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Goliath Legacy

Species Elemental Evil Player's Companion

assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three syllables long. Clan names are five syllables or more and end in a vowel. Birth names are rarely linked to gender

the one tasked with doing it. A goliath’s nickname is a description that can change on the whim of a chieftain or tribal elder. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure

Goliath Names

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

Goliath Names Every goliath has three names: a birth name assigned by the newborn’s mother and father, a nickname assigned by the tribal chief, and a family or clan name. A birth name is up to three

on the whim of a chieftain or tribal elder. It refers to a notable deed, either a success or failure, committed by the goliath. Goliaths assign and use nicknames with their friends of other races, and

Nemesis

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

orc war chief who threatens to overrun and destroy everything you hold sacred 2 A fiend or a celestial, the agent of a power of the Outer Planes, who has been charged with corrupting or redeeming you

, as appropriate 3 A dragon whose servants dog your steps 4 A high priest who sees you as a misguided fool and wants you to abandon your religion 5 A rival paladin who trained with you but became an oath

Uthgardt

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

raiders who pillage and destroy any caravan or homestead they come across. The Uthgardt take their name from Uthgar Gardolfsson, a great hero-chief who battled giants and conquered much of the North before

clans, each with its own chieftain and tribal shaman. The chieftains of a particular tribe choose one among them to become the great chief of the tribe, with power comparable to a monarch. The Uthgardt

The Ordning

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

The Ordning Each of the main giant races — the cloud giant, fire giant, frost giant, hill giant, stone giant, and storm giants — are related by common elements of history, religion, and culture. They

giant kin such as fomorians, ettins, and ogres. Regardless of a giant’s rank among its own race, the chief of a hill giant tribe is inferior to the most common of stone giants. The lowest ranked giant

Orc Eye of Gruumsh

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

stop there, digging and ripping the blade back and forth unrelentingly until he took the head off the dwarf king’s shoulders. — An account of War Chief Hartusk’s brutality in the aftermath of the

) CON 16 (+3) INT 9 (−1) WIS 13 (+1) CHA 12 (+1) Skills Intimidation +3, Religion +1 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11 Languages Common, Orc

Yuan-ti

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)

serpent gods heard those prayers, their sibilant voices responding from the darkness as they told the yuan-ti what they must do. The yuan-ti religion grew more fanatical in its devotion. Cults bound

creatures in any way they can, growing and nurturing the fears of humanoids to feed the Night Serpent. Merrshaulk, Master of the Pit. Merrshaulk is the long-slumbering chief deity of the yuan-ti. As

City Overview

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

. City Government The Free City of Greyhawk is ruled by a council called the Directing Oligarchy, made up of sixteen coequal rulers. This council elects its chief officer, the lord mayor—a position

penalty, or permanent exile. A city magistrate decides which punishment is appropriate. Religion The city has temples and shrines dedicated to various gods. Religious practices that are certifiably

Niko

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Niko Downloadable PDF Human Traits As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest. Skillful. You gain proficiency in one skill of

(included above). In addition, your mystical connection to the divine gives you a bonus to your Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) checks. The bonus equals your Wisdom modifier (minimum of +1). (This is

Travel

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

journey otherwise works the same as described in the rest of the “Travel” section. Downloadable PDF Weather During each stage of the characters’ journey, you can determine what the weather is like by

moving on. Describe the journey as vividly as you like, but keep momentum by focusing on the most notable details that reinforce the desired mood. Visual aids can help set the scene for the characters

Screaming Devilkin

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

creatures in the court of a cruel noble or foul necromancer. Should a minor bandit chief or low-ranking acolyte of evil gain the service of these creatures, take care. When the devilkin take notice of such

creatures that have attempted to parley with Ygorl are known to have been driven to madness in the process. Death and Destruction. Ygorl’s most notable possession is an adamantine scythe with the slaad

Presto

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Uni and the Hunt for the Lost Horn

Presto Downloadable PDF Human Traits As a Human, you have these special traits. Resourceful. You gain Heroic Inspiration whenever you finish a Long Rest. Skillful. You gain proficiency in one skill

of study. Choose one of the following skills in which you have proficiency: Arcana, History, Investigation, Medicine, Nature, or Religion. You have Expertise in the chosen skill. (This is included

Locations in Vogler

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

fresh river fish, fishing supplies, crafts, the bounty of local farms, and all manner of mundane equipment. One notable stall is that of Froswin (chaotic good, kender commoner), who sells intricate fish

fish in its mouth. Many locals rub it for luck before seeking the morning catch. A cleric of Habbakuk or a character who succeeds on a DC 12 Intelligence (Religion) check recognizes the carving as a

Maglubiyet's Will Be Done

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

give an order to a goblin chief, and that chief must leap to obey or, as is often the case, immediately yell orders for other goblins to do it. Goblins that are conscripted into a host resign

and power than they previously possessed by serving as agents of the goblinoids, helping to identify any who are disloyal to the host. In matters of religion, there is little or no flexibility. The

Market Ward

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

such associations foster splitting loyalties. The Market Ward is a largely middle-class ward, apart from a small percentage of rich entrepreneurs and magnates. Its most notable residents are titans

impress future diners. Great Bazaar The chief attraction of the ward is the Great Bazaar, a vast plaza of shops where anything and everything can be found. Boisterous throngs of shoppers crowd its

Locations E - H

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

Drow of House Xorlarrin infiltrate Gauntlgrym through secret passageways of which not even the dwarves are aware. Bearing an iron flask given to them by the great fire giant chief Duke Zalto, they

shaman (see appendix C). There is a 25 percent chance that the group includes one of Great Chief Boorvald Orcbane’s adult children, who leads the patrol. This Uthgardt leader is a berserker, with the

Orcs

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

blades, tactical experts who advise their chief in matters of war. Blades lead from the front, wading into combat fearlessly while barking orders at lesser soldiers. A blade knows how to use orcish

, Religion +2 Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 12 Languages understands Common and Orc but can’t speak Challenge 2 (450 XP) Aggressive. As a bonus action, the orc can move up to its

Overlords

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

sharing her power in this way, the overlord perpetuates the image of the evil warlock, inciting fear that strengthens the Keeper of Secrets even more. Sul Khatesh’s chief agent among the Lords of Dust

30 (+10) WIS 22 (+6) CHA 25 (+7) Saving Throws Con +12, Int +18, Wis +14, Cha +15 Skills Arcana +18, History +18, Insight +14, Religion +18 Damage Resistances cold, fire

Adventure Models

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

suggested adventure hooks for each category. Against the Giants Three of D&D’s earliest published adventures featured giants as the primary opponents: Steading of the Hill Giant Chief, The Glacial

different kinds working together, perhaps united as members of a religious order or some other kind of organization that crosses the divide of giant kinds (see “Gods and Religion” and “Organizations

Roleplaying a Giant

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

Religion. Of Annam’s many sons, none is greater than my patron deity. (Any) Giant Bonds d6 Bond 1 My clan is the most important influence on my life; our collective place in the ordning depends on

against dragons — they’re about brilliant wagers won through boldness or deceit, and rival families brought to disgrace and ruin by the same. TWO FACES OF MEMNOR The chief deity of cloud giants is Memnor

The Seldarine

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

, to try new things, to imagine what they desire and then pursue it, and to be kind to others. In return for this freedom from the usual requirements of religion, Corellon expects them to address

in natural stone amphitheaters or bowl-shaped forest clearings. In keeping with Corellon’s chief commandment for everyone to be free, all who attend are allowed to show their obeisance however they

The Fissure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Gorkoh (N male goblin) came with him. Caerhan and the other members of his adventuring party had spared Gorkoh’s life a few months back when they cleared out a temple to Maglubiyet, the chief of the

the Big Foot. A character can deactivate the magic of the runes by standing within 5 feet of a footprint and using an action to succeed on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check. Alternatively

Black Earth Cultists

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

, Religion +3, Persuasion +5 Senses passive Perception 10 Languages Common, Terran Challenge 3 (700 XP) Spellcasting. The priest is a 5th-level spellcaster. Its spellcasting ability is Charisma

1st level slot, plus an additional 1d8 for each level of the slot above 1st. Hellenrae The chief lieutenant of Marlos Urnrayle, Hellenrae lost her sight as a child. A bitter, angry orphan, she was

Mr. Dory's Warehouse

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

disturbance in the main warehouse below. Treasure. The crates in this area and their contents are similar to those in area D1. The chief difference is that no one in town is likely to notice or care if

contains a tattered book with a florid spiral design. A successful DC 15 Intelligence (Religion) check identifies this design as the symbol of Tharizdun. The book is handwritten in a combination of

Cragmaw Castle Areas

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

of bread, and gnawed bones cover the tables. This hall holds seven miserable goblins and their leader—a fat, cantankerous goblin with 12 hit points named Yegg. Yegg is the chief cook for the

, preferably in twos or threes. Any cleric who examines the chapel’s decor can attempt a DC 10 Intelligence (Religion) check to identify the deities that were once revered here: Oghma (god of

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus

Upper City Gazetteer Despite its well-policed streets and decorous homes, the Upper City harbors secrets both marvelous and scandalous. Some of its most notable locales are described below in

This vast workshop is the center of Gond’s religion in Baldur’s Gate. Every day, the anvils and worktables that fill the High House of Wonders ring with the clamor of hammer and saw. Under the

Upper City Gazetteer

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer

Upper City Gazetteer Despite its well-policed streets and decorous homes, the Upper City harbors secrets both marvelous and scandalous. Some of its most notable locales are described below in

Hall High House of Wonders This vast workshop is the center of Gond’s religion in Baldur’s Gate. Every day, the anvils and worktables that fill the High House of Wonders ring with the clamor of hammer

Fane Locations

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

-eyed creature cowers next to the brazier. The minotaur is Zegdar, chief of the Emberhorn tribe. He has 117 hit points, wears a chain mail hauberk (AC 16), has an Intelligence score of 11, speaks

(Religion) check to identify this obscure deity. The “crystal” is worthless glass. Any creature that removes or destroys the stone must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be subjected to

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