mines scatter with only are from for life

Norker

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

alone, hobgoblin warlords are loath to use these creatures, preferring to keep them around as disposable labor in mines and quarries. Nasty, Brutish, and Short. Even goblins bully and harass norkers

goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand

Norker War Leader

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason alone, hobgoblin warlords are loath to use these creatures, preferring to keep them around as disposable labor in mines and quarries. Nasty, Brutish

defeat and terrible treatment at the hands of other goblinoids, the norkers have developed a peculiar sect of Maglubiyet worshipper. They call him the Great Scourge and believe that mortal life is a

Ancient Red Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

hills, dwelling in caverns under snow-capped peaks, or within the deep halls of abandoned mines and dwarven strongholds. Caves with volcanic or geothermal activity are the most highly prized red dragon

control. Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair

Death's Head

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

or animal swoops down to rip apart victims with its gnashing teeth. One with the head of monster like a nothic or medusa, though, retains a measure of the power it had in life and can befuddle the

","rollAction":"Death's Head Tree"} death’s heads dangle like foul fruit. The heads detach to protect the tree if it’s threatened. Should the tree be destroyed, the heads scatter and plant

Adult Red Dracolich Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

to half its flying speed.A Red Dracolich's Lair Red dracoliches lair in high mountains or hills, dwelling in caverns under snow-capped peaks, or within the deep halls of abandoned mines and dwarven

, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dracolich takes a lair action to cause

Adult Red Dragon Legacy

Monsters Basic Rules (2014)

, dwelling in caverns under snow-capped peaks, or within the deep halls of abandoned mines and dwarven strongholds. Caves with volcanic or geothermal activity are the most highly prized red dragon lairs

. Throughout the lair complex, servants erect monuments to the dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair Actions On

Dwarf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

picks and hammers in deep mines and blazing forges, a commitment to clan and tradition, and a burning hatred of goblins and orcs—these common threads unite all dwarves. Short and Stout Bold

up the adventuring life might be motivated by a desire for treasure—for its own sake, for a specific purpose, or even out of an altruistic desire to help others. Other dwarves are driven by the

Klauth

Monsters Storm King's Thunder

of abandoned mines and dwarven strongholds. Caves with volcanic or geothermal activity are the most highly prized red dragon lairs, creating hazards that hinder intruders and letting searing heat and

dragon’s power, telling the grim story of its life, the enemies it has slain, and the nations it has conquered. Lair Actions On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the dragon takes a

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

sense and remarkable resourcefulness. During a bountiful summer, they store away excess nuts, fruit, and berries. When winter arrives, they scatter everything they can spare to ensure the animals of the

Conch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

. But the mines became lucrative, the riverway attracted crime, and the ruling mages grew greedy. Life in Conch can be difficult for the lower class, though it’s luxurious for the ruling mages. The

Humble Guardians

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common sense and remarkable resourcefulness. During a

bountiful summer, they store away excess nuts, fruit, and berries. When winter arrives, they scatter everything they can spare to ensure the animals of the wood survive until springtime. In a firbolg’s

Chapter 4: Dragonmarks

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

his mark to find his prey. A human artificer touches a creation forge and the symbol on her hand flares as the eldritch machine rumbles to life. Each of these people possesses a dragonmark, a symbol

of the smith, while the Mark of Shadows helps its bearer avoid enemies. The power of a dragonmark can also manifest in more dramatic ways. An heir with the Mark of Storms can scatter enemies with a

Dwarves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, and the inexorable march of time. According to their own legends, dwarves were formed from iron, mithral, earth, and stone on the Soulforge of Moradin. After the All-Father breathed life into them in

runic alphabet called Dethek, whose characters are easy to etch into stone and metal, as evidenced by the runestones and way-markers found in ancient dwarven tunnels and mines.

Wizard Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

) Warding wind (evocation) 3rd Level Catnap (enchantment) Enemies abound (enchantment) Erupting earth (transmutation) Flame arrows (transmutation) Life transference (necromancy) Melf’s

) Investiture of wind (transmutation) Mental prison (illusion) Scatter (conjuration) Soul cage (necromancy) Tenser’s transformation (transmutation) 7th Level Crown of stars (evocation

Cities and Sites

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

have a talent for illusion and for binding elementals, and they incorporate both of these forms of magic into everyday life. Korranberg Nestled against the base of the Seawall Mountains, Korranberg is

. Zolanberg Hidden high in the Seawall Mountains, Zolanberg lies at the heart of a network of jewel mines. These mines face attacks by kobolds living in the mountains, as well as goblin raiders from

Chapter 1: Dragonmarks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

mark to find his prey. A human artificer touches a creation forge, and the symbol on her hand flares as the eldritch machine rumbles to life. Each of these people possesses a dragonmark, a symbol

the smith, while the Mark of Shadows helps its bearer avoid enemies. The power of a dragonmark can also manifest in more dramatic ways. The Mark of Storms can scatter enemies with a blast of wind

Life in the Sensa Empire

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Life in the Sensa Empire Those who live in the Sensa Empire or who travel through the land experience its wealth, both in riches and deep traditions. Aurum Guild Gold mining is a respected career

local rulers make unfair demands of miners for personal benefit—often placing the guild in conflict with those rulers. Life and Legends The empire is known for its rich tradition of oral storytelling, in

Death's Head

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

person or animal swoops down to rip apart victims with its gnashing teeth. One with the head of monster like a nothic or medusa, though, retains a measure of the power it had in life and can befuddle

protect the tree if it’s threatened. Should the tree be destroyed, the heads scatter and plant themselves in unholy ground. A new death’s head tree emerges from each planted head 1d12 months later.

Patriars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

guard. Among the common folk and criminal element of the city, patriars have a reputation for callousness. Common wisdom holds that patriars are out of touch with everyday life and value citizens

nobility in Amn and has interests in southern silver mines and vineyards. Caldwell owns most of the city’s art museums. Dlusker is nearly broke but maintains a textile mill in the Lower City and a few

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

all life except for kobolds. He especially hates Garl Glittergold, gnomes, and fey creatures that enjoy playing pranks. He taught the first kobolds how to mine, tunnel, hide, and ambush. He is

retaliation usually prevents them from trying to directly harm the gnomes, but they might spit in the milk, balance dishes on tables so they’re easily knocked over and broken, or scatter sewing

Paths of Escape

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

souls back across the Tartyx. Other pathways that connect the Underworld and the living world are guarded by vicious creatures. Still, there are a few means by which a dead soul can return to life

resurrection magic, Erebos might take a special interest in that soul. A soul in the clutches of Erebos himself isn’t free, so it can’t be returned to life by mortal magic. Demon Flight Creatures that

Patriars

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

guard. Among the common folk and criminal element of the city, patriars have a reputation for callousness. Common wisdom holds that patriars are out of touch with everyday life and value citizens

nobility in Amn and has interests in southern silver mines and vineyards. Caldwell owns most of the city’s art museums. Dlusker is nearly broke but maintains a textile mill in the Lower City and a few

All for One: The Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

lucky to see the morning. — Tordek The clan is the basic unit of dwarven society, an extended family that dwells together. Everything a dwarf does in life is devoted to improving or helping the

hardship or lay down their lives for any of their clan mates, whether related to them by blood or by the devotion that holds the clan together. The Greatest Legacy The life of a dwarf is all about doing good

Goblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

— for goblins, life is short. Goblins seek to trap and enslave any creatures they encounter, but they flee from opposition that seems too daunting. For miles around their lair, they employ pit

jobs: mucking out animal pens, cleaning up after other goblins, and doing any hard labor such as digging mines. If the goblin tribe has slaves to do some of this work, the pariah families enjoy the

Trielta Hills

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

Trielta Hills In the rolling terrain of the Trielta Hills, scattered with small settlements of gnomes and halflings, life seems pastoral and idyllic. Halfling farmers tend to their plots, and gnome

of the full-scale mining operations that can be found in other lands. No large nations or trading consortiums are waiting in the wings to invade and take over the mines of Trielta. They are what a

Asmodeus

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

acknowledge that devils offer their worshipers a path that’s not for everyone — just as eternally basking in the light of Lathander or endlessly swinging a hammer in the mines of Moradin might not be for

everyone. Those who serve Asmodeus in life hope to be summoned out of the moaning masses of the Fugue Plane after death. They yearn for the chance to master their own fates, with all of eternity to

Icewind Dale

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

? Well, if you’re like many who’ve drifted up there from the south, it is because an easier life doesn’t suit you, you’re running from something, or you just don’t fit in anywhere else. Ten-Towns Coming up

Reghed move to keep up with the herds of reindeer they depend on for food and clothing. The Dwarves Dwarves still live in the mines of Kelvin’s Cairn, but in fewer numbers than they once did, and with

Dungeon Inhabitants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

, orcs that dwell in the mines of a ruined dwarf citadel might skirmish constantly against the hobgoblins that hold the citadel’s upper tiers. Mind flayers that have established a colony in the lowest

levels of the mines could manipulate and dominate key hobgoblins in an attempt to wipe out the orcs. And all the while, a hidden cell of drow scouts watches and plots to slay the mind flayers, then

Gauntlgrym

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

mine. When they delved too deeply, the dwarves there discovered the presence of a great being of flame, sealed the mines, and left. Only later, when the humans begged the Delzoun dwarves to build one

type of metal. Now the forge might be brought back to life again, and soon — the priests and spellcasters of the city are working on a means of containing the great heat emanating from the Fiery Pit

Settlers, Squatters, and Invaders

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

. Chief Dorbo oversees rebuilding industry, opening mines, and organizing patrols to explore parts of the ruined city that remain uninhabited by the svirfneblin. He is also responsible for rebuilding

oversees all of Blingdenstone’s mines, as well as the mining, cutting, and enchanting of spell gems (see appendix B), both for the settlement’s defense and for trade export. Stoneheart Enclave This group

Monastery Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

into the mines while the monks rest. These duergar mercenaries see the Cult of Black Earth as a good bet. They tolerate the monks because the monks don’t say much and generally leave them alone. M6

middle of this room descends to area M21 in the mines below the monastery. Four large columns of natural rock dominate this shrine. A wide set of steps descends into darkness in the center of the room

Cult of the Black Earth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

, sinkholes, or mighty earthquakes, thus demonstrating the true power of elemental earth and the futility of resistance. Earth cultists see mines, quarries, and tiled fields as insults imposed upon the

everyone around him in contempt. Marlos began life as a human aristocrat, born into a wealthy Cormyrean family. He squandered his family’s wealth on endless self-indulgence, seeking more questionable forms

Cave Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Echo Cave, but it was buried by the destruction that wracked the mines centuries ago. A pitched battle was fought here when bandits stormed the mines. The dead still lie where they fell. Six stirges

cling to the ceiling. The monsters find scant living prey in the mines and are ravenous. Since the characters are probably looking at the skeletons on the floor, the stirges are likely to get the drop

Dwarves of the Multiverse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

mines leads them into frequent clashes with Underdark monsters. Creatures or raiding parties that enter the mines from below invite retributive raids by dwarf war parties. The dwarves will mount an

. Hill dwarves view their mountain cousins as overly grim shut-ins who refuse to believe that life is anything but a constant battle for survival. Mountain dwarves view their hill-dwelling relatives as

Norker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

lazy and untamed as norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason alone, hobgoblin warlords are loath to use these creatures, preferring to keep them around as disposable labor in mines and

that mortal life is a cruel test. Those norkers whose skin can withstand any blow and whose fangs sink deep into their enemies will be shepherded to paradise. To the norkers, all other creatures are

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