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Artus Cimber

Monsters Tomb of Annihilation

divine its location and that of its wearer. On his fingers above the knuckles, Artus has tattooed the names of his dearly departed animal companions — a pair of talking wombats named Byrt and

Lugg. Artus has spent most of his life trying to keep the Ring of Winter out of evil hands, but his return to Chult is focused on reuniting with his beloved Alisanda, who disappeared along with the

Crook of Rao

Magic Items Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

existential threats, and the crook was largely forgotten. In recent ages, though, the Crook of Rao was rediscovered and leveraged against the rising power of the Witch Queen Iggwilv (one of the names of the

within 1 mile of you. Any fiend with a challenge rating of 19 or higher is unaffected. Each banished fiend is sent back to its home plane and can’t return to the plane the Crook of Rao banished it

Firbolg Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

destroyed, might not have a choice in the matter. Most adventuring firbolgs fall into this latter category. Outcast firbolgs can never return home. They committed some unforgivable deed, usually

complete their quests and return home as quickly as possible. The Firbolg Adventurers table can serve as inspiration for determining why a firbolg character leaves home. Firbolg Adventurers d8

Human Legacy

Species Basic Rules (2014)

xenophobic, in general their societies are inclusive. Human lands welcome large numbers of nonhumans compared to the proportion of humans who live in nonhuman lands. Exemplars of Ambition Humans who

, humans champion causes rather than territories or groups. Human Names and Ethnicities Having so much more variety than other cultures, humans as a whole have no typical names. Some human parents

Leonin

Species Mythic Odysseys of Theros

. Noble and Fierce Leonin tend to be tall compared to humans and move with a boldness that suggests their physical might. Tawny fur covers leonin bodies, and some grow thick manes ranging in shades from

. I miss that kind of innocence. 6 I don’t talk about it among other leonin, but I actually revere the gods and try to please them by my actions. Leonin Names Along with their

Triton Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

foes when they found them and drove the rest into hiding. With their foes banished to the deepest reaches of the sea, tritons settled in to watch for any sign of their return. Over time, the tritons

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

Tabaxi Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

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

on a particularly interesting item when an owner refuses to sell or trade it. Tabaxi Names Each tabaxi has a single name, determined by clan and based on a complex formula that involves astrology

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

serve as a battering ram if a settlement dares to close its gates, blocking the way to the treasures and tasty food that lie within. A heavily laden wagon that requires the strongest orcs to return it to

authority and cause the tribe to collapse into chaos, with the survivors scattering either to join new tribes or to strike out on their own. At the other extreme, warriors that return home with a heavily

Espionage Agency Contacts

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

kindly bureau chief who views you as a truly special team with invaluable skills 4 A crotchety middle-manager on the cusp of retirement who constantly bemoans the state of today’s agents compared to

those in the “good old days” 5 A hotheaded former soldier who would prefer a return to open warfare instead of this so-called “Shadow War” 6 A battle-scarred field agent who would do almost anything to

Gemstone Garden

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

massive graveyard. The dead here don’t lie quietly, as each marker names an ancient jiangshi. These jiangshi work Tsien Chiang’s will throughout the city, but they return to seek vengeance if anyone intrudes in their garden.

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

protection from invaders and in return providing services such as excavating new living spaces and disposing of trash. If it’s unlucky, the tribe is enslaved by the other humanoids, and the kobolds

this traitor onto their winged kin. Kobold Names Kobold names are derived from the Draconic tongue and usually relate to a characteristic of the owner, such as scale color, distinctive body parts

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

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

Skytower Shelter

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

either location. Also review the “Goliaths” entry in appendix C, in particular the “Spine of the World Goliaths” section. There is also a list of goliath names you can draw from, as needed. Characters

Skytower Shelter might return home for some reason, perhaps to seek help with matters concerning Icewind Dale. All goliaths who dwell in Skytower Shelter are members of the Akannathi clan. In addition to

Running This Chapter

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

Running This Chapter This chapter opens in the aftermath of the destruction of the City of Lost Names. The characters must make haste to prepare the people of Kalaman for the flying citadel’s threat

. A ship at the eastern coast of the Northern Wastes can swiftly sail them to the city—but first they have to reach the coast. When the characters return to Kalaman, they apprise the city’s leaders of

Life in Dayawlongon

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

one’s ancestors is deeply ingrained in Dayawlongo society, where a passion for the past is demonstrated by people’s love for oaths, poetry, and song. Ancestors sometimes return as guardians called

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

B: Elven Encampment

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

charmingly banters with the characters, trying to learn more about why they’re in the region. He offers little in return but is eager to hear about recent events in Kalaman. Expedition Members The elven

the Dragon Army, Zhelsuel scoffs at their eagerness to rush to their deaths. Zhelsuel ultimately demands the characters leave and not return. He commands the expedition, specifically Dalamar, to focus

Chapter 7: Siege of Kalaman

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

Chapter 7: Siege of Kalaman The City of Lost Names shatters into dozens of flying pieces. One of these carries an ancient temple of the evil gods into the sky. This flying citadel and the rest of the

full might of the Dragon Army. The lead-up to the Dragon Army’s attack is a great time for allies to return and support the characters. Ultimately, the characters have the opportunity to infiltrate the

Leonin

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

and Fierce Leonin tend to be tall compared to humans and move with a boldness that suggests their physical might. Tawny fur covers leonin bodies, and some grow thick manes ranging in shades from gold

Leonin Names Along with their personal names, leonin identify themselves by their pride. A member of the Flintclaw pride with the personal name of Ziore, for example, would likely style herself as Ziore

Pixie Kingdom

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

carnival has to offer. Entry to the attraction costs 1 ticket punch. Jeremy encourages the characters to adopt pixie names before entering; refer to the table below for ideas. The carnival’s mood rises

by 1 step (see “Tracking Mood” earlier in the chapter) if all the characters use their adopted pixie names while in the attraction. Pixie Names d8 Name 1 Brightmite 2 Cobweb 3

Carnival Owners

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, while Light is flamboyant and coy. How Witch and Light came to possess the carnival is a story worth telling. Under different names, they owned another carnival that prowled the edges of the Shadowfell

, which has not yet happened. After trading their sinister carnival for a more lighthearted one, the two shadar-kai took the names Witch and Light. Gradually, these morose, emotionally stunted shadar

Wuxia

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

, return home to free their village from an evil hobgoblin warlord. The rakshasa master of a nearby monastery performs rituals to raise troubled ghosts from their rest. A campaign that draws on elements of

character works just fine in a game inspired by medieval Asian cultures. Wuxia Weapon Names Having players refer to a tetsubo or a katana rather than a greatclub or a longsword can enhance the flavor

Gith Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Gith Tables This section provides tables for players and DMs who want to create githzerai and githyanki characters. Githyanki Names, Male d10 Name d10 Name 1 Elirdain 6 Quith 2 Gaath 7 Ris’a’an 3

Ja’adoc 8 Tropos 4 Kar’i’nas 9 Viran 5 Lykus 10 Xamodas Githyanki Names, Female d10 Name d10 Name 1 Aaryl 6 Quorstyl 2 B’noor 7 Sirruth 3 Fenelzi’ir 8 Vaira 4 Jen’lig 9 Yessune 5 Pah’zel 10

Adventure Hooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

Wyrmspeakers.” Seeking to capture a high-ranking cult leader is a great step in the fight against the cult. Once they return to Waterdeep, the adventurers then become embroiled in the first session of

. Change the names, factions, and locations present in the adventure to suit your own campaign. Recurring Villains The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and

Adventure Hooks

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

Wyrmspeakers.” Seeking to capture a high-ranking cult leader is a great step in the fight against the cult. Once they return to Waterdeep, the adventurers then become embroiled in the first session of

. Change the names, factions, and locations present in the adventure to suit your own campaign. Recurring Villains The Rise of Tiamat makes use of certain NPCs from Hoard of the Dragon Queen, and

Wyrmdoom Crag

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

either location. Also review the “Goliaths” entry in appendix C, in particular the “Spine of the World Goliaths” section. There is also a list of goliath names you can draw from, as needed. Wyrmdoom Crag

Crag who wants to return home. The characters seek to end the feud between the goliaths of Skytower Shelter and Wyrmdoom Crag. (The characters will need to visit both locations to succeed in their

Life in Tletepec

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

of foodstuffs and colorful crafts—are dropped into the volcano, where it’s believed they’re conveyed to the realms of the gods. On the travelers’ return, villagers celebrate for several days

smoke ring, ash storm, and tremor to keep the folk of Tletepec safe. The order also watches for signs signaling the disastrous Ashrise and researches ways to prevent it. Names Most names in Tletepec have

Settlement Tables and Tracker

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

respected leader or council 12 Religious leader or council Tavern Names* 1d20 First Part Second Part 1 The Golden Lyre 2 The Silver Dolphin 3 The Beardless Dwarf 4 The Laughing Pegasus 5 The

1d20 Type 1 Pawnshop 2 Apothecary 3 Grocer 4 Delicatessen 5 Potter 6 Undertaker 7 Bookstore 8 Moneylender 9 Armorer 10 Chandler 11 Smithy 12 Carpenter 13 Weaver 14 Jeweler 15 Baker 16 Mapmaker 17 Tailor 18 Ropemaker 19 Mason 20 Scribe Olga Drebas Joy Ang Downloadable PDF

Return to Phandalin

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

Return to Phandalin Before the characters travel to any dungeons, they should return to Phandalin from Zorzula’s Rest. If they don’t immediately seek her out, the dwarven sage Gwyn Oresong invites

’ map surprises her. She asks to look at it and then says the following: “These old names have sad stories. Talhund means ‘hidden gifts.’ It relates to priests of Dumathoin, the dwarven god of secrets

The Returned

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

The Returned Walking the Path of Phenax doesn’t restore a soul to its life. Those who return from the Underworld are hollow shells inhabited by grim and purposeless spirits. These Returned are

. Anographers Anographers are the scribes of the Returned. On long scrolls of bleached white parchment, they write half-remembered names, images from dreams, and descriptions of places and people that

Background

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

following wish: “I have heard the distressed prayers of a fallen people ensnared by an ageless evil. They whisper the names of long-forgotten gods in a city beneath the desert, hoping to rekindle

their kingdom’s lost glory. I must know whether they are beyond saving. Return to me with their story.” Nafas then teleports the characters to a door along the Infinite Staircase that opens into a

Amberdune Books

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

work shift is four hours long, and Korvala checks in every two hours. The jackalweres return to their hideout when they are done with their shift. With the exception of Korvala, they always travel in

pairs. You can decide which pack members are at the stall when the characters arrive (see “Amberdune Pack” below for names). Speaking with the Manager. Korvala takes her duties as the owner of

Centaur

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

have the guros travel. A courser explores new trade territory for their guros. They are expert trackers and navigators, able to venture deep into unexplored territory and unerringly return to their

fortune before sending young centaurs on their way, guiding the first steps of their journey. While most centaurs return to the band eventually, some find their calling elsewhere. When the Lagonna tell

Triton

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

forever focused on bringing his gifts to life. Triton Names A triton’s name is a symbol of choice. Upon reaching adulthood, a triton might shed the name they were given by their parents for one of

their own choosing. Some opt to keep their name, but the majority select one that represents the adult they’ve become. Tritons might even go on to choose yet other names, as they shift from one phase of

Finding the Way

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

side adventures focused on the characters helping their NPC companions return to their homes in the Underdark. Gracklstugh The duergar of Gracklstugh have fewer dealings with the surface world compared

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