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Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Strahd's armies time and again as they swept across the land. When it became clear that Strahd couldn't be stopped, the knights of the order led hundreds of refugees to Argynvost's valley, but Strahd
Barovia would fade, allowing the spirits of Vladimir and his knights to enter the afterlife. Nevertheless, Vladimir would rather savor Strahd's torment than bring peace to his fallen order or peace
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, paladins who swear this oath bring the full wrath of their weapons and spells to bear. Yet the redeemers still pray that
after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish.
Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are
Classes
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
, devils, and other supernatural threats can be inherently evil. Against such foes, paladins who swear this oath bring the full wrath of their weapons and spells to bear. Yet the redeemers still pray that
after day to allow that seed to survive and flourish.
Wisdom. Your heart and mind must stay clear, for eventually you will be forced to admit defeat. While every creature can be redeemed, some are
Orc
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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
Magic Items
Acquisitions Incorporated
throw. If it’s not clear who administered the killing blow, you grant this benefit to a random creature involved in the fight. Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you
. This property of the occultant abacus can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Bring Out Your Dead
Also at rank 2, you regain the use of your Read the Kill feature after you finish a short or
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
relationships with other sea creatures that can bring them food or treasure, and they sometimes agree to work for creatures who ply them with generous sums of wealth.
Ancient Dragon Turtle Connections
following features:
Shelf Floor. The sandy beaches represent the ocean floor at a depth of 100 feet, which is coated in a soft layer of fine sediment. The water around the lair is clear but dimly lit
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
against those they consider traitors to the nation’s rightful ruler or rulers. Meanwhile, the common folk in areas under a faction’s clear control extol their loyalty to the local power loudly; in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Drama You can bring your Domain of Delight to life by adding drama. When the characters show up, they might become swept up in this drama, perhaps even embroiled in intrigue. The drama can be
Drama d8 Drama 1 A cherished object or favorite pet belonging to the domain’s archfey ruler has gone missing. 2 Fomorians (or other hostile creatures) have emerged from a cave and are causing a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
night.
6 Settle a dispute between mortals and devils who both claim the same child is their next ruler.
7 Put to rest a pair of spirits that bring tragedy to any couple who tries to get
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Purphoros’s Champions Purphoros’s relationship to his champions is more that of a patron than a ruler. He chooses champions whose passions advance his interests in the world, and he grants them his
table suggests a few adventures the god’s champions might involve themselves in. Purphoros’s Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Clear out a monster-infested mine and help procure precious iron ore
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Pacts 1d6 The Lamia Compels the Bargainer To... 1 Bring it a possession from a ruler or noble. 2 Create a map of a dungeon or ruin. 3 Escort it through a nearby community’s gate. 4 Place a strange
Lamia Accursed Bargainer and Ruin Raider Habitat: Desert; Treasure: Arcana Viko Menezes Legends say the first lamia was an ambitious ruler who made a sinister bargain with the demon lord Graz’zt for
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Stranger Things
The Whole Story The characters have been summoned by Sir Tristan, the ruler of a small domain in a lonely stretch of mountains. A terrible monster called a thessalhydra has been attacking his realm
her own quest and wants nothing to do with the characters. She shows them the way out of the Upside Down and into the thessalhydra’s lair. If the characters can beat the thessalhydra and bring its heads back to Sir Tristan, they have successfully finished this adventure.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
approach revises the effect of the Void card; the character loses their soul but not their capacity to think and act. At first, the effects of the card might seem minor, and it might not be clear exactly
distant and muted, as if their thoughts and feelings were trapped behind glass. Soon, the seriousness of the problem becomes clear. Soul Loss The soulless character has disadvantage on Wisdom (Insight
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
ruler. A mountain might have several steadings and households at various points along its slopes, for example. Or a vast Underdark chasm might have many caves in its walls, each of which holds a giant
component steadings, but sometimes they live in a different part of the settlement—on the lower slopes of a mountain, for example. The Settlements table offers adventure hooks that might bring adventurers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
area, it’s okay to move on to chapter 3 and let the ruffians wait. The next time the characters return to Phandalin, make it clear that the Redbrands are causing even more trouble and that they need to be dealt with. Some of the Redbrands may also bring the fight to the characters.
“Redbrand Ruffians” encounter, the players should realize it’s time to deal with the rest of the gang. If they aren’t clear that investigating the Redbrands’ hideout should be their next move, have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Ghost Stories Ghost stories number among the more psychologically elaborate genres of horror. Only through revealing tales of tragedy and past wrongs can heroes truly bring peace to forces that share
closure, lingering in a place until they bring about the completion of the work they hoped to accomplish in life. In addition, consider the following genre tropes when creating your haunted domain: All
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
characters. Reinforce Expectations Make it clear that D&D is a group storytelling game. As the DM, you have a role in crafting adventures and arbitrating rules, but you aren’t solely responsible for how
be included. Emphasize that boundaries aren’t negotiable, and neither you nor any of the players should bring them into the game. Note that boundaries may change during play. Encourage players to bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
princess, who does not reveal her true name, claims to be the only one who can destroy the Queen of Air and Darkness and free the Gloaming Court from that tyrannical ruler. It’s clear that the speaker’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
but comfortable town house in Waterdeep. As an adult, you stand to inherit a meaningless title and little else. Personal Goal: Civilize Phandalin. You were meant for more than being a ruler of nothing
, which orcs sacked five centuries ago. Clearly, what Phandalin needs now is a civilizing influence—someone to take the reins and bring law and order. Someone like you. You’re not the only one with such
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
Quests d6 Adventure Goal
1 Rob or defend a gambling parlor.
2 Destabilize or aid the government of the local polis.
3 Form or foil a heretical cult of Heliod to bring discord to
aggressive gods who oppress or subjugate others. Alternatively, the party could be a band of freedom fighters resisting the tyrannical ruler of their polis. Even though Phenax traffics in lies and deceit, a morally gray campaign can be built around the use of illicit means to achieve righteous ends.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Forest Crystal Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Forest Crystal or to give them missions to pursue there. Lost Legacy A young green dragon who lairs near the
. Urban Renewal A circle of druids uses ancient magic to amplify the crystal’s power, spreading its land-warping influence. The crystal’s growing shroud threatens to engulf a nearby city whose ruler
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Thundering Observatory Adventures Here are sample adventure hooks to bring characters to the Thundering Observatory or to give them missions to pursue there. Collateral Damage Factions consisting of
the observatory’s Death Ray to destroy her rivals in Hiatea’s Hearth (in this chapter). The current ruler of Hiatea’s Hearth has learned of the giant’s plan and implores the characters to thwart it
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
-Based Goals d20 Goal 1 Bring the villain to justice. 2 Clear the name of an innocent NPC. 3 Protect or hide an NPC. 4 Protect an object. 5 Discover the nature and origin of a strange phenomenon that
decide that your vampire villain murders several knights. By slipping past locked doors in gaseous form, the vampire is able to make the deaths appear natural at first, but it soon becomes clear that a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
that wouldn’t be sufficient to bring about the desired end; somehow, they’ll have to trick the adventurer into doing it. Because the Lords of Dust so often work through pawns and minions, it might
devious that it is often impossible to discern a pattern to their actions until their plans have come to fruition and the connections have finally been made clear. (You could retroactively decide that what you intended as unconnected encounters were all part of the plan from the beginning!)
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Binding Mark Some patrons make a habit of, and often enjoy, marking the warlocks under their sway in some fashion. A binding mark makes it clear — to those who know about such things — that the
difficulties it might bring. If your warlock’s pact comes with a binding mark, how you feel about displaying it probably depends on the nature of your relationship with the one who gave it to you. Is
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, Fierna and Belial rule in strange tandem. They are variously thought of by mortals as mother and son, daughter and father, wife and husband, or ruler and consort, but none of those terms can capture
the paradoxical nature of their partnership. The Nine Hells is a hierarchy in which two individuals can’t normally hold the same position as ruler of a single layer. Yet Asmodeus allows these two to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Curst Gate Destination: Tarterian Depths of Carceri Primary Citizens: Exiled Humanoids Ruler: Burgomaster Villigus Bazengar Curst is a menagerie of exiles and outcasts. Fugitives, traitors, and
previous ruler, Tovus Gilaf (lawful evil githzerai zerth), who remains imprisoned somewhere within the fiendish manor. Villigus aims to divide and immiserate the populace with his cruelty, reeling Curst
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
of the derelict along its starboard side, close enough to make out its major external features. Its masts have been shorn off, but the upper deck appears clear of debris, as if whatever hit the ship
can point these facts out. The captain also makes it clear that he suspects the ship is likely to sink during the ten days it would take to tow it back to port. Not all of the ship’s visible damage
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
elementals effortlessly move through stone and can bring ruin to whole structures with their mighty fists. Earth elementals are typically made of more than dirt. While an elemental’s composition
of our weapons, the vaults of our greatest secrets—earth is nothing less than the grip of reality itself. It is the mightiest element. This cannot be denied.
—Kabril the Perfect Compass, ruler of dao
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
, he became their ruler. Today, beneath the cracked and broken streets of Omu, Ras Nsi holds sway and plots to bring Dendar the Night Serpent into the world, sealing its doom.
History of Omu The tragic history of Omu is written in its ruins. As the characters explore, use the information provided here to bring the city to life. Forbidden City Omu was once a jewel in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
practice that started a little over a year ago, when it became clear that Auril was angry and summer would not be returning anytime soon. The town speakers (see the “Council of Speakers” sidebar) have
creatures that embody Auril’s wrath. Warmth. Towns that can’t bring themselves to give up their people or their food forsake warmth for a night. No fires are lit between dusk and dawn, forcing locals
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
tight spiral. This route is used regularly to bring supplies to Arauthator’s minions, so the steps are clear and easy to climb. Supplies are carried down strapped to villagers’ backs, or lowered in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, both paths curve away and bring them back here after a short walk. If the characters leave any marks, items, or companions behind in this area, all the same conditions apply here as in area 1. If the
healing, one potion of growth, one potion of fire breath, a wand of fear, three +1 daggers, a driftglobe, and an elemental gem (clear sapphire/air elemental).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, both paths curve away and bring them back here after a short walk. If the characters leave any marks, items, or companions behind in this area, all the same conditions apply here as in area 1. If the
healing, one potion of growth, one potion of fire breath, a wand of fear, three +1 daggers, a driftglobe, and an elemental gem (clear sapphire/air elemental).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, a woman in simple clothes sits in the governor’s chair, watching the proceedings with uncertainty.
Marshal Vendri sees you and stands, surprise clear on her face.
Vendri calls for silence and
Northern Wastes. Before Vendri can leave with the characters, though, Lord Bakaris demands the entire council hear whatever news they bring. Governor Thren hesitantly agrees, and Vendri reluctantly gestures