most some with only ages for for local

Emerald Dragon Wyrmling

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

psionic power to weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local

dragon ages. Eventually, the scales become translucent and shimmer in the light, rippling as the dragon moves. The dragon’s horns and spines hover above the body, moving and shifting along the back

Young Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

weave illusions to deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural

the dragon ages. Eventually, the scales become translucent and shimmer in the light, rippling as the dragon moves. The dragon’s horns and spines hover above the body, moving and shifting along

Adult Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

deceive and disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to

supernatural occurrences. Shimmering Green A emerald dragon wyrmling;wyrmling emerald dragon's scales are a dull, pale green, but they develop into richer and more varied shades of green as the dragon ages

Ancient Emerald Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

disorient. They cloak their own presence so they can observe other creatures without being discovered as they collect information on everything from local cultural practices to supernatural occurrences

. Shimmering Green A Emerald Dragon Wyrmling;wyrmling emerald dragon's scales are a dull, pale green, but they develop into richer and more varied shades of green as the dragon ages. Eventually, the

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; Elminster The serpent creatures known as yuan-ti are all that remains of an ancient, decadent human empire. Ages ago their dark gods taught them profane, cannibalistic rituals to mix their flesh

remained ensconced in their hidden strongholds, biding their time until they were ready to strike again. Today, with their numbers greatly depleted and their enemies much stronger than in ages past, the

The Gods of Faerûn

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

makeup of the pantheon has shifted over the ages, as a result of changes in the Realms and its people (or vice versa, depending on which scholars you believe). The following pages describe the most

prominent members of the pantheon. The deities of the Faerûnian pantheon are by no means the only powers worshiped in the Realms. The nonhuman races have pantheons of their own (described in chapter 3), and scattered other cults and local divinities can be found across Faerûn.

Adventures in Yeonido

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

hidden under the royal palace. 4 A young red dragon appears, claims to be the dragon Mireu, and demands offerings for its ages of protection. The characters are hired to verify or debunk the dragon’s

claims. 5 All except one member of a local clan are replaced by doppelgangers. Those who live near the clan have noticed them acting differently, but no one wishes to speak ill of them. 6 The

Kinds of Treasure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

love sleeping on a vast bed of copper coins! Coins The coins in a dragon’s hoard might come from all over the world and across uncountable ages of history. To add flavor to the potentially enormous

the Player’s Handbook) rather than coins 2–3 Coins from an ancient culture local to this region, ancestral to the people who live here now 4–5 Coins from an ancient culture in a distant

Story Overview

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

Story Overview Ages ago, the vicious warlord Dalk Dranzorg ravaged the countryside at the head of a bandit army. After conquering the lands of Count Cordon Silvra, he took the lord’s fortress

and her own traitorous followers. Soon after, local nobles received invitations to come to Castle Laventz and celebrate Mara’s victory. When each aristocrat arrived, though, they discovered they were

Locations in Vogler

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

fresh river fish, fishing supplies, crafts, the bounty of local farms, and all manner of mundane equipment. One notable stall is that of Froswin (chaotic good, kender commoner), who sells intricate fish

-story tower. The tower’s ground level holds a small library and a collection of local relics: over forty pieces of rusty tools and armor. The second floor holds the quarters of Becklin’s squire, Darrett

Central Flanaess

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

disappearance has stalled these plans. The Rise of Iuz Iuz is the offspring of the demon lord Graz’zt and a human archmage named Iggwilv. For ages, he ruled the lands from the Howling Hills to Lake Whyestil

proximity. These peoples, by and large, share the Great Kingdom’s practical, hardworking values, and they rely on the family and local community, rather than the might of nations and armies. They have

Life Span

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

level, so do dragons as they age. The tables in this section suggest possible goals that reflect the priorities of dragons at different ages. Of course, a dragon’s goals are shaped by many additional

, wyrmlings often rely on adult dragons or other companion creatures for safety. Wyrmlings most often think on a local scale—an area no larger than might be covered by a few farmsteads or villages. If

World-Shaking Events

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

include the heads of local militias, gangs, and other martial organizations. At the broadest scale, a criminal or underworld leader wields power through a network of spies, bribes, and black-market trade

. On the smallest scale, these are local gang bosses, pirate captains, and brigands. A leader in art or culture is a virtuoso whose work reflects the spirit of the age and changes the way people think

Gate of Illumination Locations

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

the ages receiving blessings from the gods. A stone double door stands at the far end of the room, while stairs rise to the west and another hall opens to the east. People who bring their offerings to

inscriptions written in the local language, Tletlahtolli, that include the following details: Leuchis. At the north of the room, this white stone statue depicts a tiefling offering a sculpted ring to the

N2. Blue Water Inn

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

only 7 hit points each and, at ages eleven and nine, are too young to be effective combatants. At any given time, another 1d4 wereravens (members of the Keepers of the Feather) are present at the inn

mention that his cantankerous father, Davian Martikov, owns the local winery and vineyard, the Wizard of Wines (chapter 12). There’s bad blood between Urwin and his father (whom Urwin and Danika refer

Lower City Gazetteer

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

patriars, and started Baldur’s Mouth as a way to empower the city’s poor via what he saw as the greatest weapon of social change: information. In the beginning, he simply paid local lantern bearers

abandoned her. A local vagrant claims to have seen Aurayaun climb up and remove the sign-shield late on the night she went missing, then vanish into an alley with a cloaked figure. Since then, though

Locations in Saltmarsh

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

hobby of collecting rare books. If the characters need information on the history of Saltmarsh, they might find it in Eliander’s archives. 5. Mining Company Headquarters Once a mansion owned by a local

for smuggled wares. He also recruits local toughs and sailors for Gellan’s ventures, but he prefers those who are business-minded and less likely to cause trouble. 9. Green Market A strip of open land

Lower City Gazetteer

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

patriars, and started Baldur’s Mouth as a way to empower the city’s poor via what he saw as the greatest weapon of social change: information. In the beginning, he simply paid local lantern bearers

abandoned her. A local vagrant claims to have seen Aurayaun climb up and remove the sign-shield late on the night she went missing, then vanish into an alley with a cloaked figure. Since then, though

Camp Righteous

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

Gauntlet first brought its war against undead to Chult, its members established this base camp (map 2.3) around an ancient Chultan shrine, which local guides call the House of the Crocodile. The

hillside, its entrance lies between the feet of an 80-foot-high stone statue depicting a man carrying a crocodile on his back. Any Chultan can identify this as a figure from local mythology and can

City Celebrations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

. Although some of the dancing is wanton and performed for show, large-scale ring dances in the street for all ages are also popular. All the dancing ends at dusk, after which bards and minstrels perform at

until the next dawn in honor of Rhyester. If you want to feel like a local, catch the eye of any celebrant you see and wink. Fine friendships have grown from far less. Ches 19: Fey Day The veil between

Metallic Dragons

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

streets in humanoid form, taking in the local culture and cuisine, and amusing themselves by observing how the smaller races live. Some metallic dragons prefer to stay as far away from civilization as

brass dragon wyrmling’s scales are a dull, mottled brown. As it ages, the dragon’s scales begin to shine, eventually taking on a warm, burnished luster. Its wings and frills are mottled green toward

Arcane Brotherhood

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

with whom they had spoken. After turning the tower into his secret base, Dzaan visited Easthaven to gather supplies. Although he took the precaution of adopting a magical disguise, members of the local

saving throw or be frightened for 1 minute. If the save fails by 5 or more, the target also ages 1d4 × 10 years. A frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the

N3. Burgomaster's Mansion

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

. The first time they peer inside, read: A chandelier of wrought iron fitted with wax candles hangs above a polished wooden dining table. Around the table are seated eight women of various ages in

into its clothing that reads “Is No Fun, Is No Blinsky!” Izek had the local toymaker, Gadof Blinsky (area N7), craft the dolls in Ireena’s likeness. N3k. Victor’s Bedroom This handsomely appointed room

Locations A - D

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

. They refuse to leave their woods, guarding relics and ruins of ages past, and they want nothing to do with the world beyond their borders. Arn Forest This stretch of pine trees and muskeg bogs lies on

of a closet. Spotting that door requires a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. Beliard Beliard is a market-moot for local cattle drovers. It surrounds the intersection of the dusty Dessarin

Creating Adventures

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

cells keeping prisoners in complete isolation. The opposite end of the station is a headquarters for a local detachment of arresters. The main level includes two meeting rooms, an office for the

a large area where the whole local force can be assembled. DYSON LOGOS Azorius Villains Examples of Azorius villains appear in the Azorius Villains table. Azorius Villains d8 Villain

Daoine Gloine

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

Kwalish’s own expedition — to seek out the route to Daoine Gloine and learn the truth of who dwelled there. As is often the case, the common tales had more sinister origins. In ages past, the kenku

clockwork kraken at the apparatus garage (area O5). The construct’s tentacles are outfitted with local teleportation-field devices (see the earlier sidebar), allowing them to move throughout the city

The Tenth District

compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

, while mob bosses coerce residents in order to enrich themselves and influence local politics. Precinct Three. In the Greenbelt, nature has encroached into the urban environment to varying degrees, and

PAQUETTE As the home of prestigious universities, ancient libraries, and hidden laboratories, Precinct Five is the hub of information and learning in the Tenth District. People of all ages flock to

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