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Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
’t take this action again until the start of his next turn.Lich Founder of a Dracolich Cult
Sammaster founded and led the Cult of the Dragon, a secret, evil organization dedicated to
. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition.
Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies for his demise
Monsters
Forgotten Realms: Adventures in Faerûn
dedicated to transforming living dragons into undead inheritors of a world blasted of life. Sammaster was slain centuries ago but now exists as a lich with his essence tied to a powerful dracolich form
rule Faerûn. His Cult of the Dragon devotes itself to helping evil dragons become dracoliches to bring this evil new age to fruition.
Sammaster was killed in battle, but had prepared contingencies
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Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
’ Alliance, a group of allied political powers along the Sword Coast concerned with mutual security and prosperity. The order ensures the safety of the cities and other settlements of Faerû
;n by proactively handling violent threats, and order members work to bring honor and glory to their leaders and their homeland.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
arrives from the Abyss. In battle, the demon wraps its slavering jaws around one victim while lashing out with the poisonous stinger on its tail to bring down another. A creature immobilized by the
shoosuva is second only to a flind in status within a war band dedicated to Yeenoghu.PoisonCold, Fire, LightningRampage. When it reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the shoosuva can move up to half its speed and make one Bite attack.
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
their hunger and violent urges. Eventually, they fight among themselves.
The survivors devour the flesh of their slain comrades but preserve the bones. Then, by invoking rituals to Yeenoghu they bring
service to Yeenoghu or dedicated to the survival of their kin, gnoll war bands seek to soften up foes with surprise attacks and to leave no survivors alive.PoisonRampage. After the witherling reduces a
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Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
. As if that weren’t enough, cloud giants often bring tremendous wealth with them, swelling the cult’s coffers to finance more far-reaching operations.
A cloud giant dedicated to Evil Air
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
.
Anathemas don’t age, allowing them to pursue their goals until the end of days. Truly powerful ones might rule multiple yuan-ti cities and bring entire regions under their control.PoisonAcid
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Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
recounted in dockside taverns tell of people lost to the sea—but not merely drowned and gone. Some unfortunates taken by the ocean live on as sea spawn, haunting the waves like tortured reflections
by a kraken (see the Monster Manual) named Slarkrethel. The experience transforms the children into fanatics dedicated to the kraken. They return from the sea as humans, but when they reach old age
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
ground and faced your ancestors, and twenty fell before his singing blades. You are no Dhakaani of old, and a mere twenty of you will bring no honor to the Taeri.”
The warlord hissed in fury, and
are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward?
Elves of Valenar
Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When
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Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
ground and faced your ancestors, and twenty fell before his singing blades. You are no Dhakaani of old, and a mere twenty of you will bring no honor to the Taeri.”
The warlord hissed in fury, and
are too mired in the past, and need to find a way forward?
Elves of Valenar
Your people are dedicated to the arts of war. Millenia ago, your ancestors fought an epic war against mighty giants. When
Acolyte
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must provide any material components needed for spells. Those who share your religion will support you (but only you) at a modest lifestyle.
You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to
the personal cost. (Good)
3
Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith
Monsters
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
divided among a group of Khyber shards spread through the underworld and is confined to those shards by the light of the Silver Flame. While shattered and bound, the Rage of War can't bring his full power
cities, the hatred against warforged and Cyran refugees, the calls for a return to war — all these things bear the mark of Rak Tulkhesh's malign influence.
Minions of Rak Tulkhesh. Any organization that
Monsters
Storm King's Thunder
planted rumors in the storm giant court that the queen had been assassinated by the Lords’ Alliance, a confederacy of cities and settlements populated by small folk and scattered throughout the
North. The Lords’ Alliance represents one of the greatest threats to dragons in Faerûn, so Iymrith is keen to bring about its end.Blue dragons make their lairs in barren places, using
Dwarf
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command or inspiration of a deity, a direct calling or simply a desire to bring glory to one of the dwarf gods. Clan and ancestry are also important motivators. A dwarf might seek to restore a clan
subraces or one from another source.
DUERGAR
In cities deep in the Underdark live the duergar, or gray dwarves. These vicious, stealthy slave traders raid the surface world for captives, then sell
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Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus
you) at a modest lifestyle.
You might also have ties to a specific temple dedicated to your chosen deity or pantheon, and you have a residence there. This could be the temple where you used to serve
city’s larger faiths, keeping track of the hundreds of religions newcomers bring with them is no mean feat.
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Acolytes are shaped by their experience in temples
Yuan-ti Pureblood
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Volo's Guide to Monsters
’ serpent gods into their religions. These victories sent a constant influx of food, ore, and slaves back to the home cities.
The wealth of the empire allowed the ruling elite plenty of time to
some of their conquered enemies finally loosened the yuan-ti’s hold over nearby lands. The serpent people withdrew to their fortified cities and underground temples, ceding the rest of their
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Tomb of Annihilation
practice archaeology travel to the far corners of the world to root through crumbled cities and lost dungeons, digging in search of artifacts that might tell the stories of monarchs and high priests, wars
has historical significance or is one of a kind.
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I’m secretly in love with the wealthy patron who sponsors my archaeological exploits.
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I hope to bring prestige to a library, a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
chroniclers travel across Khorvaire in search of stories. The major cities of Zilargo maintain temples and shrines dedicated to every religion. Most Zil explore a few faiths before settling on one; others practice multiple religions.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Five Nations, and gnome chroniclers travel across Khorvaire in search of stories. The major cities of Zilargo have temples and shrines dedicated to every religion. Most Zil explore a few faiths before settling on one; others practice multiple religions.
Orc
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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->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
infested with unknown perils, except for three city-states that stand proudly on broad islands of miraculously dry land. The islands on which the cities of Ashwadhatu, Sagorpur, and Tippurika stand were
each granted to the people by a different riverine, and at the heart of each city is a temple dedicated to that city’s patron riverine. A fourth city, Manivarsha, was destroyed in a cataclysm five
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Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
nature.
The Lords’ Alliance: On one level, the agents of the Lords’ Alliance are representatives of the cities and other governments that constitute the alliance. But, as a faction
try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
3
Change. We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic)
4
Power. I hope
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
of shrines in the coastal cities, and sailors often leave flowers or small candies at them in hopes that she will spare them on their next voyage. Both Waterdeep and Baldur’s Gate have true temples dedicated to Umberlee, staffed largely by the widows of sailors lost at sea.
domain. There is little in the way of an organized clergy of Umberlee. Her priests roam coastal cities, warning of doom and demanding free passage on ships in return for ensuring the goddess’s pleasure
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
common. The best taverns in the Styes would be considered dives in most cities — and its inns are no better. Visitors are advised to bring their own bedding to avoid bugs, and to move the bed in front
the councillors impose steep taxes on the faithful, to prevent religious leaders from becoming too popular and eroding the council’s authority. But beyond this, even the most dedicated members of the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
between the eastern cities of the Dragon Coast, Cormyr, and Sembia with the Coast Way running south to the great cities of Amn, Tethyr, and far Calimshan. The trade caravans that pass through Greenest
bring gold to the town’s merchants and craftsfolk, and Governor Nighthill runs the town at the behest of the inhabitants. The adventurers might be on the road from one town to another or returning to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
. Ebony, onyx, and similar dark-hued valuables bring shadow dragons no particular joy, but they aren’t as inherently repellent as silver, platinum, and diamonds. Beauty fills shadow dragons with contempt
7 A pile of loose sheet music representing the lost dirges of a famous shadar-kai bard
8 An exquisitely crafted mirror that drains all color from the reflections of those who look into it
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
Redemption A halfling warlock named Remi Duskweather renounced her pact and dedicated herself to serving a holy order (potentially one connected with a cleric or paladin in the party). As her final
necessary information from Nebukath, but stealing the book is beyond her ability, so she recruits the characters to carry out this task for the order. Remi offers no reward, but if the characters bring the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
between the eastern cities of the Dragon Coast, Cormyr, and Sembia with the Coast Way running south to the great cities of Amn, Tethyr, and far Calimshan. The trade caravans that pass through Greenest
bring gold to the town’s merchants and craftsfolk, and Governor Nighthill runs the town at the behest of the inhabitants. The adventurers might be on the road from one town to another or returning to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
desired. Villages rely heavily on trade with other settlements, including larger towns and cities. Merchants pass through regularly, selling necessities and luxuries to the villagers, and any successful
attention of adventurers. These merchants can’t provide the services normally found in a city. For instance, when the characters are in need of a library or a dedicated sage, a trainer who can handle
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
population of tieflings is found in Neverwinter. Since the Ashmadai, a violent cult dedicated to Asmodeus, is also active in the city, mistrust of tieflings isn’t unusual even here, since folk never know if
, particularly in cosmopolitan cities (where they can be anonymous to some degree) and in rough and poor settlements that welcome anyone who can help them survive and prosper. Tieflings are common in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies Other cities and nations keep a watchful eye on Baldur’s Gate, which is growing in wealth, power, and influence. Baldur’s Gate trades with the coastal cities of
. Baldur’s Gate joined the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition of independent cities that includes Neverwinter and Waterdeep, largely because of disputes with Amn. Should Amn decide to attack Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer
Neighbors, Rivals, and Allies Other cities and nations keep a watchful eye on Baldur’s Gate, which is growing in wealth, power, and influence. Baldur’s Gate trades with the coastal cities of
. Baldur’s Gate joined the Lords’ Alliance, a coalition of independent cities that includes Neverwinter and Waterdeep, largely because of disputes with Amn. Should Amn decide to attack Baldur’s Gate
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
and dominating others, supported and backed up by a number of submissive sycophants. Worshipers of Loviatar rarely gather in numbers except in the more populous cities. When small cadres of faithful
cults sometimes operate secret slavery rings, which can draw the attention of the authorities. The open worship of Loviatar and temples clearly dedicated to her are rarely seen except in lands where slavery is an accepted practice.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
D&D settings are somewhere between those two extremes: worlds of medieval high fantasy with knights and castles, as well as elven cities, dwarven mines, and fearsome monsters. The world of the
. Rogues prowl the dark alleyways of teeming cities such as Neverwinter and Baldur’s Gate. Clerics in the service of gods wield mace and spell, questing against the terrifying powers that threaten the land
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- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
Arcadia Arcadia thrives with orchards of perfectly lined trees, ruler-straight streams, orderly fields, immaculate roads, and cities laid out in geometrically pleasing shapes. The mountains bear no
vigorous life energy that bestows great vitality on visitors (see “Environmental Effects” in chapter 3). Layers of Arcadia Layer Description Abellio Everything in these fields of plenty is dedicated