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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Continent Scale For mapping a whole continent, use a scale where 1 hex represents 60 miles. At this scale, you can’t see more than the shape of coastlines, the biggest mountain ranges, major rivers
, huge lakes, and political boundaries. A map at this scale is best for showing how multiple kingdom-scale maps fit together, rather than tracking the movement of adventurers day by day. The same
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
nuances of royal courts half a continent away and shockingly ignorant of what life is like for the poor outside their own doorsteps.
This combination of worldly savvy and local blindness characterizes
Thanks to your noble birth, people are inclined to think the best of you. You are welcome in high society, and people assume you have the right to be wherever you are. The common folk make every
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
FEATURE: CRIMINAL CONNECTIONS
In Baldur’s Gate, crime is just another business. As a result, you can arrange a meeting with a low-ranking operative of nearly any business, patriar family, crew
attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
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The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
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I blow up at the slightest insult.
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
important to me than my life.
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Dangerous work is best accomplished by an orderly group working with common purpose.
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I treat my weapons, uniform, and insignia with reverence, for they
-Boros Contacts table.
Boros Contacts
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A former comrade in arms was promoted into the prestigious Sunhome Guard.
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One of my parents is a ranking Boros officer
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
want to get your hands on a master key, your best bet is to snatch it from Elix the Saint, who frequents a seedy tavern called the Tipsy Tankard.” Guildhouse Guards. “By late evening, most guild
members have gone to sleep. Senior guild members bully lower-ranking guild members into taking the late-night shifts.” Guild Membership. “Dusk isn’t accepting new guild members right now. I’ve been working
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
never crossed the Graywall Mountains or explored the jungles of the east. The Five Nations always had cultural differences and those who yearned for independence. But still, the map showed us at our best
their people. So, most player characters begin their adventures on the continent of Khorvaire. While humans make up the majority of the population in the civilized nations of Khorvaire, the continent
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
Gauntlet The Church of Saint Cuthbert Greyhawk is home to several different paladin orders that could serve as a substitute for this faction, but the best fit is the Church of Saint Cuthbert. The Church
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
northeastern portion of a continent called Orrithia, also known as the Vastlands, which is populated by a tremendous variety of peoples. For the purposes of D&D, though, you can place Strixhaven
wherever it best fits the needs of your campaign. It could be in a world of your own creation, in a published D&D setting (such as the Forgotten Realms or Eberron), in the planar cosmopolis of Sigil, or in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
halfling houses helped enable the spread of humanity across the continent. With its powers related to food and shelter, the Mark of Hospitality was a boon to the early halfling nomads, but now it allows
House Ghallanda to run the best inns, hostels, and taverns in the land. Similarly, the Mark of Healing has always been a boon to both nomads and settlers facing dangerous wilds, and House Jorasco still
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
forward to the end of all worlds and planes of existence. Low-ranking members anticipate a new creation, a multiverse made right in the wake of the old cosmos’s destruction, but the leaders secretly
believe the end really is the end; after the multiverse’s destruction, only a formless void will remain.
Vallez Gax
The Heralds of the Comet is best suited for use as an antagonist in an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
room is called the Phylactery Vault because it houses the phylacteries of many of Szass Tam’s high-ranking lich servants.
“You must enter the vault, defeat its guardians, and disrupt the magic there
. You can enter through any black gate in the Temples of Extraction when you are ready.”
The characters can ask questions, but at best Syranna knows only a little more than they do. (You can use this opportunity to give out information you want the players to know before proceeding.)
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
byzantine laws, or you could be a pilgrim who seeks the shrines of the gods of magic.
Kara-Tur. The continent of Kara-Tur, far to the east of Faerûn, is home to people whose customs are unfamiliar
be deluded innocents at best, or ignorant fools at worst.
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I have a weakness for the exotic beauty of the people of these lands.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a4
for a party to investigate all three branches of the dungeon. If this is the case, it would be best if the party were required to leave the dungeon and reenter upon resumption of the game. If they stay
armies of Takhisis.
Eberron. On the continent of Xen’Drik, the mountain could stand in the range known as the Fangs of Argarak.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Fellowship. They believe wars are won by the best planning, strategy, and tactics. The worship of the Red Knight is filled with doctrine about strategy, such as: “Every war is a series of battles. Losing
among high-ranking commanders of armies, instructors in colleges of war, quartermasters, and the authors of tomes of strategy. Each temple to the Red Knight includes an altar dedicated to Tempus, and so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
meeting place for high-ranking cultists, among them a Wearer of Purple known as Talis the White. Talis feels strongly that she belongs in Severin’s “inner circle,” but Severin doesn’t trust her and
Realms, this chapter is the best time for that information to be revealed or confirmed. Although Talis won’t mention any details such as masks or summonings, the cultists share a general belief that the time is right for Tiamat’s arrival. The characters can find several clues that encourage this belief.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
meeting place for high-ranking cultists, among them a Wearer of Purple known as Talis the White. Talis feels strongly that she belongs in Severin’s “inner circle,” but Severin doesn’t trust her and
Realms, this chapter is the best time for that information to be revealed or confirmed. Although Talis won’t mention any details such as masks or summonings, the cultists share a general belief that the time is right for Tiamat’s arrival. The characters can find several clues that encourage this belief.
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
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
.
Hunters. The families of goblins that are skilled in the use of weapons but not privy to any other special knowledge have the second highest status in the tribe. Hunters are often the best wolf riders
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Prisoners Governor Nighthill would like to interrogate some of the raiders. “I’d give anything to know what we’re up against, and why. For that, we need prisoners. A commander, even a low-ranking one
, is best.”
If the characters haven’t run into any cult leaders yet, Nighthill takes them onto the parapet and points out what he means. This is an ideal time for everyone to catch a glimpse of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Prisoners Governor Nighthill would like to interrogate some of the raiders. “I’d give anything to know what we’re up against, and why. For that, we need prisoners. A commander, even a low-ranking one
, is best.” If the characters haven’t run into any cult leaders yet, Nighthill takes them onto the parapet and points out what he means. This is an ideal time for everyone to catch a glimpse of Frulam
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
best known in Solamnia. Deities of Krynn Gods of Good
Alignment
Province
Symbol
Paladine LG Good dragons, guardians, rulers Silver triangle Branchala NG Music Bard’s harp Habbakuk
the burning mountain that followed. They sank Istar beneath the waves, shattered the continent, and withdrew from the world. They chose to cause the immense suffering of the disaster and the centuries
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
most who repeat that story are only trying to layer a mystical facade over their dilettante spiritualism. Only the group’s highest-ranking members know that the Keepers of the Feather began in Barovia
their wisdom and their subtle resistance to evil with those who needed it most. However, the Mists find a way to twist even the best of intentions. In the cities of urbane domains like Borca, Darkon
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Lord of Blades’ Strike Squad While the characters explore Landro, they’re pursued by a warforged named Glaive (see the accompanying stat block). Glaive is a high-ranking commander loyal to the Lord
to the Lord of Blades’ bloody conquest of the blighted region. Among the blades, Glaive is best known for her talent at self-modification. “Glaive” is etched onto the back of her neck-plate. It is the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a6
a reasonable chance of survival if they use their knowledge and cunning to best advantage. These adventures were designed for strategic play, so some areas of the giant settlements are very dangerous
. The adventure contains some possible answers. Keep track of the fate of important giants and their allies or captives. Escaping adversaries will generally flee to the next higher-ranking stronghold
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
university-sponsored expeditions operate across Xen’drik at any time. The Age of Giants left numerous ruins strewn across Xen’drik’s landscape. But the continent hides its secrets from explorers, as if the
, have become the best-known ruins in Xen’drik. Bazek Mohl. Ancient giants built their so-called “City of Shadows” underground, in a manifest zone linked to the plane of Mabar, the realm of eternal night
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
view the results of their efforts. But drow society is predicated on a foundation of terror and slavery, and the most desirable slaves live on the world’s surface: humans, dwarves, and best of all
hundreds of warriors, mages, priestesses, and giant spiders, a large enough force to overwhelm a community. The invaders would sweep through the town in the dark of night, shackle the best potential
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
south of Darguun. They are infamous raiders, and while they have brokered a truce with the Ghaal’dar, anyone venturing into the Seawall Mountains had best travel with a Marguul guide. As a Marguul
limit their population in their deep vaults. However, they have held onto the martial discipline and techniques that allowed their ancestors to dominate the continent. Their weaponsmiths are superior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
blind eye to Sephek’s murderous escapades, and tries to help him as best she can without endangering her own life. Treasure. Torrga keeps her proceeds in a small, locked iron strongbox, which she hides in
Coast, but wears no armor or cold weather clothing and doesn’t appear to be armed. His most striking feature is his eyes, which are as blue as a frozen lake. The best way to deal with Sephek is to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
). When one needs to be replaced, the best candidates are those who appreciate the benefits of strict organization (and thus are lawful evil or at worst neutral evil) and who have a high tolerance for
a human, the tyrant has incredible staying power against challengers. Not only are its opponents unsure of the best way to kill it, but it can quickly retaliate with lethal force against multiple
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
wearing cloaks and cowls in the midst of kidnapping a low-ranking drow noble. If the characters kill four or more cultists, the rest flee like rats. Sounds of combat attract the attention of a drow foot
northeastern Eastmyr, near the Clawrift. Development. Narbondel’s Shadow, which wasn’t damaged during Demogorgon’s rampage, offers some of the best food and lodging money can buy, but the cost is high: 25
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
(rank 3), bearded devils and merregons (rank 4), barbed devils (rank 5), chain devils (rank 6), and bone devils (rank 7). These devils are specialists, typically assigned to tasks that best suit their
. 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->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
characters first enter the alley, Avareen is in the front doorway of the house, handing the Stone of Golorr to a high-ranking Zhent named Vevette Blackwater (CE female Tethyrian human swashbuckler; see
, while Avareen and Zorbog do their best to fight them off. If Ott is set free, he runs back to the waiting eyestalks of his insane beholder master. Characters who follow him are led straight to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
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
network that seeks to expand its influence and power throughout the Forgotten Realms.
The public face of the Black Network appears relatively benign. It offers the best and cheapest goods and services
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
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
raids on the Material Plane or other realms. The best duty of all for a dragon is being tasked to guard a githyanki crèche on the Material Plane, a posting that could last for years. Not only does it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
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
himself to the best of his abilities. If the characters attempt to negotiate, Ozymandias is treacherous and unlikely to keep any agreement (except at sword point). He wants to get word of the abbey’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
and a dragon are oblivious to the destruction they’re causing Delve into the Past The best reason for delving into the past is to discover a path to a better future.
—Diancastra
In the world of
Eberron, the continent of Xen’drik is the ancestral home of giants and the location of their ancient empire. The continent is littered with the cyclopean ruins of this forgotten civilization, and now