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Sahuagin Baron Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

, slaughtering the crews of ships and decimating coastal villages. Devils of the Deep. Sahuagin are a predatory, piscine race that ventures from the ocean’s black depths to hunt the creatures of the

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

Sahuagin Priestess Legacy

Monsters Monster Manual (2014)

villages. Devils of the Deep. Sahuagin are a predatory, piscine race that ventures from the ocean's black depths to hunt the creatures of the 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 self-styled rulers of sahuagin ocean domains are

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

their race, allowing them to shed their frail humanity like dead skin. Those that did not transform eventually became slaves or food for the blessed of the serpent gods. The yuan-ti empires withered

Changeling Legacy

Species Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

, their features almost devoid of detail. It is rare to see a changeling in that form, for a typical changeling changes their shape the way others might change clothes. A casual shape—one created

level, you choose whether your character is a member of the human race or of a fantastical race. If you select a fantastical race, follow these additional rules during character creation. Ability

Hobgoblin Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

; entire society forever stands prepared for war. Brutal Civility Hobgoblins hold themselves to high standards of military honor. The race has a long history of shared traditions, recorded and retold

gods unique to their race, the only survivors of a pantheon that was decimated by Maglubiyet so long ago that hobgoblins don’t remember the names of the fallen. Nomog-Geaya is the greater of the

Town Description

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

splitting the party makes the “Redbrand Ruffians” encounter potentially more dangerous. The following sections detail specific locations in town, as shown on map 2.1. Mike Schley Map 2.1: Phandalin View Player Version

Yuan-ti Pureblood Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

body, thought, and emotion. Freed from the limitations of their human bodies, the yuan-ti used their new abilities to conquer new lands and expand their borders. One Race, Many Forms The bodies of all

serpent gods began to demand more and more sacrifices, the yuan-ti stepped up their raids on bordering settlements to meet this need. Calm long-view schemers, innate deceivers, and immune to poison

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

Choosing a Guild

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Choosing a Guild Chapter 2 describes the ten guilds of Ravnica in detail. How do you decide what guild you want your character to belong to? You can choose one of these approaches: Look at the

descriptions in chapter 2 and choose one that appeals to you. Read the descriptions of races and classes in this chapter. Guild membership recommendations are provided for each race and class, should

A Great Frog Race

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

A Great Frog Race Characters following the student who invited them to the frog race are led to the fireside lounge (area F5) of Firejolt Café. As in the scene above, the student speaking in this

the smell of coffee—as you make your way toward the back of Firejolt Café and duck into the lounge to witness the scene. Hidden from the view of the barista station, the lounge’s central table has

Alabaster Racetrack

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

Alabaster Racetrack Sleek white pillars surround what looks like a racetrack. The stands bustle with patrons, all eager to bet on the impending race. This arena hosts nightmare racing. Audience

members can place bets, earning a payout depending on which steeds place in the top two of a given race. Up to six nightmares race at any given time; those who bet on the first-place steed receive triple

Burning Sugar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Burning Sugar As the Sarire sugar mill comes into view, the smell of cooking sugarcane rises on the breeze. Read or paraphrase the following text when the characters are about a quarter mile from the

through the structure’s roof. Workers race toward the building as smoke billows through the roof and doors. A character who succeeds on a DC 16 Intelligence (Arcana or Religion) check suspects that the

Transmuter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal

Transmuter Transmuters are specialist wizards who embrace change, rail against the status quo, and view magical transmutation as a path to riches, enlightenment, or apotheosis. Transmuter Medium

humanoid (any race), any alignment Armor Class 12 (15 with mage armor) Hit Points 40 (9d8) Speed 30 ft. STR 9 (–1) DEX 14 (+2) CON 11 (+0) INT 17 (+3) WIS 12 (+1) CHA 11 (+0

Starting the Adventure

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

adventure to further detail the city. Read or paraphrase the following when you’re ready to begin: The city of Sagorpur is teeming with onlookers enjoying the Shankha Trials. The final event of this great

her fans—is about to perform. Her name passes through the crowd with a buzz of excitement. The characters have a clear view of her performance. Read the following description for those who watch

Tools

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

Tools A tool helps you to do something you couldn't otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, forge a document, or pick a lock. Your race, class, background, or feats give you proficiency with

represents broader knowledge of its use. For example, the DM might ask you to make a Dexterity check to carve a fine detail with your woodcarver's tools, or a Strength check to make something out of

All for One: The Clan

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

parents rightfully think of their children as the greatest legacy they can leave the clan, and they raise them with the same care and attention to detail that they give to the items they create. A

child enters the world — an event that calls for great celebration. Few dwarves develop romantic feelings for their spouses, at least not in the way that other races do. They view their spouses as

Orc Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

foe and enable them to prove their worth before their deities. He relishes every short-term triumph and swears revenge for every setback. Luthic, though, takes a longer view. She understands the

who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as

Gods and Religion

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

described in the Dungeon Master’s Guide, Bahamut is revered as a god of justice and nobility, favored by paladins, while Tiamat is known as a god of greed, wealth, and vengeance. Dragons view the

transcendent beneficence, described as a god of life). A number of such dragons of legend are discussed in more detail in sidebars in chapters 5 and 6. Dragons are not religious by nature. They can grow to

Escape from Vogler

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

: “Dragon!” Then it comes into view. Pitching this way and that, its scales clanking like steel plates, a black beast draws near the wharf, flanked by reptilian invaders. Flames crackle from the beast’s

crewed by four baaz draconians (see appendix B). This battle takes place in front of Vogler’s wharf, depicted on map 3.3. The “Vogler Battlefield Features” and “Vogler Battlefield Events” sections detail

Efreeti

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

have wronged them. Efreet don’t see themselves in this light, naturally, and regard their race as fair and orderly, even as they admit to an enlightened sense of self-interest. Spiteful Enslavers

. Efreet view all other creatures as enemies or potential serfs. They raid the Material Plane and the elemental planes, bringing captives back to their homes on the Elemental Plane of Fire. Efreet are

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

giant kin such as fomorians, ettins, and ogres. Regardless of a giant’s rank among its own race, the chief of a hill giant tribe is inferior to the most common of stone giants. The lowest ranked giant

Sahuagin

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

empty, the seagulls were strangely quiet, and all we could hear was the surge of the sea.” — An account of the aftermath of a sahuagin raid Devils of the Deep. Sahuagin are a predatory, piscine race

that ventures from the ocean’s black depths to hunt the creatures of the shallows and shore. Though they dwell in the deepest trenches of the ocean, sahuagin view the entire aquatic realm as their

Entering the Sanctum

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

cascade down either side of the sanctum’s entrance, casting eerie light on the vaulted ceiling. At the opposite end of the sanctum looms a towering statue of a dwarven woman. Cracks race along her arms

is depicted on map 5.6. Mike Schley Map 5.6: Indigo Sanctum View Player Version Ruxithid the Chosen stands on the mezzanine behind the statue. When the characters confront Ruxithid, read the

Tools

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

Tools A tool helps you to do something you couldn’t otherwise do, such as craft or repair an item, forge a document, or pick a lock. Your race, class, background, or feats give you proficiency with

represents broader knowledge of its use. For example, the DM might ask you to make a Dexterity check to carve a fine detail with your woodcarver’s tools, or a Strength check to make something out of

Dwarves of the Multiverse

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Dwarves of the Multiverse Like any race, dwarves display a wide array of skin tones, hair colors, and other physical traits. Adding to this diversity, they have a variety of cultural identities from

form bonds with neighbors. Mountain Dwarves. As tough and strong as the natural stoneworks they dwell among, mountain dwarves see themselves as the true progenitors of their race and the exemplars of

The Wink and Kiss

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

orb in great detail if questioned, reporting that it’s a thick glass orb, dull red in color and warm to the touch. It is packed in a small wooden cask filled with water and sealed with wax. A mage hired

assassin), another Hand of Yartar, has already sold the orb to the Kraken Society. She has a good hiding spot in the alley behind the tavern that gives her a view through the small, dirty panes of

Spawn Hollow Locations

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

following locations are keyed to map 7.4. Mike Schley Map 7.4: Spawn Hollow View Player Version S1: Entry Cavern The walls, floor, and ceiling of this chamber are soft but rough, like warty skin. Two

implanting both slaad tadpoles and warty flesh into the survivor to replicate this region’s strange effect. Chalaag explains its plan in grisly detail while it fights. Into the Vortex. The vortex is about 4

Eberron Sourcebooks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

sites. This book also investigates dragons on the continents of Khorvaire, Sarlona, and Xen’Drik. Dragonmarked (3.5E): This supplement explores each of the thirteen dragonmarked houses in detail and

with a host of spells, feats, prestige classes, and other game material. Eberron Player’s Guide (4E): This book presents Eberron from the point of view of the adventurer exploring it. This includes

The Stone Tooth

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

; see “Wait and Watch” below for more information. Map 2.1: The Stone Tooth View Player Version Scout the Area Ambitious characters might choose to ignore the path and scale the Stone Tooth’s slopes

woods block the view upslope, making it difficult to ascertain the origin of the smoke (a natural chimney). Have the party’s guide make a DC 10 Wisdom (Survival) check when the group first enters the

World-Shaking Events

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

presaged this event, or a series of signs and omens. Describe the omen in detail. Describe or name the creature that warned the populace about the oncoming disaster. Who listened? Who were the lucky

. The lost resource might be a precious metal, a species of plant or animal that held an important place in the local ecology, or an entire race or culture of people. Its absence causes a chain

Emotionless Evil

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

Emotionless Evil During their ascension ages ago, the yuan-ti freed themselves from the yoke of their human emotions. Now they view the world from a pragmatic and dispassionate perspective. They

been encountered before, it is likely that the yuan-ti have prepared a special ambush at the end of the pursuit. Capture, Not Kill The objective of the yuan-ti as a race is to conquer and enslave

Kobold Legacy

Species Volo's Guide to Monsters

of dragons — a view supported by their reptilian (they would say draconic) appearance. In every kobold tribe, the legend of the creatures’ origin is passed down from elder to hatchling

at the actions or deeds of other races. They aren’t forgiving of other races, and they enjoy nursing their hatred until they get a chance to wreak revenge on a creature or a race that has wronged

Adventure Hooks

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

choose adventure-specific hooks from the list below and align with a faction (see “Factions” below). Doing so ties the characters more to the fight against Elemental Evil. The following descriptions detail

that he stays near Aerisi. The character earns inspiration for reaching the air temple and again for defeating Windharrow. Dangerous Information It’s a race against time — the character overheard

Oracular Conflux

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

in such a place. Oracular Conflux Adventures d12 Adventure Goal 1 Race an air elemental to an oracular conflux in order to receive a prediction of the future before the elemental’s

, and the library which connects the living areas to the orrery room contains books that can help oracles interpret visions. Map 4.7: Oracular Conflux View Player Version Oracular Conflux Villains A

Githyanki

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

race. When their leader Gith perished, she was replaced by her undead adviser, Vlaakith. The lich-queen forbade worship of all beings except herself. Of all their enemies, the githyanki most hate

their view of inferior races. Silver Swords. In ancient times, gith knights created special weapons to combat their mind flayer masters. These silver swords channel the force of the wielder’s will

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