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gods to foment the destruction of lawful creatures, or by lawful gods for the testing of their followers. Rumors state that only twenty of these creatures exist, but much of the truth about them
, though they are treated as dangerous, cursed trophies akin to a demilich's soul gems. Still, they might be sold to certain discerning—and brazen—collectors.PoisonNecrotic, Psychic
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him win back his title.
Rumors suggest that he can often be found in Sigil, where he bargains with yugoloths to build yet another army with which he might invade Malbolge and wrest the throne from
the remnants of power they hold drawing monstrous worshipers and unwise adventurers into places where his foul influence remains.Fire, PoisonCold; Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing from Nonmagical Attacks that aren't Silvered
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to track the influence of the Far Realm. Armed with that knowledge, sapphire dragons stamp out
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 treasures within to attract adventurers who can put
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
advantageous approach to dealing with them.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin
protected that its inner defenses have never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test.
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Sapphire
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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
-minted 1-zino coins)
Feature: Legal Authority
You have the authority to enforce the laws of Ravnica, and that status inspires a certain amount of respect and even fear in the populace. People mind
their manners in your presence and avoid drawing your attention; they assume you have the right to be wherever you are. Showing your Azorius insignia gets you an audience with anyone you want to talk to
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
.
Sapphire dragons watch for signs of Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to
never been tested. The dragon spreads rumors of the treasures within to attract adventurers who can put the traps to the test.
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Sapphire dragons are generally solitary
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claimed it.
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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
are the most common materials they use in the construction of a lair, crystal and other precious minerals feature prominently in certain areas. In this way, crystal dragons’ hoards literally
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
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
certain areas. In this way, crystal dragons’ hoards literally become the fabric of their homes.
Crystal Dragon Lair Features
The crystal dragon lair shown in map 5.7 is the home of a dragon who
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Interesting Things About Q’barra Q’barra is one of the richest sources of Eberron dragonshards in Khorvaire, drawing waves of settlers and prospectors to this young and growing nation on the edge of
civilization. Certain ruins in Q’barra appear connected to the Age of Demons. The settlers know little of the history of this region, but the Poison Dusk lizardfolk have ties to fiendish powers. House
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Clientele Inquisitives tend to acquire a reputation for working with a certain type of person. Some are known for discretion, attracting wealthy clients who trust them to keep a secret. Others are
known to have a soft spot for a sad story, drawing the type of client who has plenty of troubles but little money. Roll on or choose an option from the Clientele table to determine who tends to show up
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
. You serve as one of the eyes of the house, listening for rumors and watching for dangerous cabals and conspiracies. Along the way you do your best to mediate disputes and defuse dangerous situations
dragons — or both. You don’t know how deep it goes, but you’re certain that other dragonmarked houses and noble families have been infiltrated.
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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Aberrations and other creatures corrupted by the Far Realm. They frequently ally with emerald dragons, drawing on their kin’s knowledge of occult phenomena to track the influence of the Far Realm
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
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Being Your Own Patron For certain kinds of organizations, you can either join an existing group or found your own. For some players, the idea of running a crime syndicate, inquisitive agency
to worry about; when you run your own mercenary company, for example, you need to stock your own armory rather than drawing on an existing organization’s stockpile. The organization brings in income
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Chapter 6: Friends and Foes Even as the Five Nations slowly recover from the Last War, rumors spread of the alien daelkyr, the Emerald Claw, the Lord of Blades, and other threats growing in power
Eberron adventures. Remember that few intelligent creatures in Eberron are inherently evil. Even dragons, which on other worlds are associated with certain alignments, choose their own paths. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Classroom Gossip After the exam, the characters overhear their peers talking excitedly about certain magical and monstrous creatures’ likenesses being used in the upcoming Rose Stage Festival, an
improvisational outdoor play (see “All the World’s a Stage” later in this chapter). Chatter Details The characters might hear any of the following remarks. The first two rumors are more or less true
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
information about the City of Splendors.
Additionally, you can make use of the following rumors that characters might hear on the streets or in the taverns of that great metropolis. Some of these rumors tie
to the adventure, while the truth of others depends on your wishes for the campaign. Either way, feel free to use these rumors as inspiration for new encounters or side treks.
Omin Dran is one of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
strongholds, afraid to venture out into the streets — even invisibly. Rumors abound of creatures active in the Darklake, and of secret rituals and offerings made to the dark waters to appease them. A
powerful patron. The duergar and derro hatch a scheme to sacrifice Themberchaud as an offering to Demogorgon, drawing the demon prince to their city and pledging themselves to the Prince of Demons. A
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->The Book of Many Things
wandering monsters to inspiring whole adventures. But The Deck of Many Things card set and other card decks provide an alternative way to get random results. How is drawing from a deck of cards
leads to pursue or actions to take. This is a fun way to offer players choices without overwhelming them with too many options. Customizable Results. Drawing from a deck of cards is equivalent to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
, making certain areas difficult to reach. Arrow slits on the perimeter of this level made it instrumental to the fort’s defense, and the large rooms here were used for arms storage and mustering troops
for battle. Map 4.3: Ruined Dhakaani Fort View Player Version Ruined Dhakaani Fort Adventures The Ruined Fort Adventures table offers some ideas for drawing a party to the location. Ruined Fort
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
cousins. However, they cooperate with allies better than the evil dragons do, giving them a greater impact on the battlefield. Devils. Certain powerful devils don’t want to see Tiamat unleashed on Faerûn
battle. Skyreach will be assaulted by chromatic dragons the moment it appears above the Well of Dragons, drawing those powerful combatants away from defending the caldera. Arcane Brotherhood. Members
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
. The Deception, Intimidation, Performance, and Persuasion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Charisma checks. Deception. Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly
, rumors, and gossip Blend into a crowd to get the sense of key topics of conversation Spellcasting Ability Bards, paladins, sorcerers, and warlocks use Charisma as their spellcasting ability, which helps determine the saving throw DCs of spells they cast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
. The Deception, Intimidation, Performance, and Persuasion skills reflect aptitude in certain kinds of Charisma checks. Deception Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly
, rumors, and gossip Blend into a crowd to get the sense of key topics of conversation Spellcasting Ability Bards, paladins, sorcerers, and warlocks use Charisma as their spellcasting ability, which helps determine the saving throw DCs of spells they cast.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
new airship on its first voyage 7 Medani Protect a powerful figure from kidnapping or assassination Track down the source of rumors pointing to an imminent threat Find the villain behind a series of
prospectors 12 Vadalis Capture wild animals and tame them Prevent magebred specimens from upsetting a delicate ecosystem Handle the animals drawing a massive caravan across the continent
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
.
Pessimistic. Lenk always sees the worst part of any situation.
Rumors
“Your money isn’t safe at the bank. I hear a burglar broke in recently and stole every last coin.” (Partially true; the burglar
apartments have the following features:
Apartments. Each two-story apartment is a section of the same large tenement building. The apartments have identical amenities: a stove, a small drawing room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
hermit invites the party into her hut, where she shares her story and the rumors on her NPC Card. On a failed check, Xanthe slams the door in their faces. Alexander Mokhov Xanthe
Elf Hermit
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Distrustful. Xanthe doesn’t trust strangers.
Rumors
“A spy named Jacko prowls the fens. Be wary if you meet him. He’ll do anything for coin—even kill.” (True)
“The temple’s head priest is a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
accession of the current high priest, and so on. Certain holy days are civic events, observed by every citizen of a town where a god’s temple can be found. Harvest festivals are often celebrations on a
certain days or specific times of day. And some holy days are local, observed by the faithful of a specific temple. Give some thought to how priests and common folk celebrate holy days. Going into a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
Spellcasting Drawing on the divine essence of nature itself, you can cast spells to shape that essence to your will. See chapter 10 for the general rules of spellcasting and chapter 11 for the druid
certain plants to be sacred, particularly alder, ash, birch, elder, hazel, holly, juniper, mistletoe, oak, rowan, willow, and yew. Druids often use such plants as part of a spellcasting focus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
windows and the presence of holy symbols in every room. The burgomaster is in a side drawing room on the floor—lying in a simple wooden coffin surrounded by wilting flowers and a faint odor of decay
avoid her. The characters are Ireena’s best hope for protection, so she is willing to accompany them under certain conditions. Although she appears mild, she has a strong will, and she aids the party
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
Spellcasting Drawing on the divine essence of nature itself, you can cast spells to shape that essence to your will. See chapter 10 for the general rules of spellcasting and chapter 11 for the druid
you have the spell prepared. Spellcasting Focus You can use a druidic focus (see chapter 5, “Equipment”) as a spellcasting focus for your druid spells. SACRED PLANTS AND WOOD
A druid holds certain
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
ruling over its domain. Long ago, the beholder heard rumors of an arcane device known as the Maze Engine, capable of shifting the gears of reality. During the last Great Modron March, Karazikar
. Since then, the beholder has made it known that it’s interested in certain “curiosities,” and it rewards anyone who brings it more modrons or hints about the existence or location of the Maze Engine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
along a mostly regular grid, making it easy for characters to find their way among standing statues and funerary niches. If the characters come here following rumors of ghosts, it’s only a matter of
services (see “Changing Svirfneblin Attitudes” earlier in this chapter), as certain svirfneblin ask for their help. If the characters leave the svirfneblin without providing them assistance in dealing with
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
certain kinds of expenses and foolish with his coin in other ways. He tends to spend a lot on big, showy items and cut corners on the little amenities. Because he doesn’t have much coin to throw
The wererats plant morsels of food inside the characters’ place and bore tiny holes in the outside walls to attract rats, creating an infestation. Action Emmek spreads rumors that the characters’ tavern
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
kitchen tables, and have little interest in banners and sigils. Still, there’s no denying that certain crews dominate certain corners of the city. Sometimes this is the result of a community forming its
witnessed a bunch of rats feeding on a corpse in an alley. 7 The druid Torimesh offers one party member a strange symbol stained on a piece of bark. He tells the party that the Drawing Tree in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Protector wants to avoid conflict between them and the mercenaries he has hired. As a result, Neverember has slowly been drawing down the number of soldiers from Mintarn, as the citizens that grew up
it up to shipping from the Sea of Swords, goods from the north, and coin from the south. Adventurers come to Neverwinter seeking work and following rumors of nearby treasures, and often find