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Acquisitions Incorporated
and realms of magic and mystery just a dungeon away, you left your old life behind. Now a world of adventure is yours. Just initial here and sign here and here. Absolve Acq Inc of all former claims, and
’re talking about. With common folks who don’t know any better, you might be able to intimidate or deceive to get favors or special treatment.
Orc
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the lair is a sign of great success. One that can be moved by the runts of the tribe is proof of a shameful performance.
The loss of a tribe’s war wagon can undermine the chieftain’s
rival orcs first and foremost as competitors for food and victims.
On some occasions, though, tribes that have a common concern band together. The result is an orc horde — a sea of slavering
Triton
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foes when they found them and drove the rest into hiding.
With their foes banished to the deepest reaches of the sea, tritons settled in to watch for any sign of their return. Over time, the tritons
readily sacrifice themselves for the common good. They will fight and die for humans, merfolk, and other creatures without question. Their self-absorbed nature makes them overlook the history of other
Barbarian
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, though, a settled life is no virtue, but a sign of weakness. The strong embrace nature—valuing keen instincts, primal physicality, and ferocious rage. Barbarians are uncomfortable when hedged in
stranger in the area of the campaign? Or is the campaign set in a rough-and-tumble frontier where barbarians are common?
What led you to take up the adventuring life? Were you lured to settled lands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
, might be referred to as shrewd or cunning, a sign of their high Intelligence score. Common Zodiac Associations Sign Nickname Prominence Birthstone Creature Color Ability Score
Skull The
Zodiac Associations Wade Acuff The Sky of Many Things The Common Zodiac Associations table summarizes astrological beliefs about the Sky of Many Things. The first three columns list the names of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
respect by the common folk.
Stairs. A staircase at the end of the north arm of the gallery descends 50 feet to tier 2.
The will-o’-wisp serves Melissara in area 10a. It wanders from one end of the
hall to the other, waiting for her summons, but turns invisible and flees to warn her at the first sign of intruders.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
few hundred feet south of the stone is a ravine choked with brush. A trail leads into the brush near a neatly-painted sign that reads, in Common: Come no closer
lest you catch
the disfiguring plague
that afflicts me!
The Lord of Lance Rock
The trail continues down to a cave mouth. Another warning sign with the same message is posted by the opening. If the characters explore the cave, proceed with the “Necromancer’s Cave” encounters below.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
the sign in charcoal are the words “Kobolds only!” in Common.
The words are written in more elaborate calligraphy than would be expected from a kobold. Mine Features The mine’s meandering tunnels
opening appears devoid of life: The entrance to the gem mine is an open tunnel in a hillside. Empty carts are parked near the entrance, next to which a crude wooden sign has been propped up. Written on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Fashion When it comes to fashion, the most common manifestation of magic is glamerweave: clothing imbued with illusion. This can involve concrete images, such as a cloak lined with glittering stars
effect; it’s stylish, but certainly a sign of wealth. Zilargo and Aundair are the primary sources of glamerweave, and competition between designers has grown in recent years.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
T2. The Bent Nail A small wooden sign above this shop’s main door is bare except for a large, bent nail sticking out of it. The front room contains displays of ornate wooden furniture, as well as a
charmed, and magic can’t put him to sleep. He has darkvision out to a range of 60 feet. He speaks Common and Elvish. Services Tally sells wooden weapons and shields at normal cost. He also crafts and sells furniture and wood sculptures.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
entrance appears to be a ground-level iron door with a wooden sign bolted to it that reads in Common, “Danger! No Trespassing!”
There’s nothing outwardly peculiar about the tower. It has a retractable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Common with an Elvish accent and exchange hand signals when they think no one is looking. A drow character recognizes the hand signals as Drow Sign Language. The changes wrought by the magic of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
description of the sign’s constellation, common myths and beliefs about it, and omens associated with creatures born under that sign. The signs are presented in their order within the zodiac. Skull The
Zodiac Signs A zodiac sign is a mythological entity associated with a constellation in a zodiac. For the Sky of Many Things, a creature is said to be “born under” a zodiac sign if its birthday occurs
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
the prisoners, only Eldeth and Jimjar speak fluent Common. The others speak Undercommon (or at least understand it). Ront knows some Common, while Derendil speaks Elvish. Stool’s rapport spores can
Shoor carries it, as another sign of their change in status. It might be a matter of days or tendays before a contingent from Menzoberranzan arrives to take prisoners back to the drow city. Additionally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
first sign of danger and defend their charges with their lives. Others flee outright if their compensation doesn’t match the danger they face. They’re perceptive, but most have little martial training
+2
Gear Chain Shirt, Shield, Spear
Senses Passive Perception 12
Languages Common
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Actions
Spear. Melee or Ranged Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) Piercing damage.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
their presence is courted as a sign of status among rulers. Champion
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 143 (22d8 + 44)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20 (+5
passive Perception 16
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Indomitable (2/Day). The champion rerolls a failed saving throw.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
presence is courted as a sign of status among rulers. Champion
Medium humanoid (any race), any alignment
Armor Class 18 (plate)
Hit Points 143 (22d8 + 44)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
20(+5)
DEX
16
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP)
Indomitable (2/Day). The champion rerolls a failed saving throw.
Second Wind (Recharges after a Short or Long Rest). As a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
. One shore bears the wreckage of a few dozen collapsing wooden structures. Little evidence remains of this settlement’s residents, but at its edge lies a toppled sign bearing a word in Common that gives
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
brilliant singer and songwriter. Aurora was born a dhampir (a partial vampire), which she’s taken as a cosmic sign that she is meant for greatness.
An accomplished musician on several instruments
expenses for one night per week at places where live music is common.
Bond Bane: When there’s live music on campus, the lyrics always include rude sentiments directed toward you.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Verdan Traits Verdan characters have a number of traits in common with others of their kind. Ability Score Increase. Your Constitution score increases by 1, and your Charisma score increases by 2
. Black Blood Healing. The black blood that is a sign of your people’s connection to That-Which-Endures boosts your natural healing. When you roll a 1 or 2 on any Hit Die you spend at the end of a short
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
spends 1 hour observing a ship’s crew can make a DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check. On a success, the character notices that most crew members speak Common with an Elvish accent and exchange hand signals
when they think no one is looking. A drow character recognizes the hand signals as Drow Sign Language.
The changes wrought by the magic of the ships’ figureheads fail to hold up to physical inspection
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragonnel Some dragons consider it an honor to bear a worthy rider into battle. Others find it demeaning and view dragonnels’ willingness to serve as mounts as a sign of their debasement.
-Fizban
120 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages understands Draconic and Common but can’t speak
Challenge 2 (450 XP) Proficiency Bonus +2
Flyby. The dragonnel doesn’t provoke an opportunity attack
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Law and Order Everyone in Baldur’s Gate is expected to hew to common law. Murder, theft, assault, blackmail, and fraud all carry severe penalties. Patriars, the wealthy, and the well-connected are
are a sign that one can’t manage one’s baser instincts. Patriars have been known to pay huge bribes or promise outsized favors to protect a rebellious heir from being charged with a minor crime
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Law and Order Everyone in Baldur’s Gate is expected to hew to common law. Murder, theft, assault, blackmail, and fraud all carry severe penalties. Patriars, the wealthy, and the well-connected are
are a sign that one can’t manage one’s baser instincts. Patriars have been known to pay huge bribes or promise outsized favors to protect a rebellious heir from being charged with a minor crime
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
to see if they fight back. The gnomes aren’t adventurers, however, and they flee at the first sign of danger (real or imagined). The mimic completely devours and dissolves its victims, leaving no
one of the rare varieties that can carry on simple conversations in Common. Characters who corner the talking mimic can negotiate with it, and can compel it to leave Gnomengarde with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Intimidation or Persuasion) check.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Devil Traits Common traits among devils include the following: Charm. Devils are consummate charmers. Like humans, some are better at it than others. The good ones savor the exchange of pleasantries
, speaking in measured sentences or noticing pleasant details about the environment or a character’s clothing. Patience. Devils are rarely in a rush to make a deal or sign a contract. As masters of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
owlbears’ hunting, eating, mating, fighting, and living habits requires a successful DC 12 Intelligence (Nature) check. Owlbear Companions. Writing short essays on common methods for taming, training, and
often the best way to teach an owlbear to be a mount, for example.
An owlbear’s screech sounds vaguely similar to the cry of an enormous owl with terrible indigestion. Owls don’t suffer from indigestion, though, making this a sure sign that an owlbear is nearby.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
House Tarkanan The Voice of
BRELAND
Assassins on the loose!
It is common knowledge that those with aberrant marks can’t be trusted. It’s not their fault; they’re touched by Khyber, and the
, disappearing into the criminal underworld. They could be anywhere. There can be no clearer sign that it’s time to bring down the monarchy and institute a government that is chosen by and answerable to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
wizards would learn their school specialization without any formal training. However, if magic is more common, academies can be the embodiments of the schools of magic. These institutions have their
own hierarchies, traditions, regulations, and procedures. For example, Materros the necromancer could be a brother of the necromantic Cabal of Thar-Zad. As a sign of his high standing within its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
solid ground, they linger only for a moment, drinking from mountain springs and pristine lakes. Any sound or sign of another creature startles them, sending them off to fly once more among the clouds
10 (+0)
WIS
15 (+2)
CHA
13 (+1)
Saving Throws Dex +4, Wis +4, Cha +3
Skills Perception +6
Senses passive Perception 16
Languages understands Celestial, Common, Elvish, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
T6. Book Wyrm’s Treasure The front of this bookstore is adorned with a charming sign of a gold dragon curled around a treasure hoard of books and scrolls. Inside, the shop is decorated with beautiful
Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, and Elvish. Services The shop contains books of all sorts. In addition, Rishaal has a small collection of spellbooks and allows wizards to copy spells from them at the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
claim to have little in common with one another. However, that’s an exaggeration; the people of Shankhabhumi share unifying traits and experiences. Clothing and Accoutrements The folk of Shankhabhumi
tight, ropelike wrap of a Shankha Trials contestant, and the practical, gathered garments of a laborer or river navigator. Wavy or curly hair is common in the region; people rub it to a shine with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Wide Magic, Not High Magic While magic is widespread, the scope of magic is limited. Low-level spells are a part of everyday life, but high-level magic remains remarkable. Common Magic. Cantrips and
1st level spells are commonplace. Magewrights, wandslingers, and dragonmarked heirs can all produce these sorts of effects, and you’ll see the impact of this magic as part of everyday life. Common
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
nobles, and their presence is courted as a sign of status among rulers. A typical champion bears a coat of arms, heraldry that is associated with the champion far and wide. You may create a coat of arms
Common)
Challenge 9 (5,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +4
Indomitable (2/Day). The champion rerolls a failed saving throw.
Actions
Multiattack. The champion makes three Greatsword or Shortbow