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Peoples of Krynn

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

Peoples of Krynn The Dragon Armies threaten all the peoples of Krynn. This section presents information about the inhabitants of the continent of Ansalon and contextualizes the races from the

Player’s Handbook within the world of Krynn. The locations referenced in this section appear on the poster map included with this book.

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

provided. The following section, discussing possible homelands, includes some suggested reasons that are appropriate for each location. d6 Reason d6 Reason 1 Emissary 4 Pilgrim

byzantine laws, or you could be a pilgrim who seeks the shrines of the gods of magic. Kara-Tur. The continent of Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerûn, is home to people whose customs are unfamiliar

A Brief History

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

dwarves. Comparatively recent history is the story of the rise and deeds of humans and other younger races. Much of what follows in this section is known mainly by sages, some of whom have been alive for

the last few centuries of Faerûn’s history. The common folk across the continent have little knowledge of, and little use for, events that have transpired far away in time and space. News does travel

Setting the Adventure

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

Citadel arrive near the city of Anisa. Use the “Sensa Empire Gazetteer” section to further detail the region. Eberron. At a distant edge of the Menechtarun Desert on Xen’drik, Sensa could be a secluded

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.

Running This Chapter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

the introduction. Regardless, when a character holds the second piece of the rod, they intuitively know that the next piece is located somewhere on the continent of Khorvaire on the world of Eberron

, Alustriel shares the information in the “Exploring Mount Ironrot” section later in this chapter. This chapter first describes Mount Ironrot, including locations and encounters awaiting the characters

Introduction

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

Savage Frontier, in the northwest corner of the continent of Faerûn. Nonetheless, you can easily adapt the adventure to your home campaign by changing the names of various locations and factions. We

recommend that you read the entire adventure before attempting to run it. This introduction begins with an “Adventure Background” section that summarizes the events that set the adventure in motion. The

Races

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

Races Humanoids of all kinds have made their mark on the continent of Khorvaire. Presented in alphabetical order, the playable races in this section have especially shaped the land’s recent history

. Each of the races described in the Player’s Handbook has a place in Eberron. As you make a character from one of these races, this section can help you understand your character’s place in the world

Adventure Themes

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

Adventure Themes A group of adventurers leaves the dark, rainy city, putting its mean streets behind them. They board a flame-ringed airship for a journey across the continent, but they’re attacked

multiverse by a magical barrier. This section is an introduction to those themes, designed to help you tell stories that fit well in Eberron. It explores techniques for making compelling recurring

Travel

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

Travel Thanks to the industrious innovation of multiple dragonmarked houses and workshops full of magewrights, the people of Khorvaire can cross the continent in a week or less using magical means

. The lightning rail and vessels powered by bound elementals and operated by the dragonmarked houses, can carry passengers as far in an hour as a horse can walk in a day. This section discusses issues

Doorway to Eberron

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

characters can learn the following about their next destination: Ruins of War. The Mournland is a ruined wasteland. Before the Last War—a global conflict waged across the continent of Khorvaire for over a

. In the Mournland, magic doesn’t always function as intended, particularly teleportation and divination magic. See the “Regional Effects” section later in this chapter for more.

Morgrave University

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

proximity to the secret continent. Its collections of artifacts and scholarly works about ancient Xen’drik and the Dhakaan Empire are unparalleled. In many ways, it lives up to the shining vision of

assistance from academies and institutions, such as the following organizations: Flamewind. The sphinx Flamewind (described in the “Immortal Being” section) isn’t officially affiliated with the university

Life Span

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

level, so do dragons as they age. The tables in this section suggest possible goals that reflect the priorities of dragons at different ages. Of course, a dragon’s goals are shaped by many additional

century of life, adult dragons are mighty beings, akin to characters in the third tier of play (levels 11 to 16). An adult dragon’s influence can extend across a whole region or continent. Most adult

Adventure Models

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

Adventure Models Giants serve as adversaries in many D&D adventures, but that’s not the only possible role for them in your game. This section outlines five broad categories of adventures, including

Eberron, the continent of Xen’drik is the ancestral home of giants and the location of their ancient empire. The continent is littered with the cyclopean ruins of this forgotten civilization, and now

World-Shaking Events

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

scale of your campaign, the area might be as small as a section of a city or as large as a continent, world, or plane of existence. Define the aggressor and whether it represents a known enemy or a

World-Shaking Events You can use this section for ideas and inspiration to expand on world-shaking events already occurring (or soon to occur) within your world. Alternatively, you can roll on the

Dragon Relationships

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

Adventures table at the end of this section. Business Owner A dragon might invest wealth into a business to multiply the investment. The dragon’s followers are employees, who might be exploited because of

who acts as a mayor for a small frontier town has the same kind of relationship with the populace as one who rules a continent-spanning nation. To Kugluk, the fiery breath of his “Great Uncle” is a

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