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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
spines that run in a ridge from the crown of the head to the tip of the tail. These spines hover above a living topaz dragon’s back, dancing and shifting with the dragon’s mood.
Embodiment of
. The dragon adds a feather to a necklace for each harpy slain.
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A curious water elemental supplies a young topaz dragon with aquatic delicacies so as to learn more about the dragon.
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A
Backgrounds
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
concepts explained to them.
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I describe everything that happens as if it were going into my research notes (and it often is).
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I am insatiably curious about the seemingly infinite forms and
’re genuinely curious.
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A friend in my clade thinks I don’t know they’re a Dimir agent.
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I helped a Golgari spore druid with the fertilization and growth of their
Kobold
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
other useful items, but if they are at risk of discovery, they run away rather than attack anyone in the house. By fleeing before they can be seen or identified, they avoid getting into a situation
, giving each individual and every generation a reason to feel pride and self-respect. The kobolds prefer to run away than fight, to live off the scraps of others, and they are often dominated by larger
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Astarion's Book of Hungers
patron, sometimes Reigra takes it on herself to solve the issue—luring her victim into a shadowy alley, revealing her true nature, and consuming her prey. Curious about the owner of Rat’s Run? All
Mysterious Leadership The staff members of Rat’s Run include retired sailors as well as those working off debts to various overlords. The staff members report to a manager, who runs the establishment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
. If the characters show no signs of going after the Redbrands, a gang of the ruffians seeks them out and picks a fight in the town streets. Run this encounter as the characters are leaving one of the
ground. “Well, well,” he says. “Here’s a whole pack of little puppies. What do you want here, puppies? Come down here to bark at us?”
If the Redbrands confront the characters in the street, read: As
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Fruit Stalls Scattered throughout Seelie Market are stalls brimming with ripe apples, apricots, grapes, mangoes, and other delicious fruit. Goblins native to the Feywild run these stalls, calling out
turns into a faerie dragon, as if by a True Polymorph spell that has a duration of 24 hours. 6 Regenerative bark covers the creature’s skin, granting the effects of a Barkskin spell for 24 hours. 7 The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
or butterflies, bright as the clear dawn and as luminous as the full moonrise. Curious as cats and shy as deer, pixies go where they please. They like to spy on other creatures and can barely contain
that sparkle like moonlight on a pond. Some dress in acorns, leaves, bark, and the pelts of tiny woodland beasts. They take great pride in their regalia and beam with joy when they are complimented on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Travelers in the Mists Adventures in the Domains of Dread often indulge in a single domain’s distinctly frightful themes. But if you plan to run whole campaigns set in the Land of the Mists, creating
carrying a message from the Keepers of the Feather
4 Curious members of the Keepers of the Feather led by a wereraven (see chapter 5) in disguise
5 A band of Vistani
6 A spirit that cries out before being yanked back into the Mists, leaving behind a Mist talisman
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Villains Monsters who plot alone and criminals on the run or who engage in taboo behavior are often found in abandoned temples. Examples of such villains appear on the Abandoned Temple Villains table
too close.
6 A gynosphinx curious about human behavior creates a series of deadly traps in an abandoned temple and lures adventurers to the place to witness if and how they overcome its challenges.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Turn of Fortune’s Wheel
Scholar of Impossibilities Run this encounter when you’re ready to bring the hunt for R04M to an end. The tunnel ends in a ledge overlooking a vast, empty crevasse. No path clearly proceeds above or
evil being that calls itself the Scholar. It is curious about the characters and seeks to expose them to its corruptive ideas. Should a character converse with it, the Scholar speaks cryptically while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
(your choice of race) are on an errand for their drow mage master when they run into the party by accident. If the characters state that they have legitimate business in Sorcere, the slaves answer
goes on alert. Succubus or Incubus A sometime lover and ally of one of the tower’s wizards, this fiend adopts the form of a slave (your choice of race). Curious to see the inside of Gromph’s sanctum
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
of blackberry wine and flower blossoms. Eight brightly painted doorways are nestled in the bark at the bases of the surrounding trees.
Twelve pixies reside here during carnival hours. They are
friendly, curious, and eager to ask new arrivals all sorts of questions. The characters are free to explore the kingdom and experience the following wonders: One character at a time can ride Pinecone, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
. Their heads are crowned with prominent crests, and fins sprout from their forearms, calves, and shoulders. Their digits are webbed, allowing them to swim as quickly as they can run. Well suited to life
ascendancy over the monsters of the sea and the poleis of the land. Depths of Curiosity Many tritons are intrigued by surface culture. The curious among them venture into sunken ruins and shipwrecks
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
archway of red stone carved in the shape of a howling face. Crimson streaks of chipping paint run from its wide, empty eyes like pained tears on either side of an elongated mouth. It’s the only pop of
, passing a host of dull establishments selling even duller sundries. Castle of Bone Said to be the quietest—or least depressing—inn in Hopeless, the Castle of Bone is run by Roric Witherblade
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
shed there, the river’s waters run black and foul for miles west of the bridge. Adding to the location’s sacred nature, Cyric, the man who killed Bhaal, was himself elevated to godhood. Although he
by a curious mix of Companions of Elturgard. The Companions — all paladins of gods such as Tyr, Torm, Helm, and Amaunator — tend to be either young firebrands or grizzled veterans content to sit by a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
versatility both in and out of combat. If you hail from a particularly profitable monastery, you won’t need to be convinced of the benefits of a well-run business — you’ll already be on board
. Commercial Monasteries d10 Monastery
1 Monastery of the Eternal Spirits (legendary distillers)
2 House of the Upright Arches (creators of quality footwear)
3 Dome of the Curious Quill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
carnivores, kobolds are actually omnivores, and can eat just about anything, including meat, fruit, tree bark, bone, leather, and eggshells (a newly hatched kobold’s first meal is usually its own shell). A
instinctively attack the gnomes. Kobolds in battle with gnomes are much less likely to run away because their hatred overrules their sense of self-preservation. A kobold’s cautious nature doesn’t mean it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Ghost ship 3 Friendly and curious adult bronze dragon 4 Whirlpool (25 percent chance that the whirlpool is a portal to the Elemental Plane of Water) 5 Merfolk traders 6 Passing warship (friendly or
storm, run aground on rocks or reefs, sink during a pirate attack, or be dragged underwater by a sea monster. A storm or hungry dragon can lay waste to an airship just as easily. A shipwreck has the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
blazed the trail for that journey. Alchemists Rock gnome alchemists explore the nature of minerals and chemicals, curious to see what happens when they mix certain substances with other compounds or
-dwelling gnomes can fall prey to this sort of obsession as they pursue their projects, and in such cases it’s much safer for them to stay in their homes, since a gnome wandering the streets deep in thought is liable to walk into a moat or be run over by a wagon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
had their glass smashed and their candles stolen, and the smells of salt air and excrement linger as you pass by rows of run-down buildings. On the corner of Zastrow Street and Fillet Lane is a shop
purple face-painted eyes.
The gnome lowers a pipe and exhales a cloud of lavender smoke before raising a hand. “Hail and well met! Come browse the shelves of the most curious curiosity shop in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
House of Mastery Part school and part alehouse, this wide three-story building leans precariously over the street in Eastway. Run by an old, agender martial artist named Garmult (neutral good human
can identify, and Torimesh steadfastly refuses to say anything about its origins, yet everyone knows its power. When properly entreated by Torimesh, the tree’s red bark cracks and curls like
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
. Breakwater Landing serves as the town square and bartering place. A slate column marked with chalk serves as a community message board. End’s Odds. Run by Grandit “End” Pike (neutral good, hill dwarf
Fortress, and Wakenreth. They’re also curious about other locations in the wastes and might ask for the characters’ help—see the locations below. Bluemaw Cave Exploration A group of scavengers have heard
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
building leans precariously over the street in Eastway. Run by an old, agender martial artist named Garmult (neutral good human gladiator), the House of Mastery offers both martial training of all sorts
origins, yet everyone knows its power. When properly entreated by Torimesh, the tree’s red bark cracks and curls like parchment. Pulling it carefully away reveals a prophetic scene rendered in bloody
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
long tails and beady eyes. They rush to attack as soon as you notice them.
The two giant rats are aggressive, giving chase if the characters run away. Underground River. Thermal vents keep this
A fossilized skull partially juts out of the east wall of this small cave, five feet off the ground. The skull has larger than normal eye sockets, a curious ridge between the eyes, nothing that would
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
stories and drink into the night. The Snapping Line is run by a young woman named Hanna Rist (NG female human commoner), who comes from a family of well-known lobster catchers. The Rist family also
it. The family once engaged in smuggling, and several hidden tunnels run from the cellars beneath the mansion to points out of town. Skerrin Wavechaser has discovered a few that are unknown even to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
judges, lawyers, and legislators, the Fraternity of Order abides by the letter of the law—and exploits it to further their interests. Dispassionate and impartial, Guvners run the city courts, ruling on
belch smoke and flame. Forge of Doom. A colossal forge dominates the first floor of the Armory, which is open to the public. Mercenaries, mongers, and other curious buyers gawk at industrious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
beneath each display indicate the purpose of these curious tools and credit the inventors and lands of origin, where known. Persistent rumors hold that a hidden treasure vault, guarded by clockwork
of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
beneath each display indicate the purpose of these curious tools and credit the inventors and lands of origin, where known. Persistent rumors hold that a hidden treasure vault, guarded by clockwork
of the early knights achieved renown for their heroics. Today, the Knights of the Unicorn continue to call the Helm and Cloak their informal headquarters. The establishment is even run by two retired
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
to the high, tilted saddle, waving their arms and commanding imaginary armies into battle. Within spitting distance of the statue is the Stag-Horned Flagon, a cozy tavern run by an gray-haired, middle
Ten-Towns settlements. Suggested Encounter If the adventure didn’t begin in Bryn Shander, you can run the “Attack on Bryn Shander” encounter (see chapter 2) whenever the characters visit the town
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
the Lower Planes leaking from nearby portals. On rare occasions, a portal to the River Oceanus, a celestial waterway that runs through the Upper Planes, opens within the Ditch, causing it to run clean
temple’s central sanctuary. The tree’s bark shines with the luster of bronze and gold, and its branches are laden with ruby-red fruits. This tree, the Luminous Arbor, gathers the captured magic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
bark and shimmering leaves grows in the heart of a swamp. Creatures that live near it age very slowly. 4 Undead within the zone have disadvantage on attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws
within the zone deals cold damage as if it were cast at a level one higher than the spell slot that was expended. 2 Veins of cobalt-blue ice run through a glacier in the area. If extracted, this ice
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
emanates from this dark place, which holds the chill of the grave. Strange mounds run the length of the room and look like furrows for planting.
The mounds are the decayed remains of bookshelves and
tomes that used to run in neat, orderly rows. When the cultists arrived here, they discovered the patch of brown mold that has taken up residence here. After unsuccessfully trying to burn it (which caused
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
desperation compels you to enter my home, little darlings?”
See “Dealing with Bavlorna” below for advice on how to run an encounter with the hag, keeping in mind the rules of hospitality, ownership, and
in the corner is made of wood that is still covered with bark and patches of moss. There’s a lock in the middle of the right panel, but it’s obscured beneath hanging moss. (Bavlorna swallowed the key
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
2,500 gp in total. C10. Kitchen From sunrise until an hour after sundown, this kitchen is a hive of activity: A half dozen chefs run to and fro, seasoning meat, mixing batter, and otherwise preparing
times in their lives and are curious about what lurks there. C24. Osvaldo’s Prison If Ammalia Cassalanter or Victoro Cassalanter (see appendix B) or both are present, the door to this room is unlocked but
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
curious about any racket. The duergar use crossbows (see area B5) while the cultists in B7 come to aid the forces here. Development If the characters defeat the guards here and depart the temple, Marlos
a trophy taken from a Howling Hatred cultist (Droth, imprisoned in area B14). Random Encounters. The mess hall sees a good deal of traffic, and characters who linger here are likely to run into more