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Eye of Fear and Flame

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opaque black void. Ominous tales speak of these creatures prowling city streets in the darkest nights and during times of unease and unrest It is said that eyes of fear and flame were created by chaotic

flame than the instigation of the evil act—and the general spread of chaos and misery that comes with it. Mystic Gemstones. An eye of fear and flame casts its magic powers through its gemstone eyes. In

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

banners, each one made up of a group of interrelated families. Members of a banner live, work, and fight together, and each banner has a separate status within the legion that is reflected in the power of

’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency. Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned Advancement in rank comes as a result of attaining glory, but

The Blue Clam

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

Lonelywood, and occasionally a sled comes down the north trail with a sack of hares or a haunch of moose, courtesy of one of Vernon’s friends. On those nights, the Blue Clam’s hearths are full of roasting

Chapter 8: The Village of Krezk

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

wood to keep them warm on cold nights, and they draw water from a blessed pool. They have chickens, hares, and small pigs, as well as gardens of beets and turnips. The only thing they depend on from

the outside world is wine. The burgomaster, Dmitri Krezkov, comes from a noble family and regularly has wine delivered from the nearby winery, the Wizard of Wines (chapter 12), to keep the locals

The Undying

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

The Undying Death holds no sway over your patron, who has unlocked the secrets of everlasting life, although such a prize — like all power — comes at a price. Once mortal, the Undying has seen mortal

lifetimes pass like the seasons, like the flicker of endless days and nights. It has the secrets of the ages to share, secrets of life and death. Beings of this sort include Vecna, Lord of the Hand

Special Calendar Days

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

living by traveling road or sea set out immediately following the holiday, before winter comes on in full force and blocks mountain passes and harbors. The Feast of the Moon. As nights lengthen and

Chapter 12: The Wizard of Wines

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

succumb to utter despair. Although the Vistani often bring wine from distant lands, they share it infrequently. Thus, most of Barovia’s wine comes from one source: the Wizard of Wines winery and vineyard

the Martikovs reclaim the winery, wine production in the valley will eventually stop as the vineyard dies off. Only by recovering the magic gems and replanting them in the soil can the characters ensure that the Barovians aren’t without wine to comfort them on dark, wretched nights.

New Ability Scores: Honor and Sanity

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

increases to Honor—or impose reductions—based on a character’s actions. At the end of an adventure, if you think a character’s actions in the adventure reflected well or poorly on his or her

use the proper etiquette in a delicate social situation Using his or her honorable or dishonorable reputation to influence someone else Honor Saving Throws. An Honor saving throw comes into play when

Eye of Fear and Flame

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

humanoid figure. The interior of its hood cannot be seen except as an opaque black void. Ominous tales speak of these creatures prowling city streets in the darkest nights and during times of unease

success or failure of the task is of less interest to the eye of fear and flame than the instigation of the evil act—and the general spread of chaos and misery that comes with it. Mystic Gemstones. An eye

Roleplaying a Hag

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

their enemy is asleep). Although a hag can always resort to attacking with her claws, if it comes to that then something has gone very wrong with her plans. Hag Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait

, or bend the truth a little to suit my needs. 5 I am greatly weakened on the nights of the full moon. 6 I can’t resist a clever riddle.

Airship Locations

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

grill helps keep the deck crew warm on cold days and nights. An iron wheel on the starboard side of the furnace opens and closes a bronze valve at the top of the cylinder, which has the effect of

fire (side to side, as well as up and down). The gun comes with a winch, a 500-foot coil of rope, and ten steel-tipped harpoons. Although it fires harpoons instead of bolts, the gun is considered a

Creating a Race or Subrace

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

options are inferior). When the time comes to design the game elements of the race, such as its traits, take a look at the game’s existing races and let them inspire you. Cosmetic Alterations A simple

their ability to step through the boundary between the planes, disappearing for a moment before reappearing somewhere else. In the game, this is reflected in a limited use of the misty step spell. Since

Key Descriptions

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

dragon. Characters who go looking for Zelifarn find him lurking inside a shipwreck 120 feet underwater. As the characters approach the wreck, Zelifarn comes out and tries to scare them away. (He’s not

sunlight from outside can be reflected underground and shone upon the vault entrance. Setting up these mirrors and getting their alignment just right takes 2d4 + 2 hours regardless of the number of

Nib's Cave

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

deeds behind me and my ill-gotten gains to good use. She cursed me to dwell forever in this cave, spinning my gold into useful items for anyone who comes my way.” In accordance with the rule of

apparitions reflected in his piles of gold. Nib warns the characters not to take any of his gold, lest they be cursed like him. Any character who steals gold from Nib’s cave is haunted by 1d4 apparitions

Finding Floon

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

gets them to open up. Floon’s Fate. Several of the regulars remember seeing Volo and Floon drinking together a couple of nights ago. After Volo left, Floon stuck around long enough to meet with another

. The flickering comes from the one streetlamp still intact on Candle Lane, kept alight by a continual flame spell. A warehouse is directly across the street from the lamp, which illuminates a black

Hopeless

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

. Some nights, the manor comes to life, and music can be heard within. Free from their glum tethers, spirits gather for a supernatural soiree hosted by the phantom brothers. Will-o’-wisps appear on the

Werewolves in the Mist

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

have fallen prey to a pack of werewolves that spills out of the Misty Forest on nights of the full moon, cloaked in crawling mist that seems to follow them wherever they go. The beasts spread death and

civilization or progress, but they strive to prevent civilization and the wilderness from destroying one another. Lords’ Alliance A Lords’ Alliance operative from Waterdeep named Eravien Haund comes

Icewind Dale Quests

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

in this chapter. Whale Oil Acquisition Angajuk’s Bell quest (see "Angajuk’s Bell") Ten-Towners need whale oil to keep their stoves and lamps lit, and most of that oil comes from whale hunters on the

nights of the full moon,” she adds, “the spirit of Reggaryarva, jarl of jarls, will open his treasure vault to anyone who defeats his champion.” Yselm knows the way to Jarlmoot but doesn’t help the

City Celebrations

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

. The height of the celebration comes when the effigy of Kistarianth the Red is burned on the slopes of Mount Waterdeep. A dracolich version of Kistarianth is then carried up the slopes and burned as

. Marpenoth 10: Reign of Misrule Swift on the heels of Stoneshar comes the Reign of Misrule. This day honors Beshaba, goddess of misfortune. People of the city are expected to break trust, belie oaths, and

Hobgoblins

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

legion that is reflected in the power of its officers. For instance, the captains of the highest-ranking banners can expect their orders to be followed by the captains of any banners of lower rank. Rank

warriors. If any rank doesn’t serve a purpose in the legion, the warlord eliminates it from the hierarchy to maximize efficiency. Honor Bound, By Glory Crowned Advancement in rank comes as a result

Halfling Gods and Myths

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

, or even take down an ogre. When the time comes to put those tactics to use in earnest, everyone will be ready. Cooperation is a fundamental principle in how halflings fend off their enemies. Every

the intruders, as though nature herself were aiding the halflings’ cause. On nights when the moon is full, especially during the planting and harvesting seasons, the elders tell stories about Sheela

Locations in Saltmarsh

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

, and other troublemakers who need to cool off for a few nights. The lock is high quality (requiring a successful DC 20 Dexterity check with thieves’ tools to pick), and the door is built of stout wood

looking to carouse find this the best place for a rowdy night of drinking and brawling. The town guard comes here only if called. Kreb works with Gellan Primewater to screen prospective buyers and sellers

Temple Locations T1-T9

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

as though her face was being reflected in a broken mirror. Looking into his former friend’s activities since they parted ways led him to Silverymoon a month ago, then to the temple. Ilmar instinctively

, or other valuable items left in the characters’ rooms. Working Late. If the characters take rooms and spend one or more nights at the temple, the character who has the highest passive Wisdom

Specific Spells

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sage Advice Compendium

intent will be reflected in future printings of the Player’s Handbook. Can a spell such as fireball go past its 20-foot radius if the point of origin is set in an enclosed space that’s less than 40 feet

attack or your concentration ends, whichever comes first. Can the extra action granted by haste be used to activate a magic item? No. Activating a magic item isn’t a function of the Use an Object

Red Larch Locations

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

servers work shifts at the Helm; most nights, two cover the ground floor and one waits on guests on the upper floor. The staff at the Helm don’t gossip, but they direct anyone who questions them to

Long Road. After all, cloaks and boots wear out just like wagon wheels, and anyone trudging for tendays on the road in raw spring weather or bitter winter cold soon comes to value warm garments very

Ooze Grottos

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5

(Huge size; 130 hit points) lurks on the ceiling here, reflected in the pool. Unless a character looks up and sees the ooze, it quickly slides down the pillar and attacks with surprise. White Pillar. A

ignores this effect if immune to being charmed). The magic blades in the arch come to life when any creature comes within 5 feet of the opening. A creature that moves through the arch must make a DC 15

Goldenfields Locations

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

town is home to three young treants. If the town or the abbey comes under attack, their job is to animate nearby trees and aid in the town’s defense. The grove is also home to an awakened tree named

smoke issue from its many chimneys on rainy days and cold nights. Life-size statues of rearing horses flank the double doors that lead to the common room. Above these doors hangs a wooden sign that

Cragmaw Castle Areas

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver

safe. Developments Any loud noises here attract the attention of the goblins in area 7. One goblin comes to investigate the disturbance. If it doesn’t return, or if it spots trouble and sounds the

altar, praying to their evil god. The bloodstained cloth completely covers the stone altar, the sides of which are engraved with images of the same gods reflected in the decor found in area 8. Treasure

N4. Wachterhaus

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

home most nights, passed out in their beds after hours of heavy drinking. Nikolai and Karl have none of their mother’s ambition or mean temper. They are aware of her cult, but they don’t know that she

comes from the door to area N4n, which is locked. If the characters call out, a plaintive female voice meows like a cat and says, “Can little kitty come out to play? Little kitty is sad and lonely and

N2. Blue Water Inn

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

empty and are for the use of guests. N2m. Guest Room Four plain beds with straw mattresses line the north wall of this well-lit room. Each bed comes with a matching footlocker to store clothing and

“werehare” child (a boy who transforms into a rabbit on nights of the full moon) A half-orc woman named Gorabacha who could chew through iron chains A giant, man-eating plant that had the most remarkable

Fort Beluarian

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

Emerald Enclave has expert guides stationed here as well. One of them, a druid named Qawasha (see “Finding a Guide”), comes highly recommended. The main reason adventurers have for visiting Fort

Barracks The barracks are the sleeping, eating, and general getting-out-of-the-rain space for the fort’s enlisted garrison. On particularly stifling nights, many soldiers abandon the barracks and sling

Greater Caverns Locations

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

and the other in the hole itself. When a creature comes within 30 feet of either spore, both spores attack. Sinkhole. The sinkhole drops 75 feet down to a tunnel that runs 35 feet to the east, then

character can climb the columns without having to make an ability check. Mirror Ceiling. A character who looks up at the ceiling sees the floor of the glowing grotto (area G9) reflected in its surface

Locations on the Entrance Level

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6

reflected in it. (Frupy uses it if she suspects invisible creatures are about.) Also here are an ebony and mother-of-pearl wardrobe (filled with her clothing), an iron strongbox, a chest of twelve

shortsword, coated with one dose of the poison noted in the assassin statistics). If worst comes to worst, he bolts for room 12B and bars the door once he is inside. Treasure. Obmi uses a plain wooden

Upper Palace Locations

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

everything it sees, the malicious dretch tries to pinch anyone who comes too close to it, and so forth. A character can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check to ascertain why the dretches are here and

could see the objects of their heart’s desire reflected in it. Any creature that stares into the mirror for 1 minute sees its own reflection fade away, to be replaced by an image of the thing it wants

Locations A - D

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

doors. Innkeeper Nalaskur Thaelond (N male half-elf spy) keeps watch over who comes and goes, for this is where Zhentarim operatives meet to broker deals involving smuggled goods, poisons, dangerous magic

’ guild) in exchange for a special favor. If the characters take up Tamalin’s quest and they spend at least two nights in the Evermoors, they witness a female fire giant slapping around a troll shortly

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