Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a magical sprite named Luna. Luna lived in a mystical forest filled with enchanting creatures and vibrant plants. She had a special gift – the ability to communicate with all living beings, including plants. Luna spent her days exploring the forest and tending to the plant life, ensuring that they thrived and maintained their magical properties. One day, as Luna was wandering through the forest, she stumbled upon a small, seemingly ordinary desert plant. However, Luna could sense that there was something special about this plant.
Each season, one seed type grows on the land opposite the spring entrance. Nineteen spots will grow a seed from stage 2 until harvest. Once harvested a new flower/forage of the same type will grow in it's place. The seeds are:
Female Steeders Giant hunting spiders, often used by duergar but I don t see why svirfneblin, Drow, or even other dwarves that don t delve as deep couldn t make use of them. We chatted with David Salman, chief horticulturist for High Country Gardens in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and asked him to name some of his favorite underused perennials as well as soon-to-be household favorites.
However, Luna could sense that there was something special about this plant. As she touched its leaves, a surge of energy passed through her, and she knew that the plant held great power. Curious and intrigued, Luna decided to take the plant back to her home.
5e Mounts
There are many creatures in D&D that can serve as mounts; I wanted to make a list of them, for inspiration and for fun.
- Horses, Obviously. The standard mount for humans.
- Deer, elk, and moose: can work for far northern folk, as well as elves.
- Axe beaks: Serve as fun ostrich stand-ins. Often ridden by orcs, though as Rime of the Frostmaiden has shown us, they are a favorite in the far north.
- Griffons and hippogriff: Great aerial cavalry. Common enough among humans, but goliaths are shown to raise Griffons in Rime of the Frostmaiden, and I could see other mountain dwelling creatures like dwarves and even orcs riding them.
- Dragons: Of course. Traitorous or captured dragons could be ridden by giants, and young dragons are ridden by gith.
- Wyverns: In the same vein, wyverns could be ridden by anyone with a connection to dragons (Dragonborn, lizardfolk) or anyone able to get their hands on them and train them. The servants of dragons, maybe? Hobgoblins are expert tamers, so I feel like they could break them.
- Mammoths and elephants: With howdahs on their backs, they could be fun for so many races! Icewind Dale also shows us a giant riding a mammoth-which suggests that with the right body type, we could have giants riding many different huge sized creatures, and even other same size category mounted creatures.
- Centaurs: It could be really cool to see centaurs using team tactics, maybe using big pikes while riders have shields that protect them both.
- Cats/Dogs/Squirrels: Little pixies and sprites riding around on small animals is a really fun idea!
- Giant Seahorse/Hippocampi: For merfolk, sea elves, tritons, water genasi, etc. There aren't actually hippocampi in 5e but you could reflavor a giant seahorse pretty easily.
- Hippopotamus: Fun for desert or other stuff dwelling creatures; possible loxodon or hobgoblins.
- Rhino: The idea of goliaths riding rhinos is such a fun idea, I just can't get it out of my head.
- Goat: Dwarves riding giant goats across the mountains is such a fun idea, I can't get it out of my head. I also love the idea of halflings having riding goats they charge into battle with.
- Pegasus/Unicorn: For aasimar and holy champions, I like the idea of pegasi or unicorn mounts being blessings.
- Mastiffs: An adorable mount for gnomes and halflings.
- Moorbounders: from Wildemount. Fun for any swamp dwelling creature, like goblins. u/Raddatatta
- Giant Striders: Massive fire chickens that can eat fire to regain HP. What's not to love? Could be used by any number of fiery creatures-genasi, azers, efreet, etc. u/Kgaase
- Female Steeders: Giant hunting spiders, often used by duergar but I don't see why svirfneblin, Drow, or even other dwarves that don't delve as deep couldn't make use of them. Their leaping ability it quite powerful.
- Giant Flies: While not the most powerful or glamorous, I feel like giant flies would be great as swamp mounts, or in tight forests where large wingspans would be detrimental.
- Giant Bats: Orc assassins are said to ride these, but they seem perfect for goblins, hobgoblins, and other cave-dwellers. I can see duergar, svirfneblin and Drow utilizing these quite a bit.
- Giant Owl: The perfect elf mount. Fast, silent, great trackers, and can see in the dark; I can see wood elves using these as hunting mounts, especially since they can speak to them.
- Pteranadon: Only medium, these creatures would be awesome flying mounts for small races like halflings and gnomes.
- Giant Wasp: What better mount for a forest gnome than a giant wasp? Not big enough to be ridden by most other races, but gnomes and maybe goblins could make use of the.
- Clockwork Dragon: These are from Acquisitions Incorporated, but make the perfect mount for rock gnomes. They're medium, but tough and have massive cool factor.
- Eblis: Evil bird monsters from Chult. They enjoy manipulating others into working for them; maybe some of these servants could ride them?
- Giant Eagle: If giant owls are for wood elves, I think giant eagles are for high elves; proud, strong, and sophisticated. Though, I'm sure plenty of races could work with the eagles, especially since they're so intelligent.
- Giant Vultures: Such a good villainous mount; give it to goblins, hobgoblins and even Bugbears. Their pack tactics could make them a deadly combo with kobolds as well!
- Perytons: They're medium, and evil, so somewhat limited. Goblins seem like good mounts for these bastards, but I find it hard to think of the Perytons working with lowly goblins.
- Bull: Back to basics, I love the idea of bigger races like orcs and goliaths using bulls and oxen as mounts like other races use horses.
- Worgs/Wolves: The classic mount for goblins and hobgoblins!
- Yeah Hound: Big, evil, hates sunlight, and fey. I feel like darlings could use these, as well as vampires and other creatures that hate the sun. The fact that they serve evil masters allows for some fun ideas for them as mounts.
- Blink Dog: On the other end of fey dogs, blink dogs that are ridden by gnomes (that maybe can teleport with them) is a really fun and cool idea.
- Leucrottas: Stinky. Ugly. Mean. Leucrottas are fun to give to anyone you want your player to hate. They work well with gnolls
- Nightmares: It's the pegasus again, but evil. Good for dark knights and other evil enemies.
- Hellwasp: An alternative to the nightmare that's just a little more intimidating.
- Gloamwing: A spooky undead beastie that flies, with a built in rider already. Nazgul-Like, could be used with any necromancer or undead.
- Sphinxes: Sphinxes are guardians, so combine them with a celestial warrior or knight, and you've got a powerful guardian combo.
- Roc: Could be giant mounts, or you could put a platform of some kind on them.
- Ki-Rin: These super-unicorns are Huge, allowing bigger creatures to ride them. Though many large creatures (ogres, ettins, oni) don't seem like the type to ride them.
- Sharks: The Sahuagin favorite. u/sonofabutch
- Golems: Don’t have a mount? Build your own! For a Mechwarrior feel, put a “cockpit” in the face or chest of your iron golem! u/sonofabutch
- Steam-Powered Horseless Cart: The gnomes have come up with an odd one here! This squat three-wheeled vehicle consists of a large water tank and, in a separate tank below it, a very unhappy fire elemental. The elemental boils the water into steam, and the steam turns the wheels, as long as the tank has water in it. Just hang on and do your best to steer! Not responsible for what happens if the elemental escapes. u/sonofabutch
- Clockwork Horse: Doesn’t bolt or whinny. Doesn’t even need oats! Just wind it up (requires a short rest) for an hour of slow but indefatigable plodding. u/sonofabutch
- Tenser’s Floating Disc: Requires a Wizard servant to walk 20 feet ahead of it. u/sonofabutch
- Treant: Watch out for fire. u/sonofabutch
- Humans (or other humanoids): Goblins delight in using captured humans as mounts, riding on their shoulders. The humans are reduced to an animal-like level of intelligence by feeding them tainted mushrooms, using twisted magical rituals, and/or primitive brain surgery. u/sonofabutch
- Giant Panthers/Big Cats: Elves in a forest setting or really any race on the savannah. u/momento358mori
- Giant Lizards: Ridden by drow in subterranean settings but could definitely be used in any tropical, sub tropical or desert setting. Maybe by lizardfolk? u/momento358mori
- Dragon Surtle: A band of lizard men or Kia-toa who see it as a god. u/momento358mori
- Giant Parrot: usually used by pirates to fly into battle u/willwang1212
- Sea Serpent: much faster form of underwater traversal u/willwang1212
- Giant Badgers: For dwarves to expand their underground tunnels. Good for gnomes, as well. u/UnumQuiScribit
- Quetzalcoatlus: A huge dinosaur, which could be ridden by large or medium warriors. u/AnthonycHero
- Gray Render: With behaviour similar to that of a puppy coupled with incredible resilience and destructive capability, these formidable creatures are fiercely devoted to their masters yet impossible to control. Since any intelligent creature can become their master, they're incredibly versatile. u/Evieste-Suinedel
- Basilisk/Gorgon: Small, blind creatures riding basilisks seem like such a fun concept I can't believe I didn't think of it before. Gorgons are similar, though you don't need to be blind to use them. u/lampar0
- Mimic: Tamed chair mimic, used by dungeon dwellers. u/Zech_Judy
- Donkey, Mule: Great for halfling farmers and gnomish peddlers. u/World_of_Ideas
- Animated Rope Golem: Now your mount may look like a messy spaghetti monster, but it's actually quite nimble and capable. u/dinotuesday
- Giant Frog/Toad: Gnomes could ride the smaller frogs, while larger creatures ride the toads. I love the image of a hag with a toad that has a giant glass ball or silver cage in its mouth that she rides around in. u/Kyoukev
- Giant scolopendra: Amazing mounts for desert-based D&D campaigns u/Cute_Toucan
- Giant Boar: Orcs riding giant boars into battle is just such a lovely image. Regular boars could be ridden by smaller races, like a halfling and his trusty pig. u/Raven_Witch
- Crocodile: While not the fastest on land those animals serve as great mounts for swamplands and pack a nasty bite to immobilize pray. u/Raven_Witch
- Bear: Those big burly guys are usally tamed and ridden by humans, but dwarves also sometimes keep them as bodyguards and mounts of importent public figures. u/Raven_Witch
- Dinosaurs: Its just rule of cool to have people riding Allosaurus or Deinonychus. u/Raven_Witch
- Giant Weasel: While the traditional mount for kobolds, giant ferrets are ridden by gnomes and halflings. u/Raven_Witch
- Floating arm chair: created by a gnome artificer - those arm chairs float a feet of the ground and can be pulled by any number of animals or humanoids. It's creator rides his favorite arm chair while his stock is pulled behind him by rope. u/Raven_Witch
The high desert has amazingly diverse landscapes and vegetation, but one thing is for sure: there is no shortage of gorgeous perennials to choose from. We chatted with David Salman, chief horticulturist for High Country Gardens in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and asked him to name some of his favorite underused perennials as well as soon-to-be household favorites. Here we’ll share a few of his responses and a couple of our own to inspire you to try out something new this planting season.
As soon as they arrived, she began studying and nurturing it. Luna spent hours talking to the plant, hoping to uncover its secrets. To her amazement, the plant responded, revealing that it possessed the ability to grant any wish its caretaker desired. Excited by this discovery, Luna decided to share the plant's power with her fellow sprites. She invited them to a magical play, where they would experience the plant's enchanting abilities firsthand. Luna transformed a secluded part of the forest into a whimsical stage, complete with shimmering lights and a grand audience area made of woven vines. On the day of the play, the entire forest gathered to witness the extraordinary event. Luna stood proudly on stage, holding the desert plant in front of her. As she made her wish, swirling lights and a burst of energy filled the air. Suddenly, a breathtaking oasis appeared behind Luna, complete with crystal-clear waters and lush greenery. Each sprite took turns approaching the enchanted plant and making their wishes. Some wished for endless laughter, while others wished for newfound courage or boundless creativity. With each wish, the desert plant responded, filling the forest with even more magic. The enchanted desert plant play became a legendary event in the magical forest, celebrated for years to come. Luna and her fellow sprites continued to nurture and protect the plant, ensuring that its power was used wisely and for the greater good. The main idea of the story is the discovery and sharing of an enchanted desert plant's power by a magical sprite named Luna. Through a magical play, Luna and her fellow sprites experience the plant's ability to grant wishes, spreading joy and magic throughout the forest. This story highlights the importance of curiosity, nurturing, and the responsible use of power..
Reviews for "Embarking on an Epic Quest with a Magical Sprite and an Enchanted Desert Plant"
1. Jessica Smith - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Magical sprite and the enchanted desert plant play". The plot was weak and predictable, and the characters were one-dimensional. I also found the dialogue to be cheesy and unrealistic. The acting was mediocre, with some actors clearly struggling with their roles. The set design was also underwhelming, lacking creativity and imagination. Overall, I was not entertained or captivated by this play at all.
2. David Thompson - 1/5 - I regretted spending money on "Magical sprite and the enchanted desert plant play". The story was confusing and lacked substance. I found it difficult to connect with the characters, as they were poorly developed. The acting was subpar, with many missed cues and awkward moments. The production quality was also lacking, with cheap costumes and minimal set design. I was expecting a delightful and enchanting experience, but I left feeling bored and disappointed.