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Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
successfully prevented a murder, and the would-be perpetrator wants me dead.
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One of my parents was prominent in the guild, and I resent constantly being compared to that standard.
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I’ve
the entire city, your place in the Azorius can easily bring you into contact with members of other guilds, for good or ill.
Roll twice on the Azorius Contacts table (for an ally and a rival) and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Martira Bay The foggy port of Martira Bay is no stranger to mystery. A center of trade, the city receives regular visits from eerie vessels from mysterious lands. The oddities these ships bring make
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Keys from the Golden Vault
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
book or proof of its destruction to the order, each character receives a blessing of their choice, either from the gods they worship or from a god worshiped by Remi’s holy order: a blessing of health
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
Meeting the Governor Governor Isabela Folcarae (lawful good, human bandit captain) receives the characters shortly after they call at her mansion. Read or paraphrase the following text to begin the
they still live. After several failed expeditions and countless nights of worry, I believe I finally know where they’ve gone. If you bring them home safely, I will reward you handsomely.”
The governor
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Heroes of the Borderlands
6: Trader’s Shop Only bold traders bring goods to the Borderlands.
When the characters arrive at the shop, read the following boxed text aloud:
Awnings extend over weapon racks and armor stands
, Oleira displays armor and weapons under the awning.
Warehouse. Behind the shop is a small warehouse, where Oleira receives, sorts, and stores goods.
Helder Almeida A suit of armor for sale
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
Erinyes “They live by the sword and kill by the sword. Their beauty is nothing compared to their wrath.”
— from THE BOOK OF VILE DARKNESS
The most beautiful and striking of all lesser and greater
devils, the erinyes are fierce and disciplined warriors. Sweeping down from the skies, they bring swift death to creatures that have wronged their masters or defied the edicts of Asmodeus. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
first goal is to find a way to break out of the mundane dreamscape and enter the wider plane. The second challenge in crafting a dream adventure is how to bring all the characters in a party together in
who ordinarily can’t dream (such as an elf, a warforged, or a kalashtar) to enter the dreamscape as well. Agents of the Dreaming Dark use their magic to bring the dreams of the characters together so
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Hoard of the Dragon Queen
reward from what’s left of the town treasury. Recovering treasure, however, is a lesser goal when compared to the other objectives he brings up. Any gear or supplies the characters need for the trip are
knowledge will be invaluable against them. When you find their camp, please look for any sign that Leosin is there. One of my brothers has already departed for Berdusk to bring back help, but it will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
reward from what’s left of the town treasury. Recovering treasure, however, is a lesser goal when compared to the other objectives he brings up. Any gear or supplies the characters need for the trip
knowledge will be invaluable against them. When you find their camp, please look for any sign that Leosin is there. One of my brothers has already departed for Berdusk to bring back help, but it will be
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
distraction afforded by the lizardfolk and the looming sahuagin threat gives the Scarlet Brotherhood the opportunity to bring more agents into town, posing as mercenaries brought in by Anders to protect the
Brotherhood. Solmor receives information about it and hires the characters to recover the treasure aboard the ship. He is led to believe that the ship was once owned by his family, but characters who research
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
and specific circumstances. A clever upstart that wants to annihilate its superior could manipulate events to bring about one such circumstance, then look on as the commander succumbs while it cites the
recognize a devil’s deeds. Souls. Each time a devil signs a contract that pledges a mortal’s soul to the Nine Hells, that devil receives credit for the achievement. A stronger soul, such as a mighty
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
was tasked by a previous emperor to help bring about the empire’s destruction if ever someone of corrupt heart ascended to the throne. The zodar believes that time has finally come. Read the following
receives the benefit of a greater restoration spell. Seeing the characters invigorated in this way causes all the astral elves in the Temple of Light, including Xeleth and Xedalli, to wonder if the gods
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
Prizes table, or twice if the successful check occurs on the first attempt. Gnome Poetry Contest “Sound the chime, it’s time to rhyme! You bring the poem! We’ll bring the gno-em!”
Gnome Poetry
illusory cyclops. Whoever blinks first loses. To win the game, the contestant must succeed on a DC 14 Constitution check. Someone who wins the game receives a prize, determined by rolling once on the Carnival Prizes table. Outstare the Cyclops
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
: Each Gray Hand character gains 2 renown. Every character who participated in the raid receives a potion of resistance. In addition, Vajra covers the cost of any raise dead spells needed to bring back dead characters.
following short message to one of the characters: “I am Vajra Safahr, the Blackstaff. Come to Blackstaff Tower in the Castle Ward at once. Bring your friends.” Despite her insistent tone, Vajra doesn’t
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
envisioned. Absent the presence of an anathema, yuan-ti abominations are the leaders in most yuan-ti cities. Yuan-ti Malisons The various kinds of malisons are imperfect compared to abominations but
, yuan-ti poisons and potent liquors are covertly sold. Beware! Some of the latter slowly and subtly bring imbibers under the sway of the next pureblood serpent-spy or yuan-ti malison to meet with them unlooked-for.
— Elminster
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters
learn to use must be ineffectual compared to what illithids are capable of. Arcane Magic Mind flayers consider arcane magic to be an abomination, a twisted cousin of psionic power that will be erased
flayer dies, other mind flayers try to salvage the dead illithid’s brain and bring it to the colony’s brine pool for the elder brain to consume. For this purpose, mind flayers craft funerary brain jars
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
onlookers who compared your skill to Nylea’s.
4 Lost in the forest as a child, you were raised by wolves. Nylea intervened to teach you language and enable you to one day take your place in society as
you never heard another mortal’s voice, but Nylea spoke to you regularly.
Devotion to Nylea Nylea calls upon her followers to defend the natural world and oppose those who would bring it harm
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
nothing you can do to stop it.” Fool “Someone who seems helpless will call for your aid. Do not trust them.” Key “A dream will bring answers to the questions you seek.” Knight “Someone will offer you
can assist the party, or a wise figure who receives and answers questions in a manner similar to the Divination spell.
Knight. An NPC offers the party assistance at a crucial moment. This could be a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
under coins and not visible at a glance. One must dig through the coins to find them. A character who tries to get closer receives a friendly warning in the form of a growl, a stare, and claws clicking
anything else as delusions, ignorance, or outright lies. In his paranoia, Gartokkar wants the characters to confirm the Gray Ghosts’ involvement and to bring back whatever powerful magic the thieves used
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
the characters to spare Serapio and bring him to her, promising to look after him until she can find him help. She doesn’t know where he has gone, though. If the characters name or describe Itzmin
they’re honoring and receives the Guidance of the Remembered charm. Guidance of the Remembered. A deceased ancestor or loved one provides you with guidance, granting you insight via a charm (a type
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
has 6 charges. Any creature in the circle that asks a question receives a truthful, thundering answer in the Giant tongue (even if the question was asked in another language). Each answer the oracle
bring about the Age of Everlasting Ice.”
What is Zalto’s plan? “To rebuild a dragon-slaying colossus.”
What is Sansuri’s plan? “To find a lost trove of dragon magic.”
Where is [giant lord’s name
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen
, she decided to lend her skills in the fight against the Dragon Armies before they can invade her homeland. She is a talented spy and scout who isn’t afraid to bring her blades to bear if the
Stealth bonus, and the bonuses to hit and damage of her weapon attacks. 11th 66 (12d8 + 12) Inspiring Help. When Iriad takes the Help action, the creature who receives the help also gains a 1d6 bonus
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
their place and where they belong. Whether as individuals, families, or entire clans, duergar below other duergar in the social order don’t seek to bring their rivals down through intrigue and deceit
create weakness in society, a duergar who intentionally commits any crime receives a death sentence. Accidental crime by a duergar is compensated by goods or work equivalent to the damages. Derro, slaves or outsiders caught committing any crime can be executed on the spot by any duergar present.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
create are highly sought after by navigators. These maps don’t come cheap, each one priced between 300 and 800 gold pieces, but the owner of an Elmandar map can bring it back to the shop at any time for
“finder’s fee” for returning a lost item to its rightful owner. More important in the short term is the boost to its reputation that the business receives with every successful recovery. Great Market
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel
lead pursuer’s sight, after every participant in the chase has taken its turn. The check’s result is compared to the passive Wisdom (Perception) scores of the pursuers. If the result of the mage’s
can spend 15 minutes asking locals if they saw a flying carpet and make a DC 12 Charisma (Persuasion) check. On a success, they get vague directions that bring them to an abandoned temple (see the “Ashen Heir Hideout” section).
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
demonstrating just how superior a giant’s strength is compared to smaller creatures. Such a boss might run a protection racket, a group of highway robbers, or a kidnapping ring. A giant boss might even take to
archetypal giant seer is a storm giant driven by the search for signs of Annam’s activity. The seer might seek out omens written in natural phenomena, manipulate world events to bring about the fulfillment
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
Goldenfields Quests For each special NPC who survives the attack on Goldenfields, the party receives a quest and gains a particular reward for completing that quest. The quests encourage characters
) that she keeps hidden among her belongings and tells them to bring it to Cauldar Marskyl (LG male Illuskan human commoner), the head butler of House Thann in Waterdeep, where he will give them a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
heart of a lion with a thunderous roar. The favored cleric of a deity of light, the Sunweaver, Forough is the voice of a god and can bring its might to bear. Those who mistake her mercy for weakness
characters to help cement her authority. 2 The empyrean Tygrant receives a prophecy that he can return to Mount Celestia only if he is humbled through defeat. He challenges all of Excelsior
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
which opponent it will bring down. The Glidewing represents Gate of Gold and The Stores, and its supporters wear green and gray; many believe that the Boromar Clan pays for the upkeep of the mount and
competitor who receives aid is removed from play for the remainder of the match. Competitors aren’t allowed to use spells or similar abilities. The only formal hrazhak arena in Sharn is located in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
other elves were taken into the lair but doesn’t know their fate, as he isn’t allowed into the lair. Development. If the characters bring Armin back to Redwood Watch, the elf receives a teary, grateful
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation
receives a cut of the pirate’s profits, some of which goes toward paying bonuses to her garrison to keep the soldiers happy. Although she’s a villain of sorts, Liara Portyr has no reason to be an enemy to
and place outrageous bets on the outcomes of matches. AGENTS OF THE FLAMING FIST
If the adventurers spend a day in Fort Beluarian, Liara Portyr becomes aware of them and dispatches a guard to bring
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, writing on foggy glass, or insects swarming to create messages. 76–80 During the next night, one sleeping character in the region receives a vision as if the target of the dream spell. The dream is brief
—perhaps an antique box, stone cairn, or tree stump sealed with rocks—radiates palpable malice. The first time a creature opens it, roll a die. If you roll an even number, the creature receives a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
the next shipment is overdue. I’ll give you what you seek if you bring me my wine. The vineyard and winery is a few miles west of here. Just follow the Old Svalich Road and the signs.” Urwin fails to
. Urwin Martikov, who prepares most of the meals, is found here throughout the day. He occasionally receives help from his two boys, but they are easily distracted. A cupboard against the east wall
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
to the idea. Sharna is a formidable combatant compared to most folk in Phandalin. She also keeps four bodyguards (thugs) on hand to guard the exchange, travel to the mines, rough up “uncooperative
. Development. Sildar is a member of the Lords’ Alliance, a group of allied leaders concerned with the security and prosperity of the North. As such, his goals are to bring stability and wealth to the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
. Three times per day, as an action, Mudlump can shake his beehive to bring forth a swarm of bees; treat each one as a swarm of insects (wasps). The swarm attacks Mudlump’s enemies. If Amidor is with
character uses an action to try to calm Feenia, doing so with a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check, or if the goblin receives the benefit of a calm emotions spell or similar magic. The Kite