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the life of Lady Gondafrey, a native Waterdavian who served in the City Watch. After identifying Duhlark Kolat as a suspect in several local disappearances, she darkened his doorstep in 1379 DR, the
state, the creature tries to orchestrate the characters' deaths, going so far as to attack lone characters.PoisonBludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Adamantine
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effects:
Dead beasts periodically animate as undead mockeries of their former selves. Skeletal and zombie versions of local wildlife are commonly seen in the area.
The air becomes filled with the
withdrawn and moody, dwelling on the insufferable state of life.”
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“I am compelled to make the weak suffer.”
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lair.
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A moonstone dragon, offended by gifts of gold, is causing nightmares among the local nobility.
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A powerful spellcaster is forcing a captive moonstone dragon to invade the dreams of
’s lair is altered by the dragon’s magic, creating one or more of the following effects:
Dream Communication. Whenever a creature that can understand a language sleeps or enters a state of
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the dragon’s lair.
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A moonstone dragon, offended by gifts of gold, is causing nightmares among the local nobility.
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A powerful spellcaster is forcing a captive moonstone dragon to
. Whenever a creature that can understand a language sleeps or enters a state of trance or reverie within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair, the dragon can establish telepathic contact with that creature
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dragon’s wrath.
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A fishery that specializes in a type of eel favored by a local topaz dragon is “haunted,” and shipments of the eel vanish every time the ghost appears.
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An ancient topaz dragon has decided to set local ogre and bandit clans against one another, hoping they wipe each other out.
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A fishery that specializes in a type of eel favored by a local topaz dragon is “haunted,” and shipments of the eel vanish every time the ghost appears.
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Legends claim that a
state but are hung with the dragon’s collection of nautical paintings, mirrors, and sun-colored tapestries. Numerous gold-and-glass hanging lanterns are suspended from the ceiling, giving the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Other Heads of State The head of almost any nation described in chapter 2 could be your patron. For some nations and regions, it’s impossible to speak of a “head of state,” but you might enjoy the
patronage of a powerful clan leader or other prominent figure—perhaps working to make that person a viable head of state in the long run. The Heads of State table offers suggestions for the kind of work
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
of the other Five Nations, closer to a state of martial law. King Kaius III is a strong proponent of peace, but many of the local warlords are certain Karrnath could and should unite Galifar, and there are whispers of a coup.
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one city-state were killed and eaten to create the first yuan-ti, and once the news of how to perform these rituals spread to other leaders, the call for slaves to fuel the process increased. As the
itself by its birth name, by its adopted name, or (especially among purebloods) by a name it borrows from the local populace.
The Yuan-ti Names table provides yuan-ti birth names suitable for any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
charismatic Prince Kirina. Tarikh The city-state of Tarikh lies in Sensa’s northwestern reaches, nestled against jagged peaks. Its young ruler, King Sundasha, balances commercial needs and the local
Version Anisa The city-state of Anisa, in the east of Sensa, is ruled by the aging King Diara. Thanks to the wealth of the Goldwarren mine, the city’s gold production far outpaces that of its neighbors
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
return to tame it. The creed of Silvanus dictates that nature’s glory must be preserved not merely because nature is beautiful, but because wild nature is the true state of the world. Its expanses refresh
be not only wasteful but blasphemous. Silvanus often receives veneration from travelers in wild lands, explorers, and residents of rural communities far from the protection of a local lord or a great
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Noteworthy Sites The city-state of Akharin Sangar is steeped in proud traditions. While its city is a hub of culture, the surrounding lands are fraught with magic and danger. Three Sun Square Three
Sun Square is an important hub whose three architectural marvels exemplify the pillars of local society—religion, government, and economy. Avalin Sahar. The decorative turquoise-and-gold facade of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
that keeps the townsfolk from leaving is the beer at the local tavern, which never seems to run out. As if things weren’t bad enough, the town has suffered several mysterious break-ins recently, with
speaker, a heavy-drinking dragonborn named Trovus, patrols at night to keep an eye out for trouble. In his inebriated state, however, Trovus is prone to wandering out onto the icy lake or passing out on the ramshackle docks, and he almost never remembers his nightly patrols once his head clears.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
everything they held to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king. The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a
sometimes in actual colleges, complete with classrooms and dormitories, to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of state, where they can expose corruption
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
local rulers make unfair demands of miners for personal benefit—often placing the guild in conflict with those rulers. Life and Legends The empire is known for its rich tradition of oral storytelling, in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
everything they held to be true, from their faith in the priesthood of the local temple to their loyalty to the king. The loyalty of these bards lies in the pursuit of beauty and truth, not in fealty to a
sometimes in actual colleges, complete with classrooms and dormitories, to share their lore with one another. They also meet at festivals or affairs of state, where they can expose corruption
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Background For decades, Dae Won-Ha dedicated her life to Yeonido, serving as a magistrate and protector as the city-state developed into a hub for trade. As Yeonido’s population exploded after years
forest without care for sustainability, and the local nobility began to monopolize the benefits of the booming economy. Whenever Won-Ha protested, royal advisor Young-Gi—the brother of Queen Young-Soo
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
expenses, or 50 gp for the middle class. Carousing with the upper class requires 250 gp for the workweek and access to the local nobility. A character with the noble background can mingle with the
folk covers formal banquets, state dinners, and the like. Once a contact has helped or hindered a character, the character needs to carouse again to get back into the NPC’s good graces. A contact
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
to get involved. (ERIC DESCHAMPS) MYTHS OF EPHARA
Ephara’s deeds demonstrate her commitment to the poleis and those who seek their improvement.
Founding of Meletis. The city-state of Meletis was
of Glossion boasts a remarkable library that according to local legend was a gift from Ephara. Other tales suggest that the library was actually founded by an ancient sage named Anatheia, but then a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
was born in a distant land but has been traveling abroad for nearly twenty years. He arrived in Oztocan a few months ago and is working on a play inspired by the town’s local legends. As a playwright
mountain range south of San Citlán, an industrial city-state that first appeared in the adventure anthology Journeys through the Radiant Citadel. If your campaign takes place elsewhere in the D&D multiverse, you can insert Oztocan into any mountainous location.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
include the heads of local militias, gangs, and other martial organizations. At the broadest scale, a criminal or underworld leader wields power through a network of spies, bribes, and black-market trade
. On the smallest scale, these are local gang bosses, pirate captains, and brigands. A leader in art or culture is a virtuoso whose work reflects the spirit of the age and changes the way people think
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Archclericy of Canon Hazen (human) Theocracy ruled by priests of Rao, a divine beacon of justice and hope Verbobonc (Free City and Viscounty) Viscountess Wilfrick Rejjin (human) Vassal state of Veluna; site of
and the king of Furyondy ruling in matters temporal. This combined state, with its powerful elf allies in Celene, could wage a steady war against the evil plaguing Eastern Oerik. The prince’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dragon has adopted a blue dragon wyrmling found starving in the desert.
Ancient Brass Dragon Connections d4 Connected Creatures
1 An ancient brass dragon once ruled a temple-state through
a puppet sovereign, who is now a mummy lord ruling a city of ghouls that owe the dragon fealty.
2 An ancient brass dragon believes that a local androsphinx is an insufferable know-it-all with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
others, insular communities fear it as the province of monsters. Few domains deny magic entirely or outlaw its use, but magic might be rare beyond the spellcasting of local healers or the power of the
often look alike and might recall memories of their past lives. Metaphysical Mysteries. The state of souls in the Domains of Dread provides a dose of existential terror to those hoping to manipulate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
discovery of Jarme in the area of the Alchemists’ Quarter known as Hemlock Pit. She remembers that Jarme was cooperative when apprehended, which was surprising considering the state of his mutilated
area, with the expectation that local rats and gulls would take care of any remains. But a careful inspection of the site is sufficient to locate unfamiliar, webbed footprints nearly obscured by the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
these defenders are Mages from the city’s Guild of Wizardry, as well as Priests from local temples. The captain-general and constable of the City Watch are stationed at the Grand Citadel (see “City
Greyhawk, the captain-general of the City Watch, or a head of state to be allowed through. In the latter case, the guards ensure the traveler is harmless before opening the gates. Those passing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
with sharp features and a toothy smile. His recent forays into trade have made him a local celebrity. Since Anders owns both a fishing fleet and several trading vessels, he can sell his catch at a
attic above a noble’s bedroom, waiting in a trance-like state for three days and nights until his target was positioned just below a small crack in the room’s ceiling. Skerrin squeezed a single drop from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the demigods who control the skies of Arcadia stand vigilant at the bottom of the ziggurat’s steps. Each sculpted from an element in its purest state, the lawful good guardians use stat blocks similar
stories in the gate-town. Fortitude Adventures d4 Adventure Hook 1 A local politician (dwarf noble) pays the characters to dig up dirt on an opponent. 2 After a series of guilty admissions, black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
their villages untouched. While orcs, dwarves, and humans struggled, fought, and spilled blood to expand their territory, the elves noted that the halflings dwelled in a state of placid disregard
requires a rogue slipping into a dragon’s den or the local militia repelling an orc attack by refusing to yield, halflings surprise larger folk again and again with their unflappable nature. Happy with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
transformations don’t harm Xaos’s inhabitants. Noteworthy Sites Xaos has no defined districts and few steady landmarks. Aside from a handful of local anchors—structures built on stable, neutral-aligned areas
on its occupants. Now, the Cube exists in a constant state of flux, an undulating, four-dimensional mass of repeating fractals and micrified contours. Those who enter the Cube are rarely seen again
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
,” he says, “ready the jolly!”
If the Second Wind was lost in the previous chapter, characters can ride the kindori to the dock. Otherwise, Krux is concerned about the poor state of Topolah’s dock
observatory. In exchange, she asks the characters to agree to dispose of a local threat: “A void scavver has started prowling around my tower. I call her Big Momma because she’s enormous. I’m surprised
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
children (noncombatants) of various ethnicities. T1. Market Square and Tower The center of Triboar, where the Long Road meets the Evermoor Way, is a huge open space used as a market by local farmers and
Tezrin (see appendix D), as well as a hidden vault containing their wealth. Alaestra and Narth run a successful business even in the face of local insults and mild harassment. They have an agreement with
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
you desire that could be performed by a prestidigitation spell.
You break out into song whenever you roll a 1 on any die.
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Your possessions change their state or appearance at the DM’s
all the local area you are aware of. This map doesn’t reveal anything you don’t know, but grants advantage on ability checks to find secret doors and to navigate back to where you’ve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
as a vassal state, mercenary work and adventuring were popular livelihoods among Sembians who didn’t have local families to feed. Those endeavors are even more popular now among veterans of the war
standard weight are accepted at face value across the continent, though not every city-state or nation bothers to mint every sort of coin.
Some of the most commonly found, and widely accepted, currency
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
her present form. The gargoyle retains fragmented memories of the life of Lady Gondafrey, a native Waterdavian who served in the City Watch. After identifying Duhlark Kolat as a suspect in several local
hours as the gargoyle’s innate demeanor exerts itself. In this state, the creature tries to orchestrate the characters’ deaths, going so far as to attack lone characters. K14. Servants’ Quarters This