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often work together, with emerald dragons tracking the source of an incursion while sapphire dragons plan and execute a decisive purge—or recruit agents to do it for them.
Emerald dragons&rsquo
through their lairs in multiple ways and set traps leading to yawning chasms or pools and flows of lava.
Emerald dragons take great pains to hide the chambers that house their hoards and collected lore
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
together, with emerald dragons tracking the source of an incursion while sapphire dragons plan and execute a decisive purge—or recruit agents to do it for them.
Emerald dragons’ preference for
to hide the chambers that house their hoards and collected lore, often using illusion magic and subtle construction around the natural features of their lairs to conceal their central hoard chambers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Lore of Lurue Lore of Lurue An Adventure for 8th—level Characters
Written by Kelly Lynne D’Angelo
Developed & Edited by Kim Mohan Lore of Lurue is the work of Ecamane Truesilver, the first High
being accepted, the book was stored in the library’s archives. The book offers a look into the history behind the founding of one of the most prominent cities in Faerûn, Silverymoon. In actuality, Lore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Seekers of New Lore Nothing excites an artificer quite like uncovering a new metal or discovering a source of elemental energy. In artificer circles, new inventions and strange discoveries create the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Seekers of New Lore Nothing excites an artificer quite like uncovering a new metal or discovering a source of elemental energy. In artificer circles, new inventions and strange discoveries create the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Education and Research Morgrave University, though not the most respectable institution of higher learning in Khorvaire, has an extensive library that boasts definitive collections of lore in certain
. The university is an excellent source of sages who hire their services out on a short- or long-term basis. Even those who profess to be sages but have no connection to the university tend to cluster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
of Underdark lore, you know a source you can consult for the answer unless the DM rules that the lore is unknown.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even
a magical connection to nature through the necessity of surviving in the wilds. What’s the source of your particular hatred of a certain kind of enemy? Did a monster kill someone you loved or destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
to change. This year brought an unseasonably warm and stormy spring. Tales spread of flooding, windstorms, wildfires, and tremors. These troubles have a source known to few in the North: Elemental Evil
. Servants of this malevolence gather in the Sumber Hills and spy on the Dessarin Valley, drawn by a force they can’t explain. Dabbling in dangerous lore, these fanatics seek to master elemental magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mortal suffering, so the god resurrects the tyrant whenever enemies kill him.
3 Legend tells of a hydra with alchemical lore scribed upon its bones. When an alchemist (mage) begins poisoning
. Pharika’s Monsters Challenge Creature Source
1/4 Nyxborn giant poisonous snake* MM
1/2 Amphisbaena MOoT
1/2 Cockatrice MM
2 Swarm of poisonous snakes MM
3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
subconsciously that they can attune to this room as though it were a magic item. A legend lore spell or similar magic reveals that this room sits at the heart of the mountain and that the Melairkyn dwarves
came here to learn secrets and receive divine guidance. While attuned to the room and inside it, a dwarf can cast the divination spell at will. Answers provided by the spell come from an unknown source
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even
a magical connection to nature through the necessity of surviving in the wilds. What’s the source of your particular hatred of a certain kind of enemy? Did a monster kill someone you loved or destroy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Krezkovs are unlikely to have more children—a source of great consternation to everyone in the village, since that means the end of the Krezkov bloodline. The burgomaster’s cottage has a wine cellar
to the Abbot’s sneaky mongrelfolk gravediggers (see area S6). Krezk Lore In addition to the information known to all Barovians (see “Barovian Lore” in chapter 2), the villagers of Krezk (called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
shackles and chains bolted to the ceiling near the north wall. A lantern-shaped device resting atop the table appears to be the source of the music. An old man lies asleep in the chair, his horn-rimmed
the planar city of Sigil. The portal is a two-way door to the plane of Arcadia. A legend lore spell cast on the spectacles reveals this information and raises their potential value to 2,500 gp if they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, giving her multiple offspring of about the same age. She might do this to form a coven with two of her daughters, or to create a coven made up entirely of her offspring. Some hags cite ancient lore
is called: a coven has three members, they believe that good or evil magic returns upon its source threefold, and the casting of many spells requires the same words chanted three times.
Long ago
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
and their willingness to do whatever is necessary to survive.
Looters of Civilization. The curse the Raven Queen placed on the nagpas restricts the ways in which they can acquire new lore and magical
power, barring them from any source except for the ruins left behind from fallen civilizations and great calamities. For this reason, nagpas turn their efforts to bringing about such ends, so they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
be heard everywhere on the battlefield, but they have no source. Crumbling buildings, bare trees, blast craters, and jumbles of bones around spears and swords indicate an immense battle. None of the
, Nellik and her unit of nine mezzoloths served an arcanaloth named Ashripask. Ashripask led the group into many dangerous locations, including several lore-filled locations in the Far Realm, like the
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
smoke. Alcoves around the room hold statues of four-armed gargoyles shrouded in darkness.
Light. Dim light radiates from the pillars and fills the area. Any light source brought into or created in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
different options these individuals present, then spend up to a whole game session in Arborean Springs playing out these interactions.
The Gardens’ History. The Burning Circle preserves what little lore
and use it to put the dragon back to sleep. They are convinced that the dragon’s death would spell catastrophe for the region, as people would plunder the gardens—the source of the region’s magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
security for lodgers and their possessions than you’d find at an inn. An adventurer’s guild is an excellent source of information. By studying records and working with other guild members, you can
. Located in the Clifftop district of Upper Dura, this organization has a sterling reputation as a source of reliable explorers and champions. Clifftop adventurers are known for their courage and integrity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
specialized knowledge of the methods used to produce glass objects. Components. The tools include a blowpipe, a small marver, blocks, and tweezers. You need a source of heat to work glass. Arcana
striking a weak spot is doubled. Glassblower’s Tools Activity DC Identify source of glass 10 Determine what a glass object once held 20 Herbalism Kit Proficiency with an herbalism kit allows you to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
captured by his spies. Sibriexes are hoarders of forbidden lore, and this particular one has been a good source of information for Bel. It might know where Zariel’s spies hid the adamantine rods. To help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
winged creature large and strong enough for you to ride. Along the way, you gain an increasing share of the awe-inspiring power of dragons. Consider the source of the draconic spirit you have bonded
token’s lingering draconic magic.
2 A secret order of rangers who collect and guard draconic lore taught you their ways.
3 A dragon gave you a geode or gemstone to care for. To your surprise
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
, Mennek can reveal two pieces of lore. Suffering Aura. Whenever a creature in this room deals damage to one or more creatures, it must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. If the saving throw fails, the
the Temples of Anguish. 102. Temple of Shadows Light. This area has no light sources. Bright light from a source other than a spell of 3rd level or higher becomes dim light if it is produced in or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
resists magical healing, and he walks with a cane made from a bone of the green dragon that dealt him the injury. The paladin can be a helpful source of dragon lore, but his advice is always guarded. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
resists magical healing, and he walks with a cane made from a bone of the green dragon that dealt him the injury. The paladin can be a helpful source of dragon lore, but his advice is always guarded. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
resists magical healing, and he walks with a cane made from a bone of the green dragon that dealt him the injury. The paladin can be a helpful source of dragon lore, but his advice is always guarded. He
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
are set like oversized stepping stones.
Demonic Faces. The mouths of these relief carvings are the source of the magical breeze. Insect Floor. The floor is 2 feet below the level of the doors and
to get by the trap and creatures in area 23 (“That which is dead, stay so”) and one piece of lore. Cages. Half the cages here are empty. The others hold the following young monsters, which are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
stone. Treasure. Sarkalla’s table and shelves contain two pieces of lore, four spell scrolls (two each of dispel magic and greater restoration), a potion of greater healing, a potion of heroism, and
magic on the pool keeps most of the puddings in a torpid state so that they react only to stimulation from a nearby source. A creature that enters the pool for the first time on a turn, or starts its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Orb, 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
apparent cause. Whatever its source, this magic churns within you, waiting for any outlet.
Level 3: Wild Magic Surge Your spellcasting can unleash surges of untamed magic. Once per turn, you can roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
appendix C) guard the anvil, which has the power to destroy other magic items. The anvil was a source of vexation for Ythryn’s tomb tappers, which believe magic items to be sacred. When Ythryn collapsed
, they learn three facts from the Ythryn Lore table, which Xerophon shares to build trust. The doppelganger also knows that to bypass the force field around the Spire of Iriolarthas, one must perform the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
creature 300 gp Contact other plane, legend lore, planar binding, Rary’s telepathic bond 750 gp Shattered Temple A nameless street leads through a razed district to the Shattered Temple, headquarters
released when the Athar carry out rites to destroy magic items created by priests of those they consider false gods. The divine energy concentrates within the tree and its fruit, which are the source of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
climbing speed of 30 feet. The monster shudders awake if a light source penetrates more than 80 feet into the well, or if a creature sitting on one of the benches awakens it (see below). Meditation
the bench can, after 1 minute of meditation, gain one clue from the Ythryn Lore table by making a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check. If the check fails by 5 or more, the creature’s wayward
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
instructions for activating the obelisk, which requires a staff of power as a power source. The command word to reopen the magic door to area Y19m is “Saldrinar,” which also happens to be the name of a long
spellbook. Professor Skant is excited by the discovery of the scroll of tarrasque summoning, since the tarrasque is one of its areas of expertise. The professor orb knows all the tarrasque lore in the Monster Manual, as well as the monster’s traits, which it’s happy to share with the party.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a large book clad in black leather with the Zhentarim symbol imprinted on the front. Oboth suspects that someone in town knows where the tomb is hidden, or knows some bit of lore hinting at its
Zhentarim failed to ensure the safety of the meeting site. She ends the negotiation with no agreement reached. Nether Mountains The dark, brooding peaks of the Nether Mountains are the source of many