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Kender

Species Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

diminutive Humanoids who look like humans with pointed ears and diverse appearances. Kender have a supernatural curiosity that drives them to adventure. Due to this inquisitiveness, many kender find

determining your character’s ability scores, increase one of those scores by 2 and increase a different score by 1, or increase three different scores by 1. Follow this rule regardless of the method you

Shuaran

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

Shuaran The skilled warriors of Shuaran village don’t shape-shift like the Oselo, though Oselo refugees who believe Chakuna’s rule is cursed and shun her protection can be found here. Opposed to the

rule of Chakuna, the Shuaran fear her deeply and might aid those who resist her, defining their relationships with strangers through a prickly, easily offended sense of honor. The Shuaran constantly

Fighter

classes Basic Rules (2014)

opponent’s sword flares with blue light an instant before she sends lightning flashing forth to smite him. All of these heroes are fighters, perhaps the most diverse class of characters in the

combatants on battlefields and in dungeons alike. Trained for Danger Not every member of the city watch, the village militia, or the queen’s army is a fighter. Most of these troops are relatively

Simic Scientist

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

clade — a diverse group of individuals combining disparate talents in pursuit of a common goal — or a researcher on a specialized, short-term project focused on addressing an immediate

offer bribes, favors, or other incentives to induce people to reveal their secrets. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an inaccessible place, or that it simply can

Knowledge of Barovia

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

Knowledge of Barovia Characters who research Barovia can learn the following: Domain of Dread. Barovia is the name of a village as well as the name of the Domain of Dread that encompasses that

village. A Domain of Dread is a demiplane hidden in the Plane of Shadow. Every Domain of Dread is separated from the rest of the multiverse by the mysterious Mists. The Mists. The Mists are unfathomable and

Inspiration

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

Inspiration Inspiration is a rule the game master can use to reward you for playing your character in a way that’s true to his or her personality traits, ideal, bond, and flaw. By using inspiration

, you can draw on your personality trait of compassion for the downtrodden to give you an edge in negotiating with the Beggar Prince. Or inspiration can let you call on your bond to the defense of your home village to push past the effect of a spell that has been laid on you.

Inspiration

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

Inspiration Inspiration is a rule the game master can use to reward you for playing your character in a way that’s true to his or her personality traits, ideal, bond, and flaw. By using inspiration

, you can draw on your personality trait of compassion for the downtrodden to give you an edge in negotiating with the Beggar Prince. Or inspiration can let you call on your bond to the defense of your home village to push past the effect of a spell that has been laid on you.

Lys Alana

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

sunlight. The village of Lys Alana is home to about five hundred residents, most of whom are elves. Overseeing the village with detached fairness is the elf Perfect Gecoran (Medium Noble). While many

regularly visit the village, a fact Perfect Gecoran believes is necessary for revitalizing elven society. High above the forest floor in the center of Lys Alana is Dawn’s Light Palace, the only remaining

Viktal

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

Viktal Mother ensures peace in Viktal. The village consists of a few dozen cottages, a market square, and an inn on the banks of Lake Kronov. Wicker scarecrows guard the rich fields blessed by Mother

with its deadly saplings. Briggdarrow This ruined village of Briggdarrow is overgrown by a toxic, vision-inducing fungus. Eerie fungal beings emerge from the ruins by night to spread the infestation

Aftermath of the Last War

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

, villagers work together to repair the damage inflicted during the war. People in a Thrane village regularly cooperate to raise a barn or practice archery in the fields. The Silver Flame urges its

strengthened their faith and drew them together. However, some question the validity of theocratic rule. Such doubt can be found even among the most devout followers of the faith; such people fear that the

Size

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

lives in a keep or fortress with no nearby town or city. Village Population: Up to about 1,000 Government: A noble (usually not a resident) rules the village, with an appointed agent (a reeve) in

residence to adjudicate disputes and collect taxes. Defense: The reeve might have a small force of soldiers. Otherwise, the village relies on a citizen militia. Commerce: Basic supplies are readily

Village

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

Village The grippli village is set near the sea in a brackish marsh. Rising from the muck are circular, domed mud-brick buildings that the grippli use for homes and storage facilities. The carapaces

and claws of giant crabs feature heavily in the architecture. If the characters get to shore without causing a conflict with the yuan-ti, they can move freely (if carefully) around the village. (The

Droaam

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

minotaurs rub shoulders with gnolls and goblins. Gargoyles and wyverns circle in the sky, while harpies call work crews to the quarries with their songs. Under the rule of the enigmatic Daughters of

ogres and mangy gnolls, King Boranel’s legendary courage has apparently faltered. We can only assume he means to yield to Cyre next. Thanks to the guidance of the hags, the diverse inhabitants of

Thrane

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

of the nation are devout followers of this faith. During the Last War, the people of Thrane chose to set aside the rule of the monarch and to embrace the leadership of the Church. For the last seventy

during the Last War, if a fiendish threat were to arise in a Brelish village, Thrane templars would ally with the locals to bring an end to the threat. With that said, this is the ideal. There are zealous

The Code Legal

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

The Code Legal Waterdeep is no village led by hidebound hierarchs or petty fiefdom ruled by the whim of a warlord. It is a city of laws molded by Tyr’s spirit of justice. As a rule, you can trust

Old Village and Temple

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

Old Village and Temple Following the river leads the characters northeast through the Cloakwood. The characters should realize that this is the route to the grippli’s old village, which they have

heard about from Pond Mother and perhaps also from the yuan-ti captives. The old village was abandoned when the grippli realized they would fare better being closer to the water. They relocated to where

Stewards of the Eternal Throne

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants

prosperity, the giants tried to rule the worlds, exploit their resources, and subjugate their peoples. For this sin, the stewards believe Annam cast down the giants’ empires and turned his back on his

strongholds are mighty fortresses meant to withstand whatever evils might besiege them. They are bastions of peace and equality where diverse peoples can live together under the leadership, protection, and

Life as a Halfling

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

who has retired after a life of adventuring might own mementos as diverse as a spoon from Sigil’s Great Bazaar, a pan pilfered from an elven kitchen in Evermeet, a rake received as a gift from a

. Whatever the reason, travelers might look for a halfling village, but they fail to notice a narrow path that cuts through the underbrush, or they find themselves traveling in circles and getting no

The Age of Humanity

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

of the Narrow Sea joined under the rule of the shaman-king Nether, becoming known as the empire of Netheril. The Netherese learned the use of magic from the Eaerlanni elves and became renowned wizards

humble community of Silverymoon Ford came into being in 384 DR, and less than two centuries later it had grown to become the city of Silverymoon. In 882 DR, a village and trading post on the shore of a

Life in San Citlán

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

this event are marked by colorful citywide parades that display San Citlán’s diverse culture. Olvidados In rare circumstances, the deceased remain in San Citlán as Undead following the Night of the

her rule indefinitely. Names Those native to San Citlán often have up to three names: a given name and two family surnames, inherited from their parents. The following are common names in San Citlán

Thrane

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

Flame. The modern Church of the Silver Flame was founded in Thrane, and most of the people of the nation follow this faith. During the Last War, the people of Thrane chose to set aside the rule of

the church, and the templars are tasked to defend all innocents. Even during the Last War, if a fiendish threat arose in a Brelish village, Thrane templars would ally with the locals to bring an end to

Humans

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

please. Abanasinia Several peaceful communities dot the Abanasinia region, including Solace, a village built among the branches of towering Vallenwood trees. In recent years, the theocratic Seekers have

, and Abanasinia Other Lands Other parts of Ansalon are home to distinctive tribes of nomads and small, diverse settlements. Estwilde. The fiercely independent human tribes of Estwilde travel the

The Golden Goose

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

. This information is summarized in the Finding the Golden Goose table. You can rule that an investigation automatically fails if it is conducted in a particularly isolated location, such as the islands

(Investigation) check. Finding the Golden Goose Location Expenses per Day Check DC Yartar 10 gp 10 City other than Yartar 10 gp 15 Town 5 gp 20 Village 2 gp 25

M2. Amphitheater

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

. In this dark comedy, three sailors, shipwrecked in the ocean, cling to a coffin. 4 The Lich King’s Revel. A lich king cannot decide which of his three living sons should rule his kingdom, so he throws

consternation. 6 A Village No More. A long-brokered peace between a green dragon and a nearby village is shattered when the village idiot steals a handful of coins from the dragon’s hoard. 7 Blightstraw’s Fall

Neo-Noir Intrigue

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

the Dragon Below; but if she’s stopped, the cult will survive and flourish. A group of orcs are raiding a human settlement; but the settlers have built their village on land sacred to the orcs and may

better off under their rule. There are ancient and primordial forces at work in Eberron. But there are also misguided patriots, religious extremists, and dragonmarked houses looking to wring a few more

Horror in Valachan

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

Darklord’s servants escort winners to the village of Shuaran, and from there, out of Valachan. Losers rot where they fall. Rule breakers are killed. Chakuna wants the trial to be challenging. If she

. Chakuna might stipulate that flight is off-limits during the Trial of Hearts. If she does, the Mists aid in enforcing this rule. Navigation. It’s easy to get lost in Valachan’s jungles. Unless they use

Government

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

organizations hold significant power there as well. Even in a village, a popular individual — a wise elder or a well-liked farmer — can wield more influence than the appointed reeve, and a wise reeve avoids

responsible for an aspect of rule. The department heads, ministers, or secretaries answer to a figurehead autocrat or council. Confederacy. Each individual city or town within the confederacy governs

Locations V - Z

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

Dungeon Master’s Guide. The chest weighs 500 pounds and has an arcane lock spell cast on it. Way Inn Southeast of Daggerford, the Trade Way runs right through the middle of Way Inn, a small village

enclosed by a 20-foot-tall wall of mortared granite with wooden gates to the north and south along the road. A large two-story inn, also called the Way Inn, dominates the village and has long been a

Dwarves of the Multiverse

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

Toril were one people dwelling in the mountains where three continents — Faerûn, Kara-Tur, and Zakhara — met. A gradual diaspora over millennia spread them across the world, giving rise to diverse

crafters, and that clan continues to rule despite its increasingly autocratic policies. Although the subservient clans continue to perform their traditional roles in the hierarchy, they have largely

Nocturnal Raiders

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

, while at other times they slip into a village, knock out their targets with poison, and spirit their captives away without even waking the neighborhood dogs. Sometimes a raid uses both tactics; one

. As a rule, that means their target must be no more than a few hours’ march — eight to twelve miles is typical — from an entrance to the Underdark. Ideally, they’ll have more than one return path mapped

Northlander Isles

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

If you seek shelter during a storm, you might find it in the many islands of the Purple Rocks. It was once my great fortune to find safe harbor at the port village known as Ulf of Thuger. The welcome

legacy, and they consider rule over other Northlanders and the cities of the coast to be their birthright. Merchants can occasionally trade with Rauthym at its capital city, also called Ruathym, but

Adventure Types

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

plunder 6–7 Undead with any agenda 8 Fey with a mysterious goal 9–10 Humanoid cultist 11–12 Humanoid conqueror 13 Humanoid seeking revenge 14–15 Humanoid schemer seeking to rule 16 Humanoid criminal

them toward the adventure location. 7 A town or village needs volunteers to go to the adventure location. 8 An NPC the characters care about needs them to go to the adventure location. 9 An NPC the

Longsaddle

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

wizards as well, and the elder women of the family (by blood or marriage) set the course for the house and utterly rule matters within the Ivy Mansion. The family takes on a number of apprentice wizards

surrounding the village are dominated by hundreds of ranches and farms of every sort and size, from tiny horse farms to great fields of cattle. During those days that livestock are brought in for trading

Sovereign

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

and its people. Roll or pick from the Sovereign Types table to determine what sort of liege you serve. Sovereign Types d6 Sovereign 1 Village Elder. The wizened leader of a community offers both

Rival. You seek to weaken or remove a rival to the regent’s rule—perhaps a general, an archdruid, or a noble with a claim to the throne. 3 Expel Corruption. You help the sovereign reform their

Ancient Being

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

wealth for its hoard, its ambitions expanding in its advancing years. 2 Lich. An undead spellcaster of immense power employs your group. Its interests are strangely diverse and seemingly benign

ascertain if the ancient being’s network can successfully locate a desired item. The DC for this check is 10 in a city, 15 in a town, and 20 in a village. If the check fails, 1d8 days must pass before

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