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Gray Dwarf (Duergar)
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
bald heads, with the males growing long, unkempt, gray beards.
Duergar value toil above all else. Showing emotions other than grim determination or wrath is frowned on in their culture, but they can
of Moradin and his false promises. Their period of enslavement and the revolt against the mind flayers led by their god, Laduguer, purged the influence of the other dwarven gods from their souls and
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
souls who manage to find isolation amid its tumult.
You lived in seclusion — either in a sheltered community such as a monastery, or entirely alone—for a formative part of your life. In your
number of personal choices or ill-fated circumstances might have led you to turn away from society. You may, if you wish, choose or roll an origin event from the Hermit Origins table.
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Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
scrap parts from the complex mechanical detritus of the monastery, and feature residual buttons, dials, and meters that have no discernible purpose. The walls here are covered in graffiti, suggesting a
steady series of new residents over long years.
Creatures. A group of five monks led by an elder monk can be found here at any time, sleeping, eating, and taking part in decidedly non-monastic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
prisoners (commoners) escaping from the monastery look to the characters for aid. They are pursued by monks (five cultists led by a cult fanatic). If the prisoners are aided, they can supply some
flesh out the characters’ journey to the Monastery of the Distressed Body. Cavern Encounters d10 Encounter 1 A xorn and an umber hulk hunt as a team, with the umber hulk working to herd characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Five monks led by an elder are all sharpening tools and preparing to flay the flesh from the face of a new recruit to the monastery. They attack at the first sign of intruders, with the magically
, beneath rows of hanging chains.
A limp, leather-clad figure is curled against the wall beneath the chains. Another figure lies strapped to a table, showing no sign of injury but surrounded by a group
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
. Then downplay those NPCs’ secret agendas as needed to increase their party loyalty.
Part 2: Monastery of the Distressed Body. For encounters built around five monks led by an elder monk, use three
Part 2: Monastery of the Distressed Body The known route of Kwalish’s original expedition ends at the series of tunnels leading into the Barrier Peaks, with no sense of how that long-lost company
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
after that point, the monastery plunges into the valley to be destroyed, along with any creatures still inside it. Creatures. Five monks led by an elder oversee a group of twenty prisoners toiling to
surrounding mountains into the furnaces beneath this area. The powerful fires of those furnaces keep the monastery in the air, and instantly destroy anything thrown into their open vents. If ore ceases to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
M2. Monastery Grounds At the surface level of the floating rock island, the monastery is laid out as a large campus composed of sharp-angled buildings. These jut out of the ground like massive
metallic crystals, with scraggly gardens set between them and paths winding throughout. Five monks led by an elder can be found here, silently going about the business of gardening, observing prayers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
A Sordid Past Neither Skalanthas nor the monks know that until recently, Ronnom led an assassins’ guild that carried out political killings for profit. Rival factions banded together to destroy the
to the island. Six days ago, Skalanthas sank a ship that sailed too close to Najkir for the dragon’s comfort. Three survivors swam ashore and followed a trail to the monastery. The monks fed and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
M6. Prison Cells This area is lined with boxlike metal cells, all built of the same strange materials seen elsewhere in the monastery. Most of the cells are empty, but shouts and a sound of creatures
(see the sidebar) and teleported into one of these locked cells. Creatures. Five monks led by an elder monk guard the prisoners here. The elder monk carries keys to all the cells. The ten prisoners are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Hatred. Cult warriors watch the surrounding area but leave travelers close to the spire alone. They want to avoid drawing attention to their activities for now. Sacred Stone Monastery This “keep” is
actually an old stone temple built in a rocky vale at the southern edge of the Sumber Hills. It was recently reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, home to reclusive monks dedicated to a mysterious “Way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Niranjan Darklord: Sarthak Hallmarks: Asceticism, brainwashing, shadows An island chain that once belonged to the domain of Kalakeri, the Ashram of Niranjan was a vibrant vihara, or monastery, for
ascetic scholars who practiced Ramsana, a way of life whose central tenet advises nonattachment to the material world. Now only a small, reclusive group of these scholars remains, led by the elderly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
who get in its way. 6–7 Some strange creature has wandered down from the Monastery of the Distressed Body. Such creatures might include an ancient security construct gone mad (use oaken bolter
statistics from Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes) or a gibbering mouther with a mechanical skull housing its central brain. 8–10 The characters come across a group of roving outlaws (five to ten thugs led by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
The Monastery The crashed planar craft still makes up most of the monastery’s general structure, having been long ago converted into Kwalish’s first laboratory, then converted again into this present
feels quite right. Over long years, the monastery has drawn hundreds of dark recruits to its hidden location, through both whispered rumor and dark outreach to criminals seeking refuge from the law
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
the Grand Master’s orders that any powerful visitors are to be brought to the devil’s attention. Alternatively, the Grand Master might send over a squad of five monks (cultists) led by an elder monk
laboratory debris attached to a small engine similar to the large engines holding the monastery aloft. The skiff can ferry up to ten Medium creatures at one time, and can be controlled automatically by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
earth cult at the monastery and again for surviving an encounter with Renwick, the lich in area M16 of the monastery.
Strange Map An ancient map has come into the character’s possession, showing the
character for dead. Now it’s time to even the score. The character earns inspiration for defeating the Black Earth cultists in area M9 of the Sacred Stone Monastery and again for defeating Hedorm in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Monastery Locations M1. Passage of Stone When the characters arrive at the Sacred Stone Monastery, read the following text: A trail leads into an ever-narrowing defile between bluffs of wind-sculpted
sandstone. Eventually the walls draw in so closely that you can reach out and touch either side, but then the narrow space opens into a hidden canyon in the heart of the hills. A sprawling monastery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
M3. Central Abbey Visible from across the monastery grounds, the planar craft’s former main conning tower rises several hundred feet into the air. It now serves as the monastery’s central abbey. A
the arm of the throne, showing off nails set with gleaming metallic shards.
“Welcome,” the Grand Master says. “We get few supplicants here of your obvious experience and skill. You shall do well in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Upper Level Locations The following locations are keyed to Map: Monastery Upper Level. M1: Cliffside Walkway This stone path extends from the top of a 100-foot-high cliff southeast of the area shown
kept in the storeroom (area M27). East of the dock, a stone staircase ascends to a cross-shaped hallway with three doors at the opposite end. M4: Barred Entrance If the characters approach the monastery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
can be discerned from their garb and markings, this barbarian raiding band is led by a female berserker named Fennor. Other members include ten tribal warriors and a male berserker named Padraich
. Roleplaying the Uthgardt. The barbarians follow Javor. Fennor assumes (only somewhat rightly) that the party emerged from the barrow unscathed only because Javor allowed them to, showing tacit approval. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
for the past two months, extorting and bullying everyone in town. The gang is led by a mysterious figure known to the townsfolk as Glasstaff. When the characters first arrive in Phandalin, read: The
ruins—crumbling stone walls covered in ivy and briars—surround the newer houses and shops, showing how this must have been a much larger town in centuries past. Most of the newer buildings are set on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
the mountain, but none of them are large enough to allow entry. Map 4.1 depicts a cross-section of the mountain, showing the lava pool and the shaft of the geyser. The numbers refer to key areas inside
the mountain, showing their orientation with respect to one another. The only possible entrance into the cone is a cave on the south slope known as the Wizard’s Mouth. This cave actually seems to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
her. She says, “Those I allowed to went away disappointed. Well, disappointed once the terror wore off, I imagine.” The cults are led by self-styled prophets and are using the Haunted Keeps as their
bases. The air cultists use Feathergale Spire, the earth cultists are in the Sacred Stone Monastery, the fire cult holds Scarlet Moon Hall, and the water cultists are in Rivergard Keep. The four Haunted
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
mountains with wild claims of having been lost in the peaks and visiting the city by accident. And though none of them could produce a full map showing the route they took, their stories all shared a
, showing no signs of vegetation or other life, and highlighting the glimmering glass statuary that stands everywhere. Even at a distance, many of the statues appear to be humanoids of different races
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
: Thurl’s face darkens. “Great evil lurks among these hills,” he says. “Depraved cultists led by wretched monsters. But let us speak of such matters after the feast has warmed our blood.”
Thurl allows
courses are open for furthering the story. The Party’s Fate. Thurl decides what to do with the characters. If they’ve been polite, Thurl tells the characters the location of the Sacred Stone Monastery
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
showing up later in the adventure to pitch the franchise on commercial deals. Keep note of which NPCs the players have the most fun interacting with, and keep those NPCs in mind for future engagement
slight.
Dran Strike Team A Dran Enterprises strike team has been sent to deal with either the characters or Arla, depending on how the characters got here. The team is led by a fixer named Hoffman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
consolidate his strength, Dagult resents Laeral for taking his position. He avoids letting his feelings cloud his judgment, however, intent on showing that he is a more fitting leader by backing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
consolidate his strength, Dagult resents Laeral for taking his position. He avoids letting his feelings cloud his judgment, however, intent on showing that he is a more fitting leader by backing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Lords’ Alliance “The Lords’ Alliance” is not a metaphor. This organization was created and is led by leaders and nobles from across Faerûn. Although many of its members have conflicting goals
consolidate his strength, Dagult resents Laeral for taking his position. He avoids letting his feelings cloud his judgment, however, intent on showing that he is a more fitting leader by backing the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
the players start showing signs of exasperation), the leader of the cloister approaches to welcome the characters. Read the following text: The chattering kobolds fall silent as a new figure comes
’ guild. After his work led to the death of his lover, he fled the guild and plans to spend the rest of his life atoning for his past evils. Tarak is initially friendly toward visitors, but if a character
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
passed since they absconded The floor of this spacious bedroom is decorated with mosaics depicting the four seasons. Covering one wall is a detailed tapestry showing two female mages, a human and an
Room This bedroom’s floor is a tile mosaic showing a night sky and a golden wheel with astrological symbols. The ceiling is similarly decorated with glittering gold stars.
The walls are whitewashed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
strewn across the floor. Murals showing humans laboring in the gardens decorate the walls of these three connected chambers.
Four Yuan-ti Malisons (Type 3) lair in these chambers, which once belonged
. Each is worth 25 GP. G9: Antechamber of Sacred Repose This chamber’s warm humidity is oppressive. Passages that once led out to the west and south are collapsed and impassible. Four beautiful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
of Elturel’s people, the cathedral was magically transformed when Elturel was pulled into Avernus. Now its artwork is a testament to the devils’ superiority and strength, showing scenes of mortals
into the grand foyer have been broken open by the invading devils (see “Cathedral Assault”) and remain ajar. Four guards lie dead in the doorways, eviscerated by one of those devil-led groups. H2
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
wall, showing a large cavern beyond. Two lab tables stand before the rift.
A tall goblin stands in the middle of this room, shouting in Goblin at three shorter companions.
A goblin psi commander
slowly as they hold up suns, planets, and comets. The chamber’s west wall churns with a green-and-silver rift about five feet across showing a corridor intersection beyond. Desiccated creatures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
of Bane, foot soldiers who obey all orders without hesitation. They are led by iron consuls, cunning field officers who excel at coordinating the fists in combat. The black gauntlets are the priests
deity to terrify their prey. In combat, they intimidate foes by shrugging off the deadliest attacks with ease, showing that resisting Bhaal’s schemes is futile. Night Blade
Medium humanoid (human