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Mimicry. The campestri can mimic any voice or song it has heard, albeit in a nasal falsetto.Head Butt. Melee Weapon Attack: +0;{"diceNotation":"1d20+0","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Head Butt
a song or a piece of music three or four times, the creature remembers it forever.
Campestris vary widely in color, from white to tan to dark brown, but they always have red or purple caps and
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Mimicry. Each campestri in the swarm can mimic any voice or song it has heard, albeit in a nasal falsetto.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the
falsetto, as they dance and caper around whoever is making the music.
Campestris can easily imitate lyrics and music. After a campestri has practiced a song or a piece of music three or four times, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rites The Dark Six are a mirror of the Sovereign Host and their worship uses similar rituals, including formal rituals conducted in song. Each of the Six has their own rites. Followers of the Fury
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Rites Formal prayers to the Sovereigns usually involve song. Specific songs invoke each Sovereign and seek their favor, appreciate the blessings received, and recognize the presence of a Sovereign
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
not particularly interested in gold or copper, but they love silver, platinum, and mithral. They also cherish treasures whose value can’t be easily quantified—a song sung from the heart, a
things up, insisting that visitors come to the Border Ethereal for a meeting or sleeping in the middle of a heavily trafficked forest on the Material Plane.
Moonstone dragons navigate their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Skola Vale Revels Satyrs hold regular revels called rollick nights. These lengthy festivals are full of merrymaking, contests, impromptu performances, and song, all accompanied by good food and sweet
drinks. Beyond these celebrations, tales are also told of bakkeia, revels that occur in deep caves and that involve ancient sacrificial rites. Most satyrs say these traditions were abandoned ages ago
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
, moonstone dragons are not particularly interested in gold or copper, but they love silver, platinum, and mithral. They also cherish treasures whose value can’t be easily quantified—a song
storage. Occasionally, though, a whimsical moonstone dragon delights in shaking things up, insisting that visitors come to the Border Ethereal for a meeting or sleeping in the middle of a heavily
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
their awe and thanks on behalf of the entire city. Truly, Kalaman wouldn’t have survived were it not for the characters’ daring. The city spends the rest of the day repairing the city’s fortifications and honoring those who died in the city’s defense, but the night is filled with celebration and song.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
Fortress Services The fortress offers the following services: Defense. In times of crisis, the castellan can muster up to thirty-six trained soldiers from the fortress to defend the keep. The
fortress also provides refuge during incursions. Seat of Government. During the day, the castellan and his two assistants conduct business in the main building, where they hold audience with citizens and visitors of the keep.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
the Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks. Song of Defense 10th-level Bladesinging feature You can direct your magic to absorb damage
, a bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Many who have observed a
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Basic Rules (2014)
Arms and eyes upraised toward the sun and a prayer on his lips, an elf begins to glow with an inner light that spills out to heal his battle-worn companions.
Chanting a song of glory, a dwarf swings
to those chosen to fulfill a high calling.
Harnessing divine magic doesn’t rely on study or training. A cleric might learn formulaic prayers and ancient rites, but the ability to cast cleric
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
tariffs for civilizations in trouble. Similarly, visitors to the Radiant Citadel pay a toll to enter. Those who come with nothing except good will pay no fee. Those with big pockets and big hearts give
song, a secret tale, or a rare piece of art. Those who choose this option may present their gift to the Dawn Incarnate of their choice. If their toll is accepted, the visitor is allowed to stay in the Citadel.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
The Eastside Inn The Eastside is where most visitors in town stay. What looks from the outside like separate houses turns out to be a single structure with rooms connected by underground passages
retired fisherman and noncombatant. As she performs her daily chores, Marta sings the following song to herself: Ahead of winter’s wind she came—
The lovely woman with no name;
Draped in a fur-lined
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Radiant Citadel
tariffs for civilizations in trouble. Similarly, visitors to the Radiant Citadel pay a toll to enter. Those who come with nothing except good will pay no fee. Those with big pockets and big hearts give
song, a secret tale, or a rare piece of art. Those who choose this option may present their gift to the Dawn Incarnate of their choice. If their toll is accepted, the visitor is allowed to stay in the Citadel.
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
victories.
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A sapphire dragon is bound by an ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
3
A sapphire dragon
tunnels that eventually lead to the Underdark.
Hoard Caverns. The bulk of the lair, filling most of the lower half of the map, comprises chambers the dragon uses to host guests and visitors. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
bladesinger uses a series of intricate, elegant maneuvers that fend off harm and allow the bladesinger to channel magic into devastating attacks and a cunning defense. Training in War and Song When you adopt
Attack action on your turn. Moreover, you can cast one of your cantrips in place of one of those attacks. Song of Defense Beginning at 10th level, you can direct your magic to absorb damage while your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
music. Campestris can easily imitate lyrics and music. After a campestri has practiced a song or a piece of music three or four times, the creature remembers it forever. Campestris vary widely in
mushroom creatures eat salty soil, filter out the salt, and excrete a slippery paste of purified soil (stripped of things nourishing to fungi, of course). Eating salt is also a defense mechanism
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
crystals that catch and reflect light.
Dao in the Sand. The floor is concave and filled with golden sand to a depth of 10 feet. A dao hides in the sand until visitors appear.
Medusas. Two medusas wearing
black robes and veils lurk in the northern alcove.
The dao, Jarûk, rises out of the sand when the characters first arrive. He greets them with a song (see the “Jarûk’s Song” sidebar). As he sings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
)
Government: Absolute monarchy
Defense: Large standing army with specialized corps; every duergar is trained for battle, and the citizens of the city create a formidable militia
Commerce: Weapons and
engage in trade with visitors. As befits a major settlement in a dangerous realm, Gracklstugh places no restrictions on the weapons or gear characters can carry or trade. Twelve stone bridges lead to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation Supplement
strait. When the separation occurred, tortles living in the vicinity claimed the island as their domain. The strait provided a natural defense against aggressive mainland predators. The tortles of the
Snout are hospitable folk who like to hunt, catch fish, build things, and trade with visitors. Not long after the island was formed, a pirate ship captained by a cleric of the sea goddess Umberlee was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
a separate cloud and connected to the main keep by a stone bridge, the gatehouse is where Sansuri’s castellan customarily greets visitors before leading them to the countess’s audience chamber (area 1
earlier in this chapter) that stand aside as visitors approach. They attack only if Countess Sansuri commands them to do so or if a fight breaks out in area 10. Opening the door triggers a permanent alarm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
corrupted as many of the rings as she could find, making them dangerous to visitors. Fairy rings are depicted on the map of Thither. Each ring is a 20-foot-diameter circle of colorful, 6-inch-tall
by mimicking words they can hear. The campestris’ love for singing is obvious. Any character who tries to teach them a new song can make a DC 13 Charisma (Performance) check. On a successful check
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
4. Flumph Cloister Flumphs. Stalactites cling to the roof of this 20-foot-high cavern. Lurking among them are nine flumphs. The flumphs are passive creatures that fight only in self-defense.
Secret
Door. A secret door in the south wall is carved to resemble natural stone.
The flumphs telepathically share the following information with friendly visitors: Mind flayers have established a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
traditions. Temples in Faerûn don’t have regular services as such. Group observances in a temple occur only at specific festival times, and priests also go out into the community to perform rites such as
visitors who use the place for prayer. A shrine might be as modest as a roadside well, where traveling merchants can drop a coin to request good fortune from Waukeen, or as grand as a statue of
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
ancient pact to advise a monarchy on matters of defense—until someone bests the dragon’s security measures.
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A sapphire dragon seeks adventurers to lead into battle against the mind
Caverns. The bulk of the lair, filling most of the lower half of the map, comprises chambers the dragon uses to host guests and visitors. These caverns hold the bulk of the dragon’s hoard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Sphinx’s Riddle Oliekintara confirms her identity to anyone who asks, but before she’ll say more, she insists visitors answer this riddle: You’ve come to meet me at my temple,
And I’ll give you all
. She offers to tell them what she knows in return for a gift. This can be anything the characters think a sphinx might like—perhaps a song, a story, a meal, a future visit—or treasure worth at least
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
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
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
one’s ancestors is deeply ingrained in Dayawlongo society, where a passion for the past is demonstrated by people’s love for oaths, poetry, and song. Ancestors sometimes return as guardians called
. In the ancient past, bonesingers oversaw the final rites when great bakunawa died, then infused the creatures’ bones into the magical bridges that unite Dayawlongon as one land. During the days of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
, and at work. Her followers generally pray at midday, with the sounds of the city forming an appropriate backdrop to their rites, as industry itself is sacred to Ephara. Many aspects of city life and
difficult one from either perspective. Ephara approves of agriculture, a key ingredient for the development of cities, and both gods are concerned with defense of settlements. Even so, Karametra is tied
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
Harmony with the Cosmos Bards of the College of Dance know that the Words of Creation can’t be contained within speech or song; the words are uttered by the movements of celestial bodies and flow
aren’t wearing armor or wielding a Shield, you gain the following benefits. Dance Virtuoso. You have Advantage on any Charisma (Performance) check you make that involves you dancing. Unarmored Defense
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Seasons Four holy sites, corresponding to the four seasons, stand in or near the polis and serve as temples—primarily for the rites of Karametra and Nylea, but also to the other gods to an extent. These
curiosities. On the seven days surrounding the full moon, outsiders are even allowed into the market, though they are still prohibited from roaming the rest of the polis. Visitors who try to explore beyond the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Gates The Old Wall, built at Balduran’s behest centuries ago, surrounds the Upper City. Six gates pierce it, channeling the district’s visitors and commerce. Entering the Upper City requires either
to the Watch’s fortress, Citadel Gate nestles into the Upper City’s landward wall. The Watch maintains a small cavalry, nominally for defense and crowd control, but primarily for parades, honor escorts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Gates The Old Wall, built at Balduran’s behest centuries ago, surrounds the Upper City. Six gates pierce it, channeling the district’s visitors and commerce. Entering the Upper City requires either
to the Watch’s fortress, Citadel Gate nestles into the Upper City’s landward wall. The Watch maintains a small cavalry, nominally for defense and crowd control, but primarily for parades, honor escorts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Mysterious Visitors The details of this adventure hook assume that your D&D campaign is based in or near Daggerford, a town on the Sword Coast in the Forgotten Realms, but you can change the location
to suit your campaign. Duchess Morwen of Daggerford is having guests for dinner—and you are invited. No strangers to Daggerford, you have come to the town’s defense on more than one occasion, and you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
territorial, they use camouflaged scouts to guard the perimeter of their domain. When unwelcome visitors are detected, a tribe sends a hunting band to harass or drive the trespassers off, or tricks them into
taste for humanoid flesh. Prisoners are often taken back to their camps to become the centerpieces of great feasts and rites involving dancing, storytelling, and ritual combat. Victims are either