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Oread

Monsters Mythic Odysseys of Theros

they can to maximize the impending devastation. Honor Among Fey. Hearkening back to some ages-old conflict, oreads refuse to knowingly destroy any land inhabited by another nymph. While they won't work

nymphs and convincing them to aid in creating phenomenal works. In some tales, a smith finds an oread and allows it to relish in the destruction of a novel or remarkable item. In recompense, the

Warforged Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

a soul?” Gerrion said. “What makes you think you do?” —Keith Baker, The Shattered Land The warforged were built to fight in the Last War. While the first warforged were

warforged embrace a concrete purpose — such as protecting allies, completing a contract, or exploring a land — and embrace this task as they once did war. However, there are warforged who

Outlander - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

them. Alone or accompanied by a handful of equally bereft survivors, you must navigate a new life that you never asked for. 4 You were captured by kidnappers and taken far from your home. The

features around you. In addition, you can find food and fresh water for yourself and up to five other people each day, provided that the land offers berries, small game, water, and so forth. Baldur’s

Hermit - Baldur's Gate

Backgrounds Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus

questions asked. Living here isn’t comfortable, but it’s unlikely anyone will find you—and you can stay as long as you want. Other Hermits This hermit background assumes a

contemplative sort of seclusion that allows room for study and prayer. If you want to play a rugged wilderness recluse who lives off the land while shunning the company of other people, look at the outlander

A Sordid Past

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves

sheltered the survivors. One survivor saw Ronnom, recognized him as a wanted criminal, and told the others. A monk witnessed the conversation and told Anish, the monastery’s hierarch. Hierarch Anish met with Ronnom privately and asked him to leave Najkir peacefully. Ronnom refused.

Other Rewards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

further rewards, as discussed below: Home Ownership. Knowing a creature’s true name may entitle the characters to that creature’s property, such as a parcel of land, lair, or stronghold. Slayer’s

Weapon. A master smith might be able to work the true name of a creature into an arrow of slaying or other target-specific magic item.

Strongholds

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

, the land on which it sits remains the property of the crown or local ruler. Should the characters prove disloyal or unworthy of the gift, they can be asked or forced to relinquish custody of the

A Pox on the Land

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

A Pox on the Land Unlike most stone giants, Thane Kayalithica is a neutral evil extremist. She is using the dissolution of the ordning as an excuse to destroy what she has come to fear and abhor

assured them that she is heeding the will of Skoraeus Stonebones. Kayalithica believes that the works of the small folk are a pox on the land. They desecrate the very stone upon which they are built. By

Introduction

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->One Grung Above

then, I was given the opportunity to reimagine them, rewrite them, and include them among creatures that can potentially exist in any D&D campaign setting… and then it happened. Someone asked me to DM

… Satine Phoenix as d’Ahten’khan; Ruty Rutenberg as b’Leep; Lauren Urban as b’Ang’r’Ang; and special welcome to my new player… Cig Neutron as the albino dwarf monk Mee’Yah-Ghee. You’ve all made me a VERY HOPPY DM!

Shallow Graves

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

he doesn’t know of anyone else out this way. The hills are mostly uninhabited. Grave Occupants. If the characters excavate the graves, they find one male dwarf dressed in artisan robes (a smith from

asked, Larmon identifies the tower in the distance as Feathergale Spire. All he knows about the place is that “knights out of Waterdeep come up here sometimes, riding on flying monsters.” He adds, “They keep to themselves.”

Resolving the Character Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

some land far away, or an as-yet-unknown location rumored to hide a fabulous treasure. Track the Broken Blade If the characters were sent to retrieve weapons for Baron Althon, they can bring him the +1

longsword from area 22, the +2 greataxe in area 53, the handaxe from area 14, and the warhammer from area 23. All bear Durgeddin’s smith-mark; Baron Althon pays 500 gp above the market price for each

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

into Strahd’s domain. In “Mysterious Visitors,” the characters are asked to scare off a band of rowdy travelers who are camped outside the town of Daggerford, on the Sword Coast in the Forgotten

werewolf attacks. The hunt for this pack of lycanthropes leads the characters into a forest, where they are swept into the land of Barovia. This hook assumes the use of the five factions featured in the

Background

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

fertile land of the homesteads was more appealing than serving as underlings in their own lodges, and they killed the original owners to occupy the land. They have no intention of farming the crops or

Gauntlet, asked the elves of the High Forest for aid. The elves organized hunting parties to put an end to the disturbance. Now the farmers and ranchers are trying to hang on long enough for the elves to quell the uproar.

Notable Kuo-toa in Sloobludop

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

that madness comes from an utterly alien mind-set. Although amphibious air dwellers, the kuo-toa still largely behave as aquatic creatures. Thus, much of what they do on land is a bizarre approximation

in Sloobludop is sleepwalking, ignoring everyone around it and moving in a shuffling gait from place to place. Shuushar Connection If Shuushar accompanies the party, the kuo-toa monk can be helpful

Build Your Group

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

this role, as are paladins—as long as they aren’t asked to do things that violate the tenets of their oaths. Marshal. Combat is the specialty of the Marshal, who focuses on enforcing the law of the

land and bringing fugitives to justice. Fighters and paladins make natural Marshals, many being former soldiers who continue fighting the Last War in different venues. They often have reasonable

Unfortunate Swimmer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

body gave out just a short distance from land, and his corpse washed up on the beach with the next tide. If speak with dead is used to communicate with the body, it initially produces incoherent rambling

about terror in the dark and the sea being the only escape. A careful questioner might be able to extract further information depending on the questions asked. In his former life, Philpert spent much

Fortifications

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

fit, the land on which it sits remains the property of the crown or local ruler. Should the characters prove disloyal or unworthy of the gift, they can be asked or forced to relinquish custody of the

Four Councils

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

Four Councils When the characters arrive in Waterdeep, they are met by the Harper agent Leosin Erlanthar. The monk explains the purpose of the council and tells the adventurers they are expected to

increasingly aggressive dragon activity. The characters are asked to investigate a devastating series of raids in the Misty Forest, leading to Neronvain in “Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers

Training

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

the King’s Guard, the leader of a powerful druid circle, a quirky monk who lives in a remote mountaintop pagoda, a barbarian chieftain, a warlock living among nomads as a fortune-teller, or an

absentminded bard whose plays and poetry are known throughout the land. A character who agrees to training as a reward must spend downtime with the trainer (see chapter 6 for more information on downtime

Character Classes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

, shape-shift, and control the elements. Then join the Circle of the Land to draw on the magic of the environment. Fighter. Master all weapons and armor. Then embody the Champion to strive for peak combat

prowess. Monk. Dart in and out of melee while striking fast and hard. Then become a Warrior of The Open Hand to master unarmed combat. Paladin. Smite foes and shield allies with divine and martial

Four Councils

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Four Councils When the characters arrive in Waterdeep, they are met by the Harper agent Leosin Erlanthar. The monk explains the purpose of the council and tells the adventurers they are expected to

increasingly aggressive dragon activity. The characters are asked to investigate a devastating series of raids in the Misty Forest, leading to Neronvain in “Chapters 11 and 12: Death to the Wyrmspeakers

Mother Lorinda

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

they cleared, unfamiliar mountains in a land called Tepest surrounded the sisters’ simple valley home, and their true nature as vicious hags manifested. From the strange fey of Tepest, the three hags

, the hag Lorinda asked her sisters to help create a child of their own. But Laveeda and Leticia refused, loathing the idea of sharing their magic and secrets. In secret, Lorinda assembled a creature

Tale of the Hellriders

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

unknowable fate. Terror gripped the hearts of all. “The city’s cavalry rode across the land, striking down fiends wherever they found them and suffering fearful losses. But it was never enough. For

every fiend they destroyed, it seemed as though two more appeared elsewhere. The ruler of Elturel, the High Rider, asked his people to pray to the gods for aid. To everyone’s astonishment, a mighty

Shrine of Luck

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

who advocate equality and covertly oppose the abuse of power. The Harpers gather information throughout the land to thwart tyrants and any leader, government, or group that grows too strong. They aid

the weak, the poor, and the oppressed. Sister Garaele regularly reports to her superiors on events in and around Phandalin. Quest: The Banshee’s Bargain. Recently, Garaele’s superiors asked her to

Conch Overview

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

who has asked too many questions about goods that go missing along the river. Low Netherese Labor While mages and smugglers jockey for control, Low Netherese work the land and water. These laborers

Alderleaf Farm

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

if asked, or he can give them directions to the location. The cave leads to area R8 in the Redbrands’ hideout. Finding Cragmaw Castle Qelline is a longtime friend of a druid named Reidoth. If Qelline

realizes the characters are looking for specific sites in the area, such as Cragmaw Castle, she suggests the characters visit Reidoth and ask for her help, “since there’s not an inch of the land the

Heroes of the Giants

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

of the Land might feel a connection to the giants who inhabit that land. A monk who follows the Way of the Four Elements might seek to emulate Annam, the All-Father, to shape and channel the forces of

. Elements and Environments If your spells or class features draw on elemental forces or the magic of the land, you might use a connection to giants to tap into that power. A druid belonging to the Circle

Nymphs

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

live off the land, while others embody violent aspects of nature. In either case, nymphs generally avoid other sapient creatures, preferring to mind the cycles of nature, the daily interplay of wild

refuse to knowingly destroy any land inhabited by another nymph. While they won’t work to alter the natural course of destruction, neither will they make another nymph’s home part of any calamity they

The Spirit and the Storyteller

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

leaves. A character who succeeds on a DC 14 Intelligence (History) or Intelligence (Religion) check knows that a ninuno is a spirit of the land, similar to a dryad, who serves as an intermediary

between the living and the gods. Nimuel or Lungtian shares these details if asked, along with any specifics from the “Life in Dayawlongon” section later in this adventure. Nimuel Nimuel (neutral good

The Story Thus Far . . .

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Bond 1 Leosin Erlanthar, a wandering monk, once saved your life. He’s sent urgent word for you to meet him in a small town called Greenest. Looks like it’s time to pay off that debt. 2 When an orc

compulsion to travel to Greenest. Perhaps the answer to the riddle of your dreams awaits you there. 4 Ontharr Frume, a crusading warrior and champion of good, is your friend and mentor. He has asked you to

Outlander

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

Flaming Fist patrols. You are known within the city’s immigrant communities. Should you ever need to learn about a foreign land, people, tradition, or history, you know where to find someone with

accompanied by a handful of equally bereft survivors, you must navigate a new life that you never asked for. 4 You were captured by kidnappers and taken far from your home. The Knights of the Unicorn

The Story Thus Far . . .

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Bond 1 Leosin Erlanthar, a wandering monk, once saved your life. He’s sent urgent word for you to meet him in a small town called Greenest. Looks like it’s time to pay off that debt. 2 When an orc

compulsion to travel to Greenest. Perhaps the answer to the riddle of your dreams awaits you there. 4 Ontharr Frume, a crusading warrior and champion of good, is your friend and mentor. He has asked you to

Outlander

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

Flaming Fist patrols. You are known within the city’s immigrant communities. Should you ever need to learn about a foreign land, people, tradition, or history, you know where to find someone with

equally bereft survivors, you must navigate a new life that you never asked for. 4 You were captured by kidnappers and taken far from your home. The Knights of the Unicorn freed you and brought you

The Story Thus Far ...

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

1 Leosin Erlanthar, a wandering monk, once saved your life. He’s sent urgent word for you to meet him in a small town called Greenest. Looks like it’s time to pay off that debt. 2 When an orc raid

to travel to Greenest. Perhaps the answer to the riddle of your dreams awaits you there. 4 Ontharr Frume, a crusading warrior and champion of good, is your friend and mentor. He has asked you to travel

Astral Blights

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

they are a precursor to the gods descending from the heavens to walk the land. No one knows for sure. You are just finishing your midday meal while listening to a blacksmith tell about being awakened

last night by a loud crash. According to the smith, a crystalline vine burst out of the ground and punched a hole through the roof of his neighbor’s bakery. “Must be divine punishment for the bad pies

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