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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
action again until the start of its next turn.Ancient spirit dragons have outgrown the petty concerns of the current age. After centuries of studying the culture and beliefs of an ancient empire, a
spirit dragon’s personality and outlook are often indistinguishable from that fallen realm’s.
Spirit Dragons
Spirit dragons, sometimes called song dragons, are powerful dragons whose
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human studying wizardry under the cryptic tutelage of his father. In time, Venger grew impatient and sought to increase his magical prowess by dabbling in minor pacts with demons. He eventually met
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Venger’s Schemes
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Imprison those who would oppose him in a vast labyrinth of his own creation called the Maze of Darkness.
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Summon a two-headed, Abyssal
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
nearby. Ridding the village of the spiders means tampering with the dragon’s food supply.
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A sapphire dragon invites warriors to vie for the honor of studying military tactics under the
Connections
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Connected Creatures
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An ancient sapphire dragon has called a conclave of ancient gem dragons to
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
abundant connections among the Simic. The guild members live in watery sinkholes called zonots, and their isolation shelters them from much contact with outsiders. Nonetheless, a fair number of Simic
, devoted to contemplating philosophical principles.
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My former clade supervisor is now engaged in field research studying some of the largest beasts and monsters on Ravnica.
Non-Simic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
C: Nothic Lair An evil wizard used these caverns to conduct foul experiments. The last of these destroyed the wizard’s memory and transformed her into a cyclopic monster called a nothic. By studying
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
in the collection is a tome about magical creatures, penned by Arick Quenthorne himself. Any character who spends at least 10 minutes studying this tome learns that during his time as an administrator
, Director Quenthorne discovered creatures lurking off campus called mage hunters. The tome provides sketches of chitinous plates matching those the characters found. The tome states that pairs of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
that can be created with the spell. Halaster has spent lifetimes studying elder runes, inventing new ones, and harnessing their volatile magic. He likes to place them throughout Undermountain as
beneficial (called the boon effect) and the other harmful (called the bane effect). The elder rune’s creator chooses which effect occurs or can randomize it so that a die is rolled to determine whether the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Asphodel and the Despair Lands The influence of the Underworld leaches life and color from a peninsula south of the Nessian Wood. Here, the necropolis of Asphodel sprawls amid the bleak region called
tragically ironic home for those who risked so much to escape the land of the dead. Coliseum of the Aphonai Three ancient Returned called the Aphonai rule Asphodel. They wear simple, identical golden masks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Arcana Unleashed
(Shadow Demon), to survey distant lands, then weaves interlocking plans based on Shadow Demon’s reports. Venger was once a good-hearted human studying wizardry under the cryptic tutelage of his father
creation called the Maze of Darkness. 2 Summon a two-headed, Abyssal dragon called the Demodragon (use the Adult Black Dragon stat block) and unleash it on a nation. 3 Recruit heroes to help him thwart the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
Inside the Conclave The Selesnya Conclave is organized into enclaves called vernadi, which are communes built around central trees. The vernadi are smaller versions of the guildhall, the great city
-tree Vitu-Ghazi. A dryad, called a voda, is called forth from that central tree to be the leader of the community, connecting the vernadi and its devotees to the Worldsoul and uniting them with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
9. Secret Room This secret room contains bookshelves packed with tomes describing fiend-summoning rituals and the necromantic rituals of a cult called the Priests of Osybus. The rituals are bogus
, which any character can ascertain after studying the books for 1 hour and succeeding on a DC 12 Intelligence (Arcana) check. A heavy wooden chest with clawed iron feet stands against the south wall, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
current leader of the Daask cell in Sharn. She is the mastermind of the organization’s machinations against the Boromar Clan, a scholar obsessed with studying Sharn’s manifest zone, and a devoted
a small unit of elite gnoll commandos. Disciplined and ruthless, these soldiers are often called upon to carry out retaliatory strikes against those who defy Daask. Zaeran, an elf werewolf, is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
blade that’s never seen combat. They love collecting and studying histories that can give them tactical insight or inspiration, as well as safeguarding artifacts they deem too dangerous to entrust to
natural whorls in the bark that form the words, “For service not forgotten”
5 A dragon-sized drinking vessel crafted from a behir horn
6 Framed blueprints of a siege engine called the Moonhammer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Arcana Unleashed
Leadership and Organization The oracles who founded the Seers of Sea and Sky were called the Scholars of Deep Truth. As the scholars’ fame spread and wealthy patrons sought their guidance, the
faction members scattered across land, sea, and air environments. Wavewatchers Some Seers of Sea and Sky have formed a coterie called the Wavewatchers. These members enjoy watching ocean waves crash
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
with the Giant type, or you could write enmity toward giants into the tenets of your paladin’s Sacred Oath. Giant Lore You might have learned magic, martial techniques, or other secrets from studying
their faith. Perhaps one of those gods called you to fulfill a specific purpose. Alternatively, you could worship one of the so-called “interloper gods” (also described in chapter 2) who often take an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Each tale about Keranos expresses a truth about the god, about inspiration and storms and secrets. Studying each one can lead Keranos’s worshipers to a deeper understanding of and a closer relationship
, and dozens of other tales. The epic poem called The Theriad is another such collection. It describes the exploits of various champions of Heliod, all of whom are simply called “the Champion,” as if
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall
Necromancy Species: Human Personal Goal: Speak against Szass Tam freely Iorru believes in studying the forces of life and death, not using them to cow one’s enemies. Iorru earned her red robes from a
Red Wizard called Reng, who is Szass Tam’s ally. She recently voiced her dislike of the lich to Reng, who put a bounty on her head. She hides in the Veiled Tower with her friends, whom she trusts to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
is studying the characters closely, trying to decide if they’re worth her time. Ultimately, she takes the chance and draws them into conversation, asking them to help her take down her only suspect: a
man named Sephek Kaltro. Here’s what she knows about Sephek and the victims: “Sephek Kaltro works for a small traveling merchant company called Torg’s, owned and operated by a shady dwarf named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
(banishment, heal, raise dead, shapechange, and teleport) once she helps reunite Zariel with her sword. Lulu’s Background While studying a portal to the Nine Hells located in the Fields of the Dead west of
months until she came upon a traveling market called the Wandering Emporium. A rakshasa named Mahadi tricked her into thinking he was her friend, only to splash her with a tiny bit of water from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
shadow, so too does the spirit have a light. That light is called the sun soul. Brothers and sisters of the Order of the Sun Soul train to tap into the “spiritual light within” and manifest it as
, Sun Soul monks follow a strict code of ascetic conduct called the Precepts of Incandescence. It emphasizes three pillars: Seek physical perfection. To open the way for the sun soul to manifest, one
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
moons, all orbiting a brightly glowing crystal orb that represents Xaryxis. A lawful evil, astral elf archmage named Magister Theraxana is here day and night, studying Wildspace systems that have been
is a giant crystal that receives and focuses the star’s light and channels that energy into a pool in the center of the temple called the Astral Font, which powers the empire’s most potent magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Arcana Unleashed
entertains are those for better grades, and her only responses are tips for studying. Fire-blackened Stone Golems called the Scorchborn provide security for the Arcadium, a duty that mostly involves
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
A sapphire dragon invites warriors to vie for the honor of studying military tactics under the dragon. The front-runner is an infamous bandit leader who will undoubtedly terrorize the area if they
forces has begun to affect the local fauna in strange ways.
Ancient Sapphire Dragon Connections d4 Connected Creatures
1 An ancient sapphire dragon has called a conclave of ancient
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the characters: For centuries, the Doomvault was a legend. Kazit Gul, a Red Wizard who spent his life studying the deadliest dungeons on many worlds, planned it. As a living human and a lich, Gul
different parts of the dungeon. Syranna describes each gate type’s appearance so the characters know the gates by sight. Magic crystals called glyph keys, when attuned to a zone, allow access to that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Akros’s inhabitants, though, aren’t members of its martial elite. The famed warriors of Akros have the means to devote their lives to studying and training in the ways of war because they rest atop a
elite forces among the stratians, the so-called wolves contend with threats that the Alamon can’t handle alone. After the guerrilla tactics of the Alamon have softened up a target, the heavily armored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
security for lodgers and their possessions than you’d find at an inn. An adventurer’s guild is an excellent source of information. By studying records and working with other guild members, you can
. Although its members aren’t prohibited from studying any form of magic, the specialties of the order are abjuration, divination, and evocation magic. Wizards and artificers are almost always welcome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
other svirfneblin to recognize Clan Goldwhisker’s right to remain in Blingdenstone. The Pudding King’s “Court” The so-called Pudding King holds court in the deepest sections of Blingdenstone. He was
part of the first settler mission led by the Diggermattocks, but the other svirfneblin soon shunned him for his many disturbing habits, among them his preoccupation with capturing and studying oozes, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
borders to refugees, and Prince Oargev serves as de facto ruler in the area now called New Cyre. Despite its grand name, New Cyre is little more than a vast refugee camp. Other refugees scattered across
interested in studying its effects more closely. Might you even hope to unravel its mysteries yourself? Do you see it solely as a tragedy, or do you hope that this awesome power could somehow be harnessed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
those are thankfully all closed in sleep.
The ancient deep crow in the nest (see appendix B) is only pretending to sleep. Any character studying the creature and succeeding on a DC 18 Intelligence
after the ancient deep crow awakes, any character can draw close enough to the pile to investigate the destroyed works. These bear such titles as Twenty Ways to Gain Your Lover; Crazy Little Thing Called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
the training downtime activity (as described in the Player’s Handbook and Xanathar’s Guide to Everything), the training takes half as long if you are studying a subject the guild specializes in. The
, Sailor Expert Any Guild Quests As a member of the guild, you’re called on to ply your skills in the organization’s service. You are required to undertake various tasks, either for the guild’s benefit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
called rockets, which are attached to the bottom of the tower. B3. Stonky’s Study This smaller tower is attached to the main tower’s second level. The door to this area is sealed with an arcane lock
spends a short rest poring over the book’s recipes gains a supernatural charm called the charm of the heroes’ feast. This charm allows you to cast the heroes’ feast spell as an action, no components
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
kingdom for sixty-one years, and fake his own death. Ventatost. This book uses testimonials and conspiracy theories to piece together events leading up to the destruction of a Netherese city called
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Dzaan’s simulacrum can’t learn anything new by studying the runes and crystals. However, any character who spends at least 1 minute doing so can, with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
, which recounts several harrowing adventures aboard a galleon called the Mystique. The Diabolical Codex (covered in spined devil hide), written by a tiefling named Nadir, provides tips and tricks for
surviving bargains with devils. Eight for Dinner (first edition, signed by the author) is a murder mystery in which an inquisitive mind flayer detective solves a murder aboard a planar locomotive called
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
tribute to the great man — until one morning several months later when passersby noticed that one of the statue’s hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning
(guards with scimitars instead of spears) called amlakkars. Mike Schley Little Calimshan While Little Calimshan presents a unified face to the rest of the city, it has all the problems of any settlement
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
later when passersby noticed that one of the statue’s hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning that at sunrise on the first day of each new year, the
after hours except in the direst circumstances, and each drudach is instead patrolled by a militia of young unmarried warriors (guards with scimitars instead of spears) called amlakkars. While