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Book of Vile Darkness
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within.
Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature
made to interact with non-evil creatures.
Command Evil. While you are attuned to the book and holding it, you can use an action to cast the dominate monster spell on an evil target (save DC 18). You
Magic Items
Keys from the Golden Vault
the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within.
Whenever a non-evil creature attunes to the Book of Vile Darkness, that creature
other feature the DM chooses. The mark of darkness grants you advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks made to interact with evil creatures and Charisma (Intimidation) checks made to interact with non
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
winery (chapter 12), and she has begun to wage war against it. In addition, she has forged an alliance with the mad druids that haunt Yester Hill (chapter 14), convincing them that she gave birth to
Lysaga as rewards for her ceaseless devotion to Strahd. Her skin has the resilience of stone, she is resistant to harmful magic, and she is shielded against divination magic. Mother Night has also
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Ethereal, and vice versa, yet it can’t affect or be affected by anything on the other plane.
Horrifying Visage. Each non-undead creature within 60 feet of the ghost that can see it must succeed on
and headed toward the Sea of Moving Ice, hoping to find a tome called The Codicil of White, a book of magic and lore composed by servants of Auril the Frostmaiden. The Arcane Brotherhood believes that
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
vapors that coalesce at a point it can see within 120 feet of itself. The vapors fill a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on that point, then vanish. Each non-yugoloth creature in that area must make a DC
primal evil power before other yugoloths or that they come from an epoch before the current manifestation of the planes. Baernaloths refuse to say, but most obsess over secrets and obscene lore regarding
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
are so-called among non-illithids because they act as the central communication hub for an entire mind flayer colony, just as a brain does for a living body. Linked to the elder brain, the colony acts
reign as tyrants, while others serve as sages, counselors, and repositories of information and lore for the mind flayers that protect and nourish them.The lair of an elder brain lies deep in the
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
tapping a stone to show how bored he is. He plays with his dagger and studies the Lords’ Alliance agent sitting at the bar.” Creating a vocabulary of noises for the other players to decode
clang of a mace against armor or the sound made by a breaking bone. Non-kenku refer to the kenku by describing this noise. Examples of this type of name include Smasher, Clanger, Slicer, and Basher
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
priorities of Baldur’s Gate above those of the Lord’s Alliance. Other Lords’ Alliance cities such as Waterdeep and Neverwinter have operatives in Port Nyanzaru, where they undermine the efforts of non
Lords’ Alliance A number of cities and settlements banded together to form the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition that works actively to eliminate threats to their mutual safety and prosperity. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Mind Flayer Monsters Mind flayers hardly ever use non-humanoid creatures as thralls or develop other relationships with them. Most of them are either too big and strong to keep penned up for long or
too limited in intellect to complete anything but the simplest tasks. In general, non-humanoids found in the company of mind flayers are those that the illithids have created or bred for specific
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
contents and reap its benefits. The creature can then freely modify the book’s contents, provided that those modifications advance evil and expand the lore already contained within. Whenever a non-evil
Charisma (Intimidation) checks made to interact with non-evil creatures. Command Evil. While you are attuned to the book and holding it, you can use an action to cast the dominate monster spell on an evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
. In dragonborn culture, the family is made up of one’s direct relations, while a clan is a collection of families brought together by alliance, intermarriage, or shared history. Although they are
in Faerûn seek to recapture the sort of connection they had with a now-lost clan or family by forging new relationships among their non-dragonborn allies and companions. Dragonborn in Faerûn have the racial traits of dragonborn in the Player’s Handbook.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
wisest and most powerful creatures. They must convince the dragons that the cause of the humanoid folk of the Sword Coast is just, and that dragons and non-dragons need to support each other in this
conflict. To broker such an alliance, the characters might need to promise concessions on behalf of different factions — whether they have those factions’ permission to offer concessions or not. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
that with the motto of a group of politically allied cities in the North calling themselves the Lords’ Alliance: “Threats to home must be terminated without prejudice. Superiority is our security
.” These are sophisticated people involved in a delicate political alliance, with more emphasis on stability than on fairness and equality. Finally, think about the ways that player characters might come
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Independent Realms Interspersed among the fortresses of the dwarves and the settlements protected by the Lord’s Alliance are significant sites that have no collective character, except that they
locations is encompassed within the wild lands of the North. Among them are the great library of Candlekeep, home of the greatest collection of written lore in Faerûn; the imposing, giant-scale castle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
wisest and most powerful creatures. They must convince the dragons that the cause of the humanoid folk of the Sword Coast is just, and that dragons and non-dragons need to support each other in this
conflict. To broker such an alliance, the characters might need to promise concessions on behalf of different factions—whether they have those factions’ permission to offer concessions or not. If they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
and long-standing rivalries outside the alliance, they band together in the face of events that are too big for any of them to handle on their own. The rulers of Waterdeep, Silverymoon, Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
and long-standing rivalries outside the alliance, they band together in the face of events that are too big for any of them to handle on their own. The rulers of Waterdeep, Silverymoon, Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
ancestor. Level 3: Draconic Resilience The magic in your body manifests physical traits of your draconic gift. Your Hit Point maximum increases by 3, and it increases by 1 whenever you gain another
, Command, Dragon’s Breath 5 Fear, Fly 7 Arcane Eye, Charm Monster 9 Legend Lore, Summon Dragon Level 6: Elemental Affinity Your draconic magic has an affinity with a damage type associated with dragons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
and long-standing rivalries outside the alliance, they band together in the face of events that are too big for any of them to handle on their own. The rulers of Waterdeep, Silverymoon, Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
many know the locations of portals to the Lower Planes, the Shadowfell, and other sinister realms. Nightmares’ speed, resilience, and ability to gallop between planes of existence make them steeds
messenger of an evil deity. 2 A group of joyriding imps or quasits. 3 An innocent soul trapped on the wild Fiend. 4 A lore-hunting mage, cultist, or lich. 5 A night hag herding larvae between planes. 6 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
The Mark of Tharizdun To hide its burgeoning devotion to a non-abolethic entity from the prying telepathic abilities of its kind, Sgothgah relocated its lair to the edge of the Endless Nadir. There
enslavement and telepathy, Sgothgah forged an alliance with the cultists, always taking care to conceal its true identity. The cultists knew Sgothgah only as “the Whisperer,” and they quickly came to regard their hidden ally as a powerful messenger of Tharizdun. To this day, only Mr. Dory suspects the truth.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
in draconic lore becomes a wyrmspeaker while wearing the mask, which allows the wearer to think like a dragon, gain favor among dragons, and subtly influence their behavior. When all five are brought
, especially in the north, but the reasons behind the resurgence are unknown. Besides his cultists, Severin has forged an alliance with a splinter faction of the Red Wizards of Thay. This small and secretive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
about it. A legend lore spell provides no clues as to its origin, since the coin isn’t legendary. Any character who has a background, a bond, or a flaw related to gambling or festhalls knows that the
of Ruathym or Tuern, where it’s unlikely that the characters will find anyone who is familiar with the festhalls and gambling havens of Yartar. Conversely, the Harpers, the Lords’ Alliance, and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
for the drow and is being hired to eliminate someone on the surface world. Khalessa Draga. If the characters haven’t already encountered this Lords’ Alliance spy, Khalessa (see “March on Menzoberranzan
” at the end of chapter 10) is in her drow disguise, buying information of value to the alliance. When she sees the party, she ends her meeting and tries to find out why the characters are here. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
in draconic lore becomes a wyrmspeaker while wearing the mask, which allows the wearer to think like a dragon, gain favor among dragons, and subtly influence their behavior. When all five are brought
, especially in the north, but the reasons behind the resurgence are unknown. Besides his cultists, Severin has forged an alliance with a splinter faction of the Red Wizards of Thay. This small and secretive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
in draconic lore becomes a wyrmspeaker while wearing the mask, which allows the wearer to think like a dragon, gain favor among dragons, and subtly influence their behavior. When all five are brought
, especially in the north, but the reasons behind the resurgence are unknown. Besides his cultists, Severin has forged an alliance with a splinter faction of the Red Wizards of Thay. This small and secretive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Silverymoon Long a powerful and influential member of the Lords’ Alliance — and, for its entire existence, the Silver Marches of Luruar — Silverymoon is what many cities aspire to be: a quiet
the bridge when no one else is watching. Given its beauty, a visit to Silverymoon is among the most memorable experiences most non-Silvaeren might have. Even among those that regularly fight monsters or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
graves or tombs. Many of these symbols were derived from elven lore or borrowed from groups like the Harpers. While by no means a secret language, these trail marks are often obtuse to non-rangers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
book lies open on the desk, next to a quill and a jar of ink. This is Ezzat’s journal, a distillation of the lore found in his other books. Any character who reads the journal learns Undermountain’s
history (see “Dungeon History”) as well as the ways in which the dungeon affects magic (see “Alterations to Magic”). Ezzat’s advanced understanding of this lore is what enabled him to create such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
stories, and they might share such lore with those who offer their own exciting stories in trade.
While many djinn create airy palaces on stormy coasts or high in the clouds, untold numbers dwell on
chance of knowing the Wish spell. If the djinni knows it, the djinni can cast it only on behalf of a non-genie creature who communicates a wish in a way the djinni can understand. If the djinni casts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
consciousness. He has only 1 hit point unless healing magic was used. Vorja is in no condition to fight, and his loyalty to Thay is tenuous. If assisted, Vorja can reveal one piece of lore along with
room radiates only dim light unless it is a spell of 3rd level or higher. Wailing. Pervading the chamber is a horrid wailing that has unnerving effects on non-undead creatures that hear it. Such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
horns that sweep back from her narrow head. She has the statistics of an adult silver dragon, with these changes: Stalagma is lawful evil. While in duergar form, she has the Duergar Resilience and
ride it. The beast is smart enough to obey Stalagma’s verbal commands, and it’s strong enough to bear her weight while she’s in her enlarged duergar form. Stalagma attacks any non-duergar who aren’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
refuge at the Wizard of Wines winery (chapter 12), and she has begun to wage war against it. In addition, she has forged an alliance with the mad druids that haunt Yester Hill (chapter 14), convincing
bestowed magical gifts on Baba Lysaga as rewards for her ceaseless devotion to Strahd. Her skin has the resilience of stone, she is resistant to harmful magic, and she is shielded against divination
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
policy for the city, who determine where the output of Mirabar’s mines will be sold. Although the council has long kept Mirabar associated with the Lords’ Alliance, it is the marchion who negotiates
Mirabar outside the walls. His threat to pull out of the Alliance following its failure to aid the northern cities against the most recent orc hordes, though considered by some an empty gesture, has brought
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Various allied nobles Independent alliance of nobles protected by the Knights of Holy Shielding, led by Knight Commander Aleshh Kaarth (dragonborn) and fortified by Furyondy and Urnst Veluna, the
Seven years ago, knights and soldiers from Furyondy, the Archclericy of Veluna, the Viscounty of Verbobonc, and the elven kingdom of Celene formed an alliance to repel an evil horde that had gathered