Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dungeons & Dragons D&D Miniatures Underdark DROW ARACHNOMANCER #46 NC at the best online prices at eBay! Located near Baldur's Gate on the continent of Faern, Elturel isn't a particularly unique city. 64. It is in the Old City, which doubles as the undead/necromancers district. [125] This was less due to any supposed inferiority of males, but because becoming one required a greater understanding and sensitivity of the "life of the other gender. Neutral evil Please enable JavaScript to get the best experience from this site. [46] Lolth claimed that, in order to achieve such goals, the drow had to be in a state of perpetual infighting and violent competition, the constant training serving to make them stronger and smarter while breeding out indolence and other weaknesses. A nearly invisible spider web hangs high above the city. It has stood for over eight centuries among the severe cliffs of the great cavern Cocyrdavarin . However, during the 1370s DR, Eilistraee started working towards opening up to male priesthood: for a time, males still had a harder time becoming clerics (see also here),[27] but after the Second Sundering, Eilistraee's clergy could be accessed by people of any gender with equal ease. Talk to Phaere and Solaufein at the Merchants' Circle of Ust Natha. They are restored after a few seconds. [74], All warriors in a patrol usually equipped with short swords, daggers, up to three javelins (with an atlatl to extend their reach), a hand crossbow with ten poisoned darts, and a buckler for protection. It involves a mutual spilling of blood. Their co-conspirator pickpockets any who stop to help. For example, it was a commonly accepted gesture to drop held weapons and fall on a knee as a sign of surrender. In most cases, a matron only lost her position if murdered by her eldest daughter. While the exact equipment and size of drow warbands varied from place to place, it was possible to make some general assumptions about the composition. [75] Cities usually included farmlands, where slaves worked to produce and harvest meat and crops. 61. Within Lolthite societies, even drow with a disposition towards what was considered good generally had problems developing a strong personal sense of morality. Chaotic evil I am so glad that that the DM picked this module, and we are all having a blast. [70] Through training, drow could manifest the so-called webs of darkness that both slowed and impeded a foe, while also limiting their vision. [58][59], In addition to the normal effects of a darkness spell,[9][8][59][15] which created an area that was impervious to normal sight and infravision, a drow's spell-like variant could also create a globe that could be moved around and grew in radius with the strength of the caster. Vyncis: Male Human Wizard, Evil. [190] Nobles had a strong tendency to avoid giving names that were similar in sound to the common tongue of Deep Drow. At barely a day old, she was left alone in a city of murderers and thieves. The cramped space of the subterranean environemnt made it hard or ineffectual to amass giant armies, and most battles were actually skirmishes between small units or patrols. The party knows the humanoid currently being held. Houses and shops are carved from the rock, stairs wind their way between levels and the . Your email address will not be published. I love all these articles introducing various places. Before we travel too deep into the inner bowels of each urban location, let's summarise. 31. Common, Elven (the drow dialect), Undercommon, Drow Sign Language Symbol of a lawful good deity etched in the stone of a doorway. [114], Consort bonds were generally of temporary nature, however, due to accidental breeches of etiquette, the noble's disinterest, or because they were simply being used as a pawn in the political games of Lolthite society. All rights reserved. Contents 1 Blurb 2 Index 2.1 Art 2.2 Characters 2.3 Creatures 2.4 Events 2.5 2.6 Locations 2.7 Organisations 3 Appendix Blurb Eventually Illeah and Zeeboo get to the building with the two swords and go inside. [58], The drow could use their base powers once every day and, once employed, they could end the spell, move it around at their whim, or downsize it. Ambition overrides good sense and compassion is thrown away in its face, all in the name of Lloth, the Spider Queen. Putting a fantasy spin on the Five Families of the New York Mafia, Salvatore designed a cruel society of drow families that are constantly trying to one-up each other. 1. Map by Mike Schley. [108] Among the surface, drow was not a huge problem like in the Underdark. A statue of elf corpses beneath a massive drider sits at the center of a fountain. They generally behaved the same way as evil drow due to social pressure, as being soft in any way was lethal in drow society and often resulted in the death of such drow. This reddit is for posting battle maps for tabletop RPG's and related content, such as map creating tips, map ideas, or map play tests. Medium [75] As was common for elves, drow speech was quite eloquent and their speech was almost musical. [108], The term "surface drow" referred to all individuals who spent less than four consecutive days below the surface in their regular life. I want to make a larger, region-sized map of the whole loch with 10-12 locations marked: maybe a kuo-toa village, a duergar outpost, a few islands with some ruins, a series of caves, maybe something underwater, stuff like that. Gifts to the host are expected. No one seems to know what the purpose is. Then came the other male members of the House (war-leaders, who answered to the weapon master, and House mages, subservient to the House wizard). [104] In some cities, clay was used by the poor, similarly to how to was used in Kara-Tur and the Shaar, to create dwellings. [199][200], Similarly to the Aevendrow, the greenshadow elves, or Lorendrow, were a practically unheard of group of drow that rejected Lolth's teachings. [259], Drow eyes were sensitive to heat, possessing infravision up to a range of 120feet (37meters). A leashed male drow protects a female drow. save. Fey Ancestry. Your base walking speed is 30 feet. He and I were talking about an idea I had for the future which Id like to let you in on. It brings thewicked whimsy of the Feywild to fifth edition for the first timeand offers new characters, monsters, mechanics, and story hooks suitable for players of all ages and experience levels! Each House had a standing army of drow soldiers, priestesses, and wizards, which included contingents consisting solely of non-drow slaves, usually bugbears, ogres, and minotaurs. Awesome article! Each family is led by a matron mother, since Menzoberranzan is a matriarchal society where men are regarded as inferior beings. Your email address will not be published. The adventurers stumble upon a secret ceremonya bonding ritual between two drow lovers. WebGL is not enabled :(This website renders millions of roads at once. [242], The drow were particularly proficient in designing ways to move and store goods, from trade-containers to harnesses for beasts of burden and mounts. Various elves; from left to right; Drow, wild elf, sun elf, wood elf, and moon elf. While wandering, a character is handed an invitation on Kllellek paper inviting the party to a secret party. The best "normal" romantic relationship between two drow was similar to the one between a spoiled brat and her well trained, obedient dog, with the owner having the right to put the dog down for any reason. Drow magical abilities[56] were somehow tied to the faerzress,[57] the radiation of the Underdark, and its intensity in the birthplace of a drow could influence their base powers. 67. 16. A perfume bottle. There were no concepts like "guilt until proven innocent" or "proven beyond a reasonable doubt". It's the third installment in the D (Drow) series, that follows on from the G (Giant) Series. 10. Noble drow weren't raised by their parents, whom they only rarely saw a few times a year, but by elder siblings and private caretakers before being sent to the city's priesthood, military, or wizard academy depending on gender and inclination. This website exists thanks to the contribution of patrons on Patreon. Nothing is. Meet Solaufein by the entrance to the Eastern Tunnels. There were many rituals as well, like the graduation ceremony for the graduates of the mage, priest, and warrior schools. The pattern changes daily, and nobody ever sees the spiders responsible. [58] A common or untrained drow could neither use nor maintain their innate abilities under the effect of light that was as bright as, or brighter than, sunlight, as it impeded their concentration. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Only the original sports a drop of authentic Red-Stripe poison for that special Zing you love! Privacy Policy. In a narrow alley a gitwerc and a drow are whispering, heads bent conspiratorially together. . I have been sooooo tempted to throw my players into the Underdark, force them to have to work with Nezzar in LMoP. Alliances were not allowed in these kinds of attacks, and there was a minimum interim time (one year) between attacks on an individual house, giving them time to recuperate. GmapGIS is a free web based gis application for Google maps. [50] Surface drow had no love for bright light, open sky, and loud noises, and a preference for darkness. 69. 88. This is really good! If you haven't killed the drow killing Adalon would be a less wanted option. 24. Eye color(s) They believed to have been punished by the Seldarine for their triumph in the Fourth Crown War, and used this as a justification for their entitlement to exact vengeance on the other elves and their gods.[18]. [92]:During wartime, the patrols doubled their numbers of poisoned darts, and every warrior was equipped with up to three potions of healing in steel vials that didn't rust. [98], On a personal level, each drow tried to gain and maintain the favor of Lolth, amass material goods (like wealth and slaves), and gain status inside their society. They enter a stasis and require no food, air, sleep, etc. If a priestess particularly liked the products, this could cause a business to go bankrupt despite the owners' efforts, leaving the destitute workers with no choice but to enter a contract that essentially made them slaves to the priestess. They aren't hard to kill and are best attacked from . A mysterious cabal has taken up residence near the city gates. Local legend says blessings come upon those who bathe in it. 56. God, thats embarrassing. [235] Similarly to spells, while some items were associated with the drow, not all had been developed by them, as they were known to steal magic items and related knowledge from the surface during their raids. A blacksmith claims to make one of a kind armor using a drop of the patrons blood. Speed. All members of drow noble houses attend this elite institution, choosing one of its three separate schools: Bregan Daerthe is an outlier in Menzoberranzan a society of outcasts that defies all rules yet somehow manages to prosper. 85. A pamphlet blows towards the party on a magical wind. Thank you for making a duergar city which used to be a drow city (I had to reverse the chronology for my own purposes, lol). Bell of Lost Souls is a registered trademark ofBoLS Interactive LLC. 93. Up to 750 years 8. Drow ambition combined with the other teachings of Lolth meant that the competition between female drow, particularly those who belonged to powerful houses, was violent, aggressive, and lethal in a way that males didn't have to deal with. Average lifespan Since then, he's never looked back and loves roleplaying games for the chance to tell the tales that have been swirling in his head since childhood. This group headed south to a tropical jungle environment and drew power from the environment itself. At some point, I want to make a map of a small Underdark sea. Contents: An underground Drow city, deep within a cavern. A necklace of mimic teeth. [22], Drow hair could be stark white,[22][15] pale yellow[9][24] and, more rarely, silver or copper in color. [118][88], In truth, drow law was nothing more than a formal excuse for cruelty, an ironic parody of order made only to disguise the chaotic, ruthless, murderous ambition of the drow and their infighting. 98. But the drow names also contain harsher sounding elements, which usually makes their names stand out from other elven names. It was considered a lost path, i.e. This happens every 1d4 days. Ghaunadaur had no gender restrictions,[32] while Vhaeraun's faith had a gender barrier that made it harder for women to become his clerics. 18. Someone is kidnapping lesser daughters of drow houses. 26. 30. [101][28] The drow were the best architects when it came to shaping and hollowing out stalactites, stalagmites, and cave columns. A stray small spider follows the party around as they travel throughout the city. [127] No matter the size, these attacks had the primary objective to capture people, with looting considered a matter of secondary importance. Underground Lolth tlu malla jal ultrinnan zhah xundus! That sea is the Black Loch, which the map above shows only a small corner of. Names, trademarks, and images copyright their respective owners. Humanoid $2.99. There were a number of races and creatures that were in some ways related to the drow. A blood-weave artist known only as K.Q. This isnt really an Underdark city it's a map Typo : Eric Boyd : Sschindylrn's gate : Portal to an Unknown plane : DGTU : Sschindylryn : Drow : MBS : Sshamath : Drow : UD/DGTU : Stoneshaft Clan : Dwarves : DGTU : . 54. [47][28] Even in moments of safety or relaxation, they were always alert and constantly expecting attacks of any kind, and were rarely surprised when such attacks did come. [105] The drow also developed magic items that helped transportation of both people and goods, like the driftdisc, the floatchest, and the walking chest. Distinctions Close. 5. Zedarr, a drow blackguard of Kiaransalee. After some time, a woman comes to claim the body. [9][8][59][15][58] It could come in blue, green, or violet,[61] but while a drow could change these colors, they always manifested a certain one if they made no choice. Wellget on with it. 2e Technically the only rule was "might makes right",[118] and the priestesses were judge, jury, and executioner (or whatever other punishment they saw fit to enact). It gives players the information they need to create characters who are members of drow houses or organizations within Menzoberranzan, as well as explains the benefits and rivalries that come with choosing a particular allegiance. [50] The majority were found out and sacrificed to Lolth, and those who managed to leave their settlements would often die in the dangerous wilderness of the Underdark. If the product of such mutations was powerful, drow tried to avoid fighting it and keep it within a certain area so that would-be invaders would have to face it instead, turning it into an unwitting sentry. Both will provide further insight into this dark metropolis, where poisoned drow crossbow bolts lurk around every corner, and stepping on an arachnid just might lead to the end of your existence. 2nd Edition Statistics[4] 58. [73] Other popular poisons were those extracted from purple worms, scorpions, and spiders,[73] the so-called calling, the eyeburn paste, and the skullrot. The magic of the drow was on par with that found on the surface. FREE SIGN-UP! Tier Breche is the Academy of Menzoberranzan. A tavern entrance made of bone caltrop flooring. For Dungeon Masters plotting to send their players into a ruthless environment of cutthroat danger, or for those simply curious to know more about Drizzts birthplace ahead of his most recent appearance in the video game Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, read on. They served in low-ranking positions under lethal risks,[123] and though capable of becoming divine disciples, it often caused the priestesses to kill them. Drow also had a natural aptitude for audible mimicry, the entire race possessing the capacity to easily imitate the sound and tone of another person in a believable manner, especially if frequently exposed to the language they were using.[55]. Menzoberranzan the City of Intrigue, the City of Spiders. [203][206] As a result, while deities like Bane, Cyric, and Shar had millions of worshipers[207] but only 135,000, 250,000, and 100,000 dedicated church members respectively,[208] the number of worshipers of a Dark Seladrine member was nearly equal to the size of their church. Go down to 'Engineering' and select 'Map.'. The priestesses often hid away in the face of danger, while resorting to the use of corporal threats and magical domination to ensure loyalty. The drow as a whole held to many different religions outside of those accepted by most of their society. Her innocence was stripped away as she learned the art of assassination, torture and crime. The trance lasted around four hours, and provided the same benefits as a member of any other race having a full period of rest. 36. [72][73], Specific training was available for their rogues,[28] which included lessons on how to blend in with the heat hues and patterns of their surroundings, similarly to how other races could hide in the shadows of light sources. Some drow found virtue within themselves in spite of all the terrors they witnessed (or perhaps because of it). You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. LOI . For example, exchanging a hand with a claw or sword for combat was possible. Terms of Service. [234], Drow were not just avid inventors of magic items,[230] but also the main crafters of magic items in the Underdark. Her mother was awakened and saw her as no more than a pathetic half-breed, and sold her into slavery for a couple of gold pieces. Required fields are marked *. 76. In some cases this was to undermine a rival house by perpetuating false information, while others began sympathizing with their foes, even to the point of believing they were undeserving of the hate they received and the violence their kin would inflict on them. More on the adventure below: Out of the Abyss offers a detailed look at the City of Spiders in the aftermath of Gromphs summoning of the demon lord demogorgon, who rampages through its streets before plowing deeper into the Underdark. [Encounter] An abandoned warehouse filled with egg-sacs of various sizes. [72], Lolthtouched drow sometimes trained to slip into the cover of their created darkness,[71] or learnt to hit the targets of darkfire not just more accurately, but also harder, similarly to how drow wanderers did.[77]. 2d6 repeated offerings by a good character results in changes to personality (greedy, murderous rage, etc.) I've just started the Legend of Drizzt series, and now Dark Alliance has come out and D&D Beyond is doing a bunch of Drizzt-themed articles. Brazenthrone The Iron Mines Milby's Maps, The Dwarven City of Brazenthrone is finished. Lolth's magic could maintain a matron's life for thousands of years, and this was considered a clear sign of favor from the goddess.[264]. [35] Ironically for a race that put such a focus on individual merit, personal achievement and ability carried so little weight in their minds they had almost no notion of its worth. A sign reads bare feet only. Begin typing your search above and press return to search. 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