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Returning 33 results for 'tribe held'.
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
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Fewer than twenty goblins currently dwell in the lair.
Their leader is a bugbear named Klarg. He answers to King Grol, chief of the Cragmaw tribe, who dwells in Cragmaw Castle. (The goblins
. Klarg followed his orders. Gundren was ambushed and taken along with his personal effects, including a map.
The dwarf and his map were delivered to King Grol, as instructed. The dwarf’s human companion is being held in the “eating cave” (area 6).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
shimmering slime. A jagged rock formation might be a piece of an ancient wall, if you stretch your imagination. Tens of thousands of years ago, fiends ruled Khorvaire. The Demon Wastes held the seat of power
mortal inhabitants of the Demon Wastes include a brutal people known as the Carrion Tribes. Each tribe is devoted to an archfiend, and they engage in endless battles against the Ghaash’kala and the other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
5. Supplies and Captives This area is held by H’slaat’s forces. One troglodyte guards the cave. A character can sneak past the guard with a successful DC 12 Dexterity (Stealth) check. The cave floor
from larger groups (see “Random Encounters” earlier in this chapter) and captured by the troglodytes. Every couple of days, one of them is eaten by the tribe. The captives are filthy and weak; each has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
elf who was being held prisoner aboard the smugglers’ ship when the adventurers made their assault. Now fearful that the lizardfolk planned to assault Saltmarsh, the town council asked the
, the lizardfolk were preparing to go to war against a tribe of sahuagin, a brutal horde that a year ago drove the lizardfolk from their original home. Determined to regain their ancestral home, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
dwell deep in the swamp forests of Shankhabhumi, Dukha left his tribe and is trying to live as a human. He roams the rivers around Sagorpur in human guise and subjects anyone who accompanies him on his
expeditions to endless tales of forest lore.
Personality Trait. “I know everything there is to know about the swamp forests!”
Ideal. “Outside the cities, the land should be held in harmony between
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
-shaking prophecy held within.
Connected Creatures Gold dragons tend to hold themselves apart from the worlds they watch over, favoring isolation and trusting only a few close allies and guardians
imitate a couatl mentor and is searching for a magical location worth guarding.
3 A gold dragon wyrmling is venerated by a tribe of lizardfolk—much to the consternation of the priest who used to rule
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
the kuo-toa tribe. God Statue. The archpriest has already given its new god a name: Klaabu. This “god” sprawls on the slimy floor and consists primarily of a decapitated limestone statue depicting a
. Any character who casts identify on the gem learns its function. The figure’s added parts are held in place by the same glue that the kuo-toa apply to their shields. Monster Carcasses. The kuo-toa
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
hunting, cooking, family care, and other daily responsibilities. Status in the tribe typically comes with age and by forming relationships with other members of the community, whether through childrearing
grown less isolated, though, they have come to explore greater continuity in their leadership, and the current speaker, Brimaz, has held the office for several years. One of the few men to ever be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
a former mercenary now seeking adventure. You could be working as an emissary for one of the Ghaal’dar tribes, or even Lhesh Haruuc himself. Or you could have been driven from your tribe by the
limit their population in their deep vaults. However, they have held onto the martial discipline and techniques that allowed their ancestors to dominate the continent. Their weaponsmiths are superior
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Fellow Prisoners The characters are held with ten other prisoners, captured during various raids and likewise awaiting transportation to Menzoberranzan. Some can expect to be sold as slaves, while
from the Iceshield tribe, Ront fled from the slaughter of a band of orcs at the hands of the dwarves, falling down a shaft and wandering in the Underdark before being captured by the drow. He’s ashamed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
). Reluctant Little Tyrants. One of the first steps hobgoblins take when a tribe of goblins joins the host is to train the gatherers and the pariahs as soldiers, effectively elevating those goblins
’ status to that of hunters and reducing the number of castes in the host to two. Leaders and religious figures of the tribe still maintain some of their authority, but the lowliest hobgoblin or bugbear can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
evil Bone March, the — Fallen territory of the Great Kingdom, now held by armies from Almor and Nyrond Celadon Forest — Ancient forest protected by druidic circles and fey Flinty Hills and Gamboge Forest
Aerdi tribe of humans that conquered the region and established the Great Kingdom almost 800 years ago. The Aerdi valued common sense, hard work, and knowing one’s place in a strict social order
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, Acererak recruited a tribe of kobolds to act as shrine menders. These creatures dwell in cellars beneath a ruined marketplace (area 15). Acererak has promised to transform their sorcerer, Kakarol, into a
Tomb of the Nine Gods (area 14) and believes the Soulmonger is held within. The Red Wizards have separated to find the puzzle cubes needed to unlock the tomb (see “Puzzle Cubes”). A man named Orvex
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Saltmarsh into a trading hub with a higher standard of living and improved security. If the Sea Princes are held in check and the sea lanes cleared of threats, Saltmarsh can grow to become the envy of
Events d20 Event 1–6 The town guard cracks down on smuggling, going house to house in search of contraband. 7–10 A tribe of marauders (gnolls, orcs, or goblins) moves into the area, putting the town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2
500 pounds of material. Additionally, if characters are held captive in area 6, their equipment is stored here. Development. When the second orc raiding party returns (five days after the characters
out. “We’re rescued!”
Creatures. The prisoners are a pair of human commoners named Geradil and Courana. They hail from a small settlement a few miles from Blasingdell, and the orcs have held them
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
rumored to accept bribes The Speaker of the Town, a citizen elected every seven years to represent the common folk in the city; currently the post is held by Vatrice Stormwright (CG female Illuskan human
Master’s Guide. Flint Rock The spirit mound of the Elk tribe (see the “Uthgardt” section earlier in this chapter) is situated in the midst of the Evermoors atop a gnarly knob of flinty stone that’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Silverhand, has held the position for only a few months. Many of the city’s nobles and guildmasters are vying for her attention while conspiring to wrest power away from her office. There’s also
child from the Blue Bear tribe (see the “Uthgardt” section earlier in this chapter). He is hiding in the inn’s hearth, and characters who have a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 12 or higher spot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
relatively warm. The scent of roasting meat fills the air as a hunk of meat on a spit drips juices into the fire. Goats and sheep are held in a spacious animal pen enclosed by a crude wooden fence. Other
-high, five-foot-wide passage has a dozen burial niches carved into its walls.
An ancient human tribe carved a tomb out of the hillside to house the bones of their chieftain, whose remains are housed
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. The characters come upon a Reghed berserker leading a band of 2d4 + 2 tribal warriors, or their encampment. Determine their tribe randomly by rolling a d4: 1, Bear; 2, Elk; 3, Tiger; 4, Wolf. If the
nomads belong to the Bear tribe or the Elk tribe, they give the party a wide berth and attack only if threatened. (Anyone who approaches them with weapons drawn is considered a threat.) Nomads
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
1 A criminal enterprise 2 Monsters or a unique monster 3 A planar threat 4 A past adversary reawakened, reborn, or resurgent 5 A splinter faction 6 A savage tribe 7 A secret society 8 A traitorous
. The lost resource might be a precious metal, a species of plant or animal that held an important place in the local ecology, or an entire race or culture of people. Its absence causes a chain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
fly off. Warriors of the Black Raven tribe sometimes ride these giant ravens into battle. Surrounding Raven Rock are four 50-foot-tall menhirs that the Uthgardt shamans use to track the changing of the
encounter 2d4 wolves and 1d4 + 1 werewolves in wolf form. The werewolves are members of the Gray Wolf tribe. Red Larch Named for a distinctive stand of red larch trees that were cut down when the village was
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
their spirit mound. Each tribe has erected its own totem pole near the altar. The Black Lion totem pole is covered with dried pitch and has a lion’s skull atop it. The Red Tiger totem pole is stained
Beorunna’s Well, and characters can climb the rope (no ability check required). In the northeast corner, surrounding a campfire, are three tents inhabited by members of the Black Lion tribe (see “Suggested
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. Moonwood See the “Glimmerwood” section. Morgur’s Mound Map 3.7: Mogur’s Mound View Player Version The spirit mound of the lost Thunderbeast tribe (see the “Uthgardt” section earlier in this chapter
warriors. The Thunderbeast tribe has not visited its spirit mound in years, leaving it ripe for plunderers. Several dig sites left by previous expeditions attest to the mound’s popularity among treasure
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
the characters the gratitude of her tribe if they take her home (see “Development”). Treasure Hidden under a pile of empty baskets are four locked wooden chests, the keys for which are worn around Chief
characters agree to escort Halani back to her tribe in the Moonwood, she leads them to an icy waterfall in the heart of the forest where they can rest for the night. A group of six moon elf scouts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
possessions. He is very grateful to the characters if they rescue him and eager to accompany them for the rest of the adventure (after which he returns to his tribe). He and his giant eel were captured by
held in this sparse cell of unfinished stone.
The figure is Kysh (see appendix C), who was captured by the sahuagin along with his sea lion companion (see cell 50b). He is being held until a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
is grateful if at least his longsword is returned to him. 6. Hobgoblin Barracks The Cragmaws are a mixed tribe of goblinoids, with a handful of bugbears lording over larger numbers of miserable
The door to this room is held shut with a heavy wooden bar—a subtle warning that danger lies beyond. When the bar is lifted, the creature in the room awakens and lets out a terrible roar. The arrow
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
, mastery of an art ranks as the greatest virtue, and among all the arts, stone carving is held in highest regard. Most stone giants spend their lives in unending pursuit of the perfect artistic creation
beginning a great work. The best carvers are honored as the leaders and shamans of the tribe, and their hands are seen as holy — literally becoming the hands of Skoraeus Stonebones as they work. Of course
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a1
other tribe members here are too young, too old, or too cowardly to defend themselves; they flee if combat breaks out and are worth no XP. Even the kobolds capable of fighting run away if they are
variety of small items. The portion of the altar that serves as the throne’s back features a carving of a rearing dragon. A metallic key is held firmly in the dragon’s open jaws.
Creatures. Normally
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
caught skulking in the area a few days ago. Eight lizardfolk are here now, including the leader of the tribe, a warrior with 36 hit points named Tornscale. They are armed with javelins, maces, and shields
shrine was once dedicated to dwarven gods, but the Crushing Wave cultists rededicated it to Olhydra. Five lizardfolk warriors of the Blackmaw tribe stand guard in the southern part of the shrine. If this
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
hang back and pelt the characters with arrows while Nartham and his bulette tear into the party. The hobgoblins are mercenaries, hoping to earn enough loot to return to their tribe and take it over
as a stable for their prized mounts: three bulettes. One belongs to Dynath in area B7. The other two were recently caught and haven’t yet been broken. The bulettes are being held here until the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
nearly 7 feet — make him an unmistakable figure in town. Keledek came to town years ago from Ket, a distant kingdom held in a mix of contempt, mistrust, and fear by the locals. Rumor around town claims
the stones here and sacrificed by an evil human tribe as an offering to the sea. Since then, the fishing in the region has flourished. The siren’s spirit was captured in the stones, and her
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
they spot trouble. Treasure. The orcs’ scavenged loot amounts to 119 cp, 23 sp, and 45 gp. 20. Troglodyte Cavern A tribe of troglodytes dwells in the central portion of the cavern complex. The group
chamber in which a faint glint of light shines from the far western wall. A collection of coffers can be found in that area, one tipped so that some of the gems it held are strewn before it. (The gems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
tells them that it is a triton held captive by the evil lizardfolk, and it offers to assist the characters against their “mutual enemies” if they release it. Even if the characters correctly identify it
its tribe. (The sahuagin must return to water every 4 hours, and it uses that fact as its excuse for an attempt to escape, if needed.) While it is with the party, it fights any hostile creature they