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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
to begin your career as a mere attendant, you can aspire to become a skilled mage or alchemist, a laboratory supervisor, or even a flamethrower-wielding scorchbringer tasked with defending Izzet
; did I mention focus?
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I get really excited about my ideas and I can’t wait to talk about them and start putting them into practice and tinkering with them and I want to tell you about how
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hold Back The Dead
—that’s not clear. I’ve had conflicting reports about the horde’s leader, but it’s some kind of ghost or creature made of dark mist.” Who’s Defending the Other Wall Sections? “We have a few soldiers
? “And let the Red Wizards establish a stronghold here in the Western Heartlands? No, we must repel them here and now.” Can You Pay More? “The city sponsoring you has authorized hazard pay of 1,000 GP each. Plus, you can split my 1,000 GP hazard pay among yourselves. I really need your help.”
Backgrounds
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
your cloister, a writing kit (small pouch with a quill, ink, folded parchment, and a small penknife), a borrowed book on the subject of your current study, and a pouch containing 10 gp
FEATURE
its anatomy.
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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I speak without really thinking
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
one of the corpses. (The gnome is really a troll named Xlorp, transformed by the runes in area 11b.)
In its current form, the troll has the statistics of an unarmored (AC 12), chaotic evil deep gnome
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Renaer Neverember Renaer is the estranged son of Dagult Neverember, the former Open Lord of Waterdeep and the current Lord of Neverwinter. Father and son detest one another, and Renaer is least
. As a Harper, he spends a lot of time defending Waterdavians against those who, like his father, would deprive them of their coin and rights. He owns Neverember House, a four-story residence in the Sea
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
wagons. He misses his brother tremendously. No one knows what happened to Hurly, but everyone knows he never really fit in.” (See area M5 in chapter 4 for Hurly’s current whereabouts.) On the Story Tracker
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
campaigns less focused on combat and more on social encounters and intrigue. Lastly, a campaign focused on defending a city could present a range of threats, from external foes—like wild creatures or
past, either as Returned or Nyxborn, can also throw a community into disorder. Who has the greater right to rule: the current ruler or the city’s legendary founder?
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
laden wagon or after heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order.
All Are Fighters
Most of the orcs that stay behind when the
dwarfhold, the orcs will butcher any dwarf that stands against them, but it’s really all about the property—they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away.
Strength Respects
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
government, but the townsfolk elect someone to serve as townmaster each year. The townmaster serves as a judge in minor disputes and keeps any records that need to be kept. The current townmaster is a male
human banker named Harbin Wester—a fat, pompous old fool. Completely intimidated by the Redbrands, he claims that they’re “just a mercenary guild, and not all that much trouble, really.” The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
important records. The current townmaster is a human banker named Harbin Wester, a cheerful and well-liked, but timid leader. Completely intimidated by the Redbrands, Harbin initially claims that they’re
“just a mercenary guild, and not all that much trouble, really.” The townmaster’s hall has a small but serviceable jail with two cells. Harbin eventually admits to the characters that the Redbrands
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
man has no hope of defending himself against the creatures. Massive coyotes are a persistent threat in the Rattle. The three coyotes use the dire wolf stat block, while the farmer they pursue is a
truth about Culley, Uncle Polder is surprised; Kianna spoke as if Culley were a close and current friend. Uncle Polder allows the characters to rest at his home as long as they please. When they’re ready to go, he gives them detailed directions to the farm Kianna works at a few miles away.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
speculation on campus, but no current students know what they are. Once the characters recover the doll, they will likely press her hand to trigger these phrases. The Phrases table offers some suggestions, but
feel free to come up with additional phrases that you and your players will find fun and amusing. Phrases d6 Phrase 1 “Really? In those robes?” 2 “G-R-O-S-S. Gross.” 3 “I heard you snack on owlbear pellets.” 4 “If you say so.” 5 “How about ‘Hells, no!’” 6 “No one believes that’s chocolate.”
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
dutiful and dangerous grung warrior, dedicated to his king. Roark thinks all this goddess-summoning nonsense is distracting from the real issue at hand: defending Dungrunglung from the undead. Secretly
, Roark’s loyalty is to the tribe first and Groak second, but Roark is dutifully abiding the king’s obsession for now. He is suspicious of adventurers yet open to help in defending his village from the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
heroically defending it from thieves gain great respect and advance higher in the tribe’s pecking order. All Are Fighters Most of the orcs that stay behind when the warriors go on their raids are weaker than
stands against them, but it’s really all about the property — they would be just as happy if all the dwarves ran away. Strength Respects Strength Orcs appreciate physical prowess and formidable combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
(see appendix D) commands the castle for Rezmir. The half-dragon needs to show up occasionally to remind the bullywugs and lizardfolk that the Cult of the Dragon is really in charge, but Borngray runs
Naerytar over to him, and he will rule the entire Mere of Dead Men from the castle. The only obstacle he sees between himself and his goal is the castle’s current master, Dralmorrer Borngray; the notion
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
(see appendix D for statistics) commands the castle for Rezmir. The half-dragon needs to show up occasionally to remind the bullywugs and lizardfolk that the Cult of the Dragon is really in charge, but
, Rezmir will hand Castle Naerytar over to him, and he will rule the entire Mere of Dead Men from the castle. The only obstacle he sees between himself and his goal is the castle’s current master
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
on the first day of winter. The current castellan, a boorish twit named Hantanus Tarm (LN male Illuskan human noble), is responsible for defending the gates but has no military experience. The
commitment to protecting Waterdeep’s interests. The wizard serves for one year and acts as a liaison between the city and the abbot, while also aiding in the defense of Goldenfields. The guild’s current
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
current position near Peaktop Aerie on Mount Waterdeep. Once more, this activity seemed to be outside the Blackstaff’s control. Thankfully, all the walking statues have been dormant for well over a decade
statue.” It stood at the foot of Mount Waterdeep near the head of Julthoon Street. Then, after its critical role in defending the city against an invasion of sahuagin in 1370 DR, Khelben Blackstaff
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
.”
The dwarf, who calls himself Barok Clanghammer, is really the adult gold dragon Aurinax (see appendix B) in disguise. He guards the gold for Lord Dagult Neverember and holds the dragonstaff of
weight of which is 10,000 pounds. Scattered on the floor of the second alcove are sixty-five 100 gp gemstones — all that remains of Aurinax’s current food supply. Aurinax won’t give up his gemstones or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
grudges against Yvandre and her house. Three Old Kegs Named for its sign, three lashed-together barrels hanging from a pole, the Three Old Kegs is popular with current and retired members of the Flaming
officers attempt to enforce a code of civility toward all Baldurians, a current of antipathy toward the poor runs deep through the Watch, though it more often manifests as condescension than outright
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
portals the characters access will never lead to the headquarters. The current destinations of the portals are noted on the Portals table. You can choose encounters you favor, or roll on the table to
their story. Fortunately, Dagdra is open to reconsidering her life choices and allegiances — and is having a really bad day. If the characters agree to help her complete her tasks, she reveals the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
perceived humiliation, nurse grudges against Yvandre and her house. Three Old Kegs Named for its sign, three lashed-together barrels hanging from a pole, the Three Old Kegs is popular with current and retired
attempt to enforce a code of civility toward all Baldurians, a current of antipathy toward the poor runs deep through the Watch, though it more often manifests as condescension than outright hostility
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tales from the Yawning Portal->a5
of the globe while within 100 feet of it. Another creature that qualifies as a controller can gain control of a globe by winning a contest of Intelligence checks against the current controller. A
the bottom, so the two pools are really one U-shaped structure, which Ihanvas can use to move through the room. Treasure. The naga wears a platinum circlet set with sapphires (worth 1,000 gp) and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
third has neither and looks exactly like the doppelganger’s current disguise. B54: Storage Room Two ogres rummage for morsels in this storage room. Candles, incense, and other ceremonial items line its
, defending themselves as necessary. Failing that, they attempt to wangle their freedom through bribery and deceit. Treasure. Chana and Vana each wear a copper fox mask worth 10 gp and two pieces of jewelry
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
a very eccentric orbit. A character who studies the sculpture can puzzle out its importance with a successful DC 15 Intelligence (Arcana) check: its current position suggests the comet will soon pass
staircase rises back up, sealing the library shut once more. (A character on the staircase when this happens is lifted up to this area on the rising stairs.) Treasure. With Sparkrender no longer defending
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
-dealing sort who knows almost nothing of the current mood and troubles in Red Larch, since he’s so rarely away from his forge. His wife Laefra, who orders metals via the merchants she deals with, hears
know — and doesn’t want to know — what’s really going on. However, he watches and listens attentively. He is friendly toward the Harpers and shares all of what he sees and hears with any Harper who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse
the current requires a successful DC 10 Strength (Athletics) check. Stairs. The stairs lead up to area C28 in the Temple of the Crushing Wave (chapter 4). F7. Blackmaw Throne A big stone bench
-inch wide channels.
Two minotaurs of the Emberhorn tribe stand guard in this chamber, defending the fire cult’s foothold in the fane. They have the Burning Breath special action (see area F14
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
instead wear exquisite masks made of precious materials adorned with gemstones. Each noble has a collection of these masks that it wears to conceal its face but still reflect its current mood; an
: dwarves and fire giants. If you don’t want to be forced to slave in the mines until you’re tossed in the coals, you have really only one option.
— Volo
Mighty Fighters, Poor Planners When fire
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
with coin to spend. Village law is whatever the local Council of Elders says it is. The current head of the council is a retired ranger and active member of the Emerald Enclave named Quinn Nardrosz (NG
is unusually wide here, providing the town with space for a modest harbor. The High Lord’s Hall is a mansion on the north side of the river. The town’s current high lord is Telbor Zazrek (N male
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
outside this drop tube shows a flickering image of this deck’s layout. Aphelion might disable the screen or let the characters use it to get their bearings, depending on the computer’s current attitude
within 20 feet of the android, it springs up and attacks, exulting about how it fooled them and “wasn’t really damaged at all,” despite the pipe in its head. Treasure. The android carries a paralysis
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
mechanisms and cleverer magic. In addition to defending the city, the Seatower also serves as the local prison of Baldur’s Gate. Three levels of dungeons extend beneath it, the lower two below sea level
renamed breakfast foods, the Smilin’ Boar was always intended to cause a stir in well-to-do Bloomridge. Yet the current buzz is more than owner Jentha Allinamuch, a chaotic good female strongheart
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
. The current Lord Warder of Amphail is Dauner Ilzimmer (LN male Chondathan human noble), a bombastic family man who loves horses more than he does most people. Thanks largely to the influence of its
. Fortunately for Harnoth, the Iron Guard — Citadel Adbar’s defending army — remains strong. What’s not generally known is that Harnoth, too, was killed by orcs toward the end of the war. To prevent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
secret doors leading to its vaults hidden by clever mechanisms and cleverer magic. Mike Schley The Seatower of Balduran In addition to defending the city, the Seatower also serves as the local
Smilin’ Boar was always intended to cause a stir in well-to-do Bloomridge. Yet the current buzz is more than owner Jentha Allinamuch, a chaotic good female strongheart halfling commoner, ever intended






