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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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than my own, for no one else can compete with me.
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If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention.
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The sea is beautiful and I
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the creature’s weapon attacks that rely on
else can compete with me.
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If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention.
3
The sea is beautiful and I love gazing upon it, but I
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
society, though some individuals are so isolated that they have never seen any high-ranking members of the society or participated in druidic gatherings. Druids recognize each other as brothers and
sisters. Like creatures of the wilderness, however, druids sometimes compete with or even prey on each other. At a local scale, druids are organized into circles that share certain perspectives on nature, balance, and the way of the druid.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
society, though some individuals are so isolated that they have never seen any high-ranking members of the society or participated in druidic gatherings. Druids recognize each other as brothers and
sisters. Like creatures of the wilderness, however, druids sometimes compete with or even prey on each other. At a local scale, druids are organized into circles that share certain perspectives on nature, balance, and the way of the druid.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
their ancestor’s message. Defending the Land. Djaynai’s leaders often employ experienced adventurers to exchange knowledge and magic with Djaynaian scouts and defenders. Based on the characters
’ previous exploits, high-ranking Djaynaian officials request the characters share their expertise. Lore Masters. An ally in Djaynai or someone who recently visited the city has heard talk of unusual sightings
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
The Ordning As described in the Monster Manual, the giants of many worlds organize themselves in a complex social ranking called the ordning. At the largest scale, the ordning establishes the
place within the larger framework of the ordning, and each kind of giant has a different way of assigning that place. Cloud giants rank themselves based on wealth, fire giants based on crafting skill
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
, robbing a hire-coach, or looting a warehouse. Among low-ranking guild members, rampant speculation goes on about the true nature of Xanathar. Few have any inkling that their boss is a beholder, and fewer
still have seen or spoken to the eye tyrant. Given that the faction is fundamentally evil, advancement is based on one’s wiles or one’s ability to dispose of rivals. Competition within the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
marriages, typically with a clan matriarch and several spouses of any gender. Powerful clans compete for prestige through formal dueling matches every few months. Umizu has few taboos around sexuality and
dress based on class. Ancestor Spirits Respect for the spirits infuses daily life. Native residents keep shrines to their ancestors in their homes and leave out offerings at dawn and dusk. They
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
-tiered caste system made up of lashers, hunters, gatherers, and pariahs. The status of every family in the tribe is based on its importance to the tribe’s survival. Families that belong to the
higher-ranking castes keep their status by not sharing their knowledge and skills with other families, while those in the lower castes have little hope of escaping their plight.
Outsiders who don&rsquo
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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I seek no company other than my own, for no one else can compete with me.
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If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
", "rollDamageType":"necrotic"} necrotic damage and is weakened until the end of its next turn. A weakened creature has disadvantage on Strength-based ability checks and Strength saving throws, and the creature
no company other than my own, for no one else can compete with me.
2
If my offspring can’t care for themselves, I’m not sure they’re worthy of my attention.
3
The sea is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
The Cult of the Dragon The Cult of the Dragon has existed for centuries. During most of that time, its members have focused on the creation and worship of dracoliches, based on a prophecy translated
dragons is supernaturally strong. Rank in the cult is based on merit and fanaticism. As raw recruits, initiates (represented by cultists and cult fanatics) have no rank and follow the orders of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
The Cult of the Dragon The Cult of the Dragon has existed for centuries. During most of that time, its members have focused on the creation and worship of dracoliches, based on a prophecy translated
dragons is supernaturally strong. Rank in the cult is based on merit and fanaticism. As raw recruits, initiates (represented by cultists and cult fanatics) have no rank and follow the orders of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
1,000 gp or more, as you see fit. Resolution. The character must make a series of checks, with a DC determined at random based on the quality of the competition that the character runs into. Part of
guards raid the gambling hall and throw you in jail.* 3 A noble in town loses badly to you and loudly vows to get revenge.* 4 You won a sum from a low-ranking member of a thieves’ guild, and the guild
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
The Cult of the Dragon The Cult of the Dragon has existed for centuries. During most of that time, its members have focused on the creation and worship of dracoliches, based on a prophecy translated
dragons is supernaturally strong. Rank in the cult is based on merit and fanaticism. As raw recruits, initiates (represented by cultists and cult fanatics) have no rank and follow the orders of their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Core Assumptions The rules of the game are based on the following core assumptions about the game world. Gods Oversee the World. The gods are real and embody a variety of beliefs, with each god
religions led by charismatic prophets, kingdoms ruled by lasting dynasties, and shadowy societies that seek to master long-lost magic. The influence of such factions waxes and wanes as they compete with each
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
vagabonds. Priests can provide spellcasting as well as information. Make note of merchants who might regularly interact with the adventurers and perhaps compete with one another for the party’s business
. For an event-based adventure, note the NPCs who play a part in the adventure. This work is adventure preparation as much as it is world building, and the cast of characters you develop for your adventure — including allies, patrons, enemies, and extras — can become recurring figures in your campaign.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
druids of the Flanaess belong to a great order known as the Old Faith. Each region of the continent falls under the purview of a Great Druid, who in turn oversees a hierarchy of lower-ranking druids
a good conversion for the Zhentarim. Based in the Free City of Greyhawk, the Thieves’ Guild seeks to control trade and influence events in many lands throughout the Flanaess. Like the Zhentarim, its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
questioned based on its location and circumstance. You can make information more specific and useful, but the basics of the lore should be conveyed. Sectors Some pieces of lore are threats and rumors known
Doomvault, the demilich Kazit Gul slumbers in his Phylactery Vault. Szass Tam repurposed the Phylactery Vault for his own magical experiments. The phylacteries of the highest-ranking liches in Szass Tam’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
protection services. Extremely wealthy individuals have been known to hire bodyguards from both houses, but even then, house agents often compete to prove their services the more valuable. Deneith
Medani and House Tharashk both operate guilds of inquisitives, vying for a limited field of business. Each house has its specialties, but the inquisitives of both houses compete fiercely for customers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
receive relatively cordial treatment from those other hags instead. Every hag has a particular status relative to others of her kind and to hags of all sorts, based on age, abilities, influence
as the applicants attempt to outdo one another. An unusually gifted mortal sorcerer, warlock, or wizard of a deeply evil nature might be invited to join a coven or allowed to compete for a vacancy
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
. Every low-ranking devil spends at least some time on the front lines as part of a legion. Some find combat enticing and volunteer for extra missions. Others are content to do only the minimum needed to
fulfill their obligations, but they fight just as furiously when they are engaged. A devil receives credit for each foe it slays, based on the worthiness of the opponent and whether the devil scored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
least one knight in residence. Knights are selected for their roles based on their martial and psionic potential, and young githyanki who pass muster are inducted into service soon after they enter
knights and other high-ranking githyanki. The dragons remain above githyanki politics. They obey the orders of their riders and fulfill their terms of service without offering opinions or advice. Red
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
least discretion. Bards and wizards are their most prominent members. Harpers operate in small cells throughout the North. One is based in Triboar: Darathra Shendrel, the Lord Protector, belongs to the
reservations. Zhentarim operatives might be found in any settlement, but in the North the organization is based in the Bargewright Inn. Zhentarim mercenaries and spies meet within its many private
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
renown separately for each organization his or her character is a member of. For example, an adventurer might have 5 renown within one faction and 20 renown within another, based on the character’s
backup on dangerous missions. A high-ranking character might be able to call on a small army, take custody of a rare magic item, gain access to a helpful spellcaster, or assign special missions to members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
highest levels of artistry, stone giants compete in games of boulder hurling and catching. Their rock-throwing skills suit stone giants well when they have cause to defend their homes or attack enemies
giant’s waking hours are taken up with meeting its responsibilities, whether that is a low-ranking pursuit or an artistic one. A tribe’s chieftain or another leader such as a shaman determines when the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
courses in each ward, and the winners from each ward compete at the Field of Triumph. If you really want to see the wards come to life, this is the time. Pick your favorite, wear its colors, and cheer
alongside its residents. Better yet, if you’re of an adventuresome bent, register in your favored ward and compete! Who knows? Your name or visage might soon have a place in the House of Heroes
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
silk, whale oil, fine glass, maps, and other commodities. They were based in Baldur’s Gate but owned several businesses in Waterdeep. Treasure. Zi gives the characters a black pearl pendant (worth 750 gp
uses to scry on everyone and everything. Based on what Chazlauth knows about green dragons, and Old Gnawbone in particular, he doesn’t think the dragon will harm the characters if they seem intent on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
admittance to the brotherhood grants access to the Hosttower’s incredible libraries of magical lore. The truth behind the brotherhood’s ongoing quest for new members is based on the adage, “Keep your
friends close and your enemies closer.” The brotherhood’s leaders seek out wizards who might by their exploits compete with the brotherhood’s acquisition and hoarding of arcane lore and magical secrets
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
huddle next to strangers and learn what they know. She conceals a sending stone on her person and uses it once a day to pass along information to Thwip Ironbottom, a Harper agent based in Hundelstone. B8
Blades This small shop and smithy stands just north of the town square and is well known as a one-stop shop for adventurers and other travelers in the region. Rather than attempting to compete with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
destruction. Trees must be felled and stone cut to build a house, and the house must eventually burn, rot, or wither away. The highest-ranking Doomguard members aside from the factol are the doom lords, who
philosophy. Members advocate for experiential learning based on observation and experimentation instead of formal study. Every Seeker practices some craft to shape their experiences into something new and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
-ranking members to assist you in your work. When you do, they are assumed to be loyal followers who help you to the best of their ability. Some of them are assigned to help you for the duration of a single
example of a loyalist. Opportunists join a guild based on what they can gain from becoming members. Every guild offers its members something — whether concrete benefits such as opportunities for wealth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. Their saccharine concoctions are sweet enough to rot a lich’s teeth. The Vine. Purveyors of plant-based cuisines cluster in the Vine, a vegetarian oasis nestled in the corner of the grimy spittoon
Heralds of Dust in high-ranking positions under their factol, the dreaded lich Skall. Hall of Vigils. As Sigil’s mirthless morticians, the Heralds of Dust are afforded the secrets of life and undeath. In
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
interstellar racetrack. Mages and Minotaurs. In this complex, story-based game, up to four players control mages battling an onslaught of bovine warriors in an endless maze. The game is impossible to
components on their screens. At your discretion, any game known to the characters or a familiar alternative might be included in each machine’s vast library. Players can compete against either each other
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
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Family Matters A goblin tribe is organized in a four-tiered caste system made up of lashers, hunters, gatherers, and pariahs. The status of every family in the tribe is based on its importance to
the tribe’s survival. Families that belong to the higher-ranking castes keep their status by not sharing their knowledge and skills with other families, while those in the lower castes have little