major some with only are faces for land

Swarm of Maggots

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

respond to sinister forces at work in a land. As nefarious powers grip an area, populations of maggots, scarabs, and similar scavenging insects explode and become aggressive predators. Roll on the Swarm

whispered chanting 3 Skeletal visages, giant eyes, or the faces of nearby creatures appear in relief amid its mass 4 Occupies and animates a corpse or other debris as if it were alive Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing

Swarm of Scarabs

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

the appropriate type to the target. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by the swarm’s piercing damage dies.Base creatures are among the first to respond to sinister forces at work in a land. As

eyes, or the faces of nearby creatures appear in relief amid its mass 4 Occupies and animates a corpse or other debris as if it were alive Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing

Daoud's Wondrous Lanthorn

Magic Items Quests from the Infinite Staircase

This artifact destroys wealth to provide light and protection. Wrought from the finest yellow gold, the lantern has four faces, and an unwavering amber flame burns within it. The faces of the lantern

. The lantern has the following random properties: 2 minor beneficial properties 1 major beneficial property 1 minor detrimental property Precious Fuel. The lantern burns only one source of

Dragon Turtle Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

fascinated by the politics of surface realms and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on land. Dragon Turtle Ideals d6;{"diceNotation

concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any) 3 Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from the surface world. (Any) 4 Supremacy. Creatures who

Young Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

land. Dragon Turtle Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal"} Ideal 1 Endurance. We who dwell beneath the waves can weather all storms. (Any

) 2 Indifference. What do I care for the fleeting concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any) 3 Curiosity. I want to know about everything that enters my domain, especially oddities from

Ki-rin

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Wisdom as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: light, major image (6th-level version), thaumaturgy 3/day each: cure wounds, dispel magic, lesser restoration, sending 1/day each

pledging service to the creature. They study under its tutelage in its lair and serve as its agents in the world. These followers might travel incognito across the land, seeking news of growing evil and

Ancient Dragon Turtle

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

and talk endlessly with sailors and adventurers to stay current on the latest happenings on land. Dragon Turtle Ideals d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Ideal

"} Ideal 1 Endurance. We who dwell beneath the waves can weather all storms. (Any) 2 Indifference. What do I care for the fleeting concerns of those who crawl upon the land? (Any

Ancient Topaz Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

threatens shipping and caravans around a major city. Topaz Dragon Lairs Topaz dragons are happiest by the sea. They spend most of their time basking in the sun and have no desire to get wet

plateau.A Topaz Dragon’s Lair Topaz dragons dwell where the sea meets the land, favoring sites where the constant action of the waves and tides is slowly reducing the land to gravel. They make their

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Intelligence as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 17): At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusion 1/day each: detect thoughts, dispel magic, invisibility, major imageThe dragon can

, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their awareness and subconsciously luring their favorite food—giant

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

ability (spell save DC 20): At will: mage hand (the hand is invisible), minor illusion 1/day each: detect thoughts, dispel magic, etherealness, major image, misleadThe dragon can take 3 legendary

, and tunnel networks deep within the earth. They favor warm spaces, particularly in volcanic regions. Over time, their psychic presence seeps into the land surrounding their lairs, expanding their

Commune with Nature Legacy

Spells Basic Rules (2014)

You briefly become one with nature and gain knowledge of the surrounding territory. In the outdoors, the spell gives you knowledge of the land within 3 miles of you. In caves and other natural

, elementals, or undead influence from other planes of existence buildings For example, you could determine the location of powerful undead in the area, the location of major sources of safe drinking water, and the location of any nearby towns.

Bombard

Equipment

bombard;Bombards are built by giff. The major feature of each ship is an enormous cannon that fires massive cannon balls capable of blowing other ships to smithereens. (The cannon is included in the

aft deck is used to load the cannon balls on board. A bombard can float and sail on water, but it can’t land safely on the ground (its keel would cause it to roll on its side).

Calimemnon Crystal

magic-items

hundred genies, including the physical forms of Calim and Memnon. The genies scream and strain in agonized fury, pressing their belligerent faces against the walls of their crystal line prison

can hover. Spells. You can cast these spells with the crystal (spell save DC 18): Create or Destroy Water, Enlarge/Reduce, Invisibility (targeting yourself only), and Major Image. Aura of Cold. The

Changeling Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

feared, but they will never be destroyed.” Jes agreed, and the traveler gave her his cloak. When she draped it over her children, their old faces melted away and they could be whoever they wanted to

havens in major cities and communities, but most prefer to wander the unpredictable path of the god known as the Traveler. In creating a changeling adventurer, consider the character’s relationships

Celebrity Adventurer's Scion

Backgrounds Acquisitions Incorporated

famous parent are widely known. Kids across the land grew up wishing they were you. But being the child of a famous adventurer wasn’t all hugs and kisses. You seldom saw your celebrity-adventurer

containing 30 gp Feature: Name Dropping You know and have met any number of powerful people across the land — and some of them might even remember you. You might be able to wrangle minor assistance

Halfling Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

land beyond their quiet shires. They typically don’t recognize any sort of halfling nobility or royalty, instead looking to family elders to guide them. Families preserve their traditional ways

a while?” Elves. “They’re so beautiful! Their faces, their music, their grace and all. It’s like they stepped out of a wonderful dream. But there’s no telling what&rsquo

Ancient White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the sun. They favor high mountain vales accessible only by flying, caverns in cliff faces, and labyrinthine ice caves in glaciers. White dragons love vertical heights in their caverns, flying up to

legendary white dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which creates one or more of the following effects: Chilly fog lightly obscures the land within 6 miles of the dragon’s

Adult White Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

the sun. They favor high mountain vales accessible only by flying, caverns in cliff faces, and labyrinthine ice caves in glaciers. White dragons love vertical heights in their caverns, flying up to

legendary white dragon’s lair is warped by the dragon’s magic, which creates one or more of the following effects: Chilly fog lightly obscures the land within 6 miles of the dragon’s

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

concentration of them hailing from the regions surrounding the Sea of Fallen Stars. The distant land of Zakhara is known only in legends to most inhabitants of Faerûn. There, genies and

spellcasters enter into bargains, and genasi can result from such pacts. Those genasi have been sources of great weal and woe in the history of that land. GENASI BACKGROUNDS Each genasi subrace has its own

Roleplaying Major Ursa

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Roleplaying Major Ursa Major Ursa is not a mercenary and will not spontaneously join the party. He accompanies the characters only if they have made at least one attempt to land on the island. He

remains on their boat, refusing to take part in combat but willing to observe and offer advice. What He Knows Major Ursa, as a member of the mariners’ guild, is invested in the party’s success. He offers

Strahd's Location in the Castle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

Spades) I see a dark figure on a balcony, looking down upon this tortured land with a twisted smile. Strahd faces the characters at the overlook (area K6). Horseman (Joker 2) He lurks in the one place

darkness where the morning light once shone—a sacred place. Strahd faces the characters in the chapel (area K15). Beast (Jack of Diamonds) The beast sits on his dark throne. Strahd faces the characters

Chapter 2: The Land of Chult

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

Chapter 2: The Land of Chult When the adventurers mount their expedition into the heart of Chult, they have the option of striking out from any of several locations. Port Nyanzaru is the most

obvious starting point. It offers easy access by canoe to two major rivers, the Soshenstar and the Tiryki. Journeys up these rivers make excellent shake-down expeditions for explorers just learning the

Commune with Nature

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

territory. In the outdoors, the spell gives you knowledge of the land within 3 miles of you. In caves and other natural underground settings, the radius is limited to 300 feet. The spell doesn’t

example, you could determine the location of powerful undead in the area, the location of major sources of safe drinking water, and the location of any nearby towns.

Noble

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

Noble The folk of Saltmarsh care little for nobles and their titles. Although the king technically rules the land, the south has long been left to its own devices. Are you a local noble turning to a

best faces forward and hide the issues you’ve been sent to uncover. Above all else, the king fears the emergence of a secretive group called the Scarlet Brotherhood. Learn about their dealings here if

A Pox on the Land

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

A Pox on the Land Unlike most stone giants, Thane Kayalithica is a neutral evil extremist. She is using the dissolution of the ordning as an excuse to destroy what she has come to fear and abhor

assured them that she is heeding the will of Skoraeus Stonebones. Kayalithica believes that the works of the small folk are a pox on the land. They desecrate the very stone upon which they are built. By

Commune with Nature

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

territory. In the outdoors, the spell gives you knowledge of the land within 3 miles of you. In caves and other natural underground settings, the radius is limited to 300 feet. The spell doesn’t

example, you could determine the location of powerful undead in the area, the location of major sources of safe drinking water, and the location of any nearby towns.

The Job at Hand

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

, remains a danger due to undead guarding the only safe approach: a beach called the Skull Dunes. The mariners’ guild is willing to pay 2,000 gp to the characters if they can land, explore the island

contact in the region is Major Ursa, who keeps a lighthouse on an island nearby. He will provide additional information to any group that takes on the assignment. Anyone who accepts the contract will be

Movement in the Wastes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

through the wastes, as summarized in the Northern Wastes Land Travel table. This means that if characters move at a normal pace, they can move 2 hexes on map 5.1 per day. Northern Wastes Land Travel

free to skim over days of travel to reach new locations or return to already-visited ones. The Dragon Army also faces the challenges of the wasteland, so the characters don’t need to rush to prevent their enemies from fulfilling their plots by a certain time.

Kithkin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Kithkin Kithkin are short folk with stout legs, long arms, and sturdy torsos. Their broad faces; round ears; and large, expressive eyes lend them a vaguely ursine appearance. Most kithkin are linked

kithkin often find the land a terrifying place Some kithkin remove themselves from this empathic web temporarily or even permanently for a variety of reasons, often due to trauma suffered during the

Bombard

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide

Bombard Bombards are built by giff. The major feature of each ship is an enormous cannon that fires massive cannon balls capable of blowing other ships to smithereens. (The cannon is included in the

deck is used to load the cannon balls on board. A bombard can float and sail on water, but it can’t land safely on the ground (its keel would cause it to roll on its side). Bombard Summary Armor Class

The Houses of Shadow

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

established House Phiarlan in Khorvaire. These elves are the finest entertainers in the land, giving them access to all manner of places and secrets. But the elves do more than entertain. There has always been

spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow Schism, it resulted in a split withinin Phiarlan — and the foundation of House

General Concessions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

dragons if slain Consecrating a major monastery or temple to Bahamut Dedicating a historical plot of land as belonging to the dragons

Daoud's Wondrous Lanthorn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Daoud’s Wondrous Lanthorn Wondrous Item, Artifact (Requires Attunement) This artifact destroys wealth to provide light and protection. Wrought from the finest yellow gold, the lantern has four faces

, and an unwavering amber flame burns within it. The faces of the lantern are fitted with faceted gemstone lenses. Adrián Ibarra Lugo Daoud’s Wondrous Lanthorn The lantern is a symbol of the teachings

Chapter 4: Gracklstugh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

and weapons among the Underdark races. Those who do business here refer to Gracklstugh as “the City of Blades.” As merciless as it can be, Gracklstugh is a major bastion of civilization in the

shape events in the city that point toward the danger Gracklstugh faces — and how unprepared the city is for it. But with each moment the characters spend in the City of Blades, they run the risk of having escaped the drow only to be enslaved by the duergar.

Criminal Activities in Sharn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

with the intent to cause harm. Assault, murder, and fraud will all land you in hot water. Other crimes walk the edge of legality. Both gambling and prostitution are legal in Sharn, but these

major powers. If your character has the criminal background, you should work with the DM to determine which of these organizations you’re connected to.

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