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Book of Vile Darkness

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

cases, made notations and additions to existing text. There are places where pages are missing, torn, or covered so completely with ink, blood, and scratches that the original text can’t be

lore about demons. When you do so, you have Advantage on that check. At the DM’s discretion, the book might reveal secrets no mortal should know, such as the true names of powerful Fiends

Elf

Species Player’s Handbook

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

Xen’drik. High Elves High elves have been infused with the magic of crossings between the Feywild and the Material Plane. On some worlds, high elves refer to themselves by other names. For

Chwinga Astronaut

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

your hand or somewhere else in your space (your choice). Once used, this charm goes away, but the tools remain. Chwinga Chwingas are tiny elemental spirits that adapt easily to any habitable

, animated dolls with mask-like faces, spindly limbs, and wild hair. They don’t have names and can’t speak. Chwingas normally avoid other creatures, but they find the trappings of civilization

Book of Vile Darkness (Variant)

Magic Items Keys from the Golden Vault

added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations

choose: Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight. True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in the book. Dark Magic

Mark of Finding Half-Orc

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as

Book of Vile Darkness Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

added their own input to its catalog of vile knowledge. Their additions are clear, for the writers of later works stitched whatever they were writing into the tome or, in some cases, made notations

, plus whatever else you choose: Vile Apotheosis. The book could hold a ritual that allows a character to become a lich or death knight. True Names. The true names of any number of fiends might be in

Mark of Finding Human

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as

Fog Giant

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

treasure or start a new hoard—by any means possible. Beleaguered Moguls. Though they live as ruthless raiders, fog giants remain tasteful and refined in their desires. They remember their former

bandits, raiders, spies, and criminals. In some cases, such a network might grow large enough that minions in the lower ranks are ignorant of their leader’s true nature. Fog giants who amass

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

tabaxi rarely stay in one place for long. Their innate nature pushes them to leave no secrets uncovered, no treasures or legends lost. Wandering Outcasts Most tabaxi remain in their distant

stories, artifacts, and lore. Those who survive this period of wanderlust return home in their elder years to share news of the outside world. In this manner, the tabaxi remain isolated but never ignorant

Elf Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

more often amused than excited, and more likely to be curious than greedy. They tend to remain aloof and unfazed by petty happenstance. When pursuing a goal, however, whether adventuring on a mission or

accomplished, and you have to appreciate their achievements. If only they could slow down and learn some refinement.” Elf Names Elves are considered children until they declare themselves adults, some

Shifter Legacy

Species Eberron: Rising from the Last War

shifter might be a massive brute built like a bear. While a shifter’s appearance might remind an onlooker of an animal, they remain clearly identifiable as shifters even when at their most feral

their urge to wander and hunt. A shifter rogue harnesses their own predatory instincts. But shifters can pursue any path or faith. Shifter Names Shifters have no language of their own and often live

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

heart of the world and monuments to the durability of life. In their role as caretakers, firbolgs live off the land while striving to remain in balance with nature. Their methods reflect common

Shepherds As caretakers of the land, firbolgs prefer to remain out of sight and out of mind. They don’t try to dominate nature, but rather seek to ensure that it prospers and survives according to its

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

variety of social institutions, kingdoms, and other customs bewildering. For all their proud culture, they remain innocent of the surface world. The typical triton protectorate is tightly regimented

catalog all its details in a journal. 6 You mistakenly assume that surface folk know about and are impressed by your people’s history. Triton Names Most triton names have two or three

Verdan

Species Acquisitions Incorporated

steeped in a culture, the verdan remain on the lookout for oppression and curtailment of freedoms. They understand the need for laws that protect, but they rail against laws that restrict and oppress

bred by empathy that helps them eventually sort out those who are sincere from those who are not. Verdan Names The oldest verdan names spring from goblinoid traditions, but more recent names reflect

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

other creatures, because such objects are more likely to be in good condition and thus more useful or valuable. When they go after items that aren’t free for the taking, kobolds try to remain

abandon this careful approach. First, because of their hatred of gnomes, city kobolds often go out of their way to target gnomes’ houses and shops. Even in such cases, the kobolds’ fear of

Sturben

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

local nobles, the city council of Sturben reinstituted a severe court system from Borca’s past, where anyone can bring and argue cases before five masked judges. The judges who hear cases at the

Faceless Court change, but their masks remain the same: grimly ornate visages inspired by Borca’s mysterious first inhabitants. The court sends iron-masked circuit judges into the surrounding lands to

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins don’t remember the names of the fallen. Nomog-Geaya is the greater of the

but is nearly destroyed, the handful of members who remain are welcomed into another banner, taking their banner’s name and colors along with them, and assuming places of leadership in the group

Genasi Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

up to the Sword Coast, and into the Western Heartlands to the east. Some remain in their ancient homeland. In contrast, water and earth genasi have no common history. Individuals have difficulty

natural homes. They go where they want, do what they want, and rarely feel bound to anything. Good backgrounds for water genasi include hermit and sailor. Genasi Names Genasi use the naming conventions

Conclusion

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

Conclusion After imparting the true names, the freed Stranger tips their hat and leaps from the train. Once out of range of the train’s teleportation ward, the Stranger casts plane shift and

disappears. The characters can leave the Concordant Express in a similar fashion, or they can remain on the train until it arrives in Mechanus and secure safe passage home from there. Whether or not they

Life in Djaynai and Janya

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

criminal cases, controversial rituals are performed to prevent the offender from acting on their wicked impulses. The offender is then banished for life. Government in Janya Janya is an oligarchy ruled

instruments such as the lute-like guembri, akoting, and xalam; the musical bow known as the berimbau; and the sonorous atabaque drum. Names Djaynaians and Janyans use only single names publicly

Using This Book

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

ready to play. Or maybe your group needs a break or a diversion from the ongoing campaign. In any of these cases, you can pick an adventure from this book and run it. In an Ongoing Campaign Maybe

keep the journey interesting—a little adventure along the way. Or you’re not prepared for the next adventure, and you need a diversion! In any of these cases, you can pick an adventure from this book to

Detailed NPCs

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

you like, you can roll 1d6 to determine which table to choose a name from, then roll 1d12 to get a name. You can also alter or combine names, pull from a book of names, or use a name inspired by a movie

or book. 1: Common Names 1d12 Common Given Name Common Surname 1 Adrik Brightsun 2 Alvyn Dundragon 3 Aurora Frostbeard 4 Eldeth Garrick 5 Eldon Goodbarrel 6 Farris Greycastle 7 Kathra Ironfist 8

Life in Yeonido

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

—whether for love or for social or political reasons, both of which are considered equally valid—they must choose which partner’s clan they will belong to after the union. In rare cases, a new couple

. These somber magistrates are known for the traditional, broad-brimmed black hat, called a gat, that they each wear as part of their uniform. Names Family comes first in Yeonido, and thus an

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

contemplate your place in the world there. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Tell the players to read over the character sheets; give their characters names; and invent the details of their

a champion of justice. Someone at the cloister may hold the key to the impending doom your deity wishes you to avert. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF Elf Fighter Shawn Wood Your parents lived

16. Blood Baths

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

yuan-ti purebloods and two type 2 yuan-ti malisons bathe in the warm pools. Five enslaved Chultan humans (male and female commoners) tend to their every need. Give names to humans as needed (see the

“Chultan Names” sidebar in the book’s introduction). The blood-drenched yuan-ti keep their weapons at the back of each alcove. If they hear the gong alarm sound, the yuan-ti command their slaves to

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

for survival in the material world, but to keep Maglubiyet at bay in the conflict on the planes. Her children will remain in her care, and if need be she wouldn’t hesitate to take to the field

more than a few hundred members, because a larger group would need a prohibitive amount of resources to remain strong. As a rule, a tribe is violently hostile toward any other tribe it meets, seeing the

Spirits' Plea

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

Spirits’ Plea When the wraith is defeated, any surviving haints remain, lingering in the center of the common room. If both haints were destroyed, their voices emerge from silhouettes drifting in the

lingering mist. The spirits apologize for any harm they caused and entreat the characters for help, sharing the following information: Their names are Derek and Violette. They were separated from

House Tharashk

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

. Tharashk is the youngest of the dragonmarked houses and hasn’t embraced all the customs of the others. The distinct clans that united to form the house remain important, and heirs of the family

usually retain their family names rather than adopting “d’Tharashk” as tradition dictates. Each of the three major clans—the Aashta, the Torrn, and the Velderan—has a representative on the Triumvirate that

Life in Dayawlongon

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

were lost. Today, the gigantic bakunawa of old are gone, and few of their smaller descendants remain. The loss of these great creatures and their magic prevents the creation of new skybridges. Clans

and curses the names of their enemy’s family. Debt of the Soul One of the cornerstones of Dayawlongo culture is the concept of utang ng loob, a debt of the soul. If someone saves another from mortal

Tracking Time

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

bandit ambush interrupts their journey. The exploration rules in the Player’s Handbook give guidelines for determining travel time based on the characters’ pace. In most cases, it’s fine to estimate

spell lasts. Triggered Event. An event might occur at a specific time. For example, a door might remain open for 1 minute after the password to open it is spoken, or reinforcements might arrive 2d4

Elf

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

described in the Player’s Handbook, was ever practiced on Ravnica, it has long since died out. Some traditional Elvish names remain in use, often modified by the influence of human names. Most elves don’t

drow of other worlds, their coloration is much the same as that of wood elves, though their hair is usually dark brown or black. Elf Names If the tradition of using child names for young elves, as

1. Portal Stones

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

1. Portal Stones This location is not shown on the map. The mossy stones are old and weathered; lichen covers most of their surfaces, but traces of white paint remain in a few of the grooves. The

mournful croaking,” and the lands of the “red sun,” but provide no place names. Over time, the stones have been used to reach many sites within the Realms.

1. Portal Stones

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

1. Portal Stones This location is not shown on the map. The mossy stones are old and weathered; lichen covers most of their surfaces, but traces of white paint remain in a few of the grooves. The

mournful croaking,” and the lands of the “red sun,” but provide no place names. Over time, the stones have been used to reach many sites within the Realms.

The Dark Powers

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

Ravenloft, but they are unknown to mortals and desire no worship. Despite the control the Dark Powers exert, these beings remain distant from the domains they manipulate. Although some of their names

whisper through sinister lore—names like Osybus, Shami-Amourae, and Tenebrous—domain inhabitants know almost nothing of the Dark Powers. While some Darklords realize they’re imprisoned by antagonistic

26. Vampire Boss

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

by a 2-foot-deep blanket of fog. Nine vampire spawn crawl under the fog and try to remain hidden until Keresta commands them to attack. Keresta Delvingstone. Keresta looks like a pale woman with a

Portia Dzuth (see area 25b) if she is present and still charmed by Keresta. The squad of vampire spawn is composed of adventurers and cultists who have been turned into undead by Keresta. Their names are

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