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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
mercy, or with advancing order at the price of freedom, turning them into vicious tyrants or overzealous enforcers. On a smaller scale, someone who has suffered a grievous wrong might swear an oath
tyrant. The Heliod’s Villains table suggests a variety of foes that might arise from among the god’s followers. Heliod’s Villains d6 Villain
1 A local noble imposes overwhelming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
among various deities. While the fighter has contacts in a mercenary company or army, the cleric might know a number of priests, paladins, and devotees who share his faith. Your class gives you a
sometimes advance in more than one class. A rogue might switch direction in life and swear the oath of a paladin. A barbarian might discover latent magical ability and dabble in the sorcerer class while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
among the other trees nearby — one of which has intentionally and harmlessly fallen across the druid, allowing her to feign injury and draw the characters to her. She guesses correctly that the group
hearts prove true where others fear to tread.”
The woman picks flowers from her hair that you swear were not there a moment ago, then twists her fingers to weave them into garlands as if by magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
among the other trees nearby—one of which has harmlessly fallen across the druid, allowing her to feign injury and draw the characters to her. She guesses correctly that the group are seeking the dragon
where others fear to tread.”
The woman picks flowers from her hair that you swear were not there a moment ago, then twists her fingers to weave them into garlands as if by magic. She lays a garland
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
buildings, stone walls, and similar surfaces usually feature a sculpture or relief of her visage. People often swear oaths or engage in verbal disputes in front of these images, believing she won’t
among the god’s followers, as the summer holiday of Polidrysion, which gives its name to the fourth month in the Meletian calendar.
Earthquake in Meletis. The temple of Ephara in Meletis is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Dragon Factions Draconic factions and the conflicts between them can provide a useful framework to organize your entire campaign around. Characters might swear their allegiance to a dragon or trade
need to decide how they fit into this system of fealty. Some characters might swear allegiance to a dragon overlord and end up as important agents enforcing that dragon’s will in the world—perhaps even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
worlds. Members of the Stewards of the Eternal Throne swear an oath of service to the order’s mission. The specifics of the oath vary from chapter to chapter, but the fundamental tenets are the same in
, learning, and enlightenment. Peace. We foster peace among all peoples. All who desire to live peaceably together are welcome among us. Knights of the Stewards of the Eternal Throne are mostly giants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Elturgard each day, the first High Observer brought together a cadre of paladins and devised the Creed Resolute. This series of oaths and maxims outlines, among other things, that those who swear by it
no shortage of the good and the just among my people, but the sheer zeal and genuine bravado the Companions have in pursuit of righteousness seems to me something uniquely human. And it’s not just
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
giants in the nearby mountains Gran March, the Commandant Magnus Onyxbeard (dwarf) Nominal vassal of Keoland and ally with Bissel; the commandant is elected from among the March’s noble houses Hold of
) Heart of the Old Keoland region, surrounded by friendly neighbors that swear fealty to Keoland’s monarch Lortmil Mountains, the — Natural border between the Old Keoland region and the Central Flanaess
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
among themselves on matters of law and policy for the city. A single grand duke is chosen from among the four, and is empowered to break ties when the council is deadlocked. The current Grand Duke is
. Now, only those born into the patriar families inhabit the manors of this oldest part of Baldur’s Gate. The poorest among these go so far as to sell furnishings and decorations from inside their homes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
One for All: The Stronghold I live here among my folk, and I swear that if need be I will die here atop a mountain of my enemies’ corpses.
— King Ulaar Strongheart
Every dwarf clan maintains a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player’s Handbook
standards.
Many who swear this oath are devoted to gods of law and good and use their gods’ tenets as the measure of personal devotion. Others hold angels as their ideals and incorporate images of angelic
your Paladin level, divided among the chosen creatures however you like.
Level 3: Oath of Glory Spells The magic of your oath ensures you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Paladin
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, paladins might not swear their oaths to ideals, but instead swear fealty to powerful sorcerers. To capture this story concept, you could build a new paladin spell list with spells meant to protect
associated with different races or cultures. You decide how flexible you want to be in allowing a player character to break these restrictions. Can a half-elf live among the elves and study their bardic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
. Alien Island Story Hooks d4 Story Hook 1 The leader has a spell scroll of true resurrection among its belongings. 2 The island contains a piece of a tablet with instructions on how to open a portal
to the Far Realm. 3 The island’s leader knows how to end a planar disease infecting a humanoid settlement. 4 A mage with information the characters need hides among the ranks of the inhabitants
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
a group of surface-world heroes coming to Janya through “friends among the Night Revelers.” He saw the characters arrive while he was watching the performance and wants to learn if they have come to
whatever they find before they return to Djaynai—a process that takes a week. What Brother Broumane Wants. Brother Broumane tells the characters the location of the Girscamen’s wreck if they swear to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Greater devils
horned devil erinyes ice devil pit fiend Archdevils
duke or duchess archduke or archduchess
Demotion is the customary punishment for failure or disobedience among the devils
demoting each other’s most powerful servants. Since all devils swear fealty to Asmodeus, he can freely demote any other devil, transforming it into whatever infernal form he desires. VARIANT: DEVIL
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
unaffected by magics that force slumber, I escaped, along with a half-elf among the apprentices to the sage. The spirit chased us across the moors relentlessly, forcing us into the tunnels beneath the
is undeniable, for his name is spoken reverently by all his subjects. A guard might swear “by Jarant’s crown” to emphasize an edict, and the yuan-ti who owned the keys to my shackles referred to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
outside the keep, the Fiends swear tenuous fealty to Archlector Bex so long as he furthers the interests of the Abyss. The whims of demon lords creep from the dark well to the ears of the archlector, an
proselytizing among hopeful townsfolk in secret. Archlector Bex commands the characters to capture the missionary and deliver them to the Pit. 2 A farmer pays the characters to prune a patch of pustules from a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
it was, so let me explain to those doubters among you what Evermeet is and why, by the end of my tale, you’ll envy my boots. A Little Piece of Heaven Legend has it — and so believes every elf I’ve
of stars until the stars change and then follow new stars. (I swear by Garl’s nugget that’s what he said!) Those who stray from the path are lost. How I wish I could have asked the captain where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
to fight back against the enemies of nature. 2 I found a place among a group of druids after I fled a catastrophe. 3 I have always had an affinity for animals, so I explored my talent to see how I
, learning all I needed to swear my own sacred oath. 5 Evil must be opposed on all fronts. I feel compelled to seek out wickedness and purge it from the world. 6 Becoming a paladin was a natural
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Undermountain and purge it of those it deems abhorrent. Before letting innocents off the hook, Fazrian demands that they each swear an oath to serve it henceforth. Those who refuse to take the oath are
lurk three hungry otyughs. When they detect other creatures in the pit, they rush forth and attack while using their Limited Telepathy to taunt prey. Treasure. Scattered among the bones at the south end
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
an arrogant man with a lesser title among the Solamnic nobility. In ages past, his family was known for its wealth and generations of membership in the Knights of Solamnia. While Lord Bakaris retains
Vendri provides the following clarifications as needed: Only one of the characters needs to swear themself to serve Kalaman’s military—though all are welcome—and only until the threat to the region is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, and she passes this information to the pirates via a sending stone. Even more than their deal with Liara Portyr, the pirates’ most important asset is this hidden base, and every pirate must swear a
fewer prizes and incur more risk. The other captains see the disadvantages clearly, but Jaharwon is building a following among the rank-and-file pirates of all three crews.
The Dragonfang’s crew
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
layer, has outlasted many rulers, among them Malagard the Hag Countess and the archdevil Moloch. Malagard fell out of favor and was struck down by Asmodeus in a fit of pique, while her predecessor
devil by the archdevil it serves. A devil is seldom promoted more than one step at a time. Demotion is the customary punishment for failure or disobedience among the devils. Archdevils or greater devils
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
surrounds it, and three rusty sickles lie among the leaves. Standing next to each of these weapons is a bleating goat.
Eight tiny houses made of woven twigs are nestled among the boughs of the tree
to do so, the redcaps scream in fury and swear profusely before stomping away. Without their sickles, these redcaps are all bluster. If their weapons are returned to them, the redcaps attack the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
(see below). Once her bodyguards are dispatched, Shemeshka calls for a truce (see “What Shemeshka Really Knows”). Shemeshka’s Domain. The House of Liars is among Shemeshka’s favorite safe houses, a layer
which are evil or dangerous. What Shemeshka Really Knows Once Shemeshka’s bodyguards are dispatched, she exasperatedly offers to tell the characters everything they want to know if they swear to leave
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
, though slippery, provide a much safer route down to area P1. F9. Fungal Swamp A forest of weird fungal growth infests this large cavern. Giant toadstools and puffballs stand in and among shallow
are resourceful and have great courage. We can use you. Swear allegiance to me, and I shall show you power such as you have never dreamed of.” Sacrifice. If the characters accept the prophet’s offer