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Gargoyle powder comes from ground-up dragon eggs that have been encased in ash from ancient eruptions. Grinding up these eggs releases the
magic within their bones and is often used in petrification spells, hence the name. Gargoyle powder can be bought or traded only with merchants and wizards who specifically deal with such materials
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These black disks are covered in a continuous spiral that moves to the center of the disk—believed to be an ancient and lost way of
objects are found in caches where they are often stacked like plates in a restaurant. But discoveries are few and far between, and merchants are sure to drive a hard bargain.
Monsters
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
of the rime hulk’s next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only.Rime hulks are a withered branch of the frost giant family tree, descended from ancient giants
Water. Others lurk in isolated rifts in enormous polar glaciers.
Smaller and weaker than their ancestors, rime hulks are roughly formed masses of frost and ice. Their vaguely giant-shaped physical
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Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
have a fascination with tales and objects from the surface world, particularly plants and other natural items. They gather in the depths of the Underdark near routes used by merchants and other brave
the surface world. But when they have superior numbers or engage creatures that appear weak, blindheims will often ambush to take what they want.
Strange Outcasts. The blindheims speak of an ancient era
Human
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, magistrates, merchants, and functionaries of all kinds.
Dwarves. “They’re stout folk, stalwart friends, and true to their word. Their greed for gold is their downfall, though.&rdquo
elders pass on the ancient traditions to each new generation, human temples, governments, libraries, and codes of law fix their traditions in the bedrock of history. Humans dream of immortality, but
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Quests from the Infinite Staircase
origins. A froghemoth has four tentacles, a rubbery hide, a long prehensile tongue, and three bulbous eyes branching from an extendable stalk.
Though most froghemoths lurk in swamps, those raised in
unnatural environs—as well as those that dine on smaller, weaker hatchlings—are unmatched in strength and hunger. These ancient specimens, known as froghemoth elders, possess alien abilities
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
frequently proficient in Deception. They seek aid from the wizards, mercenaries, merchants and priesthoods allied with the Zhentarim.
FEATURE: SAFE HAVEN
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dealing with people in the outside world.
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Tradition. The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful)
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Charity. I always
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Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
the Books of Keeping—ancient tomes detailing the true names of the first yugoloths—report no mention of baernaloths within. Some posit that these enigmatic yugoloths were created by a
while, baernaloths are disturbingly detached, observing their victims’ agony without emotion.A Baernaloth’s Lair
Whether in the hopeless realms of Hades or on the rare occasion they lurk
Triton
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
, driving them into the Darkened Depths where they escaped into the crushing pressure and utter darkness. In time, the tritons noticed that their ancient elemental foes had grown quiet. Expeditions to
spread across the world’s oceans and established protectorates to watch over deep sea trenches, portals, undersea caves, and other locations where their enemies might lurk. They defeated their
Kenku
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Treasure Hunter
Haunted by an ancient crime that robbed them of their wings, the kenku wander the world as vagabonds and burglars who live at the edge of human society. Kenku suffer from a sinister
reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies.
An Ancient Curse
The kenku once served a mysterious, powerful entity on another plane of existence. Some believe they
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Arborean Springs Read or paraphrase the following aloud when the characters approach Arborean Springs: A small town surrounded by ancient stone walls perches on a rocky outcropping overlooking a
a mix of recent wooden construction and ancient stone buildings.
The people of Arborean Springs fall into three broad groups: Traditionalists. Most of the people of Arborean Springs are farmers and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
tentacles, a rubbery hide, a long prehensile tongue, and three bulbous eyes branching from an extendable stalk. Though most froghemoths lurk in swamps, those raised in unnatural environs—as well as those
that dine on smaller, weaker hatchlings—are unmatched in strength and hunger. These ancient specimens, known as froghemoth elders, possess alien abilities and warp the ecosystems in which they dwell. To learn more about froghemoths, see Monsters of the Multiverse.
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darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever they lurk. Different paladins focus on various aspects of the cause of righteousness, but all are bound by the oaths that grant them power to do their
paladins take their work seriously. A delve into an ancient ruin or dusty crypt can be a quest driven by a higher purpose than the acquisition of treasure. Evil lurks in dungeons and primeval forests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
region of the Towering Wood has strong ties to the sinister Plane of Mabar (see chapter 4). It’s charged with negative energy, and undead and other malevolent creatures lurk in its shadows. Greenheart The
ties to the fey, the Twilight Demesne could be your home. Varna The largest city in the Reaches serves as the gateway for commerce with the world beyond. Reacher merchants come from far and wide to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Black Dragon Lairs Black dragons lurk in dismal ruins, polluted bogs, or other sites gripped by decay. The region containing an adult or ancient black dragon’s lair is warped by its presence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
might once have held meaning. Other Returned visit anographers and describe what scraps of memory they retain. Some believe hidden wisdom lies upon these scrolls, clues to ancient mysteries, or hints
at the lost identities of the Returned. Gray Merchants Traders recognize Gray Merchants by their hooded gray cloaks and their carts piled high with useless trinkets. Their wares include components
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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; Elminster
The serpent creatures known as yuan-ti are all that remains of an ancient, decadent human empire. Ages ago their dark gods taught them profane, cannibalistic rituals to mix their flesh
drugs and spell scrolls, blackmail merchants, and influence kings. But lacking any proof, I can’t believe such tales.
— Volo
Ye should.
— Elminster
Roleplaying a Yuan-ti
When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
scorpions 18–20 2d4 phase spiders 21–25 A desert caravan consisting of 1d6 merchants (nobles) with 2d6 guards 26–27 1d6 + 1 couatls 28–30 1d4 fire elementals 31–32 1 hobgoblin captain with 3d10 + 10
dragons 87–88 1 mummy lord 89 1d3 guardian nagas 90 1 adult blue dragon 91 1d2 gynosphinxes 92–93 1d3 efreet 94 1 androsphinx 95 1d4 rocs 96–97 1 adult blue dracolich 98–99 1 ancient brass dragon 00 1 ancient blue dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Notable Locations Many ports dot the coast of Xen’drik. In addition to the treasures of the giants, Xen’drik is a source of Siberys dragonshards and other exotic resources. Scholars and merchants
, renegades, criminals, and others who have no place on the other continents. The city is ruled by the council of Storm Lords, who hold absolute power. As Stormreach is built on the foundations of an ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Temple of Eternal Flame During the height of ancient Tyar-Besil, the northwest quarter of the ancient dwarven fortress served as its manufacturing center, where great forges and foundries butted up
, and magnificent treasures. The best of these they kept for themselves. The rest traveled to the surface world, where merchants carried the dwarves’ work far afield. In time, as the city was abandoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
party finds a map in an old bottle that leads to a buried treasure chest filled with ancient coins. 5 The local merchants’ guild, enamored with the party’s exploits, offers to sponsor the characters. 6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
is over, most of the tribes have returned to their hunting grounds and ancient traditions. They united to defend their way of life, and now they wish to enjoy it. But the halflings don’t yet know if
it’s possible to return to the previous ways. More foreigners visit the Plains than at any time in the past. Settlers and merchants cross the Plains as they make their way to Q’barra, and they clash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
puts commercial interests first, and the other merchants follow his lead. Ginder believes the dragon should be slain and the lands of the Forbidden Vale—including the ancient gardens in the valley’s
local leaders, they’re quickly directed to Catacus (see “Nature Lovers”), Javek and Vara Horn (see “Traditionalists”), or Ginder Nanik (see “Merchants”). If the characters are more interested in talking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
. Wizards plunder the ruins of the fallen Netherese empire, delving into secrets too dark for the light of day. Dragons, giants, demons, and unimaginable abominations lurk in dungeons, caverns, ruined
cities, and the vast wild places of the world. On the roads and rivers of the Realms travel minstrels and peddlers, merchants and guards, soldiers, sailors, and steel-hearted adventurers carrying tales
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
the most part, the alien denizens of this city are content to plot and lurk in the depths of the ocean trench. But a few of them are cursed with curiosity. One such creature is Sgothgah, a scholar
, crafter, and explorer — and an outcast among its kind. Sgothgah’s life changed forever when it encountered and consumed a cult of lunatics who worshiped Tharizdun, an ancient deity of darkness. As it read
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Welcome to Eberron In an ancient ruin beneath the Demon Wastes, a band of heroes races to claim the Reaper’s Heart. If the agents of the Emerald Claw reach it first, they’ll reignite the Last War and
could shatter the fragile peace between the nations. Aboard an airship, a wizard debates the interpretation of an ancient prophecy with a blood-red dragon. If the sage loses the argument, the dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
into the Darkened Depths where they escaped into the crushing pressure and utter darkness. In time, the tritons noticed that their ancient elemental foes had grown quiet. Expeditions to the depths
world’s oceans and established protectorates to watch over deep sea trenches, portals, undersea caves, and other locations where their enemies might lurk. They defeated their foes when they found
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
The Dark Stream An underground stream connects the Temple of the Crushing Wave to the surface. The stream originates from a large spring in this part of the ancient dwarven stronghold. It flows
. Troglodytes hurl javelins from the shore where the Dark Stream passes through an open cavern. Water weirds and chuuls lurk in the stream and attack from the water.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Sarlona In Sarlona, you could… Infiltrate an empire ruled by psychic overlords. Defend an ancient mountain monastery. Disable a monolith used to control the dreams of a city. Tens of thousands of
is known of the nation. Merchants tell stories of massive monoliths that control the dreams of the people, and of secret police who use psionics to root out dissidents. A single nation stands against
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
-suited to other domains find natural homes among this realm’s scattered settlements and ancient magical ruins. The Darkon Adventures table provides suggestions for various adventures in the domain. Darkon
ship captain offers to take the characters away from Darkon, but only after they deliver a trunk full of alchemical supplies to Madame Eris at her family estate.
4 Merchants hire the party as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Performers gather here throughout the day, and merchants keep their shops open day and night. Most of the city’s guilds—known in the city as trades—keep their headquarters among the district’s towers
spirits, zombies, and green hags that lurk in the jungle beyond the city, as Zinda has no standing army to protect these outlying regions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
created by ancient spells used to lift the floor of the bay above the water. Others consist entirely of huge boardwalks supported above the brackish water by decaying pilings. The district is made up
nobles, bureaucrats, and powerful merchants, and extorting protection money from everyone else. Merchants’ Quarter The southwest section of the Styes hosts most of the district’s industry and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
of the Cult of the Dragon plus 2d4 more. Not all travelers are merchants. A wagon might carry a family relocating to the north or a diplomat on a mission to Waterdeep. People and wagons join the
caravan along the way, and others leave according to the dictates of business and fortune. Some travelers ride horses, some walk beside the wagons, and some pay the merchants to ride aboard their wagons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
of the Cult of the Dragon plus 2d4 more. Not all travelers are merchants. A wagon might carry a family relocating to the north or a diplomat on a mission to Waterdeep. People and wagons join the
caravan along the way, and others leave according to the dictates of business and fortune. Some travelers ride horses, some walk beside the wagons, and some pay the merchants to ride aboard their wagons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Sentry Druid Fire Elemental Flameskull Githyanki Knight Green Hag Grick Ancient Guard Hill Giant Hydra Manticore Marid Mephit, Smoke Mind Flayer Noble Noble Prodigy Owlbear Red Dragon, Young Roc
Ginder Nanik Human merchant who wants to exploit the gardens’ magic Noble Prodigy (Medium) "Merchants" Gree Javek Horn’s human ancestor, long missing Berserker (Small) G21 Hate’s Embrace Garden