than grim determination or wrath is frowned on in their culture, but they can
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
see me slip up and break the law.
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A lesser Gruul chieftain seems to think I could be useful.
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The black sheep of my family is putting their maniacal genius to use in the Izzet.
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it and now does me occasional favors.
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I have a fanatical Selesnya cousin who keeps trying to recruit me and everyone else in the family.
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While growing up, I was bullied by a brat who’s now a hybrid in the Simic Combine.
Adult Deep Dragon
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monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
nightmarish cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind.
Deep dragons’ black
network growing near an underground river. Whatever the setup, a deep dragon festoons the narrow, twisting passages between the lair’s fungal walls with magical and mundane traps. A typical
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Boo’s Astral Menagerie
Frost. A thin layer of black frost covers the ground, which kills all ordinary plants growing within 6 miles of the lair if the dragon is ancient, or within 3 miles if the dragon is an adult. Haunting
to living with the dragon. Regional Effects The region containing an ancient or adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects: Black
Ancient Deep Dragon
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monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
cousins of chromatic dragons. The warped magical energy of their subterranean realm gives them the ability to exhale magical spores that instill fear and scar the mind.
Deep dragons’ black-and
share the same basic structure as the sapphire dragon lair shown on map 5.12, but instead of being formed from stone, it might consist of chambers hollowed out within a fungus network growing near an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
crystal approaches the characters and requests their aid. The minions of a rival dragon (creatures from the Giant Kin Encounters table in chapter 3) seek to destroy the crystal. The rival, a young black
a Kingdom A virulent plague ravages the countryside. The only cure is a specific mushroom, but all accounts speak of it growing in a swamp that doesn’t exist. The characters must use the Forest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
hazard native to the Lower Planes. This black, creeping ivy has broad, glossy leaves with razor-sharp stems and thorns. Work crews fight the rapidly growing weed from overrunning the city. Others use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the Fane of the Eye and the four elemental nodes from which the cults draw their power. The elemental nodes are growing so strong that their mere existence is triggering catastrophes. Little
Caves are designed for an 11th-level party; the Plunging Torrents and Black Geode are intended for a party of about 12th level; and the Weeping Colossus is designed for a 13th-level party. As a rough
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
have all helped fuel a bustling local black market. Some fishing boats meet ships at sea to load and unload illegal goods, while other cartels conduct business at isolated points along the shore near
town. The locals see smuggling as a victimless crime and resent the crown’s growing insistence on cracking down on it. Mining The mine outside town is a new development. Despite the skepticism of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background The wealth of Zinda is defined by the jeli flower. This opalescent moonflower has graceful pink leaves and wide petals, and it’s used to produce a sweet black wine. The flower was brought
to the land several years ago and flourished, now growing exclusively around Zinda. The March of Vice festival originally honored the city’s entire wine trade, but jeli wine has recently become the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
Stag, their leader, has enormous antlers growing from her head, on which she hangs herb pouches, charms, and dozens of lit candles. Mother Skunk has wide, white streaks in her long black hair. Mother
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a3
about a dozen tentacles growing out of its top. Each appendage has a white sphere with a black pupil at its tip.
Creature. The spherical creature is a gas spore that represents Nanahuatcin, the “sun
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice & Errata
. Aiding her is the corrupted dryad Filios, who dwells in a shriveled oak growing from the ship’s center.
A black leafless branch stitched on a field of blue flaps from the highest boughs of the Salted Glade.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
southwest end of the cave. The goblins used to come here to drink fresh water, but they stopped visiting the cave when the black pudding in area 3a started picking them off. Growing near the southeast
down into a hollow central cavity. Lying near the base of the stalagmite are the badly corroded remains of two goblin scimitars. A black pudding has taken residence inside the stalagmite’s hollow core
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Across the Fungal Fields Once the characters receive Basidia’s spores and overcome Juiblex’s black pudding spies, they should set out at once for the depths of Araumycos as the rapport takes hold
. Unfortunately, they have no means of assuring the slumbering fungal entity of their intentions, and the growing threat posed by Zuggtmoy and the demon lords has roused Araumycos’s defenses. The pastel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Castle Naerytar Over a century ago, a half-elf wizard built a castle at the edge of the Mere of Dead Men. He lived there a relatively short time before the growing swamp flowed past the castle on all
abandonment, however, it filled with debris and attracted many unpleasant dwellers. Then Rezmir happened upon the castle on one of her trips into the mere to study and negotiate with the black dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
by Melissara. Inside is a small black journal. The first page of the book is trapped with a glyph of warding spell, whose explosive runes deal fire damage (save DC 15). The glyph is keyed to go off if
anyone but Melissara opens the journal (a precaution to prevent her cousins from reading it and discovering her secrets). The journal details Melissara’s unease with her family, as well as her growing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Castle Naerytar Over a century ago, a half-elf wizard built a castle at the edge of the Mere of Dead Men. He lived there a relatively short time before the growing swamp flowed past the castle on all
abandonment, however, it filled with debris and attracted many unpleasant dwellers. Then Rezmir happened upon the castle on one of her trips into the mere to study and negotiate with the black dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
shrieker 19 3d6 stirges 20 1d4 + 1 violet fungi Black Pudding Thanks to the growing influence of Juiblex, this ooze has an Intelligence of 6 (−2). It uses its newfound intelligence to hide inside a bloated
d20 Encounter 1–10 No encounter 11 1 black pudding 12 3d6 drow spore servants (see appendix C) 13 Elite drow foot patrol 14 Exotic fungi 15 1d4 giant spiders 16 1d4 gricks 17 Hunting party 18 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Regional Effects The region containing an adult lunar dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which produces one or more of the following effects: Black Frost. A thin layer of black frost
covers the ground, which kills all ordinary plants growing within 3 miles of the lair. Haunting Moan. A haunting sound gets louder or fainter (dragon’s choice) the closer one gets to the lair. The moan is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
3d6 orcs 18 1 bone naga 19–20 2d6 bugbears 21–25 Luminescent fungi growing on the walls of a moist cave, filling it with dim light 26 2d4 specters 27 1d12 + 4 shadows 28 1d3 gibbering mouthers 29–30
4d4 hobgoblins 31–32 1d4 carrion crawlers 33–34 1 black pudding 35 1d4 ochre jellies 36–40 A patch of mold that appears yellow when light is directed toward it 41 1d4 nothics 42–43 2d8 + 1 gas spores
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
everywhere, including on the road. When anyone steps on a mushroom (it’s nearly impossible not to), it emits a puff of black spores and a moan of pain. These tiny shriekers sprout from an immense
the animals and make them impossible to control. The mushrooms are growing so fast on the rain-soaked ground that a person can almost see them getting bigger. They were the size of champagne corks when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
stumbled upon fragments of a relic known as the Black Altar, exposing him to their infinite truths and shocking the drow’s hair jet-black. His matching “beard” is actually a slow-growing colony of inert
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
full rapport with the characters and their myconid allies. The entity reveals that Zuggtmoy has already infected its mind with her demonic influence, which Araumycos can feel growing in strength. It’s
the effect of an Evard’s black tentacles spell. The infected area of Araumycos’s mind has AC 13, 100 hit points, and vulnerability to necrotic and psychic damage. When the infected area first takes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
everywhere, including on the road. When anyone steps on a mushroom (it’s nearly impossible not to), it emits a puff of black spores and a moan of pain. These tiny shriekers sprout from an immense
the animals and make them impossible to control. The mushrooms are growing so fast on the rain-soaked ground that a person can almost see them getting bigger. They were the size of champagne corks when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
lean, with black eyes and bald heads, with the males growing long, unkempt, gray beards. Duergar value toil above all else. Showing emotions other than grim determination or wrath is frowned on in their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
growing in patches on the walls dimly lights the entire cave.
Fungi. Gardens of barrelstalk, ripplebark, timmask, and tongue of madness grow throughout.
Mage. Near the north wall, a slight woman
wearing tattered gray robes over black pants sits on a 2-foot-tall toadstool. Her long black hair is tied back with a swatch of gray cloth that matches her robe. A quasit in toad form sits on her knee
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Ixitxachitl Ixitxachitl (pronounced ick-zit-zah-chit-ul) are aquatic creatures resembling manta rays, with small, clawed hands at the ends of their “wings” and black eyes gleaming with sinister
span in width. From that time onward, they struggle to survive at all costs, growing throughout their lives. Those ixitxachitl that master the secrets of survival gain powers of regeneration and feed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
bottom of the lake, where Netherese magic carried by the raiders wrought a terrible transformation on the drowned crew.
Mystara. Concerned by growing evidence of a Thyatian attack, Duke Stefan of
Karameikos saw a need to establish an outpost on an island near Rugalov. As tensions faded and concern waned, Duke von Hendricks of the Black Eagle Barony saw an opportunity, and dispatched agents of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
changed dramatically. Motivated by his growing fear of death, Bak Mei became obsessed with living an unending life. He began collecting texts on the subject, consulting with practitioners of the
black sash over a form-fitting black shirt and trousers. Personality Trait. “I judge others by their actions. Words mean nothing.” Ideal. “Knowledge. The Book of Inner Alchemy will help me leave behind
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
in the employ of a powerful merchant, mage, or monarch who sent the character to Lord Neverember as a favor. Neverember needed the character’s help to handle growing problems with undead in
an adult black dragon. The fight wasn’t going well, and nothingness enveloped the character as the character was about to die. Instead of dying, the character woke up in Neverwinter outside Lord