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Dungeon Master’s Guide
of these weapons have faded from the world, their magic lost as family lines have become extinct. Others have vanished with their bearers during great quests. Thus, only a few of these weapons remain
functions like a nonmagical weapon of its kind for anyone other than its chosen bearer.
A Moonblade has one rune on it for each bearer it has willingly served (typically 1d6 + 1). The first rune grants a
Monsters
Dungeon Masters: Ravenloft Play-Along Pack
to challenge him. So Soth broods on his throne in Nedragaard Keep, haunted by banshees that sing the tale of his disgrace and by rotted, undead copies of the knights who once served him.
Lord Soth
people of his world, Krynn, from the wrath of the gods. Possessed by baseless paranoia and possessiveness of his elf wife, Soth forsook that quest, and the world was devastated in a great Cataclysm. In
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
shadar-kai, elves whose ancestors served the Raven Queen, a god of death and memory. They were brought to that realm in ages past, so long ago that they’re now adapted to its cheerless
appear in the fortress. Any of these things can spontaneously appear about her lair, every object and apparition being a metaphoric representation of some story—great or small—that was
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
bottomless well of tragedy.
Shadar-kai
In the gloom of the Shadowfell live shadar-kai, elves whose ancestors served the Raven Queen, a god of death and memory. They were brought to that realm in ages
metaphoric representation of some story—great or small—that was saturated with raw emotion.
Shadar-kai encountered outside the Shadowfell are often on quests to find the most sorrow-touched items they can find to bring back to their queen’s gloomy castle.Necrotic, Psychic
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
, particularly anything colorful and lively to gaze at after they return to the gloom of the Shadowfell.
Shadar-kai
In the gloom of the Shadowfell live shadar-kai, elves whose ancestors served the Raven Queen
spontaneously appear about her lair, every object and apparition being a metaphoric representation of some story—great or small—that was saturated with raw emotion.
Shadar-kai encountered outside
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
archon, a struggling halfling, or a catatonic mule, all such meals are culinary delights for a darkweaver, served up from the cosmic kitchen that is the multiverse. These spider-like terrors appreciate
experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if they promise to return with rare spices or one-of-a-kind meals. Those who manage to
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, Karrnath)
The Healer’s Guild provides a vital service to Khorvaire, and the Last War ensured there was great need for healers. The leader of the guild, Baron Ulara d’Jorasco, is much
beloved in northwestern Khorvaire for her instrumental role in combating an epidemic in that region a decade ago, and Jorasco medics served in every nation’s army during the war.
The guild runs
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
— an ancient lich said to dwell in a castle of bone and ice in the coldest regions of the Lhazaar Principalities. Some stories say that she is served by a legion of undead and that she maintains a
is destroyed. Thus, even Erandis herself doesn’t know the location or form of her phylactery.
Restoring the Mark. Though she takes great pleasure in fighting the dragons and elves who destroyed
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Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, some blades have faded from the world, their magic lost as family lines have become extinct. Other blades have vanished with their bearers during great quests. Thus, only a few of these weapons remain
new rune appears on the blade. You remain attuned to the weapon until you die or the weapon is destroyed.
A moonblade has one rune on its blade for each master it has served (typically 1d6 + 1). The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Chapter 5: Construction Ahead The freight travels as far north as possible, following the Trade Way past Waterdeep to where the great road was swallowed up by the ever-expanding Mere of Dead Men. A
fortified roadhouse that once served merchants and teamsters now feeds laborers and safeguards road-building supplies, and it also aids the Cult of the Dragon in smuggling its treasure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Chapter 5: Construction Ahead The freight travels as far north as possible, following the Trade Way past Waterdeep to where the great road was swallowed up by the ever-expanding Mere of Dead Men. A
fortified roadhouse that once served merchants and teamsters now feeds laborers and safeguards road-building supplies, and it also aids the Cult of the Dragon in smuggling its treasure.
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
reputation that is not wholly unearned, but they can prove to be valuable allies.
An Ancient Curse
The kenku once served a mysterious, powerful entity on another plane of existence. Some believe they
capable of flight, and similar objects provoke a great desire for the kenku to acquire the items for themselves.
Despite their lack of wings, kenku love dwelling in towers and other tall structures
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
miles-long spans, these structures were built centuries ago with the help of great bakunawa—massive, serpentine dragons endemic to Dayawlongon’s five main islands and dozens of smaller islands, which
have taken their toll on those structures; the great bakunawa whose bones and magic infuse them are long gone; and the artisan-warriors who maintain the bridges, known as bonesingers, are disappearing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
quest, and the world was devastated in a great Cataclysm. In punishment, Soth was resurrected as a death knight and, for centuries, brooded on his disgrace in the charred ruins of his fortress
, Dargaard Keep. When the evil god Takhisis whispered to Soth, promising to restore his glory and avenge him against the heroic knights who banished him long ago, Soth answered and served Takhisis. During this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
House Jorasco Leader: Ulara d’Jorasco Headquarters: Vedkyar Enclave (Vedykar, Karrnath) The Healer’s Guild provides a vital service to Khorvaire, and the Last War ensured there was great need for
served in every nation’s army during the war. The guild runs schools that teach medicine, as well as houses of healing that provide both mundane and magical services. If it could save a life, it’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Temple of Eternal Flame During the height of ancient Tyar-Besil, the northwest quarter of the ancient dwarven fortress served as its manufacturing center, where great forges and foundries butted up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
9. Great Cavern This cave once served as the banquet room, meeting area, and mead hall for the miners. Steep escarpments divide this large cavern into three sections—high ledges at either end, and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, Rak Tulkhesh and Sul Khatesh, are detailed in chapter 6. Another — Bel Shalor, the Shadow in the Flame — is bound within the Silver Flame itself in the great cathedral in Flamekeep in Thrane. You can
. Two other races of fiends, though, play important roles in its history. Night Hags Night hags have been around since the Age of Demons, when they often served as ambassadors and carried messages
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Citadel Adbar In the extreme north of Faerûn, near the Cold Wood, lie the Ice Mountains. There, in the bitter cold, stands the eternal fortress of Citadel Adbar, the last great remnant of the
Northkingdom, and glory of fallen Delzoun. For nearly eighteen centuries, Adbar has stood strong against every threat from every foe, and stood fast, to the great pride of its residents and our people
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Kobold Strength in Numbers. Kobolds are egg-laying creatures. They mature quickly and can live to be “great wyrms” more than a century old. However, many kobolds perish before they reach the end of
, kobolds worship a lesser god named Kurtulmak. Legends speak of how Kurtulmak served as Tiamat’s vassal in the Nine Hells until Garl Glittergold, the god of gnomes, stole a trinket from the Dragon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
dozen other dragons in attacking the Hosttower of the Arcane in Luskan. Their assault toppled the west arm of the tower, and Arauthator was seen scooping up numerous items of great magical importance
Arauthator seeks a way to gain her commitment. At one time, Arveiaturace served a wizard named Meltharond, whose corpse remains strapped to a saddle on the dragon’s back. She has never accepted his death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
dozen other dragons in attacking the Hosttower of the Arcane in Luskan. Their assault toppled the west arm of the tower, and Arauthator was seen scooping up numerous items of great magical importance
Arauthator seeks a way to gain her commitment. At one time, Arveiaturace served a wizard named Meltharond, whose corpse remains strapped to a saddle on the dragon’s back. She has never accepted his death
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Lost Tomb of Khaem In ages past, at the height of Faerûn’s great empires of magic, the half-elf sorcerer Brysis of Khaem was interred in a floating tomb. After the fall of the empire of Netheril and
death as a wraith, served by specters who were once her loyal retainers. Brysis yearns to accumulate enough life force to leave the confines of her tomb, to which her spirit is bound. The adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
the crown, Fenthaza tries to kill them before they escape Chult with it. The crown rests in the maze of death (area 49). Eye of Zaltec For centuries, this fist-sized ruby surmounted the Great Pyramid
grandfather clock inside a secret room (area 56). Skull Chalice of Ch’gakare This jeweled goblet was crafted from the skull of a long-dead Omuan king and served as a symbol of office for the royal line
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
great power and foresight. Angels act out the will of their gods with tireless devotion. Even chaotic good deities command lawful good angels, knowing that the angels’ dedication to order best allows
, rebelling against the powers they served by seeking rulership over a section of the Abyss or a place among other fallen in the hierarchy of the Nine Hells. Zariel, the ruler of the first layer of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
into a paradise. Cynidicea peaked with the reign of King Alendria and Queen Zanobis. After the deaths of these last great monarchs, the Cynidiceans honored them by erecting a massive step pyramid that
served as an important city hub for years. The fall of Cynidicea began when workers digging under the ziggurat discovered a gnarled, jet-black horn jutting from a mysterious obelisk. Unknown to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
and the encroachment of the Elemental Chaos. They are served by aarakocra and a little-known race called the vaati. The region of the Plane of Air nearest the Great Conflagration is called the Sirocco
. Between the Sea of Fire (on the Plane of Fire) and the Sirocco Straits is a towering firestorm called the Great Conflagration, sometimes called the Plane of Ash. Howling winds from the Plane of Air mix
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
eastward. Lady Nandar was in the great hall when the roof collapsed. She was buried under the rubble and died before anyone could reach her. The great hall once served as a throne room and a dining room
her wounds before the castle guards could reach her. The few guards who remain are demoralized, in shock, and at each other’s throats. 14a. Great Hall Half of the great hall lies buried under rubble
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
hints at the character’s past. For example, the NPC might have served in an army, been imprisoned for a crime, or adventured years ago. Appearance In one sentence, describe the NPC’s most distinctive
beautiful 20 Exceptionally ugly Abilities You don’t need to roll ability scores for the NPC, but note abilities that are above or below average — great strength or monumental stupidity, for example — and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the city a green cast. Despite its arboreal architecture, Silverymoon is very much civilized, boasting schools of music and magic, a great library, bardic instruction, and temples or shrines to
could ever be. While it is easy and pleasing enough to get lost among the trees of the city, anyone who comes close enough to the River Raurin is awed by the vision of the Moonbridge: the great arch of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
a great deal of effort to talk Shoalar down. Any character who succeeds on a DC 13 Charisma (Intimidation) check can get Shoalar to not immediately attack the party. Likewise, a successful DC 15
to the characters: Gar once served as the elemental prophet of the elder elemental being known as Olhydra. In Gar’s former career, he recruited Shoalar to help construct a temple and recruit other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
” earlier in this chapter), the Kargat enforces the will of fractious, power-hungry leaders. The organization is in turn served by the Kargatane, a cultish lower echelon of mortals drawn to service with
calamities by containing them within hidden, heavily warded, vault-like monasteries. Over generations, these sites have become repositories of incredible secrets and great evil that members of the order
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
. So gifted a musician was he that an admiring wizard gave Frody an instrument of the bards—a famous Canaith mandolin called Golden Axe. The mandolin’s magic served Frody well during his many
students, Wylie van Timmel, shows great promise. Sythian hatched a plan to snatch Golden Axe from Frody’s grave and give it to Wylie as a present, hoping to earn the favor and long-term financial support
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade
, served up from the cosmic kitchen that is the multiverse. These spider-like terrors appreciate second-hand descriptions of sensations, especially those they’re unlikely to experience in their home
environment. A darkweaver’s captive might delay being consumed by sharing tales of its experiences, particularly great meals, with the monster. Some might even convince a darkweaver to release them if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
” who stirred up trouble (at this, he might cast a walleyed glance at Shuushar) but nothing of any great concern. A few weeks ago, Bloppblippodd, Ploopploopeen’s own daughter, experienced a powerful
vision of “Leemooggoogoon the Deep Father,” proclaiming him the new god of her people. She has backed up her claims with a great increase in her magical power, and new followers have flocked to her