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Basic Rules (2014)
and conquest, humans are more physically diverse than other common races. There is no typical human. An individual can stand from 5 feet to a little over 6 feet tall and weigh from 125 to 250 pounds
naming traditions of their ancestors.
The material culture and physical characteristics of humans can change wildly from region to region. In the Forgotten Realms, for example, the clothing, architecture
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Roleplaying Giants Apart from their size, giants are much like humans—which is to say that they’re tremendously diverse and hard to generalize about. When creating a giant for your campaign, you can
, or a knack for juggling becomes more vivid in your players’ imaginations. When creating giant characters or roleplaying giants, remember these key elements: size, age, volume, and pride. This section
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
holds the worlds of settings like Dragonlance, Eberron, the Forgotten Realms, and Greyhawk. There’s also room for any world your group creates. Magic and physical laws shape this plane’s diverse
The Material Realms The philosophical and elemental forces of reality converge to create the following planes of existence: Material Plane. Most D&D adventures take place on the Material Plane, which
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
29. Eye See You! Hanging Shields. Sixteen old shields bearing emblems from long-forgotten human, dwarven, and elven realms hang on the north and south walls of this tunnel.
Scrying Eye. As the
characters traverse the corridor, a large floating eye surrounded by glowing motes of light appears ahead of them. This is one of Halaster’s scrying eyes (see “Halaster’s Lair”). It studies the characters for a minute or two before disappearing without a sound.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
two hundred years, the people of Atagua have thrived, peacefully trading among diverse outposts connected by the Grassroads—a system of walkways elevated to protect from floods, fires, and other
whistling creatures that sometimes pass into Atagua from dark realms—and that might someday emerge in unstoppable numbers to consume this land.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
the Material Plane are infinitely diverse, for they reflect the creative imagination of the DMs who set their games there, as well as the players whose heroes adventure there. They include magic
Realms, Mystara, Birthright, Dark Sun, and Eberron, among others. Each of these worlds boasts its own cast of heroic adventurers and scheming villains, its own ancient ruins and forgotten artifacts, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
existing realms. To do so would be to put one of the Five Nations above the others, and that would lead to breaks and fractures that would eventually destroy the kingdom. Thus, he established his seat of
power on an island in Scions Sound. There he built the great castle of Thronehold. After Jarot’s death and the rejection of the line of succession that led to the Last War, the island and castle were
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Pack Attack If the characters blew up Ezmerelda’s wagon, activated the lightning sheath around the tower, or caused the tower to collapse, the sound of their handiwork echoes through the valley as
the Forgotten Realms. The werewolves know that the tower has magical defenses, so they are cautious. Kiril tries to lure the characters outside for a final showdown, but pulls his pack into the woods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
another and found several competing religions. In comparison, religion in dwarven society is set in stone. The dwarves of the Forgotten Realms identify Moradin as their creator. While individual dwarves
races and gods with more diverse followers. Do the races with their own pantheons enjoy a place of privilege in your world, with their gods taking an active role in their affairs? Are the other races
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
of past glories, others might be cheery realms where the Darklord is forever an outsider, and still others might embody everything a Darklord once strove for and be awful nonetheless. A Darklord’s
). For each evil act, imagine the scene where it took place, and then answer the following questions: What does the act sound like from a distance or to someone in the next room? How does the act, or its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Wegwiur, the rovers of the Hunting Lands) and the North Kingdoms were, as now, independent of the politics of the south. The contraction of the two southern realms over the last two centuries is the
became semi-independent while remaining loyal to the crown, and the diverse peoples of this region coexist in relative peace once again. With this big picture in mind, you can think of the Flanaess
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Old Keoland United by their shared history as part of the ancient Kingdom of Keoland, the marches and fiefdoms between the Lortmil Mountains and the higher mountains to the west gather diverse
; current inhabitants unknown Yeomanry, the Freeholder Vyndi Skyspear (goliath) Independent republic governed by an elected freeholder Old Keoland Culture Old Keoland is a diverse region of the Flanaess
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
the Player’s Handbook. Musical Instruments In addition to the common musical instruments listed in chapter 5, “Equipment,” of the Player’s Handbook, bards in the Realms play the following instruments
valves, glaur sound like trumpets, while those without valves, known as gloon, have a more mournful sound. Hand Drum: A double-headed skin drum fitted with handles along its side. Longhorn: A Faerûnian
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
affect Prismeer more than they could if she were still active. As the characters make their way across the splintered realms of Prismeer, any emotional outburst or change in mood they exhibit might be
you by imitating the sound of a baby crying. 8 You find a golden acorn. If you bury it in the ground, an awakened shrub that is friendly toward you instantly sprouts from the ground in that spot. You
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
. These silent predators defy gravity, allowing them to strike from unexpected places, and they perceive their surroundings via sound and electrical fields. Their tentacles secrete paralytic venom, which
Explorations table to inspire why grells seek passage between realms. Grell Explorations 1d6 Grells Travel Because They Are... 1 Advanced viruses, each the clone of all other grell. They exist
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
weaves his ritual. If you confront and weaken him, this Chime of Exile can banish him to Oerth. He would no longer be able to affect multiple realms at once. His plan to remake the multiverse would
that sound?”
Coupleofkooks Subtle evidence of Mordenkainen’s
true identity is hidden in the sanctum Although taken aback at how much work Mordenkainen has done on this contingency, Alustriel and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, inhalations, and singsongy words that make it sound almost musical. The aroma of unfamiliar spices and tropical fruit mixes with the wharfside smells of fish, tar, and canvas.
Beyond all that, Port
bamboo or thatch walls with enormous windows to let in the breeze, under broad thatched or tiled eaves. All buildings are richly decorated with paint, ivy, and vivid flowers. Some are painted in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
mouth of Scions Sound against threats from Karrnath, but it has since become a place of meditation and retreat. Ten years before the end of the war, the fort was attacked by the Order of the Emerald
doomed the garrison.
Forgotten Realms. On Faerûn, Firewatch Island rises out of the Wyvernwater in Cormyr. It was once the site of a Purple Dragon outpost north of Wheloon, intended to keep watch over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
devoted to deities of gloom and night, such as that of Shar in the Forgotten Realms, perform unholy rites to summon shadow mastiffs to work as temple sentinels and bodyguards. Shadow Mastiff
Medium
light, or is incapacitated.
Shadow Mastiff Alpha Each pack of shadow mastiffs is led by an alpha, the smartest one of the group. The sound of an alpha’s howl strikes terror into those who hear it and
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
, Chaotic Good Performer Maestro) arrive at the inn. Through Common Sign Language, Cleric Lena conveys the following information and rumors she has discovered: Realms of Ferrond. Lena and her contacts are
Spectrum Disorder. Auditory neuropathy is a hearing disorder in which the inner ear successfully detects sound but has difficulty sending it to the brain. Someone with ANSD may have trouble telling one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
secret power behind the throne in an aggressively colonizing realm, using this position to learn about neighboring realms without regard for the consequences.
3 A brass dragon is the most likely
such wonderfully diverse conversation partners.
5 Offended by the sudden departure of a rude guest, a brass dragon rampages through a nearby settlement—and demands the return of a treasure the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
area P1. These staff carry no treasure, but they can pay out a character’s winnings at booths similar to that in area P1. The Platinum Rooms attract a diverse crowd of strange and powerful players
70 degrees Fahrenheit. Light. Sconces lit by continual flame spells or sourceless overhead illumination fill each area with bright light. Realms Beyond. Each of the Platinum Rooms is on a different
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
of raw materials and food from surrounding villages, and the export of crafted items to those villages, as well as to other towns and cities. A town’s population is more diverse than that of most
Realms, Sharn in Eberron, and the Free City of Greyhawk stand as vital beacons of civilization in the D&D worlds.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Sites Scent and sound are handy guides in Sylvania, a rustic hodgepodge of architectural styles joined by winding footpaths and noisy parades. Establishments are caricatures of the splendors within, from
shrubs abounds with nourishing berries produced by primal magic each dawn. Nestled amid the speckled shrubberies and vivid toadstools is Ewrendar, a pixie kingdom ruled by King Ewren III (chaotic neutral
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Shadowfell are masters of these macabre techniques, and some are willing to teach this path. In places like Thay in the Forgotten Realms and Karrnath in Eberron, where many necromancers practice their craft, a
second creature takes necrotic damage equal to the roll’s total, as wails of the dead sound around them for a moment. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, and you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
reclaimed the citadel for the dwarves. After a first, brutal winter, Citadel Felbarr was restored: its forges were relit, and the sound of dwarven hammers began ringing through its halls once again. It was
information. Dwarves, even those visiting from other realms through the connections with the Lowroad, have little trouble finding their way around, but humans, especially those who can’t read Dwarvish
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
painfully naive optimists who risk losing their precious works because of their overexposure to the outside world. Dwarves of the Forgotten Realms In an age long since passed into myth, the dwarves of
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
book written in Common called On the Habitations of the Divine in the Celestial and Infernal Realms.
Russell: Did you just make that up?
Jared: I’ll never tell. As you flip through the book, you
logs in the fire.
Jared: As soon as you lift the poker, you hear a grinding sound, and the back of the fireplace slides to the side, revealing a room behind it!
Amy: “Uh, folks? I found something
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Jungle in the far south, emerge from below from time to time. Despite all these actual and potential dangers, several realms rely on the sea for waterborne trade. By tracing a route in and through the
admiral in the Keoland Navy. The young half-dragon is merciless, and her greed is as strong as that of any red dragon. She alone can sound the dragon’s horn, a monstrous instrument mounted to the prow of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, they’ll be marked for death by the Order of the Gauntlet wherever they go in Chult (and potentially elsewhere in the Realms). If characters escorted Undril Silvertusk to the camp and gained her
to avoid Breakbone’s judgment. Each of them can be swayed with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check, but only if the character making the check has a sound case for leniency. 7. Soldiers
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Legends of Greyhawk: Secrets of the Free City
many colorful characters and shops in this section of the city. It is the most diverse, culturally varied portion of Greyhawk City. Below is a list of a few locations and the information found at each
into the skin. Once more, her voice fills the room, a booming, terrible sound filled with whispered screams and warnings. Read or paraphrase the following: “A warning for your future travels, hero
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
adventure. T1. Skycoach Platform A large platform at the top of a tower is crowded with a diverse crew of humanoids. A prominent dock juts out from the tower, overlooking the crowded bridges and
, each with a toilet, and a 3-foot-high pillar at the center of the room with a cleansing stone embedded in its top. T14. Station Platform The sound of lightning rail trains stopping and starting
Equipment
slowly and painfully over the next 3d6 hours.
47–48
The sound of shattering glass is heard as the delicate webs of 1d4 Eldritch Crawler;Eldritch Crawlers appear. Each spider appears with
Other Plane spell. The orb then disappears.
87–88
Each creature within a 30-foot-radius immediately hallucinates their own inevitable death in such a vivid manner that they are stricken
Equipment
hair regrow slowly and painfully over the next 3d6 hours.
47–48
The sound of shattering glass is heard as the delicate webs of 1d4 Eldritch Crawler;Eldritch Crawlers appear. Each spider
the Contact Other Plane spell. The orb then disappears.
87–88
Each creature within a 30-foot-radius immediately hallucinates their own inevitable death in such a vivid manner that they are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
reflecting pool dances with the twilight colors of the sky above. Luminous butterflies flit above vivid flower beds that stand to the left and right of the pool.
Just outside the gatehouse stands a
in area P7. The latter two arm themselves and come quickly to investigate. Argus and Hamish ignore any ruckus that doesn’t sound dangerous, attributing it to Juliana and Orlando and leaving the young