Station: In all the world of the drow, there is no more important word. It is the calling of their—of our—religion, the incessant pulling of hungering heartstrings. Ambition overrides good sense and compassion is thrown away in its face, all in the name of Lloth, the Spider Queen.
In the adventure, the player characters can discover the first hint of drow involvement in the fire giant king's council room, on a scroll which promises "powerful help from the Drow", signed by Eclavdra.
Descended from an earlier subrace of dark-skinned elves, the drow were banished from the surface world for following the goddess Lolth down the path to evil and corruption.
Whether you're a male Drow, doing your best to change the system like Drizzt, or a high-ranking female Drow enforcing power like Minthara, the Drow represent a unique social hierarchy rife with opportunity for complex dynamics.
Drow rhymes with bow, row, and sow. If you think that means I agree or disagree with you, think harder.
From the shadowed depths of the Underdark to the grand halls of your tabletop, the drow are among the most intriguing and dangerous foes in Dungeons & Dragons 5E. This guide explores their lore, culture, and how to bring them to life in your own adventures.
Drow 5E Guide – Dungeons & Dragons Dark Elves, Lore & Cities
The drow's spellcasting ability is Charisma (spell save DC 11). It can innately cast the following spells, requiring no material components: Sunlight Sensitivity. While in sunlight, the drow has disadvantage on attack rolls, as well as on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on sight. Shortsword.