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The Book of Many Things
action again.Fate hags are servants of destiny that mostly reside in the Feywild and Shadowfell or near crossings to those realms from the Material Plane. The aspects of fate to which a fate hag is most
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
snippets of tunes I have overheard.
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I swim alongside ships sailing through my domain, just out of arrow range, so they know I am watching.
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I am fascinated by the politics of surface realms
from its slumber.
Dragon Turtle Lairs
Dragon turtles make their lairs in underwater caves and coral reefs. Most such lairs are situated deep beneath the waves near the oceanâs floor
Acolyte
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Basic Rules (2014)
, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in the sacred rites? Or were you a high priest who suddenly experienced a call
near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not hazardous and you remain in good standing with your temple.
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Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
personnel and bureaucracy, and you know how to navigate those connections with some ease.
Additionally, you are likely to gain preferential treatment at other libraries across the Realms, as
. . . everyone . . . is . . . compared . . . to me.
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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Iâm convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets
Human
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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
naming traditions of their ancestors.
The material culture and physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture
Tortle
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The Tortle Package
born near sandy coastlines, but as soon as theyâre able to walk on two legs, they become nomad survivalists eager to explore the wilderness, experience its many wonders, put their skills to the
test, and make new acquaintances.
Life of a Tortle
A tortle hatches from a thick-shelled egg and spends the first few weeks of its life crawling on all fours. Its parents, old and near death, spend
Aarakocra
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
sky, they often do so near pools where they can catch fish and bathe themselves.
Many aarakocra punctuate their speech with chirps, sounds they use to convey emphasis and to shade meaning, much as a
. The eldest acts as leader with the support of a shaman.
AARAKOCRA IN THE FORGOTTEN REALMS
Never well established in Faerûn, aarakocra have only four major colonies: in the Star Mounts
Genasi
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Elemental Evil Player's Companion
Those who think of other planes at all consider them remote, distant realms, but planar influence can be felt throughout the world. It sometimes manifests in beings who, through an accident of birth
violence from people who mistake them for fiends.
Facing a hard life, these genasi seek isolation in the wilds, making their homes in mountains or forests, near lakes, or underground.
Most air and fire
Backgrounds
Baldurâs Gate: Descent into Avernus
religious service. The Gods of the Multiverse section contains a sample pantheon, from the Forgotten Realms setting. Were you a lesser functionary in a temple, raised from childhood to assist the priests in
, if you remain on good terms with it, or a temple where you have found a new home. While near your temple, you can call upon the priests for assistance, provided the assistance you ask for is not
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
wanderers keep to civilized realms, preferring to bargain instead of pursuing more dangerous methods of sating their curiosity. However, they arenât above a little discreet theft to get their claws
on a geographical feature located in or near the clanâs territory.
The following list of sample tabaxi names includes nicknames in parenthesis.
Tabaxi Names: Cloud on the Mountaintop (Cloud
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
have knowledge of stonecutting can tell that this passage is a relatively new construction compared to other areas of Ravenloft. The tunnel is 120 feet long, with a stone door at its eastern end. Near
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurerâs Guide
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â Troy Denning, Death of the Dragon
Whether doughty warriors, idealistic young soldiers, or hard-bitten mercenaries, fighters are found everywhere in the Forgotten Realms. Even the most peaceful
lands have militia for protection against their enemies, and many great rulers in the Realmsâ past were fighters of some sort. There are always opportunities for those who know how to handle themselves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
oasis of peace amid the famously dangerous continent. Forgotten Realms. The Sensa Empire might lie near to or within the desert of Anauroch. If placed at the edge of the great desert, it could be a rich trade partner to surrounding lands. If hidden deeper within, it might be a land of near-legend.
Citadel arrive near the city of Anisa. Use the âSensa Empire Gazetteerâ section to further detail the region. Eberron. At a distant edge of the Menechtarun Desert on Xenâdrik, Sensa could be a secluded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Age Giants are long-lived compared to humans, though not as much as their semidivine ancestors. Their life spans generally correspond with their place in the ordning, with hill giants living about
comically out of touch with happenings in the wider world, keeping a store of knowledge about Humanoid realms and peoples that was already outdated when they learned it as children. The Ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
have crashed in any mountain range near a vulnerable settlement. Consider the following suggestions: Dragonlance. On Krynn, the spaceship fell in the Vingaard Mountains in the nation of Solamnia, near
shipâs inhabitants present a threat to northern Breland. Forgotten Realms. The Barrier Peaks are part of the Greypeak Mountains, a rugged mountain range west of Anauroch. The spaceship crashed east of the sleepy village of Orlbar.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
along the riverâs length, ferrying travelers between realms for a few lodestars. Stilt houses rise from the riverâs flooded banks, marshy expanses widened by countless tributaries and surges from other
planes. The River Maâat is a delicate aquatic ecosystem molded by the wondrous creatures that inhabit it. Wild unicorns drink from sparkling streams, sea hags plot in dank river caves, and the river splits into branching sections of rapids near the dens of sleeping hydras.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
between the continents of Khorvaire and Xenâdrik. Alternatively, it could be a hidden nation in Xenâdrik, east of Dread Lake. Forgotten Realms. Shankhabhumi might be found in the jungles south of the Shining Sea, near Chult, or as its own island west of Lantan.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
clearing 2 miles from Zindaâs walls. Use the âZinda Gazetteerâ section at this adventureâs end to provide further details about the surrounding lands. Forgotten Realms. A trade city known for its wealth and
magic, Zinda could find a home along the coasts of Amn or near Dambrath. Greyhawk. Zinda might be found among the Holds of the Sea Princes or in the Lordship of the Isles.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
lining the inside of a floating torus. Pockets of antimagic radiate from the Spire. Though the gate-towns and most realms in the Outlands are beyond its reach, the Spireâs intermittent magic-dampening
effect is enough to bring archmages to their knees and reduce gods to mortals. Still, some creatures eke out an existence near the Spire, and others, such as rilmani, thrive in its shadow, seemingly immune to its nullifying properties.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
at all. Rebuilding Corlinn Hill is impractical, thanks to the volcano. But in the last three or four years, hardy settlers have been rebuilding another ruin near the city: the old town of Phandalin
do it. The nobility are bound by honor and tradition to protect their people from both external and internal threats to stability. An organized society leaves no room for evil and chaos to take root. View Character Sheet Downloadable PDF
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
in the nearest village (several miles away) they will be relatively safe, but if they camp near White Plume Mountain it would be a good idea to roll for random encounters. PLACING THE ADVENTURE
White Plume Mountain is located in the Greyhawk campaign setting, in the northeastern part of the Shield Lands, near the Bandit Kingdoms and the Great Rift. Here are suggestions for where you can place
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
magical gate to Castle Naerytar sits between a pair of moss-covered standing stones visible from all the front rooms of the lodge. Three other portals near the lodge stand between similar stones, and
, and one leads to the desert of Mulhorand, near a blue dragonâs lair. These additional portals should not be a major part of the adventure, but they can introduce cultist nonplayer characters coming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
. Characters traveling from the Radiant Citadel arrive near the Ruisenor Peaks, a few hours travel from Milpazul. You can use the âSan CitlĂĄn Gazetteerâ section at the end of this adventure as a starting point
dinosaurs into the mix, given the proximity of Valenar and the Talenta Plains. Forgotten Realms. This adventure could easily be placed on the edge of Anauroch, potentially along either the Graycloak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
south. You can set the adventure in a different world by placing it in any mountain range near a kingdom or settlementâbefore her disappearance, Iggwilvâs influence spanned multiple worlds and planes
depths of Kyber. Forgotten Realms. The Lost Caverns are hidden in the Sunset Mountains, northeast of Proskur along the High Road. The High Overseer of Elturel might hire the characters to locate the caverns.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
: Through the Radiant Citadel. Characters traveling from the Radiant Citadel arrive in Dayawlongon near the town of Kalapang. While this adventure visits just two of the local islands, the âDayawlongon
the islands could be in a new chain convenient to your other adventures. Forgotten Realms. Various islands in the Sea of Swords, such as those off the coast of Tethyr, could host the adventureâs
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Bissel to the south. The margrave of the March of Bissel has uncovered clues to the Lost Cavernsâ location. You can set the adventure in a different world by placing it in any mountain range near a
vie to explore the Lost Caverns in the Blackcap Mountains. Iggwilvâs experiments there drew power from the depths of Khyber. Forgotten Realms. The Lost Caverns are hidden in the Sunset Mountains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
magical gate to Castle Naerytar sits between a pair of moss-covered standing stones visible from all the front rooms of the lodge. Three other portals near the lodge stand between similar stones, and the
, and one leads to the desert of Mulhorand, near a blue dragon lair. These additional portals should not be a major part of the adventure, but they can introduce cultist nonplayer characters coming to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Mountains becoming the Starpeaks. Forgotten Realms. The Tegefed Mountains could be in the eastern half of the Small Teeth mountain range, located in the region of Amn. Greyhawk. You could place the Tegefed
Mountains near the Crystalmist Mountains, where the Kingdom of Keoland borders the Yeomanry.
About the Original
Produced by the UK branch of TSR in 1984, When a Star Falls was written by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
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Eberron. Located near the western edge of the Mournland, the citadel was an ancient ruin even during the time of the Last War. Agents of Cyre used it as a way point for conducting espionage against
neighboring realms. On the Day of Mourning, the earth opened up and swallowed the place. The Mournland is within sight of the rift.
Forgotten Realms. On Faerûn, the Sunless Citadel was once a secret
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide (2014)
make travel difficult. Here and there, ash clusters into floating realms where outlaws and fugitives take shelter. At the other end of the plane, near the Frostfell (the plane of ice that borders the
thunderstorm but occasionally more like fierce tornadoes or mighty hurricanes. The air is mild, except near the Plane of Water (where it is biting cold) and the Plane of Fire (where it is searing hot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
retreated into cavernous trenches and Underdark seas. In these hidden realms, kuo-toa brood over all theyâve lost and forgotten, nursing plots to avenge themselves for slights that might never have
weapons. Drow, dwarves, and gnomes dwelling in the Underdark, as well as surface communities near submerged subterranean passages, are frequent targets for kuo-toa raids and other plots. Kuo-toa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
hurricanes. The air is mild, except near the Para-elemental Planes at either end of the plane, where the temperature is more extreme. Rain and snow fall only in the part of the plane nearest to the Para
-elemental Plane of Ice. Although few landmarks distinguish one area of the Plane of Air from any other, the following are notable features of the plane: Aaqa Here and there are hidden realms reachable only
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
tells him to take human form, which he does. She then joins her fellow werewolves in the denâs defense. Kellen was kidnapped from his home in Liamâs Hold, a hamlet near the Misty Forest in the Forgotten
Realms setting. He was afflicted with werewolf lycanthropy after winning one of Kirilâs despicable contests. Wencensia has been tasked with training this newest member of Kirilâs pack. Casting a greater restoration spell or a remove curse spell on Kellen ends his lycanthropy.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
. Likewise, these creatures sometimes stand watch on the staircaseâs landings, barring nefarious or unworthy travelers from passing through doorways to sensitive realms. The Infinite Staircase Entrances
moonlight and entwined in dangling ivy, rises from the selenic hall, which some believe to be the base of the Infinite Staircase. Celestials, followers of Selûne, and lovers of the arts abound near the Gates of the Moon, which they regard as a sacred site.
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
some other specific location in FaerĂ»n. If the charactersâ choices during the adventure leave them unable to secure escape with the help of the NPCs they meet, you could place a portal in or near one