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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.
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of farming of which goblins are capable and are charged with checking traps for captured people or beasts. Gatherers aren’t usually armed with weapons more deadly than a sling or a knife, but
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
the power behind a criminal syndicate. Alternatively, an Aurum Concordian can be a behind-the-scenes villain: low-level adventurers could clash with the Concordian’s hired goons as they pursue the
same treasure, or the adventurers could be trying to solve a mystery the thugs are covering up. As the campaign progresses, the characters might face higher-ranking members of the Aurum, or recurring
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- 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
into hierarchical ranks. Only storm giants, largely solitary and imagining themselves above such petty concerns, have no interest in ranking themselves. Regardless of a giant’s ranking within its kind
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
could offer more.
Should they accept, Edith suggests they start by asking around or checking for signs of a break-in. In any case, Edith remains at the site to assess the damage and doesn’t accompany
succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Perception) check finds a half-eaten and slightly charred cinnamon roll in the grass behind the confectionery. Asking around town or taking a subsequent Study action and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Harpers Any smart, non-evil character can join the Harpers of Waterdeep. Bards and wizards are especially welcome. Harpers are altruists who work behind the scenes to keep power out of the hands of
” to her friends), the widow of Lord Arthagast Ulbrinter, is a high-ranking member of the faction. Other key members include Renaer Neverember, the estranged son of Lord Dagult Neverember, and Mirt, an
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
of the plateaus are dotted with caves and tumbled boulder fields. Characters can have two encounters during this trip. The first is with a group of raiders who have straggled behind the main body
cult’s operations are overseen by local leaders called Wearers of Purple for the ceremonial robes that they wear. All of the wyrmspeakers are Wearers of Purple, as are lower-ranking cultists appointed by the wyrmspeakers to preside over cult enclaves.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
of the plateaus are dotted with caves and tumbled boulder fields. Characters can have two encounters during this trip. The first is with a group of raiders who have straggled behind the main body
cult’s operations are overseen by local leaders called Wearers of Purple for the ceremonial robes that they wear. All of the wyrmspeakers are Wearers of Purple, as are lower-ranking cultists appointed by the wyrmspeakers to preside over cult enclaves.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the
in the open demonstrates impartiality—you’re not fudging rolls to the characters’ benefit or detriment. Even if you usually roll behind a screen, it can be fun to make an especially dramatic roll where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
in the face of devastating tragedy are better suited for character backstories. DM Die Rolling Should you hide your die rolls behind a DM screen, or should you roll your dice in the open for all the
in the open demonstrates impartiality—you’re not fudging rolls to the characters’ benefit or detriment. Even if you usually roll behind a screen, it can be fun to make an especially dramatic roll where
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fated Flight of the Recluse
Arrival at Korth Leaving the Ashen Spires behind, the characters see the Nightwood sprawling into the distance, and their destination, the city of Korth, beyond it. The Recluse slows as it draws near
human’s dragonmark and garb suggests high ranking in House Cannith. If the check succeeds by 5 or more, the character recognizes the human as Zorlan d’Cannith, the Cannith baron that rules Cannith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
fortified enclave where children will grow up calling themselves simply “gith.” The group’s most high-ranking advocate in the githyanki hierarchy is a powerful warlord named Zetch’r’r. He secretly
supports the reunification of the githyanki and the githzerai, and works behind the scenes to turn others toward the cause.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Commander Portyr As the characters conclude their business with Captain Zodge, the meeting is interrupted by the arrival of a higher-ranking member of the Flaming Fist. Read or paraphrase the
following text to the players: Your meeting with Captain Zodge is interrupted by the arrival of several Flaming Fist soldiers clad in plate armor. From behind this wall of swords and steel steps an armored
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
drama and fighting back tears while Amath pats his arm gently. Vevette takes a seat behind them and surreptitiously passes the Stone of Golorr to Agorn. Looking on from the back row is Remallia
Haventree (see appendix B), a member of the Harpers who suspects Agorn of being a high-ranking Zhent. She has been watching him for a while now, hoping to identify other Zhentarim leaders in Waterdeep
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
. The heat from the glowing lava fall behind the bar keeps drink orders coming. Loose-lipped nobles regularly spill secrets and rumors to Sparax, who always keeps one antenna to the ground. Citadel of
citadel’s courtyard, holding aloft a pair of burning scales. Behind it lies the Court of Cinders, an ornate house of law where devil magistrates administer justice on behalf of the diabolical courts
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
warrior who leaves mortality behind to become an ice devil, is worth more than a simple peasant likely to be consigned to existence as a lemure. Glory. All devils are required to fight in the Blood War
. 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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
splinters and the top split in half. Nevertheless, a tall purple tiefling works behind the broken counter, diligently cleaning mugs and plates under the watchful eye of the surly dwarf owner, Grista
fireplace, through which the goblins fled. Checking out the roof triggers the “Encounter: Rooftop Stash” section. Talking to Wheel-of-Fortune Wheel-of-Fortune tries their best to help the characters and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
brute in black scale armor emerges from the inn. Holding a barrel of fish under one arm, the hulking figure fills her mouth with a fistful of wriggling fish.
From behind her, two reptilian soldiers
emerge. “Them next,” the ogre says, gesturing in your direction. The soldiers move forward obediently.
Fewmaster Gholcag is a low-ranking commander in the Red Dragon Army and the leader of the raid
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
allies. Rizzeryl works for two groups: House Auvryndar, a low-ranking drow house from Menzoberranzan that is slowly and secretly consolidating its power in Undermountain, and the Zhentarim, which is
, omits the chambers hidden behind secret doors (areas 5, 20c, 20d, 22e, 22f, 25h, and 26b). There’s no easy way to transport this map without knocking the stones out of alignment and rendering the map
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
against the pirates because he tried to rescue important books and scrolls from the burning abbey, and a collapsing hall closed a doorway behind him. He was forced to abandon the written works, and he
escaped only after a wall collapsed and provided him with an escape route. Ozymandias is now the highest-ranking cleric and the leader of the survivors. He is a capable administrator, but he does not
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
checking visitors’ identification papers Combat behind closed doors probably doesn’t raise an alarm, but any loud disturbance in the streets is likely to put the entire settlement on alert. As it
. Registration Center Clerks. Six goblins with ink quills sit behind a row of makeshift desks, ready to scribble the names of visitors into dog-eared ledgers and issue identification papers. Glowing oil
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Hells upon his demise. Captive Cultist A group of dwarf miners has captured a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Dragon—a Wearer of Purple named Cheela Flegsteel who got a little too greedy while
information about the cult’s activities, which could be used to lead into any chapter of your choice. However, she also knows that a rescue party is not far behind her. The adventurers need to help the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Hells upon his demise. Captive Cultist A group of dwarf miners has captured a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Dragon—a Wearer of Purple named Cheela Flegsteel who got a little too greedy while
information about the cult’s activities, which could be used to lead into any chapter of your choice. However, she also knows that a rescue party is not far behind her. The adventurers need to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
human priest), currently the highest-ranking official in the temple. While engaged in her divinatory studies a tenday ago, she foresaw the arrival of both Mayastan Sadaar and the party, but she does not
. As with Xemru Thaal, none of the other visitors have yet returned. The Oracle’s Portal Behind the main temple stands a nondescript and locked shed, within which is the portal that leads to Valin’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Hells upon his demise. Captive Cultist A group of dwarf miners has captured a high-ranking member of the Cult of the Dragon—a Wearer of Purple named Cheela Flegsteel who got a little too greedy while
information about the cult’s activities, which could be used to lead into any chapter of your choice. However, she also knows that a rescue party is not far behind her. The adventurers need to help
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
northern end of this room. Large oil paintings of the guild’s three original bosses hang from the walls. The bosses use this room for important announcements and initiation ceremonies. Lower-ranking
locket from an admirer. Treasure. Augustus wields a +2 Longsword. He usually takes the sword with him when he leaves the room, but if he’s resting here or has left the sword behind for some reason, it’s
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Mountain Encounters While the characters are exploring or camping in the Yatil Mountains, roll a d20 three times per day of game time, checking for encounters each morning, afternoon, and night. An
calm and cheerful fellow. He gently responds to anyone who happens by, but he doesn’t speak unless spoken to. If asked his name, the man simply replies that he “left it behind a long time ago.” The
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
checking the vault while Gwendolyn and Tannus are saying their vows, and must report any disturbances or thefts. Gorat Thunderwind. Gorat (CN male dwarf berserker) is Tannus’s cousin and oldest friend, and
. Jormun’s secret involves relief that his son has changed his ways. Though he has not confessed this to anyone, he hopes that Tannus can leave his days of battle behind and find love and peace with
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
guardians 09–10 Audience chamber for receiving visitors 11–19 Barracks used by the portal’s guards 20–23 Bedroom for use by the high-ranking members of the order that guards the portal 24–30 Chapel
and intimate guests 75–78 Stable 79–86 Storage for mundane goods and supplies 87 Strong room or vault for protecting important treasures (75 percent chance of being hidden behind a secret door) 88–92
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
and one or two other high-ranking members. However, speakers sometimes delegate their time behind the podium to an eloquent representative whom they trust to represent the faction’s interests. The
to most, Incantifers step into the tower as if it were porous, leaving ripples behind them as they enter and emerge. When the Tower Sorcerous disappeared from Sigil, it left behind an empty lot. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
lower deck. Railing. A 3-foot-high rail is built around the deck’s perimeter, providing half cover for Medium creatures and three-quarters cover for Small creatures behind it. Rowboats. Eight rowboats
3-foot-high rail around its perimeter that provides half cover for Medium creatures and three-quarters cover for Small creatures behind it. Keelboat Cabin The keelboat cabin has the following features
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Fiendish Folio Volume 1
creatures in the court of a cruel noble or foul necromancer. Should a minor bandit chief or low-ranking acolyte of evil gain the service of these creatures, take care. When the devilkin take notice of such
follow close behind the lord of entropy, delighting and furthering the destruction it brings.
Cycles of Chaos. As a personification of entropy, Ygorl is cursed to see things as they will become
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
carvings on the granite slab, the furniture behind it, or the guards: Torches mounted to four pillars light this ancient room. In the center of the room, a table and several chairs are situated in
contained shrines to various gods, but the Onyx Scar renovated it, creating a hallway with arrow slits on both sides. Arrow Slits. Four Onyx Scar thugs stand behind the western arrow slits, ready to shoot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
credit. Alix Branwyn The Athar aren’t fools. They let the powers that be call themselves gods, while the faction works subtly to discover the secret behind the curtain of the multiverse and look on the
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
stringy slime. A chest rests at the foot of each bed.
Low-ranking members of the Cult of Zargon sleep in these communal chambers. Cocoons. Four clammy cocoons, ready to burst, stick to the bottoms of
rows of clammy stone pews. Green mucus carpets the center aisle, leading to a bloodstained altar on a rocky precipice. Behind the altar, the chapel opens to a dark cavern.
Two rusty cages are set into
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
Eternal Flame Cultists It is often said that fire is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. So too it is with the Eternal Flame cultists. Low-ranking members of the cult love the destructive power
elemental fire are pyromaniacs who were obsessed with flame as children, but there’s a grain of truth behind the stereotype. Eternal Flame cultists are fascinated with fire of all sorts and sometimes