bard badly diffusing conquest reason

Norker

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

. They were always few in number, and their god was a cruel, merciless tyrant who kept his children close and the outside world at a distance. This long-lost god may have been Maglubiyet's first conquest

and his followers the initial, unwilling recruits into his crusade. Today, hobgoblins chafe at the suggestion that creatures as lazy and untamed as norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason

Norker War Leader

Monsters Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

-lost god may have been Maglubiyet's first conquest and his followers the initial, unwilling recruits into his crusade. Today, hobgoblins chafe at the suggestion that creatures as lazy and untamed as

norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason alone, hobgoblin warlords are loath to use these creatures, preferring to keep them around as disposable labor in mines and quarries. Nasty, Brutish

College of Whispers

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

against others through extortion and threats. Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason

Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling

College of Whispers (XGtE)

Classes Xanathar's Guide to Everything

against others through extortion and threats. Many other bards hate the College of Whispers, viewing it as a parasite that uses a bard’s reputation to acquire wealth and power. For this reason

Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing songs, and telling

Eye and Hand of Vecna Legacy

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

Seldom is the name of Vecna spoken except in a hushed voice. Vecna was, in his time, one of the mightiest of all wizards. Through dark magic and conquest, he forged a terrible empire. For all his

’s lieutenant Kas coveted the Spider Throne for himself, or that the sword his lord made for him seduced him into rebellion. Whatever the reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an

Quick NPCs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

remembering the no-nonsense blacksmith with the tattoo of the black rose on his right shoulder or the badly dressed bard with the broken nose.

6. Main Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen

. The gates are never closed; they now sag on their hinges so badly that it’s not worth the effort of levering them into place for any reason short of an imminent attack. The portcullis is rigged so it

Neverwinter

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

Neverwinter The city of Neverwinter lies on the Sword Coast, west and north from the Dessarin Valley. Once known as the Jewel of the North, Neverwinter was badly damaged when nearby Mount Hotenow

as little as eight or nine days. Reason to Visit. If the characters need the services and commerce of a big city and Waterdeep doesn’t do for some reason, then Neverwinter is the next best choice.

6. Main Gate

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons

. The gates are never closed; they now sag on their hinges so badly that it’s not worth the effort of levering them into place for any reason short of an imminent attack. The portcullis is rigged so it

Subclasses

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

3rd Filled with a rage that channels the primal magic of the storm Barbarian Path of the Zealot 3rd Fueled by a religious zeal that visits destruction on foes Bard College of Glamour 3rd Wields the

beguiling, glorious magic of the Feywild Bard College of Swords 3rd Entertains and slays with daring feats of weapon prowess Bard College of Whispers 3rd Plants fear and doubt in the minds of others

Shadow Dragon Treasures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

shadow dragon both difficult and dangerous. Shadow Dragon Art Objects d10 Object 1 An ornate scepter marred by soot and grime 2 A priceless painting badly in need of restoration

7 A pile of loose sheet music representing the lost dirges of a famous shadar-kai bard 8 An exquisitely crafted mirror that drains all color from the reflections of those who look into it

Playing with Class

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

: Barbarian: Path of the Ancestral Guardian, Path of the Zealot Bard: College of Glamour, College of Whispers Druid: Circle of Dreams, Circle of the Shepherd Fighter: Arcane Archer, Cavalier, Samurai

Monk: Way of the Drunken Master, Way of the Kensei, Way of the Sun Soul Paladin: Oath of Conquest Ranger: Gloom Stalker, Horizon Walker, Monster Slayer Rogue: Mastermind, Scout, Swashbuckler Sorcerer: Divine Soul, Shadow Magic, Storm Sorcery Warlock: Celestial, Hexblade Wizard: War Magic

Lord of Blades Campaign Themes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Lord of Blades Campaign Themes The Voice of THRANE Do They Know the War Is Over? Against all logic and reason, people in Breland continue to argue that the warforged — creations of House

. What do they do? Another way to explore the facets of this issue is to introduce a warforged supporter of the Lord of Blades who doesn’t engage in violence personally, such as a bard who moves among the

Norker

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1

distance. This long-lost god may have been Maglubiyet’s first conquest and his followers the initial, unwilling recruits into his crusade. Today, hobgoblins chafe at the suggestion that creatures as

lazy and untamed as norkers could claim such an honor. For that reason alone, hobgoblin warlords are loath to use these creatures, preferring to keep them around as disposable labor in mines and

The Demonweb Connection

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

curry Lolth’s favor, or to accomplish something more devious. As long as both sides get what they want, these arrangements conclude without further incident. Every so often, a demon summoning goes badly

actually yochlols in disguise, spying for Lolth. The higher a drow’s standing, the more worrisome this prospect becomes. After all, Lolth has little reason to care about those at the bottom of society

College of Whispers

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

College of Whispers Most folk are happy to welcome a bard into their midst. Bards of the College of Whispers use this to their advantage. They appear to be like other bards, sharing news, singing

this reason, members of this college rarely reveal their true nature. They typically claim to follow some other college, or they keep their actual calling secret in order to infiltrate and exploit royal

Build Your Group

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

’ wealth and influence. Whose interest, then, does the Chronicle serve? All the more reason, loyal readers, to rely on the Voice of Breland for unbiased news you can use. Civilian. Some groups include

as a bard or sorcerer) can supplement natural Charisma with magical persuasion. A character with the charlatan background, proficiency in Deception, or proficiency with a Disguise kit might also fill

Class Training

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

me push beyond my limitations. 6 My anger needed to be channeled into battle, or I risked becoming an indiscriminate killer. Bard d6 I became a bard because … 1 I awakened my latent bardic

abilities through trial and error. 2 I was a gifted performer and attracted the attention of a master bard who schooled me in the old techniques. 3 I joined a loose society of scholars and orators to learn

Eye and Hand of Vecna

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

dark magic and conquest, he forged a terrible empire. For all his power, Vecna couldn’t escape his own mortality. He began to fear death and take steps to prevent his end from ever coming about. Orcus

reason, Kas brought the Undying King’s rule to an end in a terrible battle that left Vecna’s tower a heap of ash. Of Vecna, all that remained were one hand and one eye, grisly artifacts that still seek

Map of the Sword Coast

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak

’-wisps. Countless adventurers have perished in the mere, drawn by tales of ruined castles half-sunk in the mire. Neverwinter This city was badly damaged when Mount Hotenow erupted some fifty years ago. Now

others little reason to visit the area. Sword Mountains These steep, craggy, snow-capped mountains are home to scattered tribes of orcs as well as other monsters. Icespire Peak is the tallest among

Counsel of Despair

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

could help. She introduces the problem as follows: “Westbridge was badly damaged by earthquakes. I was down that way, and I found half the town gathered in front of the Harvest Inn. Most of them were

. Some beg the characters not to interfere, while others take the adventurers’ arrival as reason to stand up to the cult. If fighting breaks out here, most of the commoners scatter, but six aid the

Hoardsperson

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

Barbarian Broad belt with a dozen hanging pockets Bard Lute case Cleric Hollowed-out holy tome Druid Made from natural, organic, locally sourced woven fibers Fighter A

with a successful DC 15 Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check. Living the Good Life Also at rank 2, Head Office trusts that as long as your needs are met, you have no reason to skim any profits. You

Forge Level (X27-X37)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden

. Once there, it slips away and adopts a new disguise. The doppelganger won’t harm the characters unless they give it reason to. The loud banging comes from an unarmed goliath warrior named Kapanuk

with a jagged black crown on his brow and a spiky black gauntlet on one hand. His crown and gauntlet are made of chardalyn. DEEP DUERRA Deep Duerra is a lawful evil god of conquest and psionic power

The Ruined Cellar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

heaped in another. A great deal of wood has been sorted into one large mound of badly burned scraps. In the center of the ruins is an opening, and as you move nearer, you see a stone staircase

marks. A half-melted statue and two badly damaged candlesticks sit beside the brazier. If not drawn into area 2 by intruders, one disciple (acolyte) is cleaning the table and floors here. This was a

Creating a Rival

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

solve 3 High priest who worries the characters are diminishing the temple’s prestige 4 Wizard who blames the characters for some recent troubles 5 Rival adventuring party 6 Bard who loves a scandal

methods the rival can bring to bear against the characters. Goals. An effective rival has a clear reason for interfering with the characters’ lives. Think about what the rival wants, how and why the

Mount Ironrot Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

quick. For this reason, no maps of these ruined colossi are provided. You can simply narrate the characters’ foray into each colossus. It takes 1d4 hours for the characters to search a colossus’s

windmill towers above this ruined village. The windmill’s sides and blades are reinforced with badly rusted steel plates, and the attached wooden outbuilding is in shambles. Muddy roads separate the mill

Stage 1: The Dran & Courtier?

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

to the fireplace is an unoccupied raised stage where a bard might strike up a tune. The bar is to your left, where a half-elf in a heavy leather duster receives a drink from a tall female elf wearing a

thanks to its Read Thoughts feature. If the character’s check fails, the character perceives that “Propha” truly wants to help the characters, but is unable to do so for some reason. The barkeep often

Secondary Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything

becomes indifferent at best, though they might eventually forgive you. 10 For a reason you were never told, you were exiled from your community. You then either wandered in the wilderness for a time or

d12 War Outcome 1 You were knocked out and left for dead. You woke up hours later with no recollection of the battle. 2–3 You were badly injured in the fight, and you still bear the awful scars of

Dhargun Ironworks

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated

brought them together. The reason for holding the wedding at Horn Enclave is that the caravan also bears valuable gifts provided by both families, which will be placed in a vault until Gwendolyn and Tannus

things start going badly at any point, the characters can say “Whippoorwill” into the stone token given to them by Flabbergast to have him perform the ritual — or they might have the ritual cast for

Areas of the Fire Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

present. Unless they have reason not to be, four hobgoblins are sleeping, while the other two are sitting at the fire with their captain. Sleeping hobgoblins wake and spend their first turn standing

. If it becomes obvious that the fight is going badly for the cultists, the efreeti retreats to his lair in the fire node (see chapter 5) via area E14. If the characters arrive with salamanders or azers

Crypt of the Talhund Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

walls here, two against the northern wall and two against the southern wall. A statue of a dwarf warrior stands between each pair of sarcophagi. The statues and sarcophagi are all badly cracked, as if

stone in this room was badly weakened in the mind flayer assault. The statues fall to pieces if disturbed, creating difficult terrain across the southern half or northern half of the room, depending on

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

: a prominent playwright, bard, or court fool in whose words, art, or performance the people perceive universal truth. On a smaller scale, this might be an influential local poet, minstrel, satirist

revolutionaries. One of the rebellion’s prominent leaders — in some respects the face of the revolution — was driven by a personal reason for his or her part in events. Describe this person and state the

Lyn Armaal, Level 3

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder

. Two magic items are displayed here as well. Anstruth Harp. An exquisitely crafted harp sized for a human rests on a shelf. This instrument of the bards was acquired from a human bard who counseled

his sister. He doesn’t like making enemies, so he tries to reason with adventurers who cross his path. If all they want is Sansuri’s conch of teleportation, he will divulge that Sansuri keeps the

Brimstone Hold Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault

towers closest to the bridge. If the characters approach the gatehouse and give a sound reason for being here, the erinyes open the way (see “Doors” and “Portcullises” below), escort the characters to

to hear something other than the same tales of conquest Vrakir’s armies always tell. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Charisma (Performance) check can command Kalimrax’s rapt attention for up to 1

Ruins Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

Venomfang the dragon in area U7, she’ll provide directions. If the characters attack her for any reason, Reidoth transforms into a gray squirrel and scurries from the cottage through a crack in the wall

middle of the square, leaning slightly, is a badly weathered wooden statue of a warrior clutching a spear and shield. The leaning statue is 10 feet tall, including the base. It depicts an old hero of

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