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Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
longed for. Isolde orchestrated a trade with the other carnival’s owners, a pair of shadar-kai (elves native to the Shadowfell). Isolde would become the master of their carnival, and they would
become the masters of hers. To appease Zybilna, this arrangement would remain in place only until the two carnivals crossed paths again.
Zybilna was intrigued enough by the shadar-kai to let Isolde go
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
’s Gate. You came here seeking something else, only to learn that the quest that drove you had become impossible to fulfill—its object was destroyed or its purpose was negated by some
contemplative sort of seclusion that allows room for study and prayer. If you want to play a rugged wilderness recluse who lives off the land while shunning the company of other people, look at the outlander
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in a fight against monstrous foes are worth any extra burden. Coddled city folk might not know how to feed themselves or find fresh water in the wild, but they make up for it in other ways. Creating a
skills as part of a band of rangers affiliated with a druidic circle, trained in mystic paths as well as wilderness lore. You might be self-taught, a recluse who learned combat skills, tracking, and even
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
something useful. These creations become thrulls, obedient slaves that serve in a variety of menial roles: laborers, messengers, beasts of burden, and even fashion accessories for the elite. Whatever
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Giants of the Star Forge
. After Diasma shares what she knows, she issues the party a challenge in exchange for further help from the monastery. Run the “Fireside Contests” section below. Roleplaying Diasma Diasma is a serene but
playful adventurer whose primary interests are giantkind and the natural world. A few years ago, she took up residence at the Fireside Monastery, where she quickly rose through the ranks to become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
Plotting the Course Korth is approximately 960 miles away from where the Recluse was attacked. The characters must navigate their airship to its intended destination if they have any hopes of
airship’s journey by 1d4 days. Another crew member can take the Help action to assist this check if they spend the entirety of the shift assisting the pilot. Supplies The Recluse has lost all but 100
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
beings—heroes and monsters alike—often become unwitting pawns in the contests of the gods. Having a powerful champion is an indication of a god’s power—and can potentially increase the god’s own power. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
such lowly work to become the minister of the city’s sewers and waterworks. Now she dresses in the finery that suits her station as a duke of Baldur’s Gate. Thalamra orchestrated the disappearance of
complex below her villa. Thalamra is a widow three times over, and each of her dead husbands was kind enough to give her a son. Her oldest boy, Thurstwell, is a pale and sullen recluse in his forties. A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
athletic competition.
2 Convincingly lose an athletic competition so a gambler can win big.
3 Sabotage a star athlete’s chances of winning.
4 Attend tryouts to become members of a chariot
gamblers, cruel trainers, savage animals, and worse. The Arena Villains table presents just a few ne’er-do-wells who might frequent physical contests. Arena Villains d8 Villain
1 A
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
sessions. If roleplaying that NPC becomes a burden to you, see if one of your players is willing to run the NPC as a secondary character. If a player agrees to take control of a friendly NPC, provide that
progresses, it might become apparent that the player is unable to manage the NPC effectively, or you might need more influence over the NPC’s actions and behavior. Either scenario justifies you retaking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
, bolstering their allies with chilling war cries. Frost giants often travel far to find food and goods. This leads many to become raiders and earn violent reputations. Others live more peaceably by hunting
titanic game or creating sanctuaries from the cold (frequently featuring hot springs or snowy contests). Frost giants sometimes forge partnerships with icy Fey or fire giants dwelling underground
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
life to the fullest, knowing that tomorrow I might die. 4 I live for the thrill of the hunt. 5 I don’t talk about the thing that torments me. I’d rather not burden others with my curse. 6 I expect
danger around every corner. 7 I refuse to become a victim, and I will not allow others to be victimized. 8 I put no trust in divine beings. Ideals d6 Ideal 1 I try to help those in need, no matter
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
unexpectedly questioned without Korvala present, they quickly become nervous. Though their innate ability to lie means that they can easily behave deceitfully, the pack doesn’t cope well without
death. Though she is a capable leader in her own right, the burden of taking over from Nidalia is a heavy one. While she was alive, Nidalia taught Korvala the ritual to create gingwatzims. The other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
contests, saving throws, or attack rolls. Having proficiency with a skill or tool can also grant automatic success. If a character’s proficiency bonus applies to his or her ability check, the character
example, once a character’s ability score reaches 20, checks of DC 15 and lower using that ability become automatic successes. Smart players will then always match the character with the highest
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
violent Cyran extremists. Even the Brelish, for all their practiced indifference, become guarded when confronted by Cyrans, who represent a burden foisted upon them by their leaders. They tend to treat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
depending on need. The Burden of Leadership Your natural charisma makes you the obvious choice to be the leader of your franchise. Others look to you constantly for inspiration, even if they’re afraid to
repeated uses of your spells and cantrips. Some residual effects are subtle. Others are obvious to the point of distraction. But any such effect might eventually become a kind of spellcasting signature
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
stone giant recluse asks adventurers to help stop a hill giant who has gathered a band of other giants and is plundering nearby giant steadings in Grolantor’s name. 4 A fire giant priest of Hiatea
ask adventurers for help. 2 Adventurers traveling underground become lost in a labyrinthine network of passages and are hunted by stone giant cultists of Baphomet. 3 A storm giant devotee of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
way the githyanki are victims of their own success. After centuries of staging lucrative raids throughout the multiverse, the folk of Tu’narath have become spoiled and decadent. Vlaakith can still
. She regularly arranges contests, scavenger hunts, and other trials to keep her servants involved in purposeful activity, but the attraction of such diversions wears off after a brief time. Most of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
, but those who cope with them can arrive at a decent attitude and a grounded worldview. Those who fail become bitter — or worse. d8 Personality Trait
1 I will never get out of my famous
parent’s shadow, and no one else will ever understand this burden.
2 I’ve seen enough of the adventuring life to have realistic expectations and empathy for my peers.
3 Living up to my
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
on the thirst for violence and conquest that propels the fey to war. These plants become needle lords—ogre-shaped masses of thorny vines covered with long, cruel needles that pierce flesh. A needle
replace all other living things, perhaps the Balance would be made all the stronger.
I, of course, would merely find a new material form to maintain my watch. Such is the burden of the sentinel, to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
-Towns. If the druid is killed or captured, its awakened companions behave as intelligent humans would when faced with the loss of their leader: either their morale breaks and they flee, or they become
might challenge one or more characters to an athletic contest. If the characters accept this challenge, roll on the Athletic Contests table to determine what game the goliaths propose. The goliaths are
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
, describe a dramatic change in Stronmaus after his father’s withdrawal from the Ordning, which left Stronmaus effectively in charge of the pantheon. Since then, Stronmaus has become brooding, aloof, and
cleverer of the two, often outwitting his brother in contests where Thrym’s greater strength might otherwise let him prevail. Their history of competition ranges from striving to outdo each other in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
the new culture, taking up most leadership roles and acting as the strong center in any military action. Hobgoblins that are called to lead a host become fired with purpose, overtaken by a fanaticism
themselves to their fate — which could well be to have their souls claimed by Maglubiyet for eternal war in Acheron. Thus reconciled, they become humorless and show no pity toward whatever meager victims fall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
other orcs in a tribe. A Chosen Few. Orcs don’t become renowned in their tribes by choosing Gruumsh; he chooses them. An orc might claim its allegiance to Gruumsh, but only those who have proven
muttering about omens and prophecies, while others become imbued with supernatural power and rise to positions of leadership. Eyes of Gruumsh. A few of the orcs touched by the power of Gruumsh are given
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
“love feasts” for families. Couples — or those desiring to become couples — slip away together to kiss, exchange promises, and trade small tokens of affection (often rings blessed by clergy with prayers
shop owners are expected to give the children candy, fruits, or small items. Those who give no treat can expect to become the target of a trick at sundown. This mischief typically takes the form of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
the characters close in, the wizards cast area spells that include themselves and the party. If a shrine of binding (see below) exudes a magical effect to which creatures in the room can become inured
to create opportunities for interesting interactions. If combat statistics become necessary, a helpless Chosen has AC 10, has 5 hit points, and makes checks and saving throws with a +0 modifier. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
these creatures, humanoids are animals, fit to serve as prey or beasts of burden, and wholly unworthy of respect. Dangerous Lairs. A dragon’s lair serves as the seat of its power and a vault for its
to the dragon’s reek of rotting vegetation and foul water. When it hatches, a black dragon has glossy black scale. As it ages, its scales become thicker and duller, helping it blend in to the marshes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside the city walls, the Outer City overflows with stables and hostlers, ranging from muddy pens to barns nicer than most inns. Of these, the
, carving a maze of meandering tunnels and draining into subterranean aquifers. Though hardly diverting enough water to impact the river’s flow, the web of submerged chambers has become a source of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
companions and beasts of burden—perhaps using deinonychus as hunting hounds or herding triceratops like cattle.
Domesticated dinosaurs might have a variety of trappings—markings, brands, harnesses, collars
characters could fulfill
9 1 cadaver collector† (attitude: 1d8) gathering bodies destined to become a flesh colossus (described in chapter 6)
10 1 retriever† (attitude: 1d6) searching for a thief
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
valuable magic potions, and eagerly encourages his shoppers to investigate — and then return to tell him the story. Garynmor Stables and Menagerie As horses and other beasts of burden aren’t allowed inside
become a source of mystery and legend for locals. While most of the tunnels are submerged, changes in river height over time mean that some of the tunnels and caverns are dry or only half-flooded for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Often in legends these contests are bloody battles, but some tales have the brothers acting side by side on grand adventures. Surtur is seen as the more clever of the two, and fire giants emulate his
their group. The might of a human who hunts polar bears bare-handed as frost giants do, or who wrestles a frost giant into submission, can’t be denied. Such a human could never become the chieftain of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine the contents of each dragon’s trove. Aurilssbarg See the “Ice Peak” section. Bargewright Inn Once a hilltop wayside inn, this site has become a walled community of
. Coldwood See the “Glimmerwood” section. Crags The hills south of Mirabar are strewn with abandoned mines that have become infested with goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears. Uthgardt are known to prowl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Demons are painfully difficult to summon and control. It is not a burden for the weak of heart or the weak of spirit.
— From the DEMONOMICON OF IGGWILV
target must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or take 5 (2d4) poison damage and become poisoned for 1 minute. The target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending