shall all common

Gothic Horror

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

or prey? Gothic horror shatters the lies we trick ourselves into believing and shows that we, not some distant entity, are and ever shall be the architects of our doom. The quest for perfection leads

tropes when creating your gothic horror domain: Gothic stories include intense, even exaggerated, emotions. Romances, rivalries, and life-changing events are common in these adventures. Atmosphere and a

Trepsin the Troll

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

lodge. CULT SIGNS AND SIGNALS The Cult of the Dragon uses several signs and countersigns among its members, the most common being holding the hand out with all five fingers extended, which they

call the “Tiamat salute.” In addition, the phrases “All hail Tiamat!” and “They shall rise!” are frequently used pass phrases. In addition to their signals, cultists often wear a five-colored band or

Trepsin the Troll

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

lodge. CULT SIGNS AND SIGNALS The Cult of the Dragon uses several signs and countersigns among its members, the most common being holding the hand out with all five fingers extended, which they

call the “Tiamat salute.” In addition, the phrases “All hail Tiamat!” and “They shall rise!” are frequently used pass phrases. In addition to their signals, cultists often wear a five-colored band or

Trepsin the Troll

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

lodge. CULT SIGNS AND SIGNALS The Cult of the Dragon uses several signs and countersigns among its members, the most common being holding the hand out with all five fingers extended, which they

call the “Tiamat salute.” In addition, the phrases “All hail Tiamat!” and “They shall rise!” are frequently used pass phrases. In addition to their signals, cultists often wear a five-colored band or

Gothic Horror

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

or prey? Gothic horror shatters the lies we trick ourselves into believing and shows that we, not some distant entity, are and ever shall be the architects of our doom. The quest for perfection leads

tropes when creating your gothic horror domain: Gothic stories include intense, even exaggerated, emotions. Romances, rivalries, and life-changing events are common in these adventures. Atmosphere and a

Trepsin the Troll

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

lodge. CULT SIGNS AND SIGNALS The Cult of the Dragon uses several signs and countersigns among its members, the most common being holding the hand out with all five fingers extended, which they

call the “Tiamat salute.” In addition, the phrases “All hail Tiamat!” and “They shall rise!” are frequently used pass phrases. In addition to their signals, cultists often wear a five-colored band or

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

broodguards and exceedingly rare anathemas have their place in the hierarchy as well. All yuan-ti can interbreed. Females usually lay clutches of eggs, which are stored in a common hatchery, although

common apes. Although some purebloods are able to reproduce with humans, most are disgusted by the idea and would do so only if seduction is necessary for a pureblood to preserve a role as a confidant or

11. Chwinga Wagon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

cover its surface — some written in Common and others etched in jagged cuneiform. The tablet is a proclamation from an Omuan queen to her rivals in Mezro. The Mezroans couldn’t read the Omuans’ native

script, so the tablet contains the same message written both in Common and Old Omuan. It reads, “Queen Napaka proclaims that the free people of Omu fear nothing. Brave new gods protect us, as Ubtao

Mwaxanaré and Na

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

life, Na considers himself one of them. He dresses like an aarakocra and prefers to speak Auran rather than Common. MWAXANARÉ’S TRAITS Ideal. “One day, I shall rule Chult as queen.” Bond. “I have

11 (+0) INT 13 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Deception +5, Nature +3, Persuasion +5, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 11 Languages Auran, Common

11. Chwinga Wagon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

cover its surface — some written in Common and others etched in jagged cuneiform. The tablet is a proclamation from an Omuan queen to her rivals in Mezro. The Mezroans couldn’t read the Omuans’ native

script, so the tablet contains the same message written both in Common and Old Omuan. It reads, “Queen Napaka proclaims that the free people of Omu fear nothing. Brave new gods protect us, as Ubtao

Mwaxanaré and Na

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

life, Na considers himself one of them. He dresses like an aarakocra and prefers to speak Auran rather than Common. MWAXANARÉ’S TRAITS Ideal. “One day, I shall rule Chult as queen.” Bond. “I have

11 (+0) INT 13 (+1) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 16 (+3) Skills Deception +5, Nature +3, Persuasion +5, Religion +3 Senses passive Perception 11 Languages Auran, Common

The Knight as Narrative Device

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

should encounter this ally soon after drawing the card—within a few days or even sooner. Grateful Ally Your good deeds shall be rewarded; gratitude becomes guardianship. This ally is grateful to the

mission after finding the item. The fortune teller might hint at the person or thing the ally is seeking. Studious Ally Knowledge is power, and someone who chases knowledge shall seek you out. This

The Knight as Narrative Device

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things

should encounter this ally soon after drawing the card—within a few days or even sooner. Grateful Ally Your good deeds shall be rewarded; gratitude becomes guardianship. This ally is grateful to the

mission after finding the item. The fortune teller might hint at the person or thing the ally is seeking. Studious Ally Knowledge is power, and someone who chases knowledge shall seek you out. This

27. Hidden Demiplane

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

on the floor of the alcove is a broken half of a 10-foot pole. Close inspection of the bas-relief reveals the following inscription carved into the harp, in Common: Gaze upon me with bronzed visage

And secrets shall I reveal. A detect magic spell reveals a strong aura of conjuration magic in the alcove. Any character who steps into the alcove wearing the bronze Halaster mask found in area 21 is

27. Hidden Demiplane

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

on the floor of the alcove is a broken half of a 10-foot pole. Close inspection of the bas-relief reveals the following inscription carved into the harp, in Common: Gaze upon me with bronzed visage

And secrets shall I reveal. A detect magic spell reveals a strong aura of conjuration magic in the alcove. Any character who steps into the alcove wearing the bronze Halaster mask found in area 21 is

Fallen Angels

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

character making contact with the angel hears a soft voice say in Common, “Do not lose hope.” The character’s next Wisdom saving throw is made with advantage. Nemevon This angel holds its hands to its

, takes 3d6 psychic damage. Tamiel This angel kneels on the floor and buries its face in its arms. A character making contact with the angel hears a soft voice say in Common, “What would you know? Ask

Fallen Angels

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

character making contact with the angel hears a soft voice say in Common, “Do not lose hope.” The character’s next Wisdom saving throw is made with advantage. Nemevon This angel holds its hands to its

, takes 3d6 psychic damage. Tamiel This angel kneels on the floor and buries its face in its arms. A character making contact with the angel hears a soft voice say in Common, “What would you know? Ask

Xenk Yendar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

words “Neither virtue nor blade shall break” are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword. Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His

, Insight +7, Survival +7 Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Thayan, Undercommon Challenge 10 (5,900 XP

Xenk Yendar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery

words “Neither virtue nor blade shall break” are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword. Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His

, Insight +7, Survival +7 Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13 Languages Common, Thayan, Undercommon Challenge 10 (5,900 XP

Jergal

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

and among those who practice the custom of writing the name of the deceased on a sheet of parchment and placing it in the corpse’s mouth. This rite is common in places where an individual’s grave or

— the Bone Throne. “I claim this throne of evil,” Bane the tyrant shouted to Jergal. “I’ll destroy you before you can raise a finger,” threatened Bhaal the assassin. “And I shall imprison your

Jergal

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

and among those who practice the custom of writing the name of the deceased on a sheet of parchment and placing it in the corpse’s mouth. This rite is common in places where an individual’s grave or

— the Bone Throne. “I claim this throne of evil,” Bane the tyrant shouted to Jergal. “I’ll destroy you before you can raise a finger,” threatened Bhaal the assassin. “And I shall imprison your

High Moor

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

tribes, all of whom acted with bravery, honor, and good humor in my presence. Travelers in this region should note that the human tribes share the suspicion of magic common among many Northlanders, but

local tribes, are common — or appear to be, given how often their services are offered. Local stonecutters, primarily from a small clan of dwarves, excavate pink granite from the rock walls on

High Moor

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

tribes, all of whom acted with bravery, honor, and good humor in my presence. Travelers in this region should note that the human tribes share the suspicion of magic common among many Northlanders, but

local tribes, are common — or appear to be, given how often their services are offered. Local stonecutters, primarily from a small clan of dwarves, excavate pink granite from the rock walls on

The Cult of the Dragon

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

different interpretation, believing that “naught will be left save shattered thrones, with no rulers but the dead. Dragons shall rule the world entire . . .” Severin’s quest to reshape the cult led