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Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Welcome, welcome! So good to see you again. Let me get your drink—blackroot tal with honey, yes? And then you have to listen to this story I’ve heard about the strange things going on
a number of “bound businesses”—franchises run directly by the house. The Gold Dragon Inn is such a business, with Gold Dragon Inns being found in every major city, each serving a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Flumph Strange Ally from a Strange Place Habitat: Underdark; Treasure: Arcana Axel Defois Bizarre creatures with aberrant agendas inhabit the Underdark. Flumphs number among the few that are helpful
Performing a psychic song or “smell poem.” 3 Recovering and nursing fallen adventurers. 4 Revealing the location of helpful magic items. 5 Serving as a guide to a foe’s hidden lair. 6 Sharing excessive encouragement and praise.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
you were destined to serve an evil purpose—perhaps even serving as an avatar for an imprisoned demon Overlord—and you are fleeing from that destiny. Other tieflings are shaped not by demonic powers
, but by the influence of the planes. Such tieflings may be born in manifest zones when planes are coterminous. Planar tieflings are isolated oddities, often seen as exotic and strange, but not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
spell that deals fire damage, which clears all the webs in the spell’s area. 4a. Wandering Quaggoths Three quaggoths serving as guards for the drow are patrolling this 10-foot-high area. When they
webs. Several 3-foot-long bundles wrapped in spider silk are suspended in the webs.
Strange Face. Spiders have woven a giant, webbed face of Halaster that looks down from the 20-foot-high ceiling
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
adventure, the characters are guiding Kalaman’s troops toward battle with the Dragon Army. The characters should frequently split from the troops, then meet back up with them, serving as scouts and handling
. Rookledust’s tent is filled with strange contraptions and unfinished projects. The gnome is often here, tinkering with the fargabs (see appendix A) and other inventions. Other Tents. Guard posts, hospital tents, supply tents, and other accommodations fill out the camp.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, and the tribes consider them to be blessed. If you’re playing such a tiefling, why have you left the Wastes? It could be that you were destined for some evil purpose — perhaps even serving as an
manifest zones, where a plane exerts influence over a region. Planar tieflings are oddities, often seen as strange but not necessarily evil. Finally, the Venomous Demesne — a city-state hidden on the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
similar deals. They often dwell near ruins, seeking mysterious magic they can use to gain riches and influence. Lamias use magical illusions and enchantments to trick others into serving them. They
Pacts 1d6 The Lamia Compels the Bargainer To... 1 Bring it a possession from a ruler or noble. 2 Create a map of a dungeon or ruin. 3 Escort it through a nearby community’s gate. 4 Place a strange
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
interloper gods are cast out of society if they are discovered, but they believe the benefits of serving those powers outweigh the risk of exile. Vaprak Some myths suggest Vaprak is a child of Annam and
, and some hill giants share two strange commonalities: insatiable hunger and a tendency to serve the demon lord Yeenoghu. Sometimes a hill giant who delights in senseless slaughter turns to the Beast
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
they are not entirely strange on the Sword Coast. If questioned, Jos claims to be just another Thayan expatriate trying to find refuge while his country is controlled by undead monsters. In fact, other
into an unlikely alliance. Gleamsilver is the antithesis of a hero — she is self-serving, a skilled thief and liar, and willing to murder anyone who stands between her and her goal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
are not entirely strange on the Sword Coast. If questioned, Jos claims to be just another Thayan expatriate trying to find refuge while his country is controlled by undead monsters. In fact, other than
unlikely alliance. Gleamsilver is the antithesis of a hero—she is self-serving, a skilled thief and liar, and willing to murder anyone who stands between her and her goal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Locathah Rising
it grew there naturally. Likewise, a strange, upright X-shaped symbol, linked by a line across the bottom, has grown naturally from the altar’s front-facing surface. A pair of ornate helms rest on
plans to use the blood of the kraken to create an army of undead. Since returning to life, it has become clear to Shoalar that Gar’s obeisance to Umberlee prevents him from truly serving Olhydra, and this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
strange wall of gray mist that now shrouds the Mournland. King Boranel of Breland took pity on the refugees and established camps for them, camps which have now grown into the town of New Cyre. The
mayor of New Cyre is Prince Oargev ir’Wynarn, the last son of Cyre’s ruling family. He was serving as an ambassador to Breland at the time of the Mourning, and Cyran refugees across Khorvaire now look to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
a few are still in operation. All the rest are either deserted or have been rented to strange and furtive eccentrics. This section of the district is the least populated, and its often-empty streets
mercantile efforts. Most of the community’s fishers live here, and numerous warehouses line the edges of the quarter. Most of these places are either abandoned and boarded up, or serving as flophouses. Of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
gives them remarkable resolve in the face of threats. Cultists perform much of a cult’s mundane work, which might include evangelism, criminal acts, or serving as sacrifices. Cultist Medium or Small
deepest secrets and often control strange relics, mystical sites, and monstrous servants. Cultist Hierophant Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +8 (18)
HP 144 (17d8 + 68)
Speed 30 ft
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Flesh Golem Dead Flesh Given New Life Habitat: Any; Treasure: Arcana Flesh golems are roughly human-shaped collections of body parts bound together by misused magic or strange science. They serve
exposed insides.
4 Parts serving unintended roles, like a body composed of dozens of hands.
5 Perfect features accented by beautiful stitching.
6 Visible mechanisms, bellows, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
mountain. Using his underground complex as a base of operations, Halaster traveled to other planes and distant lands, collecting strange and dangerous creatures to live as prisoners, servants, or
Halaster’s tower and built an inn over the well he had used to descend into Undermountain, and call it the Yawning Portal. Durnan owns and operates the inn and tavern to this day, serving patrons and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
legacy and serving the needs of Baldur’s Gate with the riches earned during his adventuring career, he continued his mercenary explorations, seeking glory and plunder across the Sword Coast. Machil found
the same name once stood near where the town of Daggerford is now. Yvandre knows also that her uncle suffered briefly from a magical malady that produced strange writing on his skin, and which he
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Characters with no special interest in serving a deity might participate in the “Scales of War” prelude instead. The prelude unfolds in a surreal, dreamlike situation where characters can follow a
have no recollection of anything strange happening. Any attempt to return to the ruined temple fails, as if it was never there.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
much damage on a successful one. In addition, each object in that area that isn’t being worn or carried takes 35 (10d6) fire damage. The ruins near Strixhaven are watched over by strange creatures N4
suffering that’s about to occur. He is a cunning, self-serving sadist. Glyphs of Warding. In each 5-foot square marked X on map 6.4 is a glyph of warding placed by Murgaxor. Finding each glyph requires
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
), a follower of Tempus, and Lymmura Auldarhk (female Tethyrian human acolyte), a devotee of Sune, are serving at the shrine. Imdarr is a stern man who is keenly interested in news and rumors and
Eardon roams across the small towns of the North, serving as a messenger and itinerant priest. He recently came from Beliard by way of Westbridge, and he can confirm that the delegation from Mirabar was in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Daoine Gloine The city of Daoine Gloine has long been thought of as mere legend — just another strange tale from the already-strange Barrier Peaks. Occasionally, travelers would return from the
dangerous-looking walkways extending between the ruins. The rooftops and upper levels of the towers are strewn with vines and foliage. But a strange gleam extends across the lower reaches of the city
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
in the Forest of Wyrms serving as a gathering place for those who would stoop so low as to sell slaves to the yuan-ti. Different factions among the Najarans have agents waiting near Thlohtzin, each
wish to use their strange diplomacy as a cloak and a shield, to protect them against the vigilance of others until they are ready to put their plans, whatever they may be, into fruition. The Court of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu
him and gives him the bottle. Ignis then sits on the table by the fire and, heating bits of spare metal, goes about crafting what appears to be a homemade sword. Unless drawn by strange noises or her
floor, serving as a toddler bed, and wagon wheels, barrels, and rocks are scattered around as toys. A character can access this area by climbing the shelving along the west wall of the main hall and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
of strange black metal, that he is doing some repair work on. If he is attacked and the fight goes against him, there is a 33 percent chance per round that he uses his action to toss the mace into
illusions, the whole place is illuminated by a strange, swirling light that seems to be part of the very air. Eddies of luminosity drift here and there, causing the whole scene to be difficult to perceive
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
feet wide, has no railings, and spans a wide cavern that echoes with strange clacking noises.
The bridge is 40 feet long and sturdy. A creature on the bridge that takes 10 damage or more from a
implode in a grinding display, showering the area with pulverized rock and crystal. Ogrémoch is forced back to his home plane when this event happens, serving the cult. Cultists other than Marlos cower and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
invitation of her husband, the burgomaster. She calls for the maid to take them to the den (area N3e) and then to inform Baron Vallakovich (see area N2l) that his guests have arrived. A serving table
furniture and created a study is this dusty, lamplit chamber. Tables are strewn with pieces of parchment, on which strange diagrams are drawn, and a freestanding bookshelf holds a collection of bones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
intellect devourers hide among the wreckage. They target intruders with their Devour Intellect action option.
21g. Xanathar’s Ambassador A mind flayer named Ulquess resides here, serving as the
speak with Preeta Kreepa, a strange creature that has lived in Stromkuhldur since before the goblinoids came (see area 21m). The building is empty except for a large bed covered with furs. Azrok and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
the Guild from a predatory criminal organization into a community police force serving the city’s downtrodden. Baldur’s Mouth is a prime source of opportunity for adventurers in the city, as Needle is
always looking to hire daring “investigative reporters” willing to investigate rumors of strange happenings or procure proof of corruption by the city’s elite. Even just reading the broadsheet can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
the Guild from a predatory criminal organization into a community police force serving the city’s downtrodden. Baldur’s Mouth is a prime source of opportunity for adventurers in the city, as Needle is
always looking to hire daring “investigative reporters” willing to investigate rumors of strange happenings or procure proof of corruption by the city’s elite. Even just reading the broadsheet can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
minutes before being magically drawn back into it. Gelida’s Favor. Gelida wants to leave the lair before Challidax finds and destroys her. Moreover, the mephit is done serving other creatures. She
she’d buy the dragon’s favor with lots of gems and the giants’ pledge of service. Secret Wand. Aerstigga has a magic wand that makes gems, but only sometimes—it creates strange effects more often
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
(1d6 + 2) piercing damage, or 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.
Reckoner Boros reckoners combine physical power and magical prowess, serving as the shock
success. Regional Effects The region containing a Golgari lair is infested with mosses and strange fungi. This habitat accounts for one or both of the following effects in the surrounding undercity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
information on this location. Fallen Lands Countless ruins dot this rugged, barren land, where ancient cities once stood and great battles once raged. Strange witchlights float around the ruins at night
demons follow the mages, serving as personal bodyguards. Once inside the secret tunnel, the mages use web spells to obstruct the passageway behind their party, hoping to ensnare or slow down their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
plants within 6 miles of the dragon’s lair take on dazzlingly brilliant hues. Within its lair, the dragon can set illusory sounds, such as soft music and strange echoes, so that they can be heard in
, and lend a helping hand in unseen ways. In the guise of an animal, the dragon might befriend a lost child, a wandering minstrel, or an innkeeper, serving as a companion for days or weeks on end