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Monsters
Curse of Strahd
whose ancestors underwent, horrific magical transformations, to the extent that they retain only a fraction of their original being. Their humanoid bodies incorporate the features of various beasts. For
example, one mongrelfolk might have the basic body shape of a dwarf with a head that combines the features of a cat and a lizard, one arm that ends in a crab’s pincer, and one leg that ends in
Gnome
Legacy
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
whenever they can. Their homes are well hidden by both clever construction and simple illusions. Welcome visitors are quickly ushered into the bright, warm burrows. Those who are not welcome are
unlikely to find the burrows in the first place.
Gnomes who settle in human lands are commonly gemcutters, engineers, sages, or tinkers. Some human families retain gnome tutors, ensuring that their pupils
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
homes are well hidden by both clever construction and simple illusions. Welcome visitors are quickly ushered into the bright, warm burrows. Those who are not welcome are unlikely to find the burrows
in the first place. Gnomes who settle in human lands are commonly gemcutters, engineers, sages, or tinkers. Some human families retain gnome tutors, ensuring that their pupils enjoy a mix of serious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
What Next? If the characters are alone, they can notify other members of the Avowed about the death. Acolytes remove Buron’s body, seizing the book with a firmness that makes it clear the dwarf
, it’s off limits to most visitors. The tower has been condemned for years, though the reason has become obscure. No effort has been made to tear it down or repair it. There have been a few recent reports
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
homes are well hidden by both clever construction and simple illusions. Welcome visitors are quickly ushered into the bright, warm burrows. Those who are not welcome are unlikely to find the burrows
in the first place. Gnomes who settle in human lands are commonly gemcutters, engineers, sages, or tinkers. Some human families retain gnome tutors, ensuring that their pupils enjoy a mix of serious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
both to the last drink call of the night and—when locals challenge visitors to a drinking contest—to the last drink that sends a losing contestant under the table. Glen gets his ale from the dwarves who
live in the valley at the foot of Kelvin’s Cairn, and he pays Jarthra the dwarf (see “Frozenfar Expeditions” below) to fetch it for him.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Bremen Founded by dwarf prospectors, the sleepy town of Bremen sits on the west bank of Maer Dualdon, at the mouth of the Shaengarne River. Bremen’s harbor has frozen, requiring local fishers to
haul their boats across the ice to put them in the lake. Visitors who lack a boat can reach Bremen only by crossing the river, which is mostly frozen over. Targos, Termalaine, and Lonelywood are all
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
requires no ability checks. With some extra effort, visitors can gather a feast of gigantic proportions, but this magic has its risks: Boundless Bounty. With 2 hours of foraging for the choicest foods
repeat the save after finishing a long rest. Rampant Growth. Seeds, fruits, and cuttings of food-bearing plants from Grolantor’s Larder retain their magic for up to 7 days. If they are planted in that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
necessary for newcomers to get around safely. Beneath the citadel proper, miles of dwarf-sized caverns form a confusing maze that frustrates most non-dwarf visitors. These tunnels are what remain of the early
mining efforts inside the mountain. Below them lie the great ore mines of today, constantly being worked by crews of engineers and laborers. By law, the mines are forbidden to visitors — even non
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
the following boxed text aloud:
The smell of soap and lavender fills this warm inn. The front door opens to a lobby staffed by a stout dwarf behind a lacquered wooden counter with a shiny call bell
.
“Greetings,” the dwarf says in a deep voice. “Are you looking to book a bed for the night?”
The dwarf is Haldryck, the innkeeper.
Dario Jelusic Haldryck
Dwarf Innkeeper
Stat Block
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
been completely scavenged. Rebuilding Faith Shield dwarf priests have begun the long task of rebuilding, revitalizing, and restoring the Iron Tabernacle to its former glory. The area is vast, and its
halls are numerous and multileveled. The dwarf priests have restored many shrines and altars, and have cleared paths through the cracked and broken hallways to the Vault of Kings so that Bruenor can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
, bankrupt merchants, escaped slaves, and the homeless or maimed are common here, as are visitors to the city who wish to go unnoticed. The population of the Stenchstreets has swelled in the wake of
adolescents 9–10 Drow pickpocket 11–12 3d6 giant wolf spiders 13–14 Infected drow 15–16 Mad drow 17–18 1 shield dwarf berserker 19–20 Svirfneblin lure Bugbears These bugbears skulk through the streets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
is two zombified ogres that are smashing all the furniture in this room, apparently obeying the commands of a dwarf wearing a red robe. Desks and chairs made of black wood and adorned with skulls lie
spectral human woman beseeches the ogres to halt their destructive rampage.
Following the statue of Orcus’s instructions, Xia commanded the cultist—a dwarf named Eleith Brittlebones (Medium, Chaotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
. Repairing and forging arms and armor is the job of the village smithy, Rurik Lutgehr, a male dwarf commoner. Ol’ Boar Inn. Garon, a male human commoner, is the owner and barkeep of the Ol’ Boar Inn. He serves food and drink, and the place has a few rooms that visitors can rent.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
decline the guide, they can purchase a map of the city (use the poster map) for 10 gp in any shop that caters to visitors. However, without a guide, the characters might be unfamiliar with some, if not all
adventure surrounds the characters’ identities and the nature of their deaths. While the characters retain vague, surface-level details about themselves, they’re likely to seek more information in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
between dwarves and humans became renowned throughout the North, and the surface city of Sundabar was built up into a mighty fortress of commerce. However, as the humans flourished above, the dwarf
such ruling master, Helm Dwarf-Friend, was so beloved and respected that his descendants were able to crown themselves kings, something no dwarf before or since has dared to do in Sundabar. King
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
stone rivals that of the greatest dwarf artisans, yet their structures retain a decidedly elven aesthetic. Though appearing delicate, drow settlements are structurally sound and remarkably resilient
plagues all elvenkind.”
— Nelar Autumnwell,
elf cleric of Corellon Larethian
A drow city is a sprawling metropolis enclosed by high walls. Non-drow visitors must conduct their business outside
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
One for All: The Stronghold I live here among my folk, and I swear that if need be I will die here atop a mountain of my enemies’ corpses.
— King Ulaar Strongheart
Every dwarf clan maintains a
outer precincts of a clan’s home are plain and functional, decorated minimally or not at all, to give visitors and those passing nearby no reason to suspect what lies in the deeper chambers. From what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
crackling of flames. The light of the forges spills out into the main hallway and, when the door is open, into area 17e. The duergar guards stationed in these areas have orders to escort visitors to
to her skull covers the empty eye socket. Without their armor, Falthra and Helgra have AC 10. They keep their war picks and javelins close by, but fight only in self-defense. Visitors who trouble them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
of the Talhund. Dwarven Made The crypt is solid dwarven construction. Its stone remains strong despite millennia of neglect. Carvings of dwarf priests are prevalent, as are carvings of mountain peaks
memorialized. Crypt Hauntings The crypts retain the echoes of the mind flayers’ invasion, and these echoes make the spirits within the crypt uneasy. Where the text references a crypt haunting, roll a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
passengers expressing a mixture of bewilderment, fear, and excitement.
Near the entrance, a male dwarf dressed like a wizard shouts, “Unlock the mysteries of your mind in the Mystery Mine!” He has
bushy eyebrows, wears a pointy hat, and holds a large clockwork contraption shaped like a giant eye.
This ride costs 1 ticket punch. The mine is the brainchild of an eccentric dwarf named Zephixo—the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Entering Candlekeep Although some visitors travel to Candlekeep by air, most arrive on foot or on horseback. When the characters arrive at the gatehouse, read the following boxed text to the players
: At the gatehouse, you are greeted by three monks in purple robes: a human, a shield dwarf, and a sun elf. Around their necks hang holy symbols of Deneir, god of writing, whose symbol is a lit candle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Nobility While you might encounter dwarf diplomats from Gauntlgrym, satraps of Amn, duchesses of Tethyr, or thanes of the Northlanders in Waterdeep, the nobles you really need to know about are the
of the city, this means not merely the ability to carry a weapon, but the right to retain up to seventy equipped soldiers. These soldiers always wear a house’s colors and the house’s “arms of grace
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Trade Way. Huge stables cater to travelers’ mounts, while a community of shield dwarf ironsmiths draws even residents of the Upper City with their skill. Little Calimshan. This walled community’s
overlooking the river, this perpetually foggy neighborhood hosts the Cliffside Cemetery. Twin Songs. Standing ready to welcome visitors as they cross the river, Twin Songs is renowned for its enormous diversity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
a player character. Drow, dwarf, and deep gnome characters are all easily playable. You can even allow a player to take control of a more unusual NPC until a new character can join the group. This is
defeated, a former captive might join the group. Characters might meet up with new party members in any of the Underdark settlements they visit during the adventure, particularly visitors or locals with a strong reason to leave in a hurry.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Remembered. Known as olvidados, or “forgotten,” these intelligent Undead often take the form of sapient, peaceful skeletons or spirits. Most retain the memories and personality they had in life, but
recent decades, the city has undergone significant transformations marked by great discoveries attributed to the Argent Congregation. Doña Estela, a dwarf landowner who held a seat in the Trecena for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Trade Way. Huge stables cater to travelers’ mounts, while a community of shield dwarf ironsmiths draws even residents of the Upper City with their skill. Little Calimshan. This walled community’s
overlooking the river, this perpetually foggy neighborhood hosts the Cliffside Cemetery. Twin Songs. Standing ready to welcome visitors as they cross the river, Twin Songs is renowned for its enormous
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
alliances with their human and dwarf neighbors as needs warrant. Reclusive and secretive, the gnomes craft minor magic items and useful, nonmagical inventions to pass the time. In these endeavors, their
Gnomengarde echo with the roar of the nearby waterfall. The sound is so loud that gnomes and visitors must shout to be heard unless there’s a closed door between them and the waterfall.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Villains 1d10 The Villain Is … 1 A reclusive noble who uses their vampiric reputation to terrorize their vassals. 2 A vain socialite who made a bargain with a fell power to retain their youth. 3 A
. Gothic Horror Settings 1d10 The Adventure Takes Place In … 1 A lavish garden that siphons life from visitors to maintain its beauty. 2 A ruined cathedral devoted to transforming a prophesied being
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
to half its asking price for an item. The goblin guards have orders to keep the peace. If a brawl or a battle erupts, they attack with the goal of knocking troublesome visitors unconscious. Visitors
. Ten goblins (Yek’s toadies) lie about on moldy cushions around him.
Prisoner. Chained to the south wall is a male dwarf clad in leather armor who has been gagged. He has copper-orange hair, but his
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Clifftop Adventurers’ Guild Sharn’s Clifftop neighborhood, located in the upper part of the Dura district, has long served as a crossroads for adventurers and soldiers of fortune. A dwarf named
an expedition to the Talenta Plains. The guild’s leader, a dwarf named Sumara “Summer” Korranor, is a descendant of its founder and a fixture around the guildhall. Allies. Relationships with most of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
mines (where guests aren’t permitted) or the undercity (where non-dwarf visitors are prohibited). Despite its recent reputation and the growing legend surrounding its most famous king, Mithral Hall is
Dwarfhome to return and aid his fellows and kinsfolk. Such sacrifice, such loyalty, makes a dwarf king worthy of the crown. Bruenor Battlehammer, the Eighth and Tenth and Thirteen King of Mithral Hall, no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Prisoner 13
End denied the request. Meeting Prisoner 13. Visitors can request meetings with prisoners, but those meetings are always supervised by the warden (to learn about the warden, see “R21: Warden’s
. Treasure. The treasure is locked in a vault deep beneath the dwarf stronghold of Gauntlgrym. Varrin promises the characters 2 percent of whatever treasure they recover if they make it possible for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
5. Antechamber Several traps and obstacles await visitors to these areas. The ceilings are 10 feet high throughout. 5a. Halaster’s Coin Columns. Six 10-foot-wide columns support the ceiling.
Gilded
statue of a cloaked female dwarf, her face half hidden under a cowl. In one outstretched hand, she holds an alien skull, yellowed with age. The statue depicts Deep Duerra, the duergar god of conquest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
End denied the request. Meeting Prisoner 13. Visitors can request meetings with prisoners, but those meetings are always supervised by the warden (to learn about the warden, see “R21: Warden’s
. Treasure. The treasure is locked in a vault deep beneath the dwarf stronghold of Gauntlgrym. Varrin promises the characters 2 percent of whatever treasure they recover if they make it possible for