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Returning 35 results for 'before before down come rumors'.
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
mission, make a DC 15 Intelligence (History) check. On a success, you can learn up to three rumors related to creatures or organizations involved in the mission, which come to you through your sending
stone. These rumors reflect current or historical knowledge possessed by Acquisitions Incorporated or the organization’s many contacts.
Improved Rumor Mill
At rank 3, when you use your Rumor
Species
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
will come with a cost. If you have the gold, Jorasco healers can remove a disease instantly with lesser restoration. If you can’t afford such a service, they will treat you with mundane techniques
prosperity of the house, so they can continue to help future generations.
While the public face of Jorasco is that of the healer, there are rumors that the house engaged in disturbing experiments
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace.
Crystal dragons’ connection to
rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers to partake in
Entertainer
Legacy
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Backgrounds
Player’s Handbook (2014)
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I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2
Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3
I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching
smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
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Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any
Gladiator
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Player’s Handbook (2014)
ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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PERSONALITY TRAIT
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I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2
Whenever I come to a new place, I
collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3
I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.”
4
Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace.
Crystal dragons&rsquo
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
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A crystal dragon invites the greatest bards and philosophers
Tabaxi
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
We had a tabaxi come through once, a few winters back. She kept the taproom packed each night with her stories and spent most days napping in a chair in front of the fireplace. We thought she was
mull over the stories and rumors they collected like a miser counting coins.
Although material wealth holds little attraction for the tabaxi, they have an insatiable desire to find and inspect ancient
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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Personality Trait
1
I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2
Whenever I come to a new
place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3
I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.”
4
Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
the signs written in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to them in peace
claimed it.
2
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites the greatest
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
sky and tracking the signs written in starlight. They read these signs as omens, giving them glimpses of what is to come, and they eagerly examine the potential futures of any creatures who come to
creature has claimed it.
2
Prismatic shards rain from the sky in a beautiful but dangerous display. Rumors quickly spread that a crystal dragon is responsible.
3
A crystal dragon invites
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Three Flags Sailing Tavern Fishers come here after a long day for a bowl of stew and a quick pint before heading to bed. The atmosphere is subdued; the fishers are cold and tired and unsure about
. Characters who hang out in the tavern are likely to hear a rumor or two, which you can determine by rolling on the Ten-Towns Rumors table (See "Ten-Towns Rumors").
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test.
Connected Creatures
Sapphire dragons are generally solitary
stone to come and go.
The challenge rating of a legendary sapphire dragon increases by 1 when it’s encountered in its lair.
Lair Actions
On initiative count 20 (losing initiative ties), the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
DC 12 Intelligence (Investigation) check learns one of the rumors on the Dean Tullus Rumors table. Even if the characters choose not to investigate the dean, have some of these rumors come to the
have a chance to act until the night of the Magister’s Masquerade. Dean Tullus Rumors d4 Rumor 1 It seems like Dean Tullus is always working—she rarely leaves her office. 2 The dean is rarely seen
Kenku
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
. Every kenku is born with a desire to take to the air, and those who learn spellcasting do so in hope of mastering spells that will allow them to fly. Rumors of magic items such as flying carpets, brooms
kenku, constant attempts to mimic noises can come across as confusing or irritating rather than entertaining. You can just as easily describe the sounds your character makes and what they mean. Be clear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
Ergoth.) 8 Travelers report sightings of cloaked lizardfolk raiders. No one knows where they’ve come from or what they want. (Inaccurate; such rumors misidentify draconians.) 9 Members of the Mages of
Rumors of War Takhisis the Dragon Queen turns her attention from eastern Ansalon toward the city of Kalaman Factual reports of war in eastern Ansalon and the Dragon Queen’s return are slow to spread
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
frequent drizzle, but hardly suffers from accursed darkness. During the party’s travels, roll on the Hinterlands Encounters table to see what sights they come across. Hinterlands Encounters d4 Encounter
fighting; they’re following rumors of well-paying mercenary work. 3 The characters see a small, burned farmhouse. A character who investigates and succeeds on a DC 14 Wisdom (Survival) check finds no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
probably marked by the House Jorasco griffon emblem, and it will come with a cost. If you have the gold, Jorasco healers can remove a disease instantly with lesser restoration. If you can’t afford such a
greed; it’s about ensuring the prosperity of the house, so they can continue to help future generations. While the public face of Jorasco is that of the healer, there are rumors that the house engaged
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Rumors of Evil Red Larch is full of rumors about the missing delegation from Mirabar. It was a large, well-armed party, and the fact that it seems to have come to grief is quite newsworthy. When the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Contacts Contacts are NPCs with close ties to one or more of the player characters. They don’t go on adventures, but they can provide information, rumors, supplies, or professional advice, either for
point. At the very least, give some thought to a contact’s goals and how those goals are likely to come into play.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
believe the rumors, Chance can arrange and cover almost any sort of contest. Hug a Shifter. Middle and Lower Tavick’s Landing are home to much of Sharn’s shifter population. Middle Tavick’s Landing
has the only official court for the shifter sport hrazhak. Find Refuge. While most of the refugees in High Walls come from Cyre, the district is a haven for anyone displaced in the war, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm Lord’s Wrath
Barthen’s Provisions Elmar Barthen runs this general store with help from his two assistants, Ander and Thistle. Elmar and Ander know rumors and are happy to spread them, but Thistle is a little more
talking about some scary stuff. She believes the Stormlord is going to come and wipe out the weak and the nonbelievers, and that he should join her. He’s avoided her since then.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
Character Hooks Consider the following ways to involve characters in this adventure: Call of the Storyteller. Via a mutual connection, the characters receive a plea to come to Kalapang from a binukot
. The characters hear rumors of a monster rampaging across the Dayawlongon archipelago. But soon after they arrive in the region, they receive word that the binukot Nimuel seeks a word with them, as not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Rumors and Legends Countless legends have arisen regarding the mysterious Barrier Peaks, and those tales circulate constantly among adventurers, explorers, and bards. Rumors specific to Kwalish and
his lost expedition are more difficult to come by. But for each day spent talking to knowledgeable travelers, a character can attempt a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. If the check succeeds, roll
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
healing that provide both mundane and magical services. If it could save a life, it’s probably tied to Jorasco… and it will come with a cost. If you have the gold, Jorasco healers can remove a disease
future generations. While the public face of Jorasco is that of the healer, there are rumors that the house engaged in disturbing experiments during the Last War, working with House Vadalis to develop biological weapons and strange new creatures …
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
the talking.
Standoffish. Kalista is curt toward people she doesn’t know, especially adventurers.
Stern. Kalista never cracks a smile.
Rumors
“Every now and then, adventurers return from the
Caves of Chaos with magic weapons, but most of the time they don’t come back at all.” (True)
“Mind your equipment around oozes. Their touch can corrode even the sturdiest of metals.” (True
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
development. A few possible downtime activities are suggested below, but the party’s downtime escapades can include anything that you and the players come up with. The Orrery Learning more about the
characters want to arrange for someone else to watch over the young dragon, finding a suitable guardian might require research. Or the characters might decide to sow positive rumors in the area where the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
rumors about the disappearance of Oric and Lathna, siblings who were abducted by raiders from a homestead a short distance outside of town. (They are currently serving in the kitchens of Rivergard Keep
Earth). Reason to Visit. Westbridge is a target when the cultists take revenge for the characters’ actions. The characters probably come to Westbridge in the aftermath of the “Dire Tidings” counterattack in chapter 4, or after the “Counsel of Despair” event in chapter 5.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
mud around the crevice are many overlapping bootprints. Some head into the crevice, and some come out.
If the characters enter the crevice, read the following: The crevice leads twenty feet into the
.
The cave is home to four stirges, which attack as soon as a character enters the cave. Contrary to local rumors, there is no treasure to be found in Tricklerock Cave.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
Volothamp “Volo” Geddarm The bombastic world traveler Volothamp Geddarm has come to Chult to deliver signed copies of his latest book, Volo’s Guide to Monsters. In addition to setting up audiences
personable Volo is more than willing to share 1d4 + 1 rumors from the Jungle Rumors table at the end of chapter 1, which he’s overheard since arriving in Port Nyanzaru. VOLO’S TRAITS
Ideal. “I have no
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Rumors When the characters interact with NPCs anywhere in Redwood Watch, villagers voice their concerns about recent local events. Roll on the Village Green Rumors table to determine which rumor an
NPC shares. Roll again if the characters have already been told the resulting rumor, and stop rolling once the characters have been told all of them. Village Green Rumors 1d6
Rumor
1 “Three
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
him, are most people.
Rumors
“The guild house’s library boasts a modest but impressive collection of books on history and magic.” (True)
“There’s an ancient statue somewhere in the forests north
Elandra.
Rumors
“Every night, the tavern hosts a rowdy little drinking game with prizes. It’s not for me.” (True)
“Kalista, the keep’s blacksmith, doesn’t sell weapons to adventurers. If you want to
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
who will undoubtedly terrorize the area if they win.
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A sapphire dragon’s lair is so well protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the
other unseen by intruders. The most secure lairs might feature no accessible entrances or exits at all, with the dragon relying on tunneling or shaping stone to come and go.
The challenge rating of a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
green dragon Vvaraak is said to have taught the secrets of druidic magic to the first Gatekeepers thousands of years ago. Though Vvaraak is long dead, rumors say that her hidden lair holds secrets tied
swamps. House Tharashk oversees the City of Stilts, but Marcher clans and tribes come here to sell crafts and other goods or to celebrate religious rituals.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
Maztica are known for their isolation, and until recently they never ventured from their homeland. The tabaxi say little of why that has changed, though rumors persist of strange happenings in that
and never pause and others can’t understand you. 9 You are a font of random trivia from the lore and stories you have discovered. 10 You can’t help but pocket interesting objects you come across.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
representatives of different factions from the surface world, who have come to Gauntlgrym following rumors of bizarre events in the Underdark. If any of the adventurers belong to a faction, representatives of