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Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

shallows and shore. Though they dwell in the deepest trenches of the ocean, sahuagin view the entire aquatic realm as their kingdom and the creatures in it as blood sport for their hunting parties. The

— none can say. The sahuagin put the malenti to good use as spies and assassins in aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

trenches of the ocean, sahuagin view the entire aquatic realm as their kingdom and the creatures in it as blood sport for their hunting parties. The self-styled rulers of sahuagin ocean domains are

aquatic elf cities and the societies of other creatures that pose a threat to sahuagin. The mere shadow of the malenti threat incites paranoia and suspicion among aquatic elves, whose resilience is weakened as the prelude to an actual sahuagin invasion.

Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3) Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

their humanity to become like the serpent gods in form, as well as in thought and emotion. Serpent Kings of Fallen Empires. The yuan-ti view their physical transformation as a transcendent moment for

’t be bound for long by brute force, and that many creatures will refuse to serve. As a result, yuan-ti first influence other creatures with the promise of wealth and power. Time and again

Studies and Philosophy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

Shadow The two deans of Silverquill are called the Dean of Radiance and the Dean of Shadow, highlighting the college’s use of metaphor in describing its philosophical differences. The metaphor of

radiance and shadow takes concrete form in Silverquill magic, as students learn to manifest brilliant light or inky darkness with their spells. The fundamental argument among Silverquill’s scholars

Ancient Deep Dragon Legacy

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

other dragons. Although they view most other species as inferior to dragonkind, having worth only as servants or tools, the rare individuals who impress them can sometimes earn respect as partners

has taken on a young red shadow dragon as a protégé. 2 Two ancient dragon lovers—one ancient deep dragon;deep and one ancient white dragon;white—see each other only

Shadow Crossing

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

gargoyles have an unobstructed view of the entire necropolis and keep a close eye on the shadow crossing. If the gargoyles are destroyed or if the characters move more than 30 feet from the shadow crossing

Shadow Crossing Sylphene, the baron’s firstborn daughter, was a tortured soul. After she was interred, her grave became a shadow crossing—a gateway to the Shadowfell. To use this gate, the characters

Dwarf Cleric

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Intro to Stormwreck Isle

of a shadow creeping across the sea like a shroud, swallowing an island in darkness. Though you dismissed the dreams at first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless

hunger. Certain of your deity’s wishes, you resigned your post and set out on your quest. Personal Goal: Banish a Shadow of Death. Researching images from your dreams pointed you to Stormwreck Isle, not

Chapter 4: Shadow of War

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

Chapter 4: Shadow of War The characters and the people of Vogler flee to the city of Kalaman. There, the characters are conscripted to fight alongside Kalaman’s troops against the Dragon Army menace

they’re members of the army, special adventuring agents, or something less formal. The characters should view Kalaman and its military leadership as allies.

Greater Dragonmarks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Greater Dragonmarks Lee Moyer Left to Right: Greater Mark of Detection, Greater Mark of Shadow, Greater Mark of Making Most dragonmarks are small—no more than the size of the bearer’s palm

size. The dragonmarked houses view greater marks as more significant than ordinary marks in every way—more important to the livelihood of the house, more essential to keep under the house’s control

Entering the Haven

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

(Survival) check indicates that no one has passed this way in years. Dark Manipulation As the characters prepare to explore the Haven of the Red Quill, the Princess of the Shadow Glass telepathically

. If the characters refuse to aid her, the princess continually makes telepathic contact with random characters, urging them to reconsider before it’s too late. She tries to convince the characters

Wandering Outsiders

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. Having sensed that something is wrong with her beloved patron, Kettlesteam has come to the carnival seeking answers. The carnival owners refuse to speak to her—and until they come clean, she is

detached shadow of Gleam, a high elf acrobat who wears a crescent moon mask. (Gleam herself has vanished from the carnival. The characters won’t meet her until chapter 4.) Gleam’s detached shadow uses

Marcher Characters

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

Mysticism. Most Marchers have a mystical view of the world, beliefs shaped by the traditions of the Gatekeepers and the madness of the daelkyr. Marchers typically feel that the people of the treaty

Sovereign Host, or the Dragon Below, superstitions inform your path. Clan or Tribe? The people of the Shadow Marches are split into two distinct cultures. The clans blend the traditions of human and orc

Subclasses

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

who refuse mercy or righteousness Ranger Gloom Stalker 3rd Unafraid of the dark, relentlessly stalks and ambushes foes Ranger Horizon Walker 3rd Finds portals to other worlds and channels planar

by a god or other divine source Sorcerer Shadow Magic 1st Wields the grim magic of the Shadowfell Sorcerer Storm Sorcery 1st Crackles with the power of the storm Warlock The Celestial 1st Forges a pact

The Deadbark Dryad

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

Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. Bargaining with Gazaia Gazaia can convey the following points to the party: Corruption of Soth. Not long ago, Gazaia and her tree were verdant and thriving. A

failed to defend her charge. The tree turned fetid without the artifact, and Gazaia became angry, vengeful, and grief-stricken. Gazaia’s Anger. If the characters refuse Gazaia’s offer and fail to

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

. Characters who return to look for a spot previously cut through will never find it. The hedge walls are 8 feet tall, allowing the adventurers to see the tower above them from many locations. This view

extradimensional maze along the path tries to fly above it once inside, the tower immediately fades from view, and the view becomes endless hedge-lined paths stretching to the horizon in every direction

Arrival at the Palace

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

, describe it as follows: A twilit palace emerges dreamlike from the clouds. A great marble tower ringed by delicate spires casts its shadow over the rooftops below. Another tower teeters nearby, torn

across the whole of Prismeer. You can now show your players the poster map of the domain. Once the characters view Prismeer from the palace, they can travel between Hither, Thither, or Yon without guides

General Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. Characters who return to look for a spot previously cut through will never find it. The hedge walls are 8 feet tall, allowing the adventurers to see the tower above them from many locations. This view

extradimensional maze along the path tries to fly above it once inside, the tower immediately fades from view, and the view becomes endless hedge-lined paths stretching to the horizon in every direction

Premade Characters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

the expense of the people they’re supposed to protect. Recently you’ve had dreams of a shadow creeping across the sea like a shroud, swallowing an island in darkness. Though you dismissed the dreams at

first, you began to hear a voice calling you to stand against death’s endless hunger. Certain of your deity’s wishes, you resigned your post and set out on your quest. Personal Goal: Banish a Shadow

Hobgoblins

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

warrior. Other cultures might view the use of such abilities as a short cut to glory, but to hobgoblins a gift for magic is as valued and useful as a strong sword arm or brilliance in tactics. They are

hands. Hobgoblin Iron Shadow The Iron Shadows are hobgoblin monks that serve as secret police, scouts, and assassins. Among other hobgoblins, they spy to ferret out treachery, rebellion, and

Dark Fantasy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

—characters tainted by the world’s evil or those who refuse to be considered heroes. Dark Fantasy Villains Sinister individuals leave their marks on dark fantasy domains, whether with oppressive

Monsters CR Creature 1/4 Goblin Warrior, Sprite 2 Gremishka,* Minotaur Skeleton 3 Displacer Beast, Goblin Hexer, Mist Horror,* Waxwork* 4 Juvenile Shadow Dragon, Shadow Demon 5 Night Hag, Umber

The Dark Powers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

these pockets of terror deep within the Plane of Shadow. The Dark Powers watch and influence events within their dominion. When their gaze drifts, they reach into other planes to collect heroes and

. How you perceive these forces can influence your view of their actions and agendas, who they abduct into Ravenloft and why. Through your adventures, you might reveal these mysteries and use them to

Bargaining with Endelyn

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. If the characters decline to perform a play for her, Endelyn demands that they leave at once, ordering her darklings to attack characters who refuse to do so. In the ensuing fracas, characters who

give her one of the following items in exchange: Shadow. If a character agrees to give up their shadow, Endelyn uses her scissors of shadow snipping (see appendix A) to snip it off. Gloam the Cat

Jagged Coast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

Jagged Coast Stark vistas of sheer cliffs, mysterious islands, and knotted forests bleed from one to the next along the Jagged Coast. The shadow of Castle Avernus once loomed over the southern part

, as do professional detective agencies including the Ray Detectives (founded by Alanik Ray; see chapter 3) and the Dusklight Detectives. Jared Blando Map 2.6: Martira Bay View Player Version

Erebos's Villains

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Erebos’s Villains Erebos’s sphere of influence is every bit as essential to life on Theros as Heliod’s, but it is easy to see why many take a dim view of him and his champions. The status quo that

Shadow MM 2 Two-headed cerberus MOoT 3 Lampad MOoT 3 Nightmare MM 5 Night hag* MM 9 Abhorrent Overlord MOoT 11 Doomwake giant MOoT 11 Nightmare shepherd

Pantara Lodge

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within

the lodge’s structures and can enter them freely. Jared Blando Map 2.34: Valachan View Player Version Valachan Locations Location Description Council of the Whip Spider Within this cavern, a

the forest below in near-constant shadow. Quicksand, common along this route, acts with deadly swiftness. Poison’s Taste People say the lake called Poison’s Taste is filled with the venom of a giant

Wiltroot Hall Locations (W1-W7)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

when the characters arrive, so the area is sparsely populated. Map 4.1: wiltroot hall and outer grounds View Player Version W1. Hall and Learning Platform The trunk of an enormous dead tree rises nearly

Outskirts This open clearing features a notable pool of black, sludgy refuse in the southern corner. If the characters approach the refuse, it reveals itself to be an aggressive black pudding. The black

The Day's Catch

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

.” If the characters talk with Ploopploopeen, the archpriest explains his intentions as the kuo-toa escort the party to Sloobludop. If the characters refuse, the kuo-toa attempt to capture them, as

, allowing his true believers of the Sea Mother to cut off the head of the cult. The archpriest promises that the characters will be “well rewarded” for their aid. If the characters refuse, Ploopploopeen

Monastic Orders

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

accepted and in secret wilderness and underground hideaways where it isn’t. Its followers seek “knowledge and conversation with the shadow,” believing true wisdom is found in darkness and loss, both

literally and spiritually. Its adherents most often follow the Way of Shadow, as described in the Monastic Tradition class feature in the Player’s Handbook. The Hin Fist A halfling monastic order from

Layout of the District

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

trips cost 1 cp, but a skiff ride to a dangerous section of town usually brings 1 gp or more. Map 8.1: The Styes View Player Version Low Quarter Also known as Flotsam, the northwest section of the Styes

and solid waste are dumped into the water around the quarter. A large part of this area has become so clogged and befouled with refuse that the water now moves only along shallow, sluggish channels

Undercroft

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

take two forms. If your players enjoy verbal repartee with an evil shadow dragon, then roleplay the conversation as it naturally develops. The Dark Lady subtly pumps the characters for information. She

useful to me. No longer useful alive, at any rate.” Nurvureem doesn’t respond to further entreaties, ignoring characters who tarry in the undercroft. If the characters refuse to leave or go out of

Nightspider Dead Ahead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis

Moondancer (or after a few rounds of battle, if you decide to allow the characters and the neogi to clash), read: Suddenly, two galleons glide into view and begin pummeling the nightspider with ballista

characters allow him to do this is up to them. If Captain Sartell is compelled to refuse Daar’vik’s offer of escort (perhaps because someone is holding her ship hostage or using magic to control her

Orogs

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

grow up to be a powerful ally or a dangerous adversary? Most war chiefs treasure their positions so highly that they would refuse to relinquish the title, even to a clearly superior creature. Thus, a

view, is to take a risk that the orog won’t one day rise up and usurp power from the chief. Because of this sentiment, orogs are secreted away by priestesses of Luthic and raised out of the sight of the

Red Dragon Lairs

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

of refuse and watch out for intruders, while providing the imperious dragon with subjects to bully and command. Some minions worship the dragon and serve willingly, but others would escape if they

could. Map 5.11: red dragon lair View Player Version Red Dragon Lair Features The red dragon lair shown in map 5.11 is inside the caldera of an active volcano. Azers dug out and expanded the lava tunnels

The Ordning

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

view one another as kindred, keeping any inherent animosity over territory and ambition to a minimum. Giants belong to a caste structure called the ordning. Based on social class and highly organized

automatically revere their kind’s primary deity, however. Many good cloud giants refuse to worship the deceitful Memnor, and a storm giant dwelling in the icy mountains of the north might pay more homage

Haven Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Haven Locations The following locations are keyed to the map of the Haven of the Red Quill. Map 16.1: haven of the red quill View Player Version H1. Deep Stairwell The wall near the top of the

Zyrian at once, he fights back and begins to speak, saying, “You shall not free her! I will protect the free peoples of the world against the Princess of the Shadow Glass until the end of time!” If the

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