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Acquisitions Incorporated
Mill feature, the DM provides you with a sense of which parts of a particular rumor are inaccurate, if any. You do not necessarily learn the truth behind those false rumors.
mission, make a DC 15 Intelligence (History) check. On a success, you can learn up to three rumors related to creatures or organizations involved in the mission, which come to you through your sending
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
intimidation to get their way. A fog giant seeks out news and rumors of treasures that appeal to its sense of refinement, then tracks down and treats owners of those treasures to a show of force. Kicking
roof of a merchant’s home, seizing what they seek, and stalking away before the town watch can rally.
Intricate Networks. Clever, ambitious, and greedy, many fog giants build up whole networks of
Monsters
Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
, but looted cheap, bulky trade goods while leaving valuable smaller treasures behind. Frustrated by her servants, the hag wove a spell to adapt them to the coastal terrain while planting in their
bad luck a gull might happen to land near a crab folk lair and utter the right combination of cries to summon up this ancient compulsion. Driven to action, the crab folk rampage along the coast
Species
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
adversaries—incredibly clever and well-prepared to play a long game but ultimately doomed to lose their games.
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I’m certain every bad thing that happens can ultimately be blamed on the
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
into the eyes of the stunned onlookers. She smiled behind her spirit veil, counting the blades arrayed against her.
“But forty will.”
Elven culture began on the distant continent of Xen
or clever? Whatever their nature, it’s your duty to follow their example. Is this something you proudly embrace, or do you resist it? Each patron ancestor is tied to many Valenar: do you have a
Tabaxi
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a miser counting coins.
Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient
relics, magical items, and other rare objects. Aside from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
’ve learned that most of the real business of entertainment (or any other venture) happens behind the scenes. It’s easy for you to case what sorts of audiences attend what venue — like
place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
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I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.”
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Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
;n. Recent events in your homeland have led to the abolition of slavery, and a corresponding increase in the traffic between Mulhorand and the distant parts of Faerûn.
Those who leave behind
;t a native, your reason for leaving “home” probably has something to do with getting away from a bad situation.
Feature: All Eyes on You
Your accent, mannerisms, figures of
Kenku
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. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms
a talent for learning and memorizing details. Thus, ambitious kenku can excel as superb spies and scouts. A kenku who learns of clever schemes and plans devised by other creatures can put them to use
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. You serve as one of the eyes of the house, listening for rumors and watching for dangerous cabals and conspiracies. Along the way you do your best to mediate disputes and defuse dangerous situations
. Rogue Folk Hero. You’re an inquisitive trained by your house. You grew up in a bad neighborhood, and while you could make more gold solving the problems of nobles, you’re more interested in helping
Orc
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laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
everywhere in the world around them, and the priests of a tribe are entrusted with the responsibility of identifying these signs and omens — both good and bad — and deciding how the tribe should
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test.
Connected Creatures
Sapphire dragons are generally solitary
caverns hold the bulk of the dragon’s hoard, particularly art objects that are impressive but not irreplaceable.
Sleeping Chamber. At the heart of the lair, protected behind more thin crystal walls
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
.
Personality. “Nice set of teeth you got there. Be a shame if something bad happened to ’em.”
Ideal. “No challenge is too big to overcome. As Papa Bartho always says, the bigger they are, the harder
they fall.”
Bond. “Nothing’s more important than friendship. That’s why I’ll never leave a friend behind.”
Flaw. “I can’t resist punching tall folk in the groin. I call it the Halfling Hello.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
.
Personality. “Nice set of teeth you got there. Be a shame if something bad happened to ’em.”
Ideal. “No challenge is too big to overcome. As Papa Bartho always says, the bigger they are, the harder
they fall.”
Bond. “Nothing’s more important than friendship. That’s why I’ll never leave a friend behind.”
Flaw. “I can’t resist punching tall folk in the groin. I call it the Halfling Hello.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sleeping Dragon’s Wake
.
Personality. “Nice set of teeth you got there. Be a shame if something bad happened to ’em.”
Ideal. “No challenge is too big to overcome. As Papa Bartho always says, the bigger they are, the harder
they fall.”
Bond. “Nothing’s more important than friendship. That’s why I’ll never leave a friend behind.”
Flaw. “I can’t resist punching tall folk in the groin. I call it the Halfling Hello.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
. We’ve visited Waterdeep before, but not like this. Clever heroes will respect the city’s rules. Those who get on the city’s bad side are in for a rough time, as the City of Splendors is home to some of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
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Personality. “Nice set of teeth you got there. Be a shame if something bad happened to ’em.”
Ideal. “No challenge is too big to overcome. As Papa Bartho always says, the bigger they are, the harder
they fall.”
Bond. “Nothing’s more important than friendship. That’s why I’ll never leave a friend behind.”
Flaw. “I can’t resist punching tall folk in the groin. I call it the Halfling Hello.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
in one corner is empty.
A human man in an apron greets you from behind the bar. “Welcome to the Drunken Dragon. What can I getcha?” he asks in a smooth voice.
The man behind the bar is Umbrusk
up drinks, food, and gossip at the keep’s tavern.
Eavesdropper. Umbrusk listens to his patrons’ conversations.
Good Memory. Umbrusk never forgets a face or name.
Rumors
“A traveler named
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, a rival goblin gang that often deals in illicit arms. Rumors swirled that Krenko killed Dargig, the youngest of the three brothers, after a weapons drop went bad. The remaining two brothers, Rikkig
legion’s headquarters of Sunhome — to spend the rest of his life behind bars. But someone as well connected as Krenko has ways of shortening his own sentence. Inciting a riot in prison secured him a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal
much a fixture in the taproom as the well. Durnan is a man of few words. He expects to be paid for his time, and will offer insight and rumors only in return for hard cash. “We know the odds and
. My friends and family are long gone. I love this place, but I try not to get attached to the people here. I’ll outlive them all. Lucky me. Flaw: Heartless. If you want sympathy, the Temple of Ilmater is in the Sea Ward. No matter how bad things are, you’ll be gone in a blink of an eye.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
determine the outcome. A Charisma check can’t deceive or persuade most devils into a bad deal because the fiends are too clever and experienced in deal-making to be fooled. If devils do get involved in a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
bank sports a teller’s window with a drop-down counter. A bespectacled halfling woman in a silk tabard sits behind the glass. Outside, a bored human guard stands watch.
The banker, Quink, relies on the
moneylender.
Frugal. Quink never budges on matters of money.
Garrulous. Conversations with Quink last twice as long as they should.
Rumors
“Good supplies are a sound investment. Ruckus at the
Kobold
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strong social structure that stresses devotion to the tribe, are clever with their hands, and viciously work together in order to overcome their physical limitations.
In the kobolds’ version of
sent Kurtulmak to retrieve it. Garl lured his pursuer into a maze-like cavern, then collapsed the exits behind him, trapping Kurtulmak for all eternity. Kurtulmak is a hateful deity, one who despises
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Siamorphe Siamorphe, goddess of nobility and divine right, is not widely worshiped in Baldur’s Gate, but her image looks out from the alcoves of weathered noble estates and from behind vines within
target for rioters and was burned to the ground. Where the temple stood has since been forgotten. However, rumors persist that the temple’s vault is likely hidden beneath a patriar home or even a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
ears perk up in a busy tavern, and they tease out stories with offers of food, drink, and coin. Tabaxi might walk away with empty purses, but they mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a
from the power such items might confer, a tabaxi takes great joy in unraveling the stories behind their creation and the history of their use.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Siamorphe Siamorphe, goddess of nobility and divine right, is not widely worshiped in Baldur’s Gate, but her image looks out from the alcoves of weathered noble estates and from behind vines within
target for rioters and was burned to the ground. Where the temple stood has since been forgotten. However, rumors persist that the temple’s vault is likely hidden beneath a patriar home or even a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
smoke and the sound of clanging metal fill this smithy. Lit by the orange glow of a forge, a dark-haired dwarf pounds a molten ingot at an anvil behind a low wooden counter. Sparks fly with every
the talking.
Standoffish. Kalista is curt toward people she doesn’t know, especially adventurers.
Stern. Kalista never cracks a smile.
Rumors
“Every now and then, adventurers return from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
night. The docks are a hotbed of rumors and gossip. The sailors and laborers who frequent this area are bored, eager for news, and inclined to share what they have heard. A character who spends a few
hours asking for news can learn the current scuttlebutt. The “Dock Rumors” table below can be an inspiration for the sort of whispers characters might hear. Dock Rumors d10 Rumor 1 The crown
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
their presence makes nearby brigands reluctant to raid the village directly. Because so many big-city folk settled here, rumors persist of cached treasure buried or otherwise hidden all over Beliard, but
aside from a sack of gold coins found walled away behind stones in a chimney, nothing has yet been found — nothing that has become public knowledge, at least. Reason to Visit. Beliard was the last place anyone saw the missing delegation from Mirabar (described in chapter 3).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
more violent of late. He goes on to reveal that he’s heard rumors that the once-safe caves at the base of the Thunder Cliffs have recently become more dangerous. Stand in Tar scoffs at that idea. A
that the dragonborn is nervous and hiding something. If confronted, he says that he just has a bad feeling about traveling to the Thunder Cliffs, but he is willing to do so for the payment and the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Behind the Battle This year’s reenactment is a little different than in past years. Should the characters chat with Darrett or other locals during the walk to High Hill, they learn the following
to visit Vogler and help with this event—possibly because of vague rumors of war in the east. With trained mercenaries on the opposing side, this year’s reenactment could be more of a challenge for the militia than in past years.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
information about the City of Splendors.
Additionally, you can make use of the following rumors that characters might hear on the streets or in the taverns of that great metropolis. Some of these rumors tie
to the adventure, while the truth of others depends on your wishes for the campaign. Either way, feel free to use these rumors as inspiration for new encounters or side treks.
Omin Dran is one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
2E. Rotted Floor The second level of the northwest tower is in bad shape. There are large holes where the floorboards have completely rotted away or fallen into the muck below, and the floorboards
successful DC 10 Dexterity check. The chest contains 1,825 cp, 54 sp, and a pair of garish
gold earrings that would be worth another 10 gp if melted. The chest was left behind when the last tenants
of the castle departed, being considered not worth the effort to lug down the stairs.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
and effort. Roll 2d4 + 2 to determine how many hours it takes. Halve the time if the characters devise a clever way to accomplish the work more quickly. Regardless of how the characters get the
spelljamming helm to the Command Deck, a nefarious trap awaits them upon their arrival there. This trap (described below) was left behind by the tyrant ship’s beholder crew before they abandoned the vessel