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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
From the Oasis Theater’s spectacular singers and acrobats to the pantomimes and shadow puppeteers of the Wide, Baldur’s Gate hosts a colorful array of performers. Good acts can always
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Entertainer Routines
A good entertainer is versatile, spicing up every performance with a variety of different routines. Choose one to three routines or roll on the table below to define your expertise as an
Half-Elf
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Basic Rules (2014)
Flint squinted into the setting sun. He thought he saw the figure of a man striding up the path. Standing, Flint drew back into the shadow of a tall pine to see better. The man’s walk was
coloration and features lie somewhere between their human and elf parents, and thus show a variety even more pronounced than that found among either race. They tend to have the eyes of their elven
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
yuan-ti know they can’t resort to direct attacks in order to reclaim their rightful place in the world. Operating out of the subterranean ruins of their buildings in foreign lands, yuan-ti
the gods or as food.
Depend on Deceit
Yuan-ti have no sense of honorable combat. They are naturally stealthy, and if they can sneak up on enemies, either in an ambush or to murder them in their sleep
Species
Acquisitions Incorporated
then passing through the shadow of That-Which-Endures changed them forever. Now the newest race to call Faerûn home, the verdan do their best to find their way in an unfamiliar world
same time, many verdan undergo changes in coloring as they age. Male verdan typically have little to no hair, while females sport shocks of wiry hair that they try to tame in a variety of styles. But
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Dimir Creatures Alongside human and vampire spies and assassins, a variety of stealthy and shadowy monsters contribute to the work of House Dimir. Doppelgangers and invisible stalkers move unseen
, wraiths, and Nightveil specters keep watch over secret Dimir territories. Dimir Creatures Challenge Creature Source 1/2 Shadow MM 1 Spy MM 1 Thought spy GGR 2 Grick MM 2 Intellect devourer MM 3
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
leave them alone. If the elevator is nonfunctional and they can’t get it working, the drow resort to descending through the mines (see area 10). Exactly when they arrive is up to you, but here are
arrive after the party leaves and give Zalto the iron flask. On their first turns in combat, both Draac and Taal attempt to summon a shadow demon. If defeat seems likely, Draac orders the remainder of his force to cover his escape while he flees with the iron flask.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
chancellor of the Platinum Concord and founder of the Shadow Cabinet. He owns vast gold and silver mines in the Mror Holds and mints his own currency, and he travels in a gilded airship. Loyal Daison
influence. They have access to minions and resources in the higher levels of society. They prefer to pursue schemes of coercion and conspiracy, putting their money and influence to work, than resort to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Official Status Heads of state employ a variety of agents. Some are officially recognized, but others are expected to operate on the borders of legality. Consult the State Status table to determine
you must also ensure your actions avoid staining your patron’s reputation. 4–5 Shadow. You can expect no official, public recognition of your work, but the head of state you work for does acknowledge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. Battle supernatural evil with steel, fire, and magic. Every mortal soul can be guided to the light. Inspire and guide others to virtuous behavior; force is a last resort. Listen to the Voice of the
Flame but beware the deceiving whispers of the Shadow in the Flame. The Church of the Silver Flame has a disciplined hierarchy with a martial aspect. Friars and ministers seek to guide people to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
resort, maintained by House Ghallanda, offers every luxury for those who can afford its high prices. Skyway Tain Manor Sharn’s social life revolves around the ir’Tain family. The monthly Tain Gala is the
Cliffside, this area is rough and dirty. Its taverns frequently host brawls, while the inns offer travelers a wide variety of ways to be cheated or robbed. Cliffside Ship’s Towers Drifting alongside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
32. Umbraxakar’s Lair Umbraxakar the shadow dragon dwells here and cannot be surprised by the characters, whose presence he has sensed since they first stepped into the Shadowfell. Characters who
, around which gather eleven shadows and four shadow assassins (see appendix A) under Umbraxakar’s command. (These undead act immediately after the dragon in the initiative count.)
Dragon’s Dais. To
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, entertainer, sailor (pirate), urchin Most champions of Phenax are exemplars of deceit, motivated by greed, revenge, or a good swindle. They have chosen to serve a mortal who ascended to godhood, possibly
, your shadow still resembles your original form. You can cast the spell in this way a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a long
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
scorpion-god and strike terror into their enemies’ hearts. Umbragen Shadow Walker. Umbragen drow are the descendants of drow who fled the giants and found refuge underground. For countless generations, they
have lived in the lightless caverns of Khyber. There, they tapped into a mysterious magical shadow they called the Umbra. Though some have emerged to haunt the surface in the wake of the giant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
loved ones, and still others simply want to get rich. The Erebos’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Erebos’s Villains d6 Villain
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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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
pit fiends’ attention.
Physical methods of deceit (hidden cards, weighted dice, and so on) are more likely to pass unnoticed. A character attempting to cheat in this way must make a DC 30 Dexterity
hesitate to resort to underhanded methods to achieve victory, citing her opponent’s inability to notice her cheating as a failure of intellect. Gaining Nyssa’s Favor. Nyssa admires those who are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
horrors — a variety of things that lurk in the dark and embody the deepest fears of Ravnica’s people. All are evil creatures with dim reason and preternatural cunning. At least three guilds have been
territory. House Dimir uses all three base kinds of horrors. The Cult of Rakdos prefers shadow horrors, and the Golgari Swarm uses skittering horrors. Flying Horror
Medium aberration, neutral evil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the light. Inspire and guide others to virtuous behavior; force is a last resort. Listen to the Voice of the Flame; beware the deceiving whispers of the Shadow in the Flame. Every Thrane child knows
and battle evil can draw on the power of the Silver Flame to aid them, but they must beware of the Shadow in the Flame, the demon that still lingers and yearns to trick good people into evil. A
classes
Basic Rules (2014)
skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the sick and injured, to smite the wicked and the
against the shadow, a knight whose oath descends from traditions older than many of the gods? Or are you an embittered loner sworn to take vengeance on those who have done great evil, sent as an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
their place and where they belong. Whether as individuals, families, or entire clans, duergar below other duergar in the social order don’t seek to bring their rivals down through intrigue and deceit
. Subsistence Duergar clans use caverns under Gracklstugh and choice outlying caves to farm a variety of plants and fungi. These crops are complemented by meat from Underdark beasts and fish from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
naturally occurring variety until it’s too late. If a ship encounters eldritch mist, choose a type or roll for one on the Eldritch Mist Types table. Eldritch Mist Types d6 Mist Type 1–2 Ghost Fog 3
Material Plane at thin points in the boundary between the two planes. A DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check reveals that this mist is Shadowfell fog. When a vessel travels through this oppressive, shadow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Random Events The adventurers must contend with a variety of events as they lead their forces through the Underdark. Every other day of travel or camping in the Underdark, an event automatically
immediately, the demon lord doesn’t pursue or attack them. Demon Encounters d20 Encounter 1–4 1d4 barlguras 5–8 1d4 chasmes 9–10 1d2 hezrous 11–14 1d4 shadow demons 15–18 1d3 vrocks 19–20 Juiblex (see
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
another ledge that winds southeast alongside a very large lake, apparently the source of the underground river. The cavern is quite large; the lake’s far shore is lost in shadow, and the echoes of water
her head and part of her neck above the water (granting her three-quarters cover) and breathing acid. Then she submerges and waits for her breath weapon to recharge. Nightscale doesn’t resort to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
oppressive gloom and shadow.
The main tunnel heads into the mountain, ending at a pile of rubble left over from the cave-in. Secondary hallways branch off to the left and the right. The meenlocks
source, it explodes (as described below). The meenlocks trigger the explosives as a last resort. If a meenlock starts its turn with 10 hit points or fewer, it moves to the nearest trigger, uses its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
mythology of so many worlds across the Material Plane. Dragons populated the First World from the time of its creation, and a variety of peoples came to live in the First World after their gods made war on
annals of the Suel Imperium record that that empire created the mighty Orbs of Dragonkind for use in a war against a powerful cabal of shadow-wielding red dragons. Dragonlance Legends say the world of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Precognitive Mage
Rakdos
Rakdos Lampooner
Rakdos Performer
Reckoner
Rubblebelt Stalker
Scorchbringer Guard
Servitor Thrull
Shadow Horror
Sire of Insanity
Skittering Horror
Skyjek Roc
of the cards. Chapter 6 presents new monsters and NPCs, again reflecting the creatures seen on Magic cards as well as the nature of each guild. The guildmaster of each guild is detailed in this chapter, as are a variety of guild members.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
portraits depicting grumpy, sad, frightened, and angry people. The figures include humans, elves, halflings, bullywugs, and goblins, among others. The portraits are rendered in a variety of mediums
. Bavlorna can open the secret door without having to smile or use magic. B8. Guest Room This is a dusty, uncluttered room. Several shadow boxes hang on the wall to either side of a modest bed with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, rows of wooden planters mounted on the walls hold a variety of fungi. A large purple mushroom grows in the northwest corner.
The large, purple mushroom growing in the northwest corner is a shrieker
, which commences shrieking when any creature that’s not Murgaxor or Y’demi approaches more than 10 feet inside the cave. The shriek is loud enough to alert the spectator in area T1, the shadow demons
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
job or a last-resort career. This is remarkably shortsighted, as the gig has a startling number of upsides. For example, it’s a job that allows you to wear a lot of scarves and sashes. That’s rare
arrangements are surprisingly common, and there are great opportunities for internal promotion of the dead-sailor’s-boots variety. Also? There are a lot of dead sailor’s boots, and the resale on those can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
last resort. The Harpers were instrumental in defeating Tiamat and ending the tyranny of dragons, and with reports of giant attacks on the rise, they see giants as an emergent threat to peace in the
, and aiding in the defense of settlements. The Zhentarim The Zhentarim, also known as the Black Network, is an unscrupulous shadow network that seeks to expand its influence and power base throughout
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Connected Creatures The encounter tables in this section include a variety of monsters grouped according to themes that might flavor a giant enclave or encounter. Combined with the encounters from
companions and beasts of burden—perhaps using deinonychus as hunting hounds or herding triceratops like cattle.
Domesticated dinosaurs might have a variety of trappings—markings, brands, harnesses, collars
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
glowing fungus reveals the eastern niche, which holds a pallet of matted furs, a wide wooden board on which a variety of weapons are affixed, and a great cloak of patchy black fur hung on a slender pole
upon terrified people. Soil and compost cover half the chamber’s floor, which allows a variety of feeble plants to grow. A bench containing simple gardening implements stands along the west wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
undead within. Light spilling in from the large room behind you barely shows that the chamber is only about twelve feet across and the corners are filled with shadow. What little you can see is dingy
variety of other items that, even in the dim light, shine with the warmth of pure gold. One of these objects looks like a human skull.
Book. Before the alchemist died, he was reading the book that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, minotaur bartenders, and vedalken tailors all go about their lives in the shadow of the guilds but divorced from those groups’ intrigue and politics. Starting Contacts Your character starts the game
, consolidate wealth, and fragment a populace against itself. The numbers of the guildless include people engaged in a wide variety of trades and services that aren’t managed and regulated by the guilds
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
black gate.
Creatures. Two trolls, a male and a larger female, lurk in the pool. These trolls are of an aquatic variety known as scrags. In addition to the statistics of a normal troll, each has a swim
water until they catch the scent of non-undead creatures. These ghouls are of an aquatic variety known as lacedons. In addition to the statistics of a normal ghoul, each has a swim speed of 30 feet. Pool
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
with goods of modest to comfortable quality. Home to a significant number of immigrants from the Shadow Marches, Cassan Bridge is the place to visit for exotic Marcher herbs and cuisine. Middle Menthis
entertainment options. The Classic Theater is its most popular venue, but Smoky Towers offers a wide variety of more exotic fare. Dinner theater, changeling burlesque, and other diversions can be found in Smoky