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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
You’ve dedicated your life to studying runecraft. Whether you were taught by a master rune carver or learned by poring over ancient engravings, you can tap into the supernatural power held
within runes.
The art of runecraft was initially created by giants, but over time, the practice has been adopted by many peoples. As such, though Giant runes are the most commonly used, many rune carvers
Yuan-ti Malison (Type 3)
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
emotions are foreign to most yuan-ti, which understand sentiment only as an exploitable weakness. A yuan-ti views the world and the events of its own life with such extreme pragmatism that it is nearly
individual who attains enough power can devour and replace one of the yuan-ti gods. The yuan-ti strive for ascension and are willing to commit the darkest atrocities to achieve it.Poison
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
deeper truth: things lurking beneath the waves strive to claim the hearts and minds of land dwellers.
Kraken;Krakens, morkoth;morkoths, sea hag;sea hags, marid;marids, storm giant;storm giants, dragon
by a kraken (see the Monster Manual) named Slarkrethel. The experience transforms the children into fanatics dedicated to the kraken. They return from the sea as humans, but when they reach old age
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
to Khorvaire over the years and have integrated with the cultures of the Five Nations.
As a whole, elves are driven by tradition and respect for the past. Where humans value innovation, elves strive
are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward?
Elves of Valenar
Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
mystic shapes of our runes.
—Diancastra
You’ve dedicated your life to studying runecraft. Whether you were taught by a master rune carver or learned by poring over ancient engravings, you can tap into
that legacy. 3 The old, traditional markings of runecraft look so boring. Why not give my runes some flair? 4 In my studies of runes, I strive to understand how great civilizations of the past fell
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
salvation can be found through service, that every failure to perform one’s duty diminishes Torm, and that every success adds to his luster. Those who take Torm to heart must strive to fulfill his
commandment to go out into the world and be an active force for good, to right wrongs, and to help the hopeless. They must strive to maintain peace and order while opposing unjust laws. Followers of Torm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
The Ring of Winter After reclaiming Svardborg, Jarl Storvald used rune magic to divine how best to find the Ring of Winter — what the frost giants call the Ice That Never Melts. The runes told
Zhentarim mage, Nilraun Dhaerlost. Nilraun was dragged before Storvald and came to realize that the frost giants were searching for the Ring of Winter. As the runes had foretold, Nilraun was also
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
giants, either ancient or living. Your character might strive to unearth and record more of the ancient history of giants or to learn more of their present ways. This could be a matter of personal
) might use the magic of Giant runes, or a paladin’s Sacred Oath could involve allegiance to the tenets of a philosophy or organization of giants (such as those described in chapter 2). Giant-Made
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Gnoll Allies Gnolls wage war against any creatures they meet, except for those that have dedicated themselves to Yeenoghu and those that act in accordance with his wishes. The Lord of Savagery stains
incursions into the world, leucrottas are bigger, smarter, and faster than gnolls. When one joins a war band, it doesn’t strive to lead the group (which would cause unneeded conflict) but rather to serve
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Balance You were once a member of an order dedicated to keeping magical artifacts out of the hands of those who would abuse their power. Comet A seer predicted you’re destined for immense power. Do you
. Talons You seek to reclaim a stolen magical artifact. Throne You began your arcane scholarship as an apprentice to a court magician. Void You’ve glimpsed another plane of existence, but no one believes you. You strive to prove them wrong.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
) and places where characters confront the Elemental Evil cults directly. Feathergale Spire Home to the flamboyant Feathergale Society, this tall stone tower stands on a height commanding splendid views
actually an old stone temple built in a rocky vale at the southern edge of the Sumber Hills. It was recently reborn as the Sacred Stone Monastery, home to reclusive monks dedicated to a mysterious “Way
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Goldenfields Goldenfields is a huge, walled temple-farm dedicated to Chauntea, the goddess of agriculture. Called “the Granary of the North,” it’s the only reason many Northerners ever taste soft
points, spaced at least a mile apart, with stone pagodas and barracks at those locations. These watch posts have unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside. The outer wall is in need of repair
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
oddity. Dedicated to Ephara, it is a place where minotaurs debate philosophy and strive to rein in the excesses of the tyrants who govern the city. The existence of Skophos is a testimony to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
least as Asmodeus views such a thing. Of course, as he sees it, Asmodeus is the only being with the charisma, strength, and insight necessary to shepherd in this ideal future. His rivals are inferiors
of the Nine Hells is also pledged in his name, and a cult dedicated to any other devil is also dedicated to him. Because he doesn’t need to spend his time courting mortals, he concentrates on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
dedicated can find them. Many live in the ruins of vanished cultures, appreciating the beautiful inevitability of entropy and the reminder of how easily progress can be lost without careful tending
Mountains and is a dedicated scholar of Humanoid cultures, having seen firsthand just how powerful such creatures can be when properly organized. After narrowly escaping assassination by dragon hunters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
exploitable weakness. A yuan-ti views the world and the events of its own life with such extreme pragmatism that it is nearly impossible to manipulate, influence, or control by nonmagical means, even as
strive for ascension and are willing to commit the darkest atrocities to achieve it. SERPENT GODS
The yuan-ti revere a number of powerful entities as gods, including the following.
Dendar, the Night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
patrol the maze 6–10 Lair for guard beasts that patrol the maze 11 Pen or prison accessible only by secret door, used to hold captives condemned to the maze 12 Shrine dedicated to a god or other entity
dedicated to a patron deity of miners, earth, or protection 5 Cistern providing drinking water for miners 6–7 Guardroom 8 Kitchen used to feed workers 9 Laboratory used to conduct tests on strange minerals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
heart to a sea god. Such cautionary tales disguise the deeper truth: things lurking beneath the waves strive to claim the hearts and minds of land dwellers. Krakens, morkoths, sea hags, marids, storm
Slarkrethel. The experience transforms the children into fanatics dedicated to the kraken. They return from the sea as humans, but when they reach old age, they transform into sea spawn and rejoin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
tempting the catch.” “Honor the sea gods as they demand, but never promise them your heart.” Such cautionary tales disguise the deeper truth: things lurk beneath the waves that strive to claim the
among them. This is because babies born to the Rocklanders are cast into the sea and claimed by a kraken named Slarkrethel. The experience transforms the children into fanatics dedicated to the kraken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Dwarvish runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 7 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal weight and feels hollow
. 14 Fiend. The item is made of iron or horn, and any cloth or leather components are crafted from the hide of Fiends. Leering faces or vile runes are engraved on its surface. Celestials find it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
is durable and has Dwarven runes worked into its design. It might be associated with a clan that would like to see it returned to their ancestral halls. 10 Elemental Air. The item is half the normal
light in a 5-foot radius. Any metal in the item is silver or mithral, rather than iron or steel. 17 Fiend. The item is made of black iron or horn inscribed with runes, and any cloth or leather
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
them the boxed text for their faction. Harpers A Harper named Zelraun Roaringhorn knows a metalsmith who will silver your weapons for free. He also provides some helpful magic. “We strive to protect
, the order is a dedicated group of like-minded individuals driven by religious zeal or a finely honed sense of justice and honor. The order is ready to lash out the moment evil acts, and not a moment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
both useful to the cause. Devils constantly strive to recruit mortals into their ranks by offering them rewards in return for their service. While they live, these cultists carry out the wishes of
cultists dedicated to one of the demon lords exist all across the realms of the material world. For as long as these mortals do the bidding of their lord, they are allowed to live. From a demon’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Gremorly. Ritual Rod. Set into a metal tripod in the center of the room is a 3-foot-long metal rod decorated with runes and glowing with necromantic magic. The entire assembly weighs 8 pounds. This is one of
runes on the rod fill the room with acid. All creatures in the room must make a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw, taking 5d8 acid damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. Once the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
17. The Dark Seldarine These temples are dedicated to the Dark Seldarine, a pantheon of drow gods under Lolth. Each room has walls that rise 15 feet, then angle inward to a central point 30 feet
.
Examination of the altar reveals Elvish runes worked into the harp. Any character who understands Elvish can translate the words as “The hymn is the key.” A character who succeeds on a DC 20 Intelligence
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
all gnolls. It’s also possible, though quite rare, for a war band to include cultists — other humanoids that have dedicated themselves to Yeenoghu and attached themselves to the war band to prove
Pack Lord Most war bands are led by pack lords. These champions of Yeenoghu curry their lord’s favor with living sacrifices. They mark their hides with bloody runes, which sometimes grant supernatural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
descended in half that time. As the characters climb ever higher above the tree line, they are treated to stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. Across the Aldani Basin to the southeast, they can see
, and ten adamantine ingots (10 gp each) stamped with dwarven runes. These are identical to the ingots found in Hrakhamar (see “Hrakhamar”). If characters miss the hole in the wall as they’re
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and good judgment, Fazrian now seeks to destroy any creature it believes is undeserving of continued existence. Fazrian’s views are a mockery of what they once were. Every creature is guilty of
within 10 feet of it. Characters must be 15th level or higher to pass through this gate (see “Jhesiyra Kestellharp”). The first creature to pass through the gate triggers an elder rune (see “Elder Runes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
“Elder Runes”). A creature that passes through the gate appears in area 47a on level 6, in the closest unoccupied space next to the identical gate located there. Iron Safe. The square iron safe
views as his domain. The biggest obstacles to his success are the hobgoblins that keep stealing his scrap metal.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Three interlocking circles
Alathrien Druanna N Runes, writing, spellcasting Arcana,** Knowledge A quill or glyph
Alobal Lorfiril CG Revelry, mirth Life, Trickery Wine glass
have researched the elves with the greatest tenacity have heard of the Mysteries of Arvandor, and all these luminaries have ever been able to glean is that it is a secret gathering of elves dedicated to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
draconic magic seep into the forest, Marilissa believed she was destined to serve the wyrmling and the terrible beast he will inevitably become. She is the wyrmling’s most dedicated servant.
Dealing with
Elvish runes.
Sunset-Is-Nigh keeps the treasure he accumulated through theft and tributes here. Treasure. The hoard contains the following treasure: 210 GP, 3,150 SP, 6,300 CP Twelve moonstones
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
"Rite of the Arcane Octad"). Y21. Obelisk A sixty-foot-tall obelisk of black stone, its surface covered in arcane runes, projects from the ground. A thin crack has formed on one side, stretching from
(Arcana) check recognizes that the magic runes inscribed on the obelisk represent all eight schools of magic. If the check result exceeds the DC by 5 or more, the character also identifies runes relating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
. Repeat step 2 until one team has eliminated all the players on the other team.
Y4. Tower of Abjuration This tower reaches upward like a talon, its stonework studded in chiseled runes. A blue light
shines from its highest window.
A detect magic spell cast here reveals an aura of abjuration magic. Runes cover every inch of this tower’s exterior. A glyph for the symbol (insanity) spell is hidden
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Encounters Fire giants and their minions strive to create the strongest and finest crafts and fortresses. These giants can be found in any area rich in workable resources, particularly metal, as well as
storm giant oracle who is an ancient enemy
11 1 kraken priest† and 3 deep scions† (attitude for all: 1d4 + 1) studying storm giant runes
12 1 storm giant quintessent† (attitude: 1d12) reading
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
of fire. The cult leaders harness fire to cleanse their surroundings of anything impure and anyone who’s insufficiently dedicated to the cause. It’s perhaps too facile to say that those who follow
annoying merchant — is set ablaze. Like the flames they adore, Eternal Flame cultists are quick to act. In a fight, they rarely take prisoners or retreat; they strive to be like an ever-advancing