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to shape-shift at will, the elves retreated to the Feywild, where their sorrow was deepened by that plane’s influence. Over time, curiosity led many of them to explore other planes of existence
to rest. In that state, they remain aware of their surroundings while immersing themselves in memories and meditations.
An environment subtly transforms elves after they inhabit it for a millennium or
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
service to a deity, such as Kelemvor’s Eternal Order or Mystra’s Knights of the Mystic Fire. Other knightly orders serve a government, royal family, or are the elite military of a feudal state
family, similar to an order of monks. Although there are organizations, such as the Knights of the Shield, that use the trappings of knighthood without necessarily being warriors, most folk of Faer
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berserk state where rage takes over, giving them superhuman strength and resilience. A barbarian can draw on this reservoir of fury only a few times without resting, but those few rages are usually
stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common?
What led you to take up the adventuring life? Were you lured to settled lands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
don’t manipulate the Weave in the customary way that spellcasters do. The mental state of the user is vitally important: monks and some psionics-users train long and hard to attain the right frame of
Supernatural Powers and Psionics The inborn magical abilities of certain creatures, the acquired supernatural powers of people such as monks, and psionic abilities are similar in that their users
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
. 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
monks led by an elder monk instead. You can also limit those attending any audience in the central abbey to just the elder monks.
Part 3: The Ooze-Flooded City. Adjust the ooze-folk so that 1d4 of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
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
M4. Dormitories When not on duty, the monks reside in this series of ill-kept rooms. Each of these dormitory cells contains only a bed, a trunk for personal effects, and a table. All are crafted of
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
of monks that appear to be preparing for some horrid ceremony. Hanging on the walls around the table are a number of grotesque leather masks.
The leather masks that hang around the room are the
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
frantically shovel ore into these hatches, which pulse with a deep-red glow. As you watch, a prisoner collapses from exhaustion. Under orders from the overseeing monks, other workers toss his body
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
(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
” and incarcerated here, where the monks attempt to break their wills and return them to servitude. Cells. The cells are all repurposed metal containers from the planar craft, and are all locked. A
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
(Perception) check to glimpse beneath its hood sees a skeletal face. (The character can later note the resemblance between this visage and the monastery’s flayed monks.)
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
between passageways. Negotiating with it successfully allows access to a secret tunnel that cuts days off the characters’ journey. 5 Roving outlaws (five to ten thugs led by a bandit captain) heading to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
state, a magic item of such power will never be created. The Avowed acolyte accompanies the characters to the Great Library to view where the attack and subsequent theft took place: You are led to a
fist of one victim. The scrap of fabric is emblazoned with a white lotus inside a black circle. The Avowed recognize this as the symbol of the Order of the Immortal Lotus, a league of monks led by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Meletis Evil flourishes where ignorance thrives.
—Perisophia the philosopher
Meletis is a polis devoted to learning, magic, and progress. It is the most populous city-state and home to
and ethical principles, which ultimately led them to relinquish their power and establish a philosopher-led republic. After the kings’ deaths, the council of scholars known as the Twelve took up rule of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
polearm on another target. In addition, each group of five monks is led by an elder monk. These are cult fanatics that have outfitted their polearms with laser weapons secured from the monastery’s stores of
. Though the vast majority of those recruits have perished or been imprisoned at the hands of the Grand Master, twenty-five monks — all a motley assemblage of evil humanoids — currently occupy various areas
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
seek to return Atash to the Sunweaver and restore Akharin Sangar to a state of self-rule. Named for the lions that roam the lands beyond the city, the faction is secretly led by famed actor Afsoun
-state peaceful and pristine. At the behest of the group, the characters investigate the activities of the Ashen Heirs and come into contact with the Silent Roar. Silent Roar Members of the Silent Roar
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
Martial Arts Adept Within a lavish chamber inside The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan, two dust-covered bodies are found reclining. If their rest is disturbed, the bodies awaken from a state of suspended
animation and reveal themselves to be monks of considerable capability. Martial Arts Adept Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 16
Hit Points 60 (11d8 + 11)
Speed 40 ft.
STR
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
craft’s engines might also be found there if the monastery is in imminent danger of dropping from the sky. As an added challenge to the task of rescuing characters captured by the monks (including
in two different locations. Characters are fully conscious and ambulatory while in such a state, their heads operating independently of their bodies until both are reunited. See the “Teleportation-Field Devices” sidebar for more information.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
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
boulders (see area M33 for details). M3: Dock Stone posts support this wooden dock from below (see area M32). Tied to the dock is a Rowboat, which the monks primarily use for fishing. The boat’s oars are
door reveals a tiny peephole situated above the knocker (for tall monks) and another one situated below the knocker (for short monks). The door is barred from the inside. The size and weight of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
their guards as they were being led from the jail (area L5) during the evacuation of Little Lockford. The two prisoners—a goblin boss named Slonk and a bugbear named Yuzzik—have manacles on their
unscrupulous and will do almost anything to survive, short of betraying each other. Other rooms in the abbey include sleeping quarters for svirfneblin monks, a private chamber for the abbot, and a privy. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
led them up the Heavenly Peaks in search of a land free from tyranny and darkness. The demon intercepted them at the summit, appearing in a pillar of smoke. Emboldened by the coming dawn, the first
the Sunweaver’s warmth. Akharin Sangar flourished during the dynasties that followed but eventually succumbed to excess, corruption, and complacency. Darkness fell upon the city-state, and Zolmate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
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
functions as the guarded entrance to the Temple of the Black Earth beneath it. All of the monks are earth cultists who are well aware of the true nature of the monastery. Scarlet Moon Hall Deep in the wild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
right direction. All outside doors are locked after nightfall. M2. Basalt Hall At night, no one is here, but during the day, two Sacred Stone monks (see chapter 7) are stationed here. If the monks are
fashioned in the shape of a scowling gargoyle, but the hand that opened the panel seems human enough. From beneath the mask comes a female voice: “Yes? What do you want?”
The monks listen to their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
, organized with its own hierarchy and led by a designated elder. But clans extend beyond families, often adopting outsiders who take up permanent residence in the city-state. When people meet, they exchange
decides to establish their own clan, though they often face judgment from their birth clans. Rule by Magistrates The city-state of Yeonido is ruled by the beloved Queen Jin-Mi, a dragonborn said to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
anchored to the sands. Each arm has AC 13 and 10 hit points. They try to drag a captured character underground (use the quicksand rules in the Dungeon Master’s Guide). Not until all the arms holding
dracolich, and commanded to guard her necropolis for eternity. Though their minds are warped by their current state, if the characters try to befriend the flameskulls—invoking their names and appealing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
cloaker 7–10 No encounter Stern Segment The largest piece of the wreck, the stern segment, is nestled in Havock’s hip bones. A handful of stranded shipwreck survivors led by the Lambent Zenith’s first
mate, Figaro, are encamped on this segment. A death slaad recently infiltrated the camp, sowing chaos and magically manipulating Figaro’s mind. This drove Figaro into a paranoid state, causing him to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
crime syndicate, while the others include the following groups: Voice of
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Daask. Daask is an aggressive criminal organization with cells across Khorvaire. Led by monstrous immigrants from Droaam—gnolls, harpies, medusas, minotaurs, ogres, trolls, and others—the group is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
the Aldani Basin and the surrounding region quite well. He’s also led expeditions to Orolunga, though he’s never encountered the elusive oracle rumored to dwell there. One place he’d rather not
palace in a weakened state. The shadows still haunt Kwilgok’s dreams, and he has no wish to face them again. Kwilgok is 26 years old, stands just shy of 6 feet tall, and weighs 450 pounds.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Order or Mystra’s Knights of the Mystic Fire. Other knightly orders serve a government, royal family, or are the elite military of a feudal state, such as the brutal Warlock Knights of Vaasa. Other
knighthoods are secular and nongovernmental organizations of warriors who follow a particular philosophy, or consider themselves a kind of extended family, similar to an order of monks. Although there are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
toward warriors—particularly fighters, barbarians, and monks—but any character’s story can benefit from the ideas presented here. When using this table to shape your character’s story, you can either
inheritance if you can make a name for yourself as a hero. Donjon You’re stranded far from home and intend to fight your way back. Euryale A year of solitude gave you clarity and led you down the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Various allied nobles Independent alliance of nobles protected by the Knights of Holy Shielding, led by Knight Commander Aleshh Kaarth (dragonborn) and fortified by Furyondy and Urnst Veluna, the
Archclericy of Canon Hazen (human) Theocracy ruled by priests of Rao, a divine beacon of justice and hope Verbobonc (Free City and Viscounty) Viscountess Wilfrick Rejjin (human) Vassal state of Veluna; site of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
able to shape-shift at will, the elves retreated to the Feywild, where their sorrow was deepened by that plane’s influence. Over time, curiosity led many of them to explore other planes of existence
that state, they remain aware of their surroundings while immersing themselves in memories and meditations. An environment subtly transforms elves after they inhabit it for a millennium or more, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, that led so many souls astray? Asmodeus also pointed out that the souls harvested from the Material Plane went on to serve in the infernal legions that repel the endless tide of the Abyss. Were not
pristine, perfect state, with every living creature assigned a place in the infernal hierarchy. Wars would end, and every creature would have a purpose to fulfill. The universe would be a utopia, at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
three ships to Waterdeep. Two of these galleons, the Heartbreaker and the Hellraiser, are docked. Zord’s flagship, the Eyecatcher, is anchored in Deepwater Harbor. Each of the three ships (described in
), and led to the captain’s dining cabin (area J10): The dining cabin is bedecked with golden filigree, the purple curtains festooned with silken tassels, the wood paneling scented with perfume. A