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Spelljammer: Adventures in Space
as a starry gleam in an astral elf’s eyes.
Because nothing ages on the Astral Plane, astral elves who inhabit that plane can be very old, and their longevity gives them an unusual perspective on
that you and your DM agree is appropriate for the character. The Player’s Handbook offers a list of widespread languages to choose from. The DM is free to add or remove languages from that list
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Shivering Death’s Lair Mike Schley Map: Shivering Deaths Lair View Player Version Challidax has inhabited a network of caverns for more than a century. The dragon doesn’t make regular visits to all
the caves in her lair, so other creatures sometimes sneak in and inhabit them. Challidax eventually destroys these interlopers, but it could be weeks or months before she notices or responds.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
inhabit that creature. With a successful DC 16 Charisma saving throw, the creature resists the god’s power, and that god can’t attempt to inhabit the same creature for the remainder of the adventure. On
from the god, as well as a special power. When a trickster god inhabits a player character, give the player that god’s card (see appendix F). A character doesn’t know what power and flaw are gained from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
the ancients who used to inhabit this area. Map 1.2: lorehold campus View Player Version Pillardrop Part natural chasm, part archaeological excavation, and part new construction, Pillardrop is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
telepathy out to a range of 30 feet. When she attacks, swarms of mummified spiders pour out from the niches at the start of the following round. Undead Spider Warrens Six swarms of undead spiders inhabit
. The staff turns to dust and is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Moa’s Spirit. The spirit of Moa tries to inhabit any character who touches the staff (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
colonialist monster who crushes the wilderness in the name of supposed civilization. For player characters who are affiliated with the wilderness or who worship Nylea, Ephara makes an obvious antagonist
, displacing the people and creatures that inhabit the area. This wilderness could be where the characters live, or the residents of the area might ask the characters for help. Since the followers of Ephara
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
inhabit these ruins, as do hermits and scholars hording secrets too dangerous to sequester elsewhere.
The Abandoned Temple Adventures table offers ideas for adventures that could occur in such a
ancient room with scrying pools filled with blood that has barely a trace of dust. A sturdy iron door protects the temple’s vault. Map 4.8: Abandoned Temple View Player Version Abandoned Temple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
ring turns to dust and is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Obo’laka’s Spirit. The spirit of Obo’laka tries to inhabit any character who touches the ring
with a ghostly roar.
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Obo’laka’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the ring and waits for another character to touch it.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
to poison damage. The egg turns to dust and is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Nangnang’s Spirit. The spirit of Nangnang tries to inhabit any character
head that bobs toward you. A croaking voice sounds out in your mind: “Nangnang will help you now.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Nangnang’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the egg and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
soldiers, and whenever the undead knights were cut down, their spirits found new corpses to inhabit. Though the knights were grossly outnumbered, they waged war for months and slew hundreds of foes
Vallaki (ch. 5, area N1) 12 Argynvostholt cemetery (area Q15) 13 Grave in the village of Krezk (ch. 8, area S3) 14 Grave in the Berez cemetery (ch. 10, area U4) 15–16 Grave in the Svalich Woods (ch. 2, “Random Encounters”) 17–20 Corpse of one deceased player character or NPC, wherever it happens to be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Gardens of Decay Locations The following locations appear on map 19.1. Mike Schley Map 19.1: Gardens of Decay View Player Version Glass Arboretum A strangely vibrant beacon of colors and iridescent
the Remove Curse spell or similar magic. If this effect reduces the creature to 0 hit points, it dies. The grove gets its name from the unusual will-o’-wisps that inhabit it. These will-o’-wisps—thought
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
, Elanithino, Gathakanathi, Kalagiano, Katho-Olavi, Kolae-Gileana, Ogolakanu, Thuliaga, Thunukalathi, Thuunlakalaga Goliath Player Characters With your consent, any player in your game can play a goliath
character. A goliath native to Icewind Dale can be a member of the Skytower (Akannathi) clan, the Wyrmdoom (Thuunlakalaga) clan, or another goliath clan that you and the player create together. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Wailing Battlefield This location is presented on map 8.8. Mike Schley Map 8.8: Wailing Battlefield View Player Version Crumbled remnants of an old battlefield cover the top and sides of this
on one side. The crack extends from an opening flanked by statues of hulking insectile creatures to the pyramid’s point sixty feet above.
Three mezzoloths inhabit the pyramid along with an umber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
inhabit or care for these places, though they are guarded by cerberi and phylaskia (both described in chapter 6). When living mortals enter these shrines, the buildings come alive with magic traps meant
. Map 4.1: Underworld Crossing View Player Version Underworld Crossing Villains Mortals who adventure in an Underworld crossing are likely to battle foes trying to enter or escape the Underworld—or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Wongo’s Spirit. Wongo’s spirit is bound to the mace. If the mace hits or otherwise comes into contact with any character, Wongo’s spirit tries to inhabit that
, the smoky apparition leaps at you, screaming, “Let me in!”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Wongo’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Kubazan tries to inhabit any character who touches either of the bracers (see "Spirits of the Nine Trickster Gods"). When Kubazan’s spirit manifests, read: The bracers glow as watery light ripples across
will crush the undying one!”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Kubazan’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the bracers and waits for another character to touch one of them.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Shagambi’s Spirit. The spirit of Shagambi tries to inhabit any character who touches the mandolin (see "Spirits of the
enemy.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Shagambi’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the mandolin and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Ziggurat Locations, Tier 5 The fifth tier once served as a temple and city hub. The following locations are keyed to map 2.3. Mike Schley Map 2.3: Buried Ziggurat, Tier 5 View Player Version B45
successful save, the character resists the spirit, who can’t attempt to inhabit the character for 24 hours. While inhabiting a host, Demetrius acts like an overbearing passenger and can’t be targeted by
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
turns to dust and is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Papazotl’s Spirit. The spirit of Papazotl tries to inhabit any character who touches the amulet of health
echoes through your mind: “You will do as I command!”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Papazotl’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the amulet and waits for another character to touch it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
colors. The robe turns to dust and is destroyed if it leaves the Tomb of the Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). Unkh’s Spirit. The spirit of Unkh tries to inhabit any character who touches the robe
pseudopods. A female voice echoes through the chamber: “I can help you. At least, I think that’s what I’m supposed to do.”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player Unkh’s card
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
; see “Wait and Watch” below for more information. Map 2.1: The Stone Tooth View Player Version Scout the Area Ambitious characters might choose to ignore the path and scale the Stone Tooth’s slopes
access to Nightscale’s underground lair. The opening is about 40 feet down, and it lies about 100 feet from the western lakeshore. Player characters exploring around the lake can’t find this outlet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to another and begin a specific event. If an NPC has a secret, it activates during the appropriate event. Take the player of an NPC aside and inform them of their secret goal, and explain that the
importance of the goal to the body they inhabit means that they are compelled to try to accomplish this goal. Players can share their secret goal with other individual players once they learn it, as long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
greater importance than combat. Make sure your players know ahead of time that you want to run this kind of campaign. Otherwise, a player might create a combat-focused character, only to feel out of place
different world where whimsical tales unfold—or perhaps some version of the modern world. Gamma World. The characters inhabit a post-apocalyptic wasteland that is largely medieval in feel, but isolated
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
caverns and forgotten storerooms before connecting with the Black Lake. None of the monsters that inhabit the complex regularly visit this place. The black dragon Nightscale sometimes swims through
View Player Version The following locations are identified on map 2.4. 28. Waterfall Cavern A loud waterfall spills down the northwest wall of this cavern into a deep pool. The rocky walls glisten with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Nine Gods (but see "Lost Treasures"). I’jin’s Spirit. The spirit of I’jin tries to inhabit any character who touches the horn (see "Spirits of the Nine Trickster Gods"). When I’jin’s spirit manifests
in! We must stop Acererak!”
If the spirit successfully inhabits the character, give the player I’jin’s card (see appendix F). If the attempt fails, the spirit returns to the horn and waits for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
gladiator), twelve Chultan and Tethyrian bandits, six Chultan thugs, and a vicious sea priest named Caldos Hellingskorn (CE male Illuskan priest of Umberlee).
Map 2.10: Jahaka Anchorage View Player
reef sharks inhabit the water below the cage. Third, the only place escapees can go is the jungle, which is more cruel than the pirates. Whether any prisoners are in the cell when characters arrive at
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
Lesser Cavern Locations The following locations are keyed to map 1.1. Mike Schley Map 1.1: Lesser Caverns View Player Version L1: Entry Caverns This wide chamber is ringed with a mixture of rough
of the cave.
Two hideous giants squat near a circle of hefty stones enclosing a crackling fire. Above the roaring flames, a charred giant insect rotates slowly on a spit.
Two fomorians inhabit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, the aarakocra appreciate whatever help the party can provide. The attacking force consists of ten gargoyles. If six or more are slain, the rest fly back to Omu.
Map 2.11: Kir Sabal View Player
Version 1. Monastery Six aarakocra inhabit the monastery, living as monks. While in the monastery, they wear prayer bead necklaces and paint labyrinthine patterns on their beaks, hands, and feet. A large
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Their altar is a rectangular slab of stone with the phases of the moon carved into its sides. In winter, everything is under a foot or more of snow. Map 3.9: Raven Rock View Player Version Ancient
mound have not yet learned of the desecration (but see “Suggested Encounter”). Map 3.11: Shining White View Player Version Ancient Relic In the middle of Shining White is an altar mound surrounded
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Cragmaw Castle Locations The following locations are keyed to map 3.4. Mike Schley Map 3.4: Cragmaw Castle View Player Version C1: Castle Entrance The castle has seven crumbling towers of different
Hall Wade Acuff The goblins who inhabit Cragmaw Castle often hold raucous, messy dinner parties The western portion of this large hall ends in a wall of rubble, but the remainder is still intact. This
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Observatory Locations The following locations are keyed to map 5, which shows the layout of the Clifftop Observatory. Map 5: clifftop observatory View Player Version D1: Overlook A broken and
) currently inhabit this camp, polishing sling bullets and keeping busy until it’s time for Sparkrender’s ritual. Initially, the kobolds are hostile toward the characters, determined to scare off the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Cragmaw Hideout Locations The following locations are keyed to map 1.2. Mike Schley Map 1.2: Cragmaw Hideout View Player Version H1: Cave Mouth The goblins’ trail ends at a cave in a hillside five
pungent from the smell of poorly cured hides and unwashed goblins.
Five goblins and two goblin bosses inhabit this den. The southern half of the cave is 10 feet higher than the northern end. Sildar






