more shadowy with only attire for for last

Angry Sorrowsworn

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

other creature has dealt damage to it since the end of its last turn.Multiattack. The sorrowsworn makes two Hook attacks. Hook. Melee Weapon Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit

incarnations of the plane’s bleak nature. Sorrowsworn embody the forms of suffering inherent to the shadowy landscape and visit horror on those who stumble into their midst. Each sorrowsworn

Mark of Shadow Elf

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

assassins within House Phiarlan. Only special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the

accompanied by a shadowy pair, rumored to be embodiments of shadow itself. The displacer beast serves as the young house’s emblem. The lands of House Phiarlan, known as the Demesnes, are the

Valindra Shadowmantle Legacy

monsters Tomb of Annihilation

wants to “imprison” the Soulmonger; that way, its unique magic can be studied while it’s safely quarantined from the world. She argues that destroying it should be a last resort

reflects its keen mind and wicked cunning, including the magic and mundane traps that secure it. Undead, constructs, and bound demons lurk in shadowy recesses, emerging to destroy those who dare to disturb

The Houses of Shadow

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

special clients—nobles, merchant lords, and the like—have access to these spies. Toward the end of the Last War, a bitter feud broke out between the major families of the house. Known as the Shadow

. Baron Elar d’Thuranni is said to be responsible for the Shadow Schism. Ruling the house from an enclave in Regalport, he is always accompanied by a shadowy pair, rumored to be embodiments of shadow

Ascendant Factions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

all divine power. Faction Attire. Defiers wear geometric, starry fabrics that hint at their astral ties. They adorn their outfits with silver chains and broken holy symbols. Role in Sigil. The Athar

citizens can get a free hot meal. However, some factions don’t view this expansion as benevolent. Lhar moves carefully, always looking for like-minded individuals to further his cause. Faction Attire

31. Amber Cavity

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

! Take these lives and release me!” Amber Monolith. The amber monolith is a rough block of solid amber 8 feet tall, 5 feet wide, and 5 feet thick. Within drifts a smoky wisp, the last lingering vestige of

monolith dwindles, and the shadowy limbs have disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws. A character can use the amulet multiple times, but doing so causes the shadowy limbs to

The Lantern Ghost Murders

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

, but hasn’t connected the vague horrors of his sleep with the very real horror occurring in the shadowy, mist-drenched alleys of his home. Seven days ago, Jarme was captured by a nighttime patrol

beyond, and he scrawled these images onto the walls of his cell in the asylum where he spent his last days. Not even the pleas of his sister and a local priest named Refrum were enough to save him. Only

Dangwaru (The Typhoon Palace)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement

and her crew lived in the palace for the rest of their lives. The last of them perished more than fifty years ago. The palace is dilapidated and haunted. Young tortles occasionally explore the

ruins in search of treasure. Most don’t get far before strange sounds and shadowy forms frighten them away. The tortles built the Typhoon Palace to withstand storms, earthquakes, and the passage of time

Enter Flabbergast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

is a tall, smooth-headed male human with a neatly trimmed black beard, dressed in pressed business attire. He pauses from writing in his ledger to look up at you. His eyes narrow as if evaluating you

formidable, the players should always have the last say regarding the characters’ actions. Workable alternatives include such plans as the characters secreting themselves aboard the Dhargun Ironworks caravan

Key Nonplayer Characters

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

of Waterdeep and the last place where the caravan takes a day-long rest. They are not traveling together; being in Daggerford at the same time is coincidental. Azbara Jos Azbara Jos (see appendix

thieves guild. Secretly, its leaders seek to extend their shadowy fingers into every throne room and ruling council chamber in Faerûn. Like the Harpers, the Zhentarim too are aware that the Cult of the

Types of Hauntings

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

. Witnessing Haunts. Ambient haunts are fleeting visions that last scant seconds and that only one character ever sees. They appear when a character is alone or the last one to leave a room, or they are

tyrant who wears a skull-faced helmet and frequently lies 18–19 Mara Silvra. A vengeful knight who expects betrayal and tries to expel trespassers 20 The Entity. A shadowy malevolence that

Circle of Dreams

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

die spent. You regain all expended dice when you finish a long rest. Hearth of Moonlight and Shadow At 6th level, home can be wherever you are. During a short or long rest, you can invoke the shadowy

teleportation circle is special. Rather than opening a portal to a permanent teleportation circle, it opens a portal to the last location where you finished a long rest on your current plane of

Key Nonplayer Characters

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

of Waterdeep and the last place where the caravan takes a day-long rest. They are not traveling together; being in Daggerford at the same time is coincidental. Azbara Jos Azbara Jos (see appendix D

guild. Secretly, its leaders seek to extend their shadowy fingers into every throne room and ruling council chamber in Faerûn. Like the Harpers, the Zhentarim too are aware that the Cult of the

Example of Play

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

of creating characters. Jared (as DM): Last session, we met our four heroes in the little farming village of High Ery. Who remembers what happened? Amy: We were at a village council meeting about

pointed us to a cave that was the source of the polluted stream. Amy: Before he wandered off, he gave us a magic acorn, and that’s where we ended last week. Jared: So now you’re in this gloomy

Battle Prawn Challenge

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

were voted best dish during a festival competition last year. This challenge, held in the northern event tent, tests participants’ inventiveness and versatility as they prepare giant versions of his

long cutting stations containing bundles of foot-long green beans. The other side holds a pool-sized glass tank filled with water. The water churns as large, shadowy shapes move within. The western

Shadow Magic

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

corpses should be treated differently. 6 You blinked. Once. Last week. Shadow Magic Features Sorcerer Level Feature 1st Eyes of the Dark, Strength of the Grave 3rd Eyes of the Dark (darkness) 6th

also in dim light or darkness. Umbral Form Starting at 18th level, you can spend 6 sorcery points as a bonus action to magically transform yourself into a shadowy form. In this form, you have resistance

Eberron Sourcebooks

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

first stop when exploring the distant land of Xen’drik. This book describes the shadowy ruins, sinister organizations, and treasure-laden dungeons of Stormreach. In addition to providing Dungeon

. Forge of War (3.5E): This comprehensive overview of the Last War provides all you need to know about the events, armies, battlefields, and themes of Eberron’s greatest clash of nations. Magic of Eberron

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 4

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

: Ghostly Haunt As you proceed down this corridor, the ghost of a human man in a shimmering crown and regal attire appears before you. The phantom raises his hand and gestures for you to stop. “Go no

farther,” he warns, “lest this cursed monument overtake you. Only death awaits you in these halls.” The figure is the spirit of Alendria (lawful good ghost), the last king of Cynidicea. Cursed to wander

Area Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye

occupants of this room were lured to area N12 by noise there, omit the last sentence of the following boxed text: Makeshift cots are strewn about two adjoining caverns separated by an open doorway

leader commands, “Now! Release your secrets unto me! Let the truths hidden in your soul come forth and become stronger!” As if in response, the cultists’ silhouettes warp into two lanky shadowy entities

Gauntlet

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Gauntlet This floor of the pyramid—the Gauntlet—served as a last line of defense between intruders and the pharaoh’s tomb. It also served as the quarters of the pyramid’s former high priest, Nafik

tattered priestly attire that trails at his feet, but a few gaps between the wrappings reveal his rotting, desiccated skin. The figure casts his gaze at you and says in a raspy voice, “Foolish

Sorrowsworn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

Sorrowsworn The Shadowfell’s pervasive melancholy sometimes gives rise to strange incarnations of the plane’s bleak nature. Sorrowsworn embody the forms of suffering inherent to the shadowy landscape

sorrowsworn has disadvantage on attack rolls if no other creature has dealt damage to it since the end of its last turn. Actions Multiattack. The sorrowsworn makes two Hook attacks. Hook. Melee Weapon

Spaceship Locations, Level 2

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

: Workout Room This workout area features exercise machines, free weights, and conveyor-belt-like running apparatuses. Two synthetic humanoids in athletic attire train in a weightlifting area. One

similar magic, the diary gives a first-hand account of the ship’s mission and the mold outbreak (detailed in this adventure’s background) from the perspective of a maintenance worker. On the last page

Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

seen through clear water. Just inside the doorway is a hostile gelatinous cube. The cube is still digesting the remains of its last meal—a skeleton that appears to float in mid-air, chunks of gooey

former splendor of Cynidicea as the room around them appears to melt away, replaced by an ornate ballroom filled with joyful citizens in fanciful attire. If the characters decline, the sovereign allows

False Tomb

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

stand on a platform at the top of the stairs, flanking the pyramid’s arched entrance, which is capped by a stone awning. The figures carry curved swords and are dressed in light, airy attire suited to

Sa, the last pharaoh of a bygone kingdom known as Bakar that once occupied these lands. Tears of Athis. Iaseda leads of the Tears of Athis, a newly formed group of historians, priests, and descendants

Expanded Ziggurat

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

their cult’s attire. If a cultist is slain, their companions rush to cast themselves into the vats, where they quickly dissolve and potentially spawn oozes. The cultists praise Zargon with their last

Ranger Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook

Dodge action. Restoring or Replacing the Beast. If the beast has died within the last hour, you can take a Magic action to touch it and expend a spell slot. The beast returns to life after 1 minute

turn. Level 15: Shadowy Dodge When a creature makes an attack roll against you, you can take a Reaction to impose Disadvantage on that roll. Whether the attack hits or misses, you can then teleport up

Lower Level Locations

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

: Ronnom’s Quarters This room contains two beds—one disheveled, the other neatly made—a chest of drawers, and a small table flanked by two chairs. Dirty dishes rest on the table. A shadowy hallway to

drawer (see “Treasure” below). He fights as a last resort and surrenders if reduced to 20 Hit Points or fewer and unable to flee. Veen. Veen is an Oni that has cast Invisibility on herself. Veen

Mournland Environment

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

and forms a canopy that hides the ruined realm even from above. The area covered by the mist is a shadowy, muffled region devoid of life, sunlight, and sound. The wall of mist ranges in thickness from

wreckage of a carnival stands a perfectly preserved carousel. If the carousel is ridden, the characters doing so see visions of Cyre as it was before the Last War. 3 All the trees and plants in a

Daoine Gloine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish

-protected statues are perfectly intact and appear uncannily lifelike. Many are kenku (the last inhabitants of the city before Kwalish and the ooze arrived), but explorers and mountain folk of many other

well. When the last of the kenku fled Daoine Gloine and the ooze had consumed all organic material within the abandoned city, Kwalish decided to redecorate. Traveling safely through the ooze in one

Wedding Itinerary

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

to the vault and bring the suit of armor to the celebration. 6:00 PM The caravan departs from Horn Enclave. Guests prepare to depart. Ironbeard takes Gorat’s key and deposits any last gifts in

its slam attack is a blade attack that deals slashing damage. When all other business is done, Rizwin addresses the wedding party one last time. “Your vault awaits, ready for the gifts each family has

Harrowhall Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

calls out. “And they are alive.” Before long, five other ghosts pass through the walls of the room, dressed in similar attire. They look at you curiously. In life, the six ghosts were a group of

is certain the details of the ghost trap ritual could be found in Exploring Arcanum, which he last saw in the keep’s library. The Spellseekers don’t know any other details of the ghost trap ritual, nor

Zorzula's Rest Locations

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

inlaid with blue gemstones—displayed in the bookcase. Murmuring Jar. The murmuring jar is actually a canopic jar that holds the soul of a neutral duergar named Hjoldak Hollowhelm, the last mining captain

creature must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes damage that varies depending on the last rune the creature tapped: Death. 13 (3d8) necrotic damage Light. 13 (3d8

Spaceship Locations, Level 1

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

dismembered combat robot clutter a workbench in this workshop. 6 The last page of a crew member’s journal mentions a brush with an “escaped specimen” on one of the lower decks. 7 1d4 Humanoid skeletons

humanoid in fashionable attire is sprawled on the floor outside a posh-looking lounge. A two-foot-long metal pipe protrudes from its head. It turns to you and speaks in an upbeat tone. “Hello there

Ziggurat Locations, Tiers 1–3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

faction’s treasure room (area B5) and hid them in this chamber. Before the guardian’s last visit, a pack of stirges made the room their lair; when he returned, they drank him dry. A character who inspects

character who makes calming gestures or offers it food can placate it with a successful DC 16 Wisdom (Animal Handling) check. Characters dressed in the attire of the Mages of Usamigaras have advantage on

Abyssal Prisons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

prisms must make a DC 13 Wisdom saving throw at the start each of his or her turns. The first time each character fails the save, a wraith that looks like a shadowy duplicate of that character erupts

1d4 rounds. A dispel magic spell cast on the orb suppresses the magic for 1 hour. In both cases, the character doesn’t know how long the suppression might last. The circles continue to glow at random

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