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Moonwell Pilgrim

Backgrounds Forgotten Realms: Heroes of Faerûn

unique gods, and the mysterious shrines called the moonwells. As a moonwell pilgrim, you undertook a quest to visit and commune with every moonwell on (or off) the map. Along your idyllic journeys, you

Lord Soth of Sithicus (DMR)

Monsters Dungeon Masters: Ravenloft Play-Along Pack

, promising to restore his glory and avenge him against the heroic knights who banished him long ago, Soth answered and served Takhisis. During this time, he called on his undead servants, including the

Soth. Nedragaard Keep Nedragaard Keep is a towerlike fortress of crumbling, flame-scarred stone. Prominent locations in the keep have the following features: Gatehouse. Undead soldiers guard the

School of Abjuration Legacy

Classes Player’s Handbook (2014)

, however, that ending harmful effects, protecting the weak, and banishing evil influences is anything but a philosophical void. It is a proud and respected vocation. Called abjurers, members of this

school are sought when baleful spirits require exorcism, when important locations must be guarded against magical spying, and when portals to other planes of existence must be closed.

Astral Elf Honor Guard

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

important individuals and locations is entrusted to astral elf honor guards, highly trained warriors who are more than capable of holding their own in combat. Astral Elves Long ago, some elves ventured

astral elf society called the Xaryxian Empire. This empire is based in Xaryxispace, a Wildspace system illuminated by an enormous radiant sun named Xaryxis.

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

they displease Maglubiyet, but the few priests among them do tend small shrines and interpret the body of legends about their gods. Nomog-Geaya’s priests always wield his favored weapons, a

to them, are as follows: 1st rank: Warlord 2nd rank: General 3rd rank: Captain 4th rank: Fatal Axe 5th rank: Spear 6th rank: Fist 7th rank: Soldier A legion is organized into units called

Adult Moonstone Dragon

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

moonstone dragon is called upon to discipline a group of moonstone dragon wyrmling;moonstone dragon wyrmlings that rampaged through a Fey noble’s territory. 8 An adult moonstone dragon has amassed

might include a secluded grove on the Material Plane, a well-protected tower in the Feywild, and even a hidden corner of the Ethereal Plane. Moonstone dragons often use locations in the Feywild as

Auril (Third Form)

Monsters Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

the effect on itself on a success.Third Form Auril’s third form, called Winter’s Womb or the Queen of Frozen Tears by her most ardent followers, is a 3-foot-diameter ice diamond containing

instantly knows the locations and health of all other creatures on the island. She knows how much damage each of these creatures has taken, how many levels of exhaustion they have, and what conditions

Dangerous Destinations

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

Dangerous Destinations From million-year-old shrines in the Demon Wastes to the wreckage of Cyre in what is now the Mournland, Eberron is strewn with the ruins of former civilizations. At these sites

, explorer-adventurers can delve into the mysteries of the past. The adventure locations you choose can affect the tone and flavor of your campaign (see “Flavors of Fantasy” in the Dungeon Master’s Guide), as well as determine the kinds of ancient relics characters might unearth in their expeditions.

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

byzantine laws, or you could be a pilgrim who seeks the shrines of the gods of magic. Kara-Tur. The continent of Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerûn, is home to people whose customs are unfamiliar

locations discussed here, it is far more unnatural. You hail from one of the settlements in the Underdark, each of which has its own strange customs and laws. If you are a native of one of the great

Ankhtepot's Lair

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

Ankhtepot’s Lair A mountain-size black pyramid, Ankhtepot’s tomb—called Pharaoh’s Rest—looms over the City of the Dead. It can be seen from all across Har’Akir. Pharaoh’s Rest Features Ancient and

this massive pyramid. Broad paths used by Ankhtepot’s servants lead past deadly side passages to the heights of the monument. Prominent locations are depicted on map 2.14 and have the following features

Middle Central

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

religion. Although these temples are the locations of grand ceremonies and celebrations, many of the most devout priests serve in the city’s smaller shrines.

Rules of the Trial

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

are not permitted. Contenders must reach one of two shrines: either on Kiru Island or between the lakes called the Scars atop Anquara Plateau. Contenders may leave Pantara Lodge at dawn the next day

—particularly to take a shrine. The trial does not stop for any reason until Chakuna arrives at both shrines and acknowledges the winners there. Winners are escorted to Shuaran, and from there, out of

House of Lament Locations (1-9)

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

House of Lament Locations (1-9) Locations in the House of Lament are keyed to map 4.1. The descriptions of these areas detail the house in its dormant state. Phantasmal activity that occurs in an

area regardless of the house’s state is detailed in a section called “Ambient Haunt.” If the area changes when the house wakes, alterations are noted in a section called “Awakened Haunt.” Map 4.1: the house of lament View Player Version

Eileanar Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

empire, including the Last Academies in the Inner Ring district (detailed in “Eileanar Locations”). Religion Scattered shrines dot Eileanar. The Netherese pay grudging respect to a few members of the

Coliseum of Karsus, labor in the Hidden Quarter district, or hard labor in the mines of Conch. (See later in this chapter for details on these locations.) Transportation Magical conveyance is the norm

Power of Nature

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)

of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the

Old Faith, in contrast to the worship of gods in temples and shrines. Druid spells are oriented toward nature and animals — the power of tooth and claw, of sun and moon, of fire and storm. Druids also

Power of Nature

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

of transcendent union with nature rather than devotion to a divine entity, while others serve gods of wild nature, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the

Old Faith, in contrast to the worship of gods in temples and shrines. Druid spells are oriented toward nature and animals — the power of tooth and claw, of sun and moon, of fire and storm. Druids also

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

, they might build a warren and make a permanent home there, while continuing to expand the town’s sewers as the community grows. These so-called “city kobolds” live underground but

rock outcroppings, creating warrens above the water line. Kobolds reside most commonly in hilly or mountainous terrain. Such locations usually have natural caves suitable for living space, plenty of

Druid Legacy

Classes Basic Rules (2014)

, animals, or elemental forces. The ancient druidic traditions are sometimes called the Old Faith, in contrast to the worship of gods in temples and shrines. Druid spells are oriented toward nature and

. In fact, in the world of Greyhawk, the druidic faith is called the Old Faith, and it claims many adherents among farmers, foresters, fishers, and others who live closely with nature. This tradition

Inner Ward

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

the shadow of a high-walled citadel called Exaltation. EXTRADIMENSIONAL SPACES Candlekeep has invisible doorways to dozens of permanent extradimensional spaces, some as small as a room at an inn and

doorways lurk in the library, their locations or access requirements lost. Valuable books, scrolls, and other items might be trapped inside these extradimensional spaces. When an extradimensional space

The Map

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

temple called Talhundereth, the crypt beneath it, and a subterranean trading nexus called Gibbet Crossing. These locations are in the Starmetal Hills, several days northeast of Phandalin. In the previous

shards now, but the fanatics need as many obelisk fragments as possible to ensure their ritual will succeed. The Sawplees’ map reveals the locations of three other fragments: an abandoned dwarven

Reading Ahead

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

Begins” section tells you everything you need to know about what’s happening in and around Phandalin. It also describes quests that characters can pursue, leading them to other locations. The adventure is

characters or adventurers is called a party. Nonplayer Characters (NPCs). This term refers to characters run by the DM. How an NPC behaves is dictated by the adventure and by the DM. Boxed Text

Settlements (Towns, Villages, Cities)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Settlements (Towns, Villages, Cities) A village, town, or city makes an excellent backdrop for an adventure. The adventurers might be called on to track down a criminal who’s gone into hiding, solve

a murder, take out a gang of wererats or doppelgangers, or protect a settlement under siege. When creating a settlement for your campaign, focus on the locations that are most relevant to the adventure. Don’t worry about naming every street and identifying the inhabitants of every building.

Relative Time Gates

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Netheril’s Fall: Tales of Terror, Treasure, and Time Travel

Relative Time Gates The time gates described below are relative—they connect two locations that are separated by a fixed interval of time. The time gate called Fool’s Needle, in the Anauroch desert

in the year –338 DR (which is 3520 in the Netheril Year calendar). The time gate in the High Ice, called the Forgotten Chamber, leads to the port city of Conch, also 1,839 years in the past. The year

Eldath

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

various holy sites and shrines, seeing that the locations are cared for and that they remain places of sweet serenity. The faithful of Eldath are usually close to nature, and allied to druids, who count

Using the Maps

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

Icewind Dale, including Ten-Towns and other sites and features in the region that are common knowledge. The reverse side has player-friendly maps of the ten settlements that comprise Ten-Towns, with prominent locations called out in each town for the players’ benefit.

the DM’s eyes only. As the characters explore locations on a given map, you can redraw portions of the map on graph paper, a wet-erase mat, or other surface to help your players visualize locations that

Exploring This Level

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

Exploring This Level The following locations are keyed to map 4. A tributary of the Sargauth River called the River of the Depths enters Undermountain here and flows down to level 5. View Player

Other Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Elendra (see the “Other Locations” section in “Shadowmoor”). Grave of Nath The deceased elf Nath, a zealous and wicked hunter, was interred in a forest grove. The area, now called the Grave of Nath

Other Locations Lorwyn also includes the following locations. Goldmeadow A small farming community, Goldmeadow is known for its rolling fields, goats, and a small but hardy town watch that seeks to

Fallen

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

defeat became inevitable, the two unleashed their full might. Tarkanan’s power reduced the early towers to rubble, and the Lady of the Plague called forth a horde of disease-infested vermin. For

, Godsgate was the temple district. It had shrines and statues dedicated to the Sovereigns, a proud church of the Silver Flame, even a monument to the Undying Court. But as Sharn grew and prospered

Using Sidekicks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention

rogue. MAP OF THE SWORD COAST The DM’s Sword Coast map shows a region of the Forgotten Realms called the Sword Coast.This map is for the DM’s eyes only, as it indicates the locations of places described

locations marked on both the DM’s map and the players’ map are described below in alphabetical order. This information is not secret and can be shared with players if they request details about a location. Map 1: The Sword Coast View Player Version

The Forgotten Realms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

, and dangers—be they a dragon’s breath or a lich’s spell—are plentiful. This adventure takes place in a region called the Sword Coast, where daring souls delve into the wreckage of fallen strongholds

horrors. The accompanying map shows the Sword Coast region surrounding Phandalin. Several locations of interest are marked, including Underdark locations key to this adventure’s plot. Other parts of the map remain unlabeled, and the adventures that characters find there are yours to design!

Adjusting Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake

retreat or reinforcements arrive as needed. MAP OF THE SWORD COAST The DM’s Sword Coast map shows a region of the Forgotten Realms called the Sword Coast.This map is for the DM’s eyes only, as it

indicates the locations of places described later in this adventure. A player-friendly version of the map is also included with this adventure. It can be shared freely with the players as their characters

Adventure Locations

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

Adventure Locations The next five chapters include adventure locations: Chapter 14: Jester. A magical marketplace called the Seelie Market is carried through the sky by a moonstone dragon. Among its

Adjusting Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath

retreat or reinforcements arrive as needed. MAP OF THE SWORD COAST The DM’s Sword Coast map shows a region of the Forgotten Realms called the Sword Coast. This map is for the DM’s eyes only, as it

indicates the locations of places described later in this adventure or the adventures that follow. A player-friendly version of the map is also included with this adventure. It can be shared freely with the

City Overview

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

City Overview The city is yours to make your own. A few important features and locations are described in the sections that follow, but otherwise flesh out the city as you and your players see fit

. City Government The Free City of Greyhawk is ruled by a council called the Directing Oligarchy, made up of sixteen coequal rulers. This council elects its chief officer, the lord mayor—a position

Adventure Structure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel

the characters journeying to the Outlands at Shemeshka’s request to recover a modron fugitive called R04M. As the characters explore the Outlands, they’ll visit surreal locations, lay claim to a walking

castle, learn how to find R04M using a damaged magic item called a mimir, and witness unnatural events plaguing the plane. Part 3: Unity of Rings reveals Shemeshka’s role in a planes-warping plot and

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