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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
abuse and torment. The gnoll now sees himself as a loyal and willing servant of the brutes, and he is eager to lead gnolls and anyone else to his minotaur masters. Gash is a gnoll with the following
, he pantomimes helpful gestures and beckons them to follow him. “Powerful masters,” the gnoll whines. “You honor us by your presence. Seek you passage through the maze? The Spiral of the Great Horned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
emotion to indulge in their own malicious interpretations of logic. For them, the multiverse is a puzzle that must be solved to benefit them, their masters, and the Nine Hells. Ice devils act
maliciously, disguising their whims as reason and strategy. In the service of evil masters, these insectile devils patiently plot the movements of infernal armies and scheme ways to fulfill wicked goals. They
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
legionnaire has a metal mask bolted to its head. Markings on the mask indicate the only elements of the wearer’s identity that matter: its commander and the layer of the Nine Hells it serves. Fearless
from no fight. Merregons can't speak, and their telpathy is one-to-one. Their orderly ranks are easily confused if you slay their shouting masters.
Merregon
Medium fiend (devil), lawful evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Words of the Oracle Etched into the floor of area 11 and hidden under a thin layer of frost is a 20-foot-diameter, mithral-inlaid circle inscribed with the kong (king) rune (see "Giant Runes" in the
has 6 charges. Any creature in the circle that asks a question receives a truthful, thundering answer in the Giant tongue (even if the question was asked in another language). Each answer the oracle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Keepers of the Feather When asked about the origins of their society, the members of the Keepers of the Feather speak of their traditions originating long ago and beyond the Mists. This is true, but
most who repeat that story are only trying to layer a mystical facade over their dilettante spiritualism. Only the group’s highest-ranking members know that the Keepers of the Feather began in Barovia
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giants. Chapter 2 offers advice and tables to help Dungeon Masters use giants in play. It covers roleplaying tips, an overview of the hierarchical structure of the ordning and giants’ religion, and
ideas about giants’ organizations and societies. Chapter 3 presents tools to help Dungeon Masters build encounters, adventures, and whole campaigns around giants. The chapter includes tables you can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, the first layer of Pandemonium. Neither Alustriel nor Tasha had previously met Kas, but the stories about his and Vecna’s hatred for each other are well known, as is Kas’s hunger for power
one was around. He was also angrily defensive anytime Malaina casually asked how the mage fared. Malaina assumed Mordenkainen was merely stressed, so she didn’t act on her suspicions until it was too
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Brass. Such faraway places beckon high-level adventurers to their doorsteps, defying the brave and the foolhardy to overthrow their evil masters and unlock their hidden mysteries. Many powerful, weird
boundaries of the world: A pit fiend’s stronghold on Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells A haunted castle in the Shadowfell that serves as a shadow dragon’s lair An elf queen’s tomb in the Feywild A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
currently held by a human Spy Master (Lawful Neutral) named Nerof Gasgol. The other directors include the captain-general and constable of the City Watch, several guild masters, priests of Boccob and Rao
through open gates aren’t asked to explain their business, nor are they detained or turned back unless they are recognized as known fugitives. Wagons and carts might get searched if they trigger the guards
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
shouts, “Tell your dark masters they can break my body, but never my spirit!” He then tries to escape. Under normal circumstances, a greater restoration spell cast on the Mad Mage would restore his wits
know his old friend Elminster of Shadowdale. If Mordenkainen isn’t the party’s ally as foretold in Madam Eva’s card reading (see chapter 1), he declines to join them if asked. With his wits restored, he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
a demigod. After he ascended to godhood, Raxivort forged a realm called the Black Sewers, within Pandesmos, the topmost layer of Pandemonium. He enjoyed his divine ascension only briefly, though
that the tribe has accumulated, stuffs it in his sack, and disappears, leaving nothing behind as compensation. Vermin Masters. Rats and bats (including giant-sized specimens) are naturally attracted to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
a thick layer of rot and debris, within which can be seen scraps of leather, the husks of countless dead insects, and bits of rusted metal. A doorway in the far wall has collapsed and is fully blocked
mason’s tools. On a failed check, a character triggers a short rockfall and takes 7 (2d6) bludgeoning damage. After three successful checks, the archway is cleared. H3. Central Chamber Though a layer of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel
by mages are frigid cracks in reality leading to the Plane of Ice, Stygia (the frozen fifth layer of the Nine Hells), Limbo, and other distant planes. Adventurers might be asked to deal with monsters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
from the water and asked, “What troubles you, cousin Man?”
Man said, “I must cross this river, but I fear to enter the water alone, because it teems with your brethren.”
Crocodile replied, “It’s
reached the far bank, Man asked, “How can I repay you?” Crocodile replied, “I wish to see the realm of Humans, but I fear to go there alone, because it teems with your brethren. You must carry me on your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
teeth typical of that town’s inbred stock. Pekoe says that the duergar abducted him and asked him a lot of questions about his town’s defenses. The doppelganger knows the settlements of Ten-Towns well
.
The unarmed and unarmored duergar shackled to the chair is Nefrun, the former captain of the guard. She has 7 hit points remaining. Her torturers are two duergar mind masters (see appendix C) wearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the seeking of treasure or ale, that they forgot how to live in any other way but in pursuit of it. That’s what stone giants do.
— Elminster
Speaking Stones Although they are unsurpassed masters of
were seen as no fault of Skoraeus. If Surtur had instead asked Skoraeus for advice about Memnor’s words, the legend would have ended differently.
Skoraeus is considered the most knowledgeable of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
contains a wooden stool, two white robes hanging on hooks, and a large wooden trunk with a lock.
If the characters pay to enter the baths or want to enjoy any of the other facilities, they are asked to
asked of them. Both are disguised scarecrows (see “Coven Minions” earlier in the adventure). The music is a permanent auditory illusion. During the day, the hag Dread Morgan is often here in the guise of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
clouds anymore, but most do reside atop high mountains, inside or even above a near-perpetual cloud layer. A select few — those at the apex of the clan’s ordning — claim the last of the ancient cloud
overly cruel masters, but neither are they particularly kind — they are uncaring about their slaves, because slaves aren’t giants, and there are always more to be had if the supply runs low. Most
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
any likely adventurers who stop by (see “Kaylessa’s Tale,” below). Kaylessa’s staff are uniformly attentive and good at their work. However, two have secret masters. Ghileeda (female Tethyrian human
is a staunch, discreet ally of the Zhentarim and a useful source of no-questions-asked aid to anyone of that faction. Lorren doesn’t volunteer this information, but some of his distant relatives have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
a fine layer of shattered bone. The faint illumination from a pair of low-burning braziers reveals piles of animal skulls set around the edge of the water.
Creatures. Four merrow entertain
on the bottom of the pool. All of them are loyal to Thay and expect to be asked to escort those who pass through this area. They attack anyone who makes no such request. Black Gate. This zone’s black
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
area P3b. She can also explain everything in the “Time in the Arena” section of area P3b, but she doesn’t volunteer this unless asked. Portals. The portal to the southwest leads to area P3b. The portal
(see below). Once her bodyguards are dispatched, Shemeshka calls for a truce (see “What Shemeshka Really Knows”). Shemeshka’s Domain. The House of Liars is among Shemeshka’s favorite safe houses, a layer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
cloak of Ogolai, the chieftain of Wyrmdoom Crag.”
If Arn is asked why the Skytower and Wyrmdoom goliaths don’t get along, he says: “Many summers ago, the children of Skytower challenged the
masters.
A goliath character who earns Rahi’s respect can be taught the secrets of griffon taming over a period of 1 year, during which time the character is entrusted to watch over and protect a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
a magic puzzle box. She asked me to help her obtain proof of Kreeg’s crimes.” “Sylvira is no friend of Thavius Kreeg’s. She thinks she can open his puzzle box, and is willing to pay for it — in gold
Gate. Given time, Thavius thinks he can use the shield to drag Baldur’s Gate down into Avernus. Thavius craves power and the appreciation of his hellish masters. However, he abhors violence and avoids
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
homes. They don’t speak of the Hunt Lords, nor do they warn visitors away. Fearing the Hunt Lords’ wrath, they keep to themselves and say little or nothing about their undead masters. The village’s
masters’ steeds (see the “Narth Tezrin’s Quest” section in chapter 2). Amrath allows the characters to place the saddles in the entrance foyer, then quickly tries to usher them out. The Hunt Lords lurk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. T6: Training Master’s Quarters This bedroom contains a stone desk, a stone bed, and a metal display holding a single, battered greataxe.
Over the years, many training masters lived here. A training
: Glittering heaps of coins, statuettes, and weapons throughout this room are covered in a thin layer of dust.
Treasure. The hoard here consists of 510 pp, 1,250 gp, twelve small gems of various kinds worth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
scrutiny of the meticulous High Artificer Andar Beech, a neutral male human priest, inventors work alongside priests and acolytes beside masters of all disciplines. Because the creations in these workshops
siblings but no children, and faces the prospect of leaving her family home to a detested branch of the family when she dies. To prevent this, she has asked the librarians of the High Hall to search
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
and saw. Under the scrutiny of the meticulous High Artificer Andar Beech, a neutral male human priest, inventors work alongside priests and acolytes beside masters of all disciplines. Because the
. Lutecia has estranged siblings but no children, and faces the prospect of leaving her family home to a detested branch of the family when she dies. To prevent this, she has asked the librarians of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
subservient creatures to protect their treasures. Queen of Evil Dragons. Tiamat the Dragon Queen is the chief deity of evil dragonkind. She dwells on Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. As a lesser god
.
Kobolds infest the lairs of many black dragons like vermin. They become as cruel as their dark masters, often torturing and weakening captives with centipede bites and scorpion stings before
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
entertaining. This area has the following features: A magically lit, circular chamber has a thin layer of blood-soaked sand covering the floor and stone buttresses supporting its 40-foot-high domed ceiling
middle of the hall. The floor is littered with bones and covered with a thin layer of sticky, translucent slime. Kuo-toa. These insane creatures are under the control of the mind flayer in area X24
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
great deal about the black arts, was nearly a match for Strahd’s powers. She felt a great bond with him and asked to solemnize that bond in a dark marriage. Drawn to her knowledge and power, Strahd
atop a marble slab in the center of this otherwise barren crypt. Sir Erik Vonderbucks was a wealthy noble whose dying wish was to have his corpse dipped in molten gold. Treasure. The thin layer of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
crenellated battlement. The buried citadel has sunk so far into the earth that the battlement is now level with the surrounding floor. That floor stretches away to the north and south, composed of a layer of
or some other similarly sized and sturdy object under the pressure plate prevents it from activating. 9. Dragon Riddle Dust fills this hall like a layer of gray snow. In the rounded northern end of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
fungi as both a food source and a warning system. At each end of this corridor grows a 10-foot-wide fungal cluster containing four shriekers. Other fungi grow in a humus layer spread along the length of
outlined in this adventure’s background, though it omits any incriminating details—such as its role in releasing the deadly mold or the robot mutiny that followed. If asked about evidence of past struggles