before bard divinity contacts raids

A Second Request

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

Silent Roar’s dedication to nonviolent protest makes it less of a threat than the Ashen Heirs, but Atash doesn’t tolerate dissent. The pari knows if the Brightguard raids the meeting, the Silent Roar’s

and flies away rather than immediately acting against the characters; Laleh contacts the characters with an invitation to the Twilight Rose soon after. Otherwise, when the characters are finished conversing with the pari, Artavazda gives them directions to the Twilight Rose.

Lord of Blades Campaign Themes

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

dead land of Cyre continue to fight as if the war had not ended, launching raids out of the “dead-gray mist” to the neighboring lands — including, of course, Thrane. Proclaiming allegiance to something

. 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

Build Your Group

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

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

soldiers or more-or-less reformed criminals. Networker. The Networker knows exactly who can get the party what they need. This character makes extensive use of contacts and friends to facilitate the

Order of the Emerald Claw

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Emerald Claw is a villainous organization whose aims often pit its agents against expeditions from Morgrave University. The order’s methods range from military raids using undead soldiers to subtle

ritual in the heart of Shae Mordai, the elven City of the Dead. The rite will destroy the islands of Aerenal and elevate Lady Illmarrow to divinity—unless the characters stop her first. Emerald Claw

Building a Party

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

collection of individuals thrown together by unforeseen circumstances. The Party Makeup table in this section offers suggestions for how you might compose your party. The tables of contacts in chapter 2

warlock, Rakdos rogue 7 Nature Party. Selesnya druid, Gruul barbarian, Simic wizard or Selesnya bard, Golgari rogue 8 Benevolent Party. Selesnya cleric, Boros paladin, Azorius wizard, Selesnya bard

Background

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

under his banner dodging storms, pirate raids, and aquatic monsters to carry goods across the world. Yet Aubreck’s success perhaps came too fast and too easily; although his profits eventually

stabilized, his ambition kept expanding. Years ago, his contacts in the southern jungles reported that he could monopolize trade in rare spices and herbs by making heavy investments in the area. Aubreck

Traditionalists

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

traditionalists remember the terrible times during the Sea Princes’ raids and have no desire to see the crown’s ambitions lead to open war. The smugglers who operate in the area tend to be traditionalists. Most

pose as merchants and rely on their local contacts to move goods through the region without interference from the town guard or royal agents. Smuggling has long been an easy way to make money in

Tu'narath

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

Tu’narath They call it the City of Death. I would mock such a tired excuse for a name, but if it fits, who am I to argue? — Gimble, gnome bard When the githyanki fled from the illithids

here. Residents also include captives that the githyanki have taken on raids. Law and Order. Warriors patrol above the streets in astral skiffs to keep the peace. Githyanki who cause unwarranted

Outline

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

Enclave requests that the adventurers help them investigate the aftermath of cult raids led by a green dragon in the Misty Forest—a dragon possibly controlled by one of the cult’s wyrmspeakers. That

shaping the fight against the cult. Xonthal’s Tower. The Cult of the Dragon is not without its own internal strife, as the adventurers discover when a cultist contacts them with the offer to turn

Additional Encounters

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

missions to Berdusk, Triel, and other settlements demanding tribute—and offering protection from dragon raids for those who comply. Cultists shake down caravans seeking protection money, and have been

burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the

Yartar

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

, who steal goods, sell wares in the street (sometimes those they have just stolen), meet unscrupulous contacts to hand off coin, information, or purloined items, and engage in the occasional spell

Shields of Yartar, a mounted force of guards who police the town, keep order, and chase off the Uthgardt raids that occasionally menace the lands nearby. The Shields are housed in the Shield Tower, a

Additional Encounters

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

missions to Berdusk, Triel, and other settlements demanding tribute—and offering protection from dragon raids for those who comply. Cultists shake down caravans seeking protection money, and have been

burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the

Additional Encounters

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat

missions to Berdusk, Triel, and other settlements demanding tribute—and offering protection from dragon raids for those who comply. Cultists shake down caravans seeking protection money, and have been

burning caravans that belong to the rivals of those who do pay. Less scrupulous merchants are finding it easier to do business with the cult than to fight against them. Any Zhentarim contacts of the

Orcs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

Fang of Shargaas Shargaas is the orc deity of deep darkness and sneakiness, a murderous god who hates anything that lives that isn’t an orc. Orcs consider Shargaas to be a divinity suited to pariahs and

thieves that follow the cult of the Red Fang. They perform assassinations, stealthy raids, and other covert operations on the tribe’s behalf. They rely on a mix of intense training and magic granted to

Island Theme

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

regularly raids it. 4 The island has an armory full of legendary adamantine and silvered weapons. Welcoming Welcoming islands host creatures that are friendly toward the characters. These creatures

provide what aid they can and might even put themselves in harm’s way for the characters if a friendship is established. Welcoming Island Leader d6 Leader 1 Bard (see appendix C) 2 Druid 3 Guardian

Locations in Bryn Shander

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

mines, and he has contacts throughout the dwarfholds of the North, including Mithral Hall. One of the patrons of Kelvin’s Comfort is Sir Baric Nylef (see appendix D), a knight of Tyr and a member of the

rumored to be hiding in Ten-Towns. The Weevil led a gang of dwarf brigands that raided summer caravans traveling between Luskan and Mirabar. He also spearheaded several raids on the Mines of Mirabar

People of Phandalin

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

never puts himself in a position where his foes can kill him without severe consequences. Several bodyguards (use the thug stat block) always watch over him. He also has extensive contacts and

raids. The ogre also has yet to establish a den in the area, so she rarely stays in one place for more than a day. If the characters locate her, Stuuzant speaks Common quite well, uses smarter tactics

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

the final clash between good and evil. A rebellion dethrones a god or gods, or raises a new force (such as a demon lord) to divinity. A new organization is a world-spanning empire or a pantheon of new

The Mountain Door

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a2

east and west; a narrower opening leads south. In the southeast corner is an old well full of murky water. The cavern is full of plunder from the orcs’ raids through the surrounding area

. (The ogre would never stoop to wielding the delicate blade like some prancing bard.) 13. Dwarven Statue At the end of the passage stands a statue of a fierce-looking dwarf in heavy mail armor. The stone

Locations E - H

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

characters decide to call in the favor, Dral contacts his employers, and High Captain Horix Zoar does everything in his power to give the characters what they want, provided it’s within his power and isn’t

return to the ship from their inland raids. If the characters hide aboard the ship or remain within sight of it, roll a d20 at the end of each hour that passes. On a roll of 17 or higher, 1d4 frost

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