mounts showing with only about from for led

Gray Dwarf (Duergar) Legacy

Species 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

Overland Travel

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

Targos table assume that characters are on foot; mounts and dogsleds can shorten these times by as much as 50 percent. There is no easy way to reach Bremen by land, since heavy snow has wiped out the trail

that once led to it. Overland Travel from Targos To Travel Time Bremen (no trail) 3 hours Bryn Shander 2 hours Termalaine 4 hours

Reaching the Tower

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

cavern around it offers space to camp and no risk of encounters. However, if the characters are riding giant lizards or other mounts, those mounts are unable to navigate the narrow route to the tower

far walls and ceiling are out of sight in the darkness. Bits of quartz and mica in the stone glimmer as they catch the light, showing a footpath worn into the stone floor. At the end of that path, a vast, dark shape rises — an enormous stalagmite carved into a bleak, black tower.

Githyanki

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

to communicate with their red dragon mounts. Githyanki Leaders The githyanki are led by Al’chaia, a knight who is cruel to her trainees and soldiers. Al’chaia recently acquired a manual of gainful

House Vadalis

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

House Vadalis The ranches of House Vadalis play a key role in daily life, producing meat, mounts, and more. Vadalis isn’t one of the most powerful houses, but its barons are generally content

exotic creatures aren’t enough to satisfy the most innovative members of the house, and this has led to the practice of magebreeding. Using the Mark of Handling and dragonshard focus items, Vadalis

M4. Dormitories

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

can be worked to access hidden compartments, revealing 10d10 gp worth of loose coins, three uncut sapphires (50 gp each), and a map showing the route to a cache of stolen goods hidden near a thieves

M7. Leather Works

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

, 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

. 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

Uthgardt Vengeance

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

Part 2: Phandalin

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

Inside the Clans

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

symbol for the entire Gruul guild. Ghor Clan. The Ghor clan is led by an ettin named Ruric Thar (or, perhaps more properly, Ruric and Thar, since the heads claim separate names). Of all the clans, the

ancient boar god — Ilharg, the Raze-Boar — who will lay waste to the overcivilized world. Led by a centaur druid called Nikya of the Old Ways, the Zhur-Taa pile up skulls as offerings to this god, and

Adventure Start

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

Knights of Solamnia

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

years to encompass thirty-seven volumes, covering everything from courtly etiquette to the proper saddling of mounts. According to the Measure, the knights no longer have sufficient numbers to elect a new

, led by a High Knight elected from among its number, has its own hierarchy and rules for admission. Knights of the Crown. Most knights begin their journey as squires in the Knights of the Crown, who

Merchant Princes

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

from the arena. Talro’a sells animals that can be trained as mounts or pets, including dinosaurs and flying monkeys. The yuan-ti of Omu secretly pay Talro’a to warn them if treasure hunters are

that can be used as companions, mounts, or pack animals. Flying snakes trained as messengers are popular with the Zhentarim, and Talro’a sells them to no one else. The Beasts for Sale table lists the

Baldur's Gate

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

only through this gate, and is taxed by the city — despite the fact that it was just such taxes that led to the city’s being overthrown by its first dukes and the Lower City enclosed by its ring wall

laws in the Outer City has led to two strange phenomena, unrelated to one another. A walled Calishite district has grown up to the east of the city proper, known by Baldurians as Little Calimshan. Within

Knights' Quest

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

Feathergale Spire (see chapter 2) Doing one’s duty for the realm Hunting and hawking Hippogriffs, giant vultures, and other aerial mounts If the characters mention elemental cults, read the following text

: 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

The Peg and Hook

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

The Lords' Alliance

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

The Lords' Alliance

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

The Lords' Alliance

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

Meeting the Inhabitants

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

Palace of Spires Locations

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

Tier 1 Locations

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

The Walking Statues

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

guard standing at ease. The pose it assumed led to its naming, and it is viewed with respect by the citizens of the southerly wards. The Hawk Man This statue looks like a winged, hawk-headed being

, and thus locals call it the Hawk Man. I can reveal that in fact it bears much resemblance to an aarakocra, one of the bird-people said to live in the Star Mounts in the High Forest. The statue’s wings

High Hall Cathedral

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

Illithinoch Locations

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

Upper Level Locations

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

: Aviary Four stone pedestals, each one three feet tall, stand in a row near four narrow stained-glass windows showing pastoral scenes. Situated atop each pedestal is a large birdcage. A dwarf monk on a

Medium Commoners) are gathered here to discuss what to do about Ronnom Daamos and his bodyguards. Anish’s cane is a Staff of the Python. If the characters were led here by a monk (see areas M4–M5), that

Hrakhamar

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

suits of dwarven half-plate armor. If characters are led here by Sithi Vinecutter, she’s willing to let the characters take one weapon apiece. 4. Forge Molten iron and adamantine from area 2 is

lives if a character makes a successful DC 10 Charisma (Intimidation) check. They know the forge is infested with firenewts, where the newts’ giant strider mounts are kept, and that two dwarf prisoners

Cultists of the Dead Three

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

Areas of the Earth Temple

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

as a stable for their prized mounts: three bulettes. One belongs to Dynath in area B7. The other two were recently caught and haven’t yet been broken. The bulettes are being held here until the

the Howling Hatred cult. He is virtually catatonic but shuffles from place to place if led. Wulgreda, a hapless female dwarf commoner who was captured while prospecting in the hills near the Sacred

Daoine Gloine

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

Keep Locations

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

repair the stables yet, since they have little need for mounts here. K6. Armory Weapon racks along the walls of this armory hold spears. Barrels full of crossbow bolts and arrows stand near the doors

middle of the hall. The walls are painted in green and blue, decorated with tattered banners showing nautical designs. Jolliver Grimjaw conducts most of his business here. He is a wereboar, although he

Locations E - H

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

). She lives north of town, in a mostly underground hovel on a ridge that overlooks the sea. Locals know that Dasharra raises griffons, trains them as mounts, and teaches people how to ride them. The

, after which they know enough about griffon riding to control their mounts. Each griffon is able to carry one Medium rider or two Small riders (along with their armor and portable gear), and Dasharra has

The Tenth District

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

debate or touting a recent success to your neighbors is part of showing your worth. Good neighbors keep their projects and research hidden until a result can be displayed; it is considered uncouth to

acquired in Precinct Six, along with manufactured items such as artisan’s tools. Weapons, armor, and mounts are rarely on sale here. Fences deal in stolen and otherwise illicit goods. On Tin Street, which

Faerûn

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

hope, as tenacious civilizations and peoples rebuild, reclaim, and create anew. Amn. A nation led by the representatives of five noble families, Amn is a place where the wealthy rule, openly and without

account of its exploits over the previous seasons. Many Dambrathans seek out lycanthropy as a means of showing reverence for their favored deity and honoring their heritage. Elfharrow. A blasted near-desert

The Foundry

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

(Investigation) check enables a character to deduce that the doors aren’t what they seem, through small clues showing that they are unused. The same check focused on a statue can reveal a small line on

object becomes immobile for 10 minutes, or until the one commanding it leaves the area. 40. Durgeddin’s Quarters Durgeddin led a spartan lifestyle, eschewing rich decorations and treasures in his

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