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Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures
other means of deception at their disposal.
High Fae
Ageless and inhuman, high fae are the oldest creatures in Eldraine, embodying the natural splendor and danger of the wilderness. High fae have no
embellish their various weapons.
The high fae are ruled by Talion, the Kindly Lord. Talion is as strange, ancient, and fickle as the wilds of Eldraine, and the Kindly Lord demands fealty and respect from
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
trained in the arcane tradition of evocation. She likes using her magic to destroy things, and her hunger for magic items knows no bounds. Her supreme confidence means that she never backs down from a
with more respect than anyone else does, and the keep is a safer location than most other places in Ten-Towns.
Companions. Avarice has a pair of loyal gargoyle;gargoyles named Gargle and Gurgle who
Hobgoblin
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
a powerful magic item), by fine performances (writing and performing a great ballad about the legion), by designing and constructing a great defense or monument, and through other means. But the
greatest respect is reserved for those who earn their glory in battle. In theory, the fortunes of war can elevate the lowest-ranking banner in a legion to the highest status. In practice, warlords are
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
until you learn more about what it means to you and what it can do for you.
Inheritance
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Object or Item
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A document such as a map, a letter, or a journal
2–3
A
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Ideal
1
Respect. People deserve to be treated
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
expect things of you when they know your surname and what it means. Your reasons for taking up adventuring likely involve your family in some way: Are you the family rebel, who prefers delving in
your name, and salt your fields.
d6
Ideal
1
Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good
Lizardfolk
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
once been a warrior or hunter, but now the body is just freshly killed meat.
A lizardfolk who lives among other humanoids can, over time, learn to respect other creatures’ emotions. The
hide in a stand of reeds before ambushing an animal might be called Achuak, which means “green” to describe how she blends into the foliage.
Lizardfolk make no distinction between male and
Kobold
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, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger
lack of emotional bonding means they have no concept of marriage or permanent family relationships. Their eggs are placed in a common tribal hatchery with no effort to keep track of who each one
Ancient Deep Dragon
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners
of the dragon’s lair become magically charged and can’t be damaged by nonmagical means.
Restless Sleep. When a creature finishes a long rest within 6 miles of the lair, the creature must
Adult Deep Dragon
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. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners—albeit
of writing within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair become magically charged and can’t be damaged by nonmagical means.
Restless Sleep. When a creature finishes a long rest within 6 miles of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
renown, as locals respect their tenacity. If a character wins all three challenges, vendors are impressed and call them reah, which means “coals of the same fire.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power. Warlocks view their patrons as resources, as means to the end of achieving magical power. Some Warlocks respect, revere, or even love their
power can’t be slaked with mere study. Most Warlocks spend their days pursuing greater power and deeper knowledge, which typically means some kind of adventure. Becoming a Warlock... As a Level 1
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
-traveled road. The heroes must find out where all that loot is going, which means taking a long, danger-filled trip northward. The characters should travel from the abandoned cult camp southeast of Greenest
. Nighthill greets the characters with delight and respect. He tells them that before Leosin Erlanthar left town, he bought horses and riding gear for the characters to speed their journey to Elturel
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
road. The heroes must find out where all that loot is going, which means taking a long, danger-filled trip northward. The characters should travel from the abandoned cult camp southeast of Greenest to
. Nighthill greets the characters with delight and respect. He tells them that before Leosin Erlanthar left town, he bought horses and riding gear for the characters to speed their journey to Elturel. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
, demons, devils, hags, and alien entities of the Far Realm, Warlocks piece together arcane secrets to bolster their own power. Warlocks view their patrons as resources, as means to the end of achieving
magical power. Some Warlocks respect, revere, or even love their patrons; some serve their patrons grudgingly; and some seek to undermine their patrons even as they wield the power their patrons have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
with other types of arcane spellcasters — magic is magic, regardless of the means — and for the most part, sorcerers, wizards, and warlocks respect each other as fellow practitioners of the Art, understanding the power it represents.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
superiority, especially in combat, it is dismissive of its opponents’ efforts and insulting of their abilities and failures. An exceptional challenger can earn a measure of respect — enough that the beholder
purpose, giving them the opportunity to serve as guards, spies, or assassins against a rival. Refusal means, at best, servitude as a charmed minion, and at worst, disintegration.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Underdark with active trade routes. For the characters, this means a potential chance to find a way back to the surface world — and just as importantly, to shake off the drow that pursue them. However, the
within the walls of a deep cavern southwest of the Darklake, Gracklstugh is the commercial, political, and spiritual center of the duergar, all of whom look to the Deepking with respect. The city has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Rival Intern You were an intern at a rival of Acquisitions Incorporated, and you gained a healthy respect for not just the job and the franchising opportunities, but for the ruthless and efficient
left you a blend of seething rage, practiced nonchalance, and keen knowledge of where the bodies are buried (perhaps literally). d8 Personality Trait
1 My previous employer didn’t respect
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
as with the child of a wealthy business owner or an heir to a noble throne, your lineage and breeding demand respect, and it’s your job to make sure your franchise mates understand that. Your success
element of unpredictability is the best means of keeping your franchise one step ahead of the competition — and nobody brings unpredictability like you do. Business plans and long-term strategies are all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a means to the end. Mogis is incapable of loyalty and should be expected to break any pact or agreement once it has outlived its usefulness. Erebos appreciates Mogis’s single-minded desire to destroy
because it serves as a means to bring ever more souls into his realm. Also, Erebos occasionally steers Mogis’s rampages in directions that inconvenience Heliod. This disruption inevitably leads to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
means that there must be locks somewhere. The hideout is square. If there are any secret nooks between the walls, they would be very shallow. It is unlikely anything would be kept there. Two
torture. Though she is kind to her servants, this doesn’t necessarily mean she’s altruistic or generous. Ultimately, she cares only about herself and her pack. If she’s treated with respect and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
because they want to emulate him. Phenax’s Favor Phenax expects his champions to be cunning and self-sufficient, much as he was when he escaped the Underworld. He has great respect for a sound plan
he hadn’t.
Devotion to Phenax Following Phenax means devoting yourself to a life of trickery and guile. To a champion of Phenax, a life without risk is no life at all. Some rules are meant to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
means taking a middle ground in battles between good and evil. Delaan is acutely aware of the destruction accompanying the recent activities of the Cult of the Dragon. He knows the cult must be destroyed
support of the party. To earn his respect, the characters must recognize that their battle is not just to save civilization but to preserve the natural order. He thus objects to many actions that good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
nearest knight investigates, but every knight has the magical means to contact the Solar Bastion’s headquarters and request help. Even so, it’s rare for knights to work together outside their
rules. That said, the knights of the Solar Bastion recognize the value of wisdom and experience. They respect the oldest knights’ authority, whether those knights are active or retirees who serve as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
it — sometimes literally. Drow have respect for the power of demons, but they don’t fear them the way most other mortal creatures do. A drow who calls up a demon from the Abyss into the Underdark
wants something from it, typically a means of improving one’s status or gaining leverage against enemies. A demon that answers the call wants something in return: an opportunity to spread carnage, to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
means taking a middle ground in battles between good and evil. Delaan is acutely aware of the destruction accompanying the recent activities of the Cult of the Dragon. He knows the cult must be destroyed
support of the party. To earn his respect, the characters must recognize that their battle is not just to save civilization but to preserve the natural order. He thus objects to many actions that good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
enemies who yearn to topple her. As a powerful wizard and noble, Sansuri believes it is her duty to rule over others and command their respect. Even so, she has been forced to bow to the will of King
won’t lower herself to negotiate with them, nor will she give them the means to reach Maelstrom. If the characters pry into her business, she tells them that she’s conducting an extensive survey to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
a dangerous secret, such as the location of a fountain of immortality, by any means necessary.
4 Bring proof of a powerful conspiracy to the leaders of a human polis while evading or defeating
they share and avert dangers that only they are aware of. Champions of Kruphix approach their work with an impartiality that others don’t always respect, and they could find themselves the targets of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, Iroas urges his followers to blunt the advances of his brother, Mogis. This directive inevitably means combat, since Iroas knows of no other way to solve problems. Diplomacy isn’t an act of cowardice
charge is to ensure that war is waged with a code of honor and to prevent his brother’s depravity from spreading through the world. Iroas holds an abiding respect for Purphoros, who girds his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
in it for themselves. He demands his students learn how to use language-based magic to “get what they deserve.” While he often argues with Dean Talonrook, he holds a deep (if begrudging) respect for
professor of radiance) is an optimist, as he believes in every student’s potential for greatness. However, this outlook also means he’s constantly disappointed by their suboptimal choices, and he is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
means taking a middle ground in battles between good and evil. Delaan is acutely aware of the destruction accompanying the recent activities of the Cult of the Dragon. He knows the cult must be destroyed
support of the party. To earn his respect, the characters must recognize that their battle is not just to save civilization but to preserve the natural order. He thus objects to many actions that good
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Ideals: Logic, greed (“I’m certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.”) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless
to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarim’s respect, they provide their services at only a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Respect for the DM As the DM, you have the right to expect your players to respect you and the effort you put into making a fun game for everyone. The players need to let you direct the campaign
lets them, through their characters, do things they can’t do in real life—fight monsters, cast spells, and so on. However, for some players, this means wreaking havoc in towns or betraying their allies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Respect for the DM As the DM, you have the right to expect your players to respect you and the effort you put into making a fun game for everyone. The players need to let you direct the campaign
life—fight monsters, cast spells, and so on. However, for some players, this means wreaking havoc in towns or betraying their allies. What they want in the game has nothing to do with heroic adventure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Ideals: Logic, greed (“I’m certain we can come to an agreement that all parties will favor. But if not, we have other means of settling the issue.”) Interaction Traits: Polite, mercantile, ruthless
to prevent resurrection. The Black Network remains uncommitted until the final council when pledges are made. If the party has earned the Zhentarim’s respect, they provide their services at only a






