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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
malevolent will. In any case, they possess cruelty, bloodlust, and necromantic power in equal measure and serve the Dead Three with their soul.
A Dead Three scion leads cults to Bane, Bhaal, or Myrkul
—and often to all three. Sometimes the scion commands a single cult with an uneasy mix of adherents of each god, but a scion might lead separate cults from the shadows, playing them against each other and coordinating their efforts to bring the greatest amount of misery to a region.Necrotic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
knowledge, but the dragon is cagey on that point. Seeing good and bad in equal measure among the lesser races, Ileuthra recognizes that helping the humanoids is less a case of deciding whether they are worthy
of aid, and more about deciding whether these adventurer ambassadors can be trusted to properly lead the factions. Desire. Ileuthra has no preconceived sense of what might be the best course, and he
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Species
Volo's Guide to Monsters
hatred of the civilized races of the world and their need to satisfy the demands of their deities, the orcs know that if they fight well and bring glory to their tribe, Gruumsh will call them home to
infirm. Orcs don’t revere their gods as much as they fear them; every tribe has superstitions about how to avert their wrath or bring their favor. This deep-seated uncertainty and fear comes forth
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
knowledge, but the dragon is cagey on that point. Seeing good and bad in equal measure among the lesser races, Ileuthra recognizes that helping the humanoids is less a case of deciding whether they are worthy
of aid, and more about deciding whether these adventurer ambassadors can be trusted to properly lead the factions. Desire. Ileuthra has no preconceived sense of what might be the best course, and he
Backgrounds
Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
. In any case, characters with this background have a plan to hit the big time; all they need is audacity and a little time.
You have always had a way with people. You know what makes them tick, you
gains on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in...
3
I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others.
4
I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Signature Case Inquisitives occupy a significant place in the popular imagination, both in their real-life exploits (as reported in the newspapers) and in many fictionalized accounts. As romanticized
heroes of many tales, they shed the light of truth into the shadows to uncover secret misdeeds. Equally romanticized as self-serving muckrakers, they often use questionable methods to bring to light
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
Council of Dragons Five ancient dragons make up the council charged with deciding their metallic kin’s response to the cult. Though they are not necessarily the wisest or most powerful specimens of
the factions’ battle against Tiamat. As such, if the dragons side with the humanoids, it will be as a statement of personal faith in the party—and in the party’s ability to bring all the factions into the fight.
Backgrounds
Tomb of Annihilation
: A wooden case containing a map to a ruin or dungeon, a bullseye lantern, a miner’s pick, a set of traveler’s clothes, a shovel, a two-person tent, a trinket recovered from a dig site
has historical significance or is one of a kind.
5
I’m secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
6
I hope to bring prestige to a library, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
Council of Dragons Five ancient dragons make up the council charged with deciding their metallic kin’s response to the cult. Though they are not necessarily the wisest or most powerful specimens of
the factions’ battle against Tiamat. As such, if the dragons side with the humanoids, it will be as a statement of personal faith in the party — and in the party’s ability to bring all the factions into the fight.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Heraldic Sign Fighters typically do battle for a cause. Some fight on behalf of kingdoms besieged by monsters, while others quest only for personal glory. In either case, a fighter often displays a
organization or a cause, and thus might already travel under a banner of some sort. If that’s not the case, consider devising a heraldic sign that symbolizes an aspect of your nature or speaks to what you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Gauntlgrym Connections If Eldeth Feldrun survived and escaped from the Underdark with the characters, she is eager to return home to Gauntlgrym, and does so at the first opportunity. In that case
might have charged the characters with returning either her remains or her warhammer and shield to her home. This errand can bring the characters to Gauntlgrym of their own volition even before Bruenor’s
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
pouch, stitched with images of heroes and whimsical creatures. Where the teeth fall, they bring legends to life.
Using the Teeth. While you are holding the pouch, you can use an action to draw one tooth
, while others act as their tales dictate. In either case, the tooth is gone forever.
Teeth of Dahlver-Nar
1d20
Tale and Tooth
Creatures Summoned
Implanted Effect
1
The Staring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
challenge to bring him the diadem through the gossip of other thieves; in this case, skip to the “Preparation” section. If the characters are too lawful or good to work with a thieves’ guild, consider
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
Alley: Spring When this encounter begins, either the characters have the Stone of Golorr in their clutches, in which case they’re jumped as they move through an alley near the tower — or it was taken
from them by Xanathar’s gazer spies, in which case they catch up with the gazers in the alley before the creatures can descend into the sewers. Bear Traps Choose five squares on the map. These
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
have a pond or a glade that locals ascribe to Eldath. Tradition dictates that it be a place of quiet reflection where others are left to their thoughts. A body of water such as a pond or a spring
Eldath among the First Circle. It is taboo to strike a priest of Eldath, and killing one is said to bring great misfortune. Despite the measure of protection that this belief affords them, most priests
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
? Ah, then what manner of music they would bring to this world!
— Fletcher Danairia, master bard
Bards bring levity during grave times; they impart wisdom to offset ignorance; and they make the
fun. Play more music. No, I was right the first time. Music is stupid. But I won’t maim you after all, in case I change my mind again.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
. This person might be a criminal mastermind who plans all your exploits, or they could leave the planning to your group. In any case, the Syndicate Contact table can help you define the personality of
cynic who only cares about how much money you bring in to the syndicate 8 A former law enforcement officer who is full of cheerful tips for avoiding the law
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
travel through the Underdark. Deep gnome merchants headed to Mantol-Derith bring word of oozes infesting the settlement, giving the characters an opportunity to face off against the Pudding King. At some
compelling case. Use the information in chapter 6 to guide any negotiations or arrangements the adventurers attempt to make with the svirfneblin.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
A Giant’s Bag A giant on the move always has a sack slung over its shoulder. The primary purpose of a giant’s bag is to carry food. With such an enormous belly to feed (particularly in the case of
. Beyond that, a bag might contain anything: tools, mementos, items for trade, or merely curios the giant wanted to bring along. Some possible contents are: A live pig Three bear skins Longsword
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
infiltrate a cult stronghold and claim the mask, then save a nearby village from the blue dragon that means to take the relic back. Mission to Thay The ritual that will bring Tiamat to Faerûn is too complex
for revenge against the exiles. The Red Wizards of Thay are evil to the core, though, and the delegates must tread carefully as they present their case. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 3) The Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
new character is connected to the adventurers’ patron or a member of an organization the other characters are linked to. In either case, the new character has been searching for the group, perhaps
story hooks for incorporating new players can also work for occasions when you want to bring a player into the group for a single session. For example, you might have a friend visiting from out of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Prophecy in a way that will bring them victory. Though the Lords of Dust are mighty enough on their own, they serve greater masters known as the overlords (see chapter 6). Unfathomably powerful fiends, the
. Every fiend spawned from Khyber owes fealty to one of these overlords. In many ways the Lords of Dust are a reflection of the Chamber. Each group is trying to steer the fulfillment of the Prophecy to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Divine Contention
case. In Luskan, pirates belonging to a lowly faction called Ship Rethnor plan to improve their station by kidnapping the captains of Icingdeath and Twinkle, forcing Jarlaxle to bargain for their lives
. Galas Windrage, a priest of Talos loyal to Ship Rethnor, proposed this plan, knowing that success will bring the cult more allies in the battle to conquer Leilon.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
infiltrate a cult stronghold and claim the mask, then save a nearby village from the blue dragon that means to take the relic back. Mission to Thay The ritual that will bring Tiamat to Faerûn is too complex
for revenge against the exiles. The Red Wizards of Thay are evil to the core, though, and the delegates must tread carefully as they present their case. The Cult Strikes Back (Part 3) The Cult of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
characters and fled into the maze, he does his best to bring threats down on them, in which case roll two d20s and take the higher result. If Gash is friendly to the party and accompanying them, he tries to
steer them away from danger, in which case roll two d20s and take the lower result. Maze Encounters d20 Encounter 1–10 No encounter 11–12 Corpse 13–14 Gnawed bones 15–17 2d4 gnolls 18–20 1d6
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Let This Be Their Battlefield The players can choose where their characters confront the demon lords by deciding where to set the dark heart talisman. Vizeran’s preference is anywhere in
characters might choose to stay with Vizeran during the nine-hour performance of the ritual, whether to guard against treachery or to reclaim Gromph’s grimoire once the ritual is done. If this is the case
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
night sky. Even as the names of individual heroes might eventually fade away, their deeds live on as heroic archetypes—such as in the case of the nameless champion in the renowned epic, The Theriad. These
greatness typically begin by deciding what heroic archetype they most closely align with and letting that ideal influence their fate. The heroes illustrated throughout this introduction are examples of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the Beden-Moon. The journey back to Djaynai is uneventful. How the adventure concludes depends on who the characters return the tomes to. If the characters bring the tomes to Atiba-Pa, he is overjoyed
festivities that spill onto the streets. If the characters bring the books to Djeneba, the Night Reveler leader speaks ecstatically of how they will remake the old ways into new arts, and how any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
. Missing Dragon. After toasting this morning’s rolls, Briochebane disappeared. Fill worries the dragon might be responsible for the confectionery fire. If that’s the case, Fill vows to fund its
reconstruction anonymously. Fill’s Quest Andrew Kolb Map: Fill’s BakeryView Player Version After imparting the information above, Fill beseeches the characters to find Briochebane and bring his ward home
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
Franchise Downtime During the break between episode 4 and episode 5, the characters are likely to be focused on deciding their next move. The urgency of seeking out the final orrery component at Horn
local nobles or mages who have left relics there to be safeguarded. The carousing activity can bring the characters into closer contact with merchants or nobles connected to Horn Enclave. One of those
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
It’s unlikely, but one or more characters might be present when Kas reveals his true identity. In this case, use the stat block presented in the “Kas the Betrayer” section in appendix B. Kas focuses
on stealing the rod and using the portal to travel to Pandesmos. If the characters defeat Kas, he reveals the location of Vecna’s ritual: the Cave of Shattered Reflection in Pandesmos on the plane of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
characters search for wounded, they find a few souls in need of aid. A character who succeeds on a DC 12 Wisdom (Medicine) check can bring a villager back from the brink of death. A character can
Becklin ask the characters to escort the villagers home safely in case of further threats, but the somber return trip to Vogler proves uneventful.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
players roll a d20 for their initiative as a group, or side. You also roll a d20. Neither roll receives any modifiers. Whoever rolls highest wins initiative. In case of a tie, keep rerolling until the
the +2 bonus for using a light or finesse weapon only once. In the case of spellcasting, apply only the modifier from the highest-level spell. Apply any modifiers for bonus actions to that creature’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
involved.” Sometimes the rules allow for any one of two or more proficiencies to apply to a check. When deciding what check a character should make, be generous in determining if the character’s
failure would spell disaster for the whole party, such as if the characters are creeping across a castle courtyard while trying not to alert the guards. In that case, one noisy character will draw the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
are separated and kept too long apart. One might be compelled to reunite with the other, at risk of life and limb; identical twins could become entangled in a case of mistaken identity; or the siblings
, but they aren’t to be discussed with adults until a memory of waking life first intrudes upon a youngster’s trance. This experience, called the First Reflection, marks the end of childhood and the