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Hatred. The mitflit has Advantage on attack rolls against dwarves and gnomes.
Keen Smell. The mitflit has Advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Self-Loathing. The
, leaving them to feel incomplete and full of doubt and insecurity. Mitflits find companionship in the other base creatures of the world, and forge strong bonds of friendship with vermin, the only other
Kobold
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strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations.
In the kobolds’ version of
all life except for kobolds. He especially hates Garl Glittergold, gnomes, and fey creatures that enjoy playing pranks. He taught the first kobolds how to mine, tunnel, hide, and ambush. He is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) Deep gnomes, or svirfneblin, live far below the world’s surface in twisting warrens and sculpted caverns. They survive by virtue of their stealth, cleverness, and tenacity
. Their gray skin allows them to blend in with surrounding stonework. They are also surprisingly heavy and strong for their size. An average adult weighs 100 to 120 pounds and stands 3 feet tall. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Deep Gnome (Svirfneblin) Deep gnomes, or svirfneblin, live far below the world’s surface in twisting warrens and sculpted caverns. They survive by virtue of their stealth, cleverness, and tenacity
. Their gray skin allows them to blend in with surrounding stonework. They are also surprisingly heavy and strong for their size. An average adult weighs 100 to 120 pounds and stands 3 feet tall. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Halflings Folk think of elves as aloof and graceful, dwarves as fierce and hardy, and of gnomes — if they think of them at all — as clever and shy. Halflings, in contrast, have the reputation of
new one. As the saying goes, “Lightfoot, light hearted. Strongheart, strong footing.” Although there are many halfling communities, particularly in the lands in and around Luiren, halflings frequently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Halflings Folk think of elves as aloof and graceful, dwarves as fierce and hardy, and of gnomes — if they think of them at all — as clever and shy. Halflings, in contrast, have the reputation of
new one. As the saying goes, “Lightfoot, light hearted. Strongheart, strong footing.” Although there are many halfling communities, particularly in the lands in and around Luiren, halflings frequently
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Gnomes of Zilargo To say that every Zil gnome is a ruthless schemer would be a hurtful exaggeration. Intrigue is the favorite pastime of most Zil, though. Every gnome child of Zilargo is taught to
goals — of which there are many — often still prefers to use trickery and cunning rather than the unreliable tools of honesty or brute force. Most Zil gnomes belong to the forest gnome subrace. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Gnomes of Zilargo To say that every Zil gnome is a ruthless schemer would be a hurtful exaggeration. Intrigue is the favorite pastime of most Zil, though. Every gnome child of Zilargo is taught to
goals — of which there are many — often still prefers to use trickery and cunning rather than the unreliable tools of honesty or brute force. Most Zil gnomes belong to the forest gnome subrace. Their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
culture still centers on worship of and subservience to the illithids. Strong but dimwitted, they lack the initiative and the cunning to rebel as long as they are provided with food, shelter, and the
possible, they manipulate a tribe’s thonot (a psionic shaman) into pledging allegiance to a colony. Quaggoths are naturally strong and quick, making them ideal shock troops without any additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Mirabar Mirabar is a human city that rests atop dwarven caverns. On the surface, humans dominate the population, with some dwarves mixed in, and a handful of gnomes and halflings. The uppermost
level of the undercity is mostly dwarves, with some few humans. The mixing of races is due to convenience of trade, preference, or skill; just as some few humans like to mine, to imbibe strong dwarven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
culture still centers on worship of and subservience to the illithids. Strong but dimwitted, they lack the initiative and the cunning to rebel as long as they are provided with food, shelter, and the
possible, they manipulate a tribe’s thonot (a psionic shaman) into pledging allegiance to a colony. Quaggoths are naturally strong and quick, making them ideal shock troops without any additional
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Mirabar Mirabar is a human city that rests atop dwarven caverns. On the surface, humans dominate the population, with some dwarves mixed in, and a handful of gnomes and halflings. The uppermost
level of the undercity is mostly dwarves, with some few humans. The mixing of races is due to convenience of trade, preference, or skill; just as some few humans like to mine, to imbibe strong dwarven
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the Mistmarsh, Blackwall Keep is a strong, stone tower with a horse corral surrounded by a wooden stockade. Soldiers from Greyhawk garrison the keep and venture out from it to patrol the northern edge
pin is removed, the entire structure collapses. Grossettgrottell. An industrious community of gnome miners and foragers lives in this network of hewn tunnels and natural caverns. The gnomes trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
protected by mountains, they frequently form defensive pacts with humans, gnomes, and elves that live nearby. Although the best artisans are revered for their skills, just as in any dwarf clan, hill
form bonds with neighbors. Mountain Dwarves. As tough and strong as the natural stoneworks they dwell among, mountain dwarves see themselves as the true progenitors of their race and the exemplars of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
protected by mountains, they frequently form defensive pacts with humans, gnomes, and elves that live nearby. Although the best artisans are revered for their skills, just as in any dwarf clan, hill
form bonds with neighbors. Mountain Dwarves. As tough and strong as the natural stoneworks they dwell among, mountain dwarves see themselves as the true progenitors of their race and the exemplars of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
the Mistmarsh, Blackwall Keep is a strong, stone tower with a horse corral surrounded by a wooden stockade. Soldiers from Greyhawk garrison the keep and venture out from it to patrol the northern edge
pin is removed, the entire structure collapses. Grossettgrottell. An industrious community of gnome miners and foragers lives in this network of hewn tunnels and natural caverns. The gnomes trade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
are a sixth of it; the rest is a blend of every race found across Khorvaire. Halflings, elves, and gnomes have a significant presence in the city, but even kalashtar and changelings have communities
wealthy-grade options tucked away. The City Watch has a presence, but not as strong as in the upper districts. Lower wards house the hard-working laborers, but they’re also home to the destitute and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
are a sixth of it; the rest is a blend of every race found across Khorvaire. Halflings, elves, and gnomes have a significant presence in the city, but even kalashtar and changelings have communities
wealthy-grade options tucked away. The City Watch has a presence, but not as strong as in the upper districts. Lower wards house the hard-working laborers, but they’re also home to the destitute and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
halflings as well as humans, while those in the Hestmark Highlands include dwarves and gnomes. Tomb of Horrors. Deep within the Vast Swamp is the sinister Tomb of Horrors—a labyrinthine crypt filled with
hedges the place with watchtowers and keeps, and strong patrols ride the verges of the southern end of the Troll Fens to watch for unwelcome visits from the monsters dwelling within. Mark Behm The Tomb of Horrors lies deep within the vast swamp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
halflings as well as humans, while those in the Hestmark Highlands include dwarves and gnomes. Tomb of Horrors. Deep within the Vast Swamp is the sinister Tomb of Horrors—a labyrinthine crypt filled with
hedges the place with watchtowers and keeps, and strong patrols ride the verges of the southern end of the Troll Fens to watch for unwelcome visits from the monsters dwelling within. Mark Behm The Tomb of Horrors lies deep within the vast swamp
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
walls, floor, and other rock formations. Snow whirls about on strong gusts.
When the characters first arrive, the temperature in this cave is −30 degrees Fahrenheit. The ice is frozen solid and
11–15 Wind 16–18 Thunder 19–20 Lightning Wind. A strong wind fills the chasm for 1 minute. The wind extinguishes open flames in or above the chasm and imposes disadvantage on Strength and Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
walls, floor, and other rock formations. Snow whirls about on strong gusts.
When the characters first arrive, the temperature in this cave is −30 degrees Fahrenheit. The ice is frozen solid and
11–15 Wind 16–18 Thunder 19–20 Lightning Wind. A strong wind fills the chasm for 1 minute. The wind extinguishes open flames in or above the chasm and imposes disadvantage on Strength and Dexterity
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
area 19c) and four drow elite warriors (from area 19a). These drow take up defensive positions in the courtyard, spreading out to dilute the effect of area attacks. Against unusually strong foes
with the skulls and bones of deep gnomes and goblins, as well as a few drow who angered Erelal Freth.
The drow use these goblin slaves as laborers. Each goblin suffers from two levels of exhaustion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
area 19c) and four drow elite warriors (from area 19a). These drow take up defensive positions in the courtyard, spreading out to dilute the effect of area attacks. Against unusually strong foes
with the skulls and bones of deep gnomes and goblins, as well as a few drow who angered Erelal Freth.
The drow use these goblin slaves as laborers. Each goblin suffers from two levels of exhaustion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
wooden bunks, with heaped blankets and dirty dishes scattered about. A strong smell of unwashed bodies and rotten meat fills the air. Four tall, furry humanoids are lounging in the mess, barking orders
haven’t already done so.) In addition, Urmon records that a magic mace named Lightbringer was commissioned by priests of Lathander, the god of dawn, from the mages working with the gnomes and dwarves of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
wooden bunks, with heaped blankets and dirty dishes scattered about. A strong smell of unwashed bodies and rotten meat fills the air. Four tall, furry humanoids are lounging in the mess, barking orders
haven’t already done so.) In addition, Urmon records that a magic mace named Lightbringer was commissioned by priests of Lathander, the god of dawn, from the mages working with the gnomes and dwarves of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the northeast flank of the Nether Mountains, near the western edge of Anauroch. Little is known about this forest except that rock gnomes dwell in the eastern portion. They emerge occasionally to
big and strong as a stone giant can move it, as can multiple Small or Medium creatures if at least five of them succeed on a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. The altar can also be broken in half to get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the northeast flank of the Nether Mountains, near the western edge of Anauroch. Little is known about this forest except that rock gnomes dwell in the eastern portion. They emerge occasionally to
big and strong as a stone giant can move it, as can multiple Small or Medium creatures if at least five of them succeed on a DC 20 Strength (Athletics) check. The altar can also be broken in half to get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
erinyes named Fernitha. Fernitha, Bromtok, and Shiroktu plan to attack the svirfneblin while the deep gnomes rest. If the characters eavesdrop on the planning before they investigate the summoning
attack and fight to the death. Ker-arach’s Web. The web in the center of the cavern is made of ultra-strong, ultra-sticky strands of Ker-arach’s silk. Additionally, Ker-arach has spun other, smaller
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
erinyes named Fernitha. Fernitha, Bromtok, and Shiroktu plan to attack the svirfneblin while the deep gnomes rest. If the characters eavesdrop on the planning before they investigate the summoning
attack and fight to the death. Ker-arach’s Web. The web in the center of the cavern is made of ultra-strong, ultra-sticky strands of Ker-arach’s silk. Additionally, Ker-arach has spun other, smaller
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, duergar, or deep gnomes). 20 This crystal isn’t a repository of memories, but a heightened mind crystal; see “Treasure” below. Reroll this result if the characters have already found this crystal
attack intruders, but Ahooshathan has a strong survival instinct. If both nothics are slain, or if Ahooshathan is badly injured and plainly outmatched, the mind flayer surrenders. Ahooshathan offers what
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
, duergar, or deep gnomes). 20 This crystal isn’t a repository of memories, but a heightened mind crystal; see “Treasure” below. Reroll this result if the characters have already found this crystal
attack intruders, but Ahooshathan has a strong survival instinct. If both nothics are slain, or if Ahooshathan is badly injured and plainly outmatched, the mind flayer surrenders. Ahooshathan offers what